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The hijacker’s passport was found in the debris near ground zero. Although the hijackers were burnt to a crisp and then crushed to pieces; by some miracle the passport had fallen from the aircraft on to the street."A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George Orwell -
No they do not. Whilst in Barracks you pay for your Food and Accommodation out of your wages. Proportionately, it is not a huge amount, but then again Army Cabbage Mechanics don't garner a lot of Michelin stars either.Originally posted by d000hg View PostNo it isn't. It's OK, if they include full board but do they?
On "Exercises", and whilst on active duty, you do not however pay for your food and accommodation. Quite right too when you consider you are probably having to share a manky tent with plenty of other sweaty toms!!
I am sure DimWim will elaborate though, he really seems to have his finger on the pulse where our Armed Forces are concerned.
“The period of the disintegration of the European Union has begun. And the first vessel to have departed is Britain”Comment
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I contracted to the MOD and more often than not I was invited for lunch at the canteen. The food was good especially the fish and chips. They even produced a great buffet for the officers and contractors on a site visit. I do remember on one visit an officer shouting out from his office to a squaddie ordering him carry on running laps around the square as a punishment.Originally posted by shaunbhoy View PostNo they do not. Whilst in Barracks you pay for your Food and Accommodation out of your wages. Proportionately, it is not a huge amount, but then again Army Cabbage Mechanics don't garner a lot of Michelin stars either.
On "Exercises", and whilst on active duty, you do not however pay for your food and accommodation. Quite right too when you consider you are probably having to share a manky tent with plenty of other sweaty toms!!
I am sure DimWim will elaborate though, he really seems to have his finger on the pulse where our Armed Forces are concerned.
"A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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Nevermind passport, Osama had plenty of time to issue denial but instead he's chosen to spend last 10 years making videos/audio calling to fight against the West.Originally posted by Paddy View PostThe hijacker’s passport was found in the debris near ground zero. Although the hijackers were burnt to a crisp and then crushed to pieces; by some miracle the passport had fallen from the aircraft on to the street.Comment
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I recall that back in 2001 OBL initially denied involvement in 911
Bin Laden says he wasn't behind attacks - CNN
Why then would he later claim involvement?
I guess he thought if he is being blamed for it, might as well claim it, - it probably helped him immensely with further recruitment…Comment
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He had 10 years to keep up that denial, instead all he did was endless stream of videos/audio with calls for jihad against the west.Originally posted by sal626 View PostI recall that back in 2001 OBL initially denied involvement in 911
Bin Laden says he wasn't behind attacks - CNN
Why then would he later claim involvement?
I guess he thought if he is being blamed for it, might as well claim it, - it probably helped him immensely with further recruitment…Comment
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As another poster said, you have to pay board and food, but it really isnt much. Far cheaper than a civillian renting privately.Originally posted by d000hg View PostNo it isn't. It's OK, if they include full board but do they?
£16k is a excellent wage ..... As I said, experienced office workers in my area and a lot of others are lucky to scrape £12k ... Not everywhere enjoys big wage packets like the home counties and cities ... Someone without skills around here, wouldnt even be able to find work and if they did, would likely have to work for below minimum wage ....Comment
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"Experienced" office workers are not effectively bound to their employer 24/7 either.Originally posted by wim121 View Post£16k is a excellent wage ..... As I said, experienced office workers in my area and a lot of others are lucky to scrape £12k ... Not everywhere enjoys big wage packets like the home counties and cities ... Someone without skills around here, wouldnt even be able to find work and if they did, would likely have to work for below minimum wage ....
And I don't know where you got the idea that Army Personnel are "without skills".
Did you do your research reading Commando comics?
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Not for working your arse off 16 hours a day in a tuliphole like Afghanistan under enemy fire and with very real chance of being blown up losing limbs or life altogether.Originally posted by wim121 View Post£16k is a excellent wageComment
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