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Old 30th Mar 2011, 15:13
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SilsoeSid

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Just an observation or two.

Who will be training the rebels on any new weapons that we will be providing, bearing in mind western powers have said they will not have troops on the ground in Libya.


Ever noticed the amount of civil staff found in airbases, naval bases barracks and camps around the world, how can we say that we haven't killed any civilians ourselves during our UN mandated mission to protect civilian lives?

Why do we need an Army with all its technical kit?
All we need is a fleet of Toyotas with a few big guns attached, a handful of AKs and RPGs and Bobs your uncle. If untrained rebels can advance so well with just that kit being randomly fired into the air and a bit of air support, we can cutback on defence savings and hold out until our economy is better.

With embedded reporters alongside the rebels, we are seeing very little opposition and civilian casualties.
With embedded reporters alongside Gadaffi supporters, we are seeing very liitle civilian casualties.

Who was it that said that the bigger the lie, the easier it is for the people to belive it?

The first casualty of war is the truth and history will be written by the victor.
That has happened throughout time and will continue to happen.
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