London 2012: Missiles may be placed at residential flats

[Troll]

All a bit like putting the tanks outside Heathrow in 2003.. a pointless show of force

[TimberWolf]

They've started right on time winding up the media machine

Have people never wondered why they put the dates/times when nuclear subs go to and from Faslane in the papers and get the familys to wave the subs off. After all they're supposed to be "stealthy".

Simple answer. What point is a deterrent if no-one knows its there. Half the stories you hear from now to Opening Ceremony will be strategically placed to inform anyone of trying anything stupid.

FWIW a HVM battery on the roof of a tower block = minimal strategic importance. Telling people a missile battery is in London = much greater strategic importance.

Ah, but terrorist also know that. Unless you think they are trying to put the willies up the paying customers.

Maybe it's the old magicians trick. As you watch the gesticulating hand with the hanky in it, the other hand is pushing the button of a tactical intercontinental nuclear missile.

[TimberWolf]

Excuse me officer, could you tell me the time please?

Yes.

<blam>

Two glocks?

Hammer time?

[BrilloPad]

So, all the terrorists need now is to ambush small defensive team at one of those houses and start firing up missiles??!?!

I think only you and churchy would consider 10 armed officers( who are bored and trigger happy) a small force.

Of course the Argies would be able to overwhelm them - but they have to get there first.

[TimberWolf]

More like the Lone Ranger.

Hi Ho silver! Away!

Who was that masked man?

I don't know, but I bet he will get some funny looks if he pops in to the bank during his tea break.

[BrilloPad]

I don't know, but I bet he will get some funny looks if he pops in to the bank during his tea break.

What a great idea for a bank robbery - go dressed like that.

[TimberWolf]

What a great idea for a bank robbery - go dressed like that.

Yep, but be sure to have the word "police" written on your gun festooned amour plated jacket, lest they they think you are a robber.

[TimberWolf]

The Daily Mail has helpfully provided pictures of what the Olympics could look like:



I don't see any way we can lose medals now.

[BrilloPad]

The Daily Mail has helpfully provided pictures of what the Olympics could look like:

Having seen those pictures, shouldn't they be stationed on top of Canary Wharf?

[AtW]

Having seen those pictures, shouldn't they be stationed on top of Canary Wharf?

Why?