Originally posted by PRC1964
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The pussies are coming home from Iran
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Yeh, easy to say from safety of a keyboard I know, but frankly it was pathetic. What about the principle (which they now assure us was the case) that this was an illegal kidnap in Iraqi waters? There were wider considerations than their own safety including the confidence that potential allies might have in us. Or the confidence that the British public have in their armed forces come to that. If they were asked to act against British interests in other more important ways, can we be sure they would not have done so?
There is an easy solution for those with no other interest than their own safety - don't join the armed forces. If these total wimps are typical of our navy personnel, heaven help us. The sensible solution would be to dismiss them from the navy and set proper standards for all new admissions.
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As for targetting Iran, the prospect of that lot having credible nuclear weaponry and a delivery system that can hit Europe does not bear thinking about. Too early yet, true, but if it looks like happening I hope the west has leaders with the sense to take them out with EVERY means possible.Last edited by xoggoth; 9 April 2007, 14:55.bloggoth
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If they were asked to act against British interests in other more important ways, can we be sure they would not have done so?
Now that is food for thought - the Ayatollhas must now conclude that the British Army - now devoted to money - would probably trade any millitary secrets for cash - in fact I wonder if MI5 is going to monitor the bank accounts of this lot - might be one or two irregular transactions going on.Comment
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Originally posted by AlfredJPruffockAye !
Well I dont mind being held hostage in Tehran for two weeks where by I would undergo the following tortures and sell my story to the press (for 250k neg)
1 Comfy Cushions
2 Internet Access Denial
3 Being addresed in a rather cross manner
4 Force Feeding of McDonalds cuisine
So - Where do I apply ?Hard Brexit now!
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Originally posted by xoggothYeh, easy to say from safety of a keyboard I know, but frankly it was pathetic. What about the principle (which they now assure us was the case) that this was an illegal kidnap in Iraqi waters? There were wider considerations than their own safety including the confidence that potential allies might have in us. Or the confidence that the British public have in their armed forces come to that. If they were asked to act against British interests in other more important ways, can we be sure they would not have done so?
There is an easy solution for those with no other interest than their own safety - don't join the armed forces. If these total wimps are typical of our navy personnel, heaven help us. The sensible solution would be to dismiss them from the navy and set proper standards for all new admissions.
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As for targetting Iran, the prospect of that lot having credible nuclear weaponry and a delivery system that can hit Europe does not bear thinking about. Too early yet, true, but if it looks like happening I hope the west has leaders with the sense to take them out with EVERY means possible.
Sensible and pragmatic I say. There's no point trying to be a hero in an impossible situation.
One just wonders why they were put in the position to be captured in the 1st place.
Re hitting Iran like a ton of bricks if they come close to the bomb - totally agree. However that is the final option. We should be making all efforts to subvert the current regime from within, as they are not at all popular with the mostly young population.Last edited by sasguru; 9 April 2007, 16:06.Hard Brexit now!
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MoD ban on troops selling stories
The Ministry of Defence has banned personnel from selling their stories to the media until a review of the rules governing the issue is completed.
Defence Secretary Des Browne said the review was aimed at making rules consistent across the armed forcesHow fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't thinkComment
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