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In this segment from The Really Big Show, hosts Jim Csek and Iain Burns discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney's evasive responses on Canada's potential military involvement in the escalating Middle East conflict. They react to a clip from Carney's Tokyo interview where he was asked about defending Gulf States, airlift capabilities, ship patrols, anti-air support, and risks to Canadian personnel. Carney emphasized no formal request has been received, Canada was not consulted before the conflict began, is not engaged in it, and does not intend to engage directly, focusing instead on consequences like protecting Canadians in the region and recent naval incidents.

The hosts highlight Carney's "tell" when avoiding direct answers: starting with "the first thing" and "the second point" to circle around questions with distractions. They contrast this with his clear, succinct replies on core beliefs, such as immediately affirming he would allow the arrest of Israel's Prime Minister under an ICC warrant or standing by his fossil fuel critique views.

This segment addresses perceived flip-flops in government messaging, including from Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand, amid calls for parliamentary debate on any potential deployment. The hosts note the Liberals rare proposal for a debate on the Iran matter, likely for political points, while contrasting it with no prior debates on major commitments like aid to Ukraine. They criticize Liberal MPs, including a local Okanagan Valley MP Stephen Fuhr who is Secretary of State for Defence Procurement for dodging questions on Canadian assets and deferring to the Prime Minister, suggesting fear of contradicting Carney.

In addition, the discussion touches on international parallels, including U.S. President Trump's criticism of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for initially blocking access to British bases, followed by reluctant approval for "defensive" operations as B-52 bombers arrive in the UK amid the conflict.

What do you think about Mark Carney's handling of questions on Canada's role in the Middle East conflict and the potential for military involvement? Let us know in the comments.

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