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Forum: Military Aviation
11th Sep 2013, 11:28
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

And I'm pretty sure 'Ronald Reagan' is nearer to...

And I'm pretty sure 'Ronald Reagan' is nearer to Moscow than Truro.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Sep 2013, 18:04
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

UN resolution on Syria to test if Russian...

UN resolution on Syria to test if Russian chemical weapons plan is 'ruse' | World news | theguardian.com (http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/10/un-resolution-syria-russia-chemical-weapons)
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Forum: Military Aviation
10th Sep 2013, 17:42
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

BBC News - Syria conflict: US issues warning on...

BBC News - Syria conflict: US issues warning on chemicals plan (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-24038120)

So it appears Assad will continue to get Russia's unconditional support, no...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Sep 2013, 21:47
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

As in 'enlightening'? Oh, you mean 'lightning'. ...

As in 'enlightening'? Oh, you mean 'lightning'.

(Pedantic smiley goes here.)
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Sep 2013, 21:40
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

Since when did thunder sound like a dull fart?

Since when did thunder sound like a dull fart?
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Sep 2013, 21:18
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

Not exactly a difficult trick to pull off when...

Not exactly a difficult trick to pull off when you don't have a functioning political opposition to worry about, because you've rigged your elections, rigged the press and had your opponents banged...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Sep 2013, 20:46
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

Or perhaps, all along, Obama has been playing a...

Or perhaps, all along, Obama has been playing a very clever bluff to get Assad to give up his CW. Even if Assad were to hand over most of them and keep a secret stash, he would never be able to use...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Sep 2013, 18:17
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

The key words here are 'conservative talk radio...

The key words here are 'conservative talk radio hosts'. If Obama said today was Sunday, those clowns would find an excuse to argue that it was not.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Sep 2013, 09:59
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

Argentina Freedom in the World 2013 ...

Argentina
Freedom in the World 2013

OVERVIEW:

The government of President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in 2012 continued indirect government censorship through the discriminatory...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Sep 2013, 09:27
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

10Watt I think the Mods binned the original...

10Watt

I think the Mods binned the original post, as the map turned the page panoramic.

http://cfile208.uf.daum.net/image/213F1850518260FC2134B8

Linky to mahusive map:...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Sep 2013, 20:22
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

If by that you mean Russia and China, they do...

If by that you mean Russia and China, they do have the luxury of being able to do pretty much whatever they want internationally, without having to pay heed to what the folks back at home think.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Sep 2013, 19:15
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

They can push all they like. Assad is winning...

They can push all they like. Assad is winning and he has the (apparently unconditional) backing of China and Russia. It is simply not in his interest to agree to a ceasefire, until such time as he...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Sep 2013, 09:43
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

International law is by no means clear that the...

International law is by no means clear that the use of military force must always be authorised by the UN Security Council. There is a developing legal framework for military intervention on...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Sep 2013, 01:20
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

See, he and Putin do have something in common.

See, he and Putin do have something in common.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2013, 20:43
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

None of those countries are exactly down on their...

None of those countries are exactly down on their uppers, in terms of wealth or influence, Ron.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2013, 09:28
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

Meanwhile, more objective and intelligent...

Meanwhile, more objective and intelligent analysis from Faux News:

Fox News host holds up 'bloody hand' in live TV protest against war in Syria - Americas - World - The Independent...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2013, 09:10
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

Hardly surprising, given some of the proposed...

Hardly surprising, given some of the proposed targets are probably mobile. That is not to say the plan, if and when it eventually comes to fruition, will not hurt Assad. Op DESERT FOX had been...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2013, 02:16
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

Then I can only apologise, to the Americans, for...

Then I can only apologise, to the Americans, for assuming you were one of them.



Strange. I must have dreamt all those news reports of Boehner (the most senior Republican politician in America)...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2013, 01:20
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

Funnily enough, I don't have access to US...

Funnily enough, I don't have access to US classified intelligence material, but clearly it was good enough for Obama's most implacable opponents on the Hill.

Don't worry though, I'm sure we'll...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2013, 22:15
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

Really? At least with China and Russia, the...

Really? At least with China and Russia, the 'prove he did it' posturing is for geopolitical reasons. What's your excuse?
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2013, 21:50
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

Perhaps their sincerity would be more convincing...

Perhaps their sincerity would be more convincing if they sent a warning to the gasser-in-chief of Syria.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2013, 21:21
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

Entirely predictable response... Ignore the...

Entirely predictable response... Ignore the balls, just go for the man.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2013, 20:38
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

Strange, I heard he'd just grown a pair.

Strange, I heard he'd just grown a pair.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2013, 10:02
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

It is part of their job to have at least a...

It is part of their job to have at least a rudimentary knowledge of LOAC, most of which is based on common sense (e.g. Don't abuse POWs).
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2013, 09:52
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

Smear tactics. Very noble.

Smear tactics. Very noble.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2013, 01:43
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

The general contempt for international law here...

The general contempt for international law here suggests a rather disturbing trend. One can only hope this attitude predominates only among jaded veterans and is not prevalent among those still...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2013, 00:58
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

500N Thanks for the tip. Fixed.

500N

Thanks for the tip. Fixed.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2013, 00:45
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

AA said: I believe I was discussing the...

AA said:


I believe I was discussing the subject matter when you butted-in with your personal insults and your declaration that you speak for the entire forum. Some might say your behaviour...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Sep 2013, 23:13
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

Self-appointed forum president for life are we,...

Self-appointed forum president for life are we, AA? Now simmer down and get back to your favourite Sarah Palin tome (signed, of course).
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Sep 2013, 21:57
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

I'm not aware air strikes have been ruled out.

I'm not aware air strikes have been ruled out.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Sep 2013, 21:41
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

Simplistic and disingenuous. It is an attempt at...

Simplistic and disingenuous. It is an attempt at distraction by those who wish to divert attention from punishing the most horrendous breach of international law in recent history.

It is rather...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Sep 2013, 18:37
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af177/sirhrmec...

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af177/sirhrmechanic/syria_zps08312863.jpg

How counterfactual.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Sep 2013, 23:04
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

Credible with the rest of the G8 (save China)...

Credible with the rest of the G8 (save China) perhaps. I don't think even Putin can keep up his spoilt teenager routine for ever.

Putin may be, as Max Hastings described him, "Stalin's...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Sep 2013, 22:29
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

Much as they would like to keep their foothold in...

Much as they would like to keep their foothold in the Med, the Russians can probably see the writing on the wall. The evidence regarding chemical weapons and who used them is becoming pretty...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Sep 2013, 22:06
Replies: 2,582
Views: 647,416
Posted By Broadsword***

Damn those armchair warriors, especially that...

Damn those armchair warriors, especially that McCain guy!
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