Political Postering

With the serious problems facing the Ukraine our federal government is using the situation for political means by making statements it will never have to follow up. Bringing home our Ambassador was stupid in every sense as we need to have the diplomat there where he or she can do the most good. These professional people have their ear to the ground and have links and connections developed over the years.Think of Ken Taylor when he was in Iran and how he helped to rescue American diplomats. He wasn't home in Ottawa.

Loud speeches by our foreign minister is so much hot air. We have lost so much credibility on the world stage that no one listens to us anymore. For our PM to be standing side by side with Obama on this matter scares me as we should be independent and making our own statements. I can just see our PM saying me to if Obama makes a strong statement. Chretien stood tall and strong when war was declared on Iraq because he felt it was a bad war for Canada. He was right and we were spared from that tragic war.

We as Canadians should have our own foreign policy and speak of the Ukraine situation in our terms and not posture against Russia with threats that are meaningless. Diplomacy is going to be the way this will be settled. War is not an option so maintain the open lines with Russia and Ukrainian diplomats.The Ukraine understands that we are with them as a country. Our Prime Minister should have held a special session of parliament so every member of the Commons could add it's voice to show the solidarity of our country and not just the conservatives in power. People would be able to see that we are united in our desire to aid and support the Ukraine in it's time of need, united,determined and strong in it's resolve.