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P. Bremer's "My year in Iraq" offends Poland
Radio Polonia ^
| 12.01.2006
Posted on 01/13/2006 11:10:21 AM PST by lizol
P. Bremer's "My year in Iraq" offends Poland
12.01.2006
Accusations, voiced by the former US civilian administrator in Iraq, that Polish troops have not realized their tasks in Iraq properly are absurd, Polands defense ministry has said.
The US ambassador to Poland expressed regrets that false opinions were circulated about Polish soldiers.
A spokesman for the defense ministry Piotr Paszkowski said that the book published by Paul Bremer proves complete ignorance of the terms and principles on which Poland sent its troops to Iraq. He recalled that they were trained and equipped for stabilization and not offensive actions.
In his just published book My year in Iraq Bremer says he had always been against giving Poland control of one of the sectors in Iraq and speaks critically of the skills of Polish and East European troops.
The US ambassador to Poland Victor Ashe said the book does not reflect the stand of the American administration which has high respect for and feels grateful to Polish soldiers.
TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: allypoland; cpa; iraq; paulbremer; poland; polishtroops; waronterror; wot
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posted on
01/13/2006 11:10:22 AM PST
by
lizol
To: lizol
Who cares what Bremer says? Poland is one of the best allies we have today.
2
posted on
01/13/2006 11:27:12 AM PST
by
Jaxter
("Vivit Post Funera Virtus")
To: Jaxter
I'm glad you say so.
Just wanted to check what FReepers thaught about it.
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posted on
01/13/2006 11:29:04 AM PST
by
lizol
To: Jaxter
Bremer was on Charlie Rose yesterday. Enough said.
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posted on
01/13/2006 11:29:57 AM PST
by
bonfire
To: Jaxter
I'm wish you and Poland. Stuff it, Bremer!
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posted on
01/13/2006 11:44:30 AM PST
by
batter
("Never let the enemy pick the battle site." - Gen. George S. Patton)
To: soccer8
wish = with
I shwear I havnt been drinking, it was just a misshpelling... ;-p
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posted on
01/13/2006 11:46:40 AM PST
by
batter
("Never let the enemy pick the battle site." - Gen. George S. Patton)
To: lizol
Sometimes friends are critical of each other.
An English Brigadier General just published an article in a U.S. military magazine that says U.S. troops did quite a poor job in Iraq. (UK officer lambasts US Iraq warfare.) It's his opinion and he's entitled to it, but I don't take the opinion of any one man too seriously.
Poland should probably look at this book the same way. Overall, Americans who pay attention to the world are very pleased and honored to have Poland's help in the war on terrorism -- we're all stronger when we stick together. And if anyone in Poland or the U.S. wants to criticize, I hope they'll do it in a positive spirit of friendship.
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posted on
01/13/2006 11:50:19 AM PST
by
68skylark
To: lizol
I wish, especially in regard to a good and loyal friend, Bremer had taken the "if you can't say anything nice....
Poland is a very new country in its current form. We need to give them a chance to grow.
To: lizol
Bremer screwed the pooch in Iraq and is now playing CYA.
He can go pound sand.
9
posted on
01/13/2006 11:56:57 AM PST
by
Condor51
(The above comment is time sensitive - don't BUG ME an hour from now.)
To: lizol
Bremer trashes Britain too.
Evidently he's disgruntled for some reason and is taking the low road.
10
posted on
01/13/2006 12:15:14 PM PST
by
OldFriend
(The Dems enABLEd DANGER and 3,000 Americans died.)
To: lizol
Dude should have been nicer but generally he was right.
To: lizol
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posted on
01/13/2006 2:47:30 PM PST
by
twinself
To: twinself
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posted on
01/13/2006 3:07:09 PM PST
by
lizol
To: lizol
If you can't get a Scot to cover your back, you'll want a Pole instead. (OK, I'm a Scot, so I'm biased).
Thanks to these brave men who gave their lives for freedom in Iraq. The Poles are ever in the front rank in the struggle for freedom, and if Bremer doesn't know that, he's a poorly educated man indeed.
14
posted on
01/14/2006 6:35:42 AM PST
by
an amused spectator
(Bush Runner! The Donkey is after you! Bush Runner! When he catches you, you're through!)
To: an amused spectator
Do you really think this way? Thanks!
But... I've read some soldier's notes and the overall picture is not made of pink colors. I think it's time to make some conclusions for Poles, to answer honestly some questions: is there something we screwed? Is there something we can fix? How? Are polish officers with old school education able to effective command troops on real battlefield? (yes I think Iraq IS battlefield currently). If no - what can we do with it?
Big words aren't enough. Lack of honesty before ourselves can cost unnecessary deaths in the future. We MUST truly evaluate our experience. And bring conclusions to life...
And for Bremer - he failed and is looking for excuses - it's clear for me. But this doesn't allow us to be blindly happy. In my opinion there is a LOT to do in polish army now.
But... I'll kick anybody's a.s if he would be questioning bravery of polish soldier. Soldiers do their duty well.
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posted on
01/16/2006 4:57:38 AM PST
by
Matrix33
To: lizol
The Polish people should know that the American people are grateful for the sacrifices Poland has made in support of the Iraqi operation. Bremer is one man with one opinion, that's all.
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posted on
01/16/2006 5:12:05 AM PST
by
reagan_fanatic
(Darwinism is a belief in the meaninglessness of existence - R. Kirk)
To: lizol
Whenever I hear of Bremer saying anything it makes my hair stand on end. The man is a fool! I worked with Polish sappers in Afghanistan and they were every bit the professionals their reputation gives them!!
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