webfact Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Barack Obama and Tony Abbott have one-on-one meeting before APECBEIJING: BARACK Obama has told Tony Abbott that the fight against Islamic State in Iraq is moving into a new phase and he wants countries like Australia to supplement its commitment to the conflict.The Iraq campaign was top of the agenda when Mr Obama and Mr Abbott had a lengthy one-on-one meeting before the APEC summit in Beijing on Monday.The talks came days after Mr Obama announced he was sending an extra 1500 US troops into the strife-torn nation to help train local security forces.“We’re moving to a slightly different phase now,” the US president told reporters after the meeting.Initially, the campaign had been aimed at stopping Islamic State’s advance, now it is to build up the Iraqi security forces so they can fight effectively on their own, he said.“As we are setting that up, I am having conversations with Australia and other coalition partners that are already committed to putting trainers in to see how they can supplement and work with us in this overall effort,” he said.Full story: http://www.news.com.au/world/asia/barack-obama-and-tony-abbott-have-oneonone-meeting-before-apec/story-fnh81fz8-1227118703539-- News.com.au 2014-11-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomTao Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Great idea train the Iraqi army again so they can turn tail and run away from another enemy they out number and out gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Robby nz Posted November 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2014 Hears me thinking they had already trained the Iraqi army, sure that's what they said they were doing. Hope they do a better job this time, although it could be harder now to find the Iraqi army after the IS have chased them all over the show. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jay Sata Posted November 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2014 Bush and Blair started this mess and now the USA wants to dump the problem with other countries. Libya and Egypt are other examples of their meddling. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NeverSure Posted November 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2014 Where does the article say Obama "warned" Abbot? Obama needs to sit down and shut up for the next two years. His policies were soundly rebuked by American voters last week. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNXTim Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 The "little o" squeaks, and still no-one takes any notice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirtless Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 More money down the drain, as we have already done the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Where does the article say Obama "warned" Abbot? Obama needs to sit down and shut up for the next two years. His policies were soundly rebuked by American voters last week. A sound rebuke from what?... 38% of the (apathetic, fence-sitting) voting public? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Dear Mr. president, if you had initiated actions against IS back in 2012 when you were warned and advised to do so, you wouldn't have to issue any warning now to nobody, but you didn't, you said that this is NOT America's fight, oh boy, how wrong you were... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post phantomfiddler Posted November 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2014 Japan has the right idea, let them do whatever they want to do to each other, but don,t even allow them in the country ! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thaiready Posted November 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2014 Where does the article say Obama "warned" Abbot? Obama needs to sit down and shut up for the next two years. His policies were soundly rebuked by American voters last week. A sound rebuke from what?... 38% of the (apathetic, fence-sitting) voting public? Still crying........blah blah blah 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanFarang Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Who's on First? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotary Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I bet Abbott is really worried with talk like this from such an intelligent decisive powerful person as Obama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balford Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Perhaps they should send in the Italian and French instructors - or tons of running shoes... And Abbott? He's as useful as twenty men on leave and by the time he stops dithering the IS will have all died of old age. Bob A. Relaxed in Lampang 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwest5829 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Where does the article say Obama "warned" Abbot? Obama needs to sit down and shut up for the next two years. His policies were soundly rebuked by American voters last week. I agree, the headline is another fine example of wanting to sell advertising by attracting readers through sensationalist headlines. There was a lot in play in the midterm elections (having the least voter turnout since WW II, so we have to be careful not to overplay the "soundly rebuked" angle). Now that the Republicans have control of the Senate and House, as well as, a conservative Supreme Court, I look forward to seeing what positive legislation is passed to address the country's problems. I'll keep my power dry, reacting only to actual proposals rather than speculating on what I suspect will be taking place in these next two years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car720 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Who's on First? Ask Abbott or Costello (oye oye oye) they will know. What's on second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Great idea train the Iraqi army again so they can turn tail and run away from another enemy they out number and out gun. Isis needs to be resupplied with arms and ammunition by someone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrum Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Great idea train the Iraqi army again so they can turn tail and run away from another enemy they out number and out gun. Obviously after their previous training, the Americans realise they're crap at training soldiers and have outsourced to a country more capable. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wombat6 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Where does the article say Obama "warned" Abbot? Obama needs to sit down and shut up for the next two years. His policies were soundly rebuked by American voters last week. I agree.....the yanks didn't do a very good job in Training the Iraqis so they should sit back and let the Australians and Canadians etc. take over and do things efficiently without American(Obamas ) interference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpuumike Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Dear Mr. president, if you had initiated actions against IS back in 2012 when you were warned and advised to do so, you wouldn't have to issue any warning now to nobody, but you didn't, you said that this is NOT America's fight, oh boy, how wrong you were... As always, follow the money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wat dee Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Where does the article say Obama "warned" Abbot? Obama needs to sit down and shut up for the next two years. His policies were soundly rebuked by American voters last week. I agree.....the yanks didn't do a very good job in Training the Iraqis so they should sit back and let the Australians and Canadians etc. take over and do things efficiently without American(Obamas ) interference It's not a secret,Canadians and Aussies are used to do heavy lifting for Americans. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wat dee Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Bush and Blair started this mess and now the USA wants to dump the problem with other countries. Libya and Egypt are other examples of their meddling. The Ragheads started this mess a thousand years ago. If the so-called Religion of Peace were true, there would be no problem. The religion of peace stuff only applies after the world is infidel-free. It does not include other religions besides Islam. There's other religions too who see gentiles just as a source profit, not worthy of human rights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 More money down the drain, as we have already done the job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poweratradio Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Great idea train the Iraqi army again so they can turn tail and run away from another enemy they out number and out gun. Apparently the security forces have not yet attained the 2 minute mile status required for underpaid cowards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poweratradio Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Bush and Blair started this mess and now the USA wants to dump the problem with other countries. Libya and Egypt are other examples of their meddling. Amazing isn't it how the world police force AKA America is able to do this conscripting others to do their dirty work. IE: peace loving Canada doing all the bombing runs in Libya. Shock and awe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poweratradio Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Where does the article say Obama "warned" Abbot? Obama needs to sit down and shut up for the next two years. His policies were soundly rebuked by American voters last week. A sound rebuke from what?... 38% of the (apathetic, fence-sitting) voting public? YES considering that % tops the turn out on voting days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poweratradio Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Where does the article say Obama "warned" Abbot? Obama needs to sit down and shut up for the next two years. His policies were soundly rebuked by American voters last week. I agree.....the yanks didn't do a very good job in Training the Iraqis so they should sit back and let the Australians and Canadians etc. take over and do things efficiently without American(Obamas ) interference I think Canada should pass on this glorious offer to die for an American mess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poweratradio Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Where does the article say Obama "warned" Abbot? Obama needs to sit down and shut up for the next two years. His policies were soundly rebuked by American voters last week. I agree.....the yanks didn't do a very good job in Training the Iraqis so they should sit back and let the Australians and Canadians etc. take over and do things efficiently without American(Obamas ) interference It's not a secret,Canadians and Aussies are used to do heavy lifting for Americans. Sad but true. Love to hear an explanation for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Off-topic, inflammatory, troll posts and replies removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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