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ShyTorque - in this day and age of the self-serving career politician hell-bent on leaving his/her mark on history, do you really think an election is going to make a difference? They're all as bad as each other and I suspect that given the same set of circumstances Cameron's lot would be doing exactly the same as Ayatollah Blair and his crew.
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I happened to be on Wootton Bassett High St yesterday as the cortege, escorted by police cars, came through at a slow pace. It was indeed tearful and moving sight and good to see people lining the road, showing their respect for the dead. A young police constable on foot duty stood to attention and saluted as the hearses went by. When have we seen Bliar, Brown or Browne do anything remotely similar in the way of paying respect?.
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You quite accurately said
Which leaves me thinking that they got it right in Thailand recently. They had a lying s****er of a PM there too and the King, getting a bit dischuffed, called the Chief of Defence Staff and explained that the country had a problem that needed fixing. The Military found a great way to deal with the situation, they overthrew the PM and his cronies, ie they took over the country on behalf of the King and they are now holding re-elections. I am sure that our Monarch cannot be that chuffed at what Bliar is up to, and after all we swore allegience to her and the country. Problem is we don't have enough Mil personnel left to overthrow the politicians. Mmm so thats what Hoon and Broon have been up to
You quite accurately said
ShyTorque - in this day and age of the self-serving career politician hell-bent on leaving his/her mark on history, do you really think an election is going to make a difference? They're all as bad as each other and I suspect that given the same set of circumstances Cameron's lot would be doing exactly the same as Ayatollah Blair and his crew.
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Shack,
I'm afraid that I too shed a few tears last night.
I have just heard that another young soldier has been killed inAfghanistan (I think) and I will raise a glass to him also before I retire for the night.
On a week which has been pretty bloody awful frankly, I have taken some real comfort in reading about the heroic efforts of Rachel the RAF Medic, and her exploits in Iraq. I only wish there was more of that kind of news.
Take heart old boy, keep raising the glasses, you are most certainly not alone.
The Winco
I'm afraid that I too shed a few tears last night.
I have just heard that another young soldier has been killed inAfghanistan (I think) and I will raise a glass to him also before I retire for the night.
On a week which has been pretty bloody awful frankly, I have taken some real comfort in reading about the heroic efforts of Rachel the RAF Medic, and her exploits in Iraq. I only wish there was more of that kind of news.
Take heart old boy, keep raising the glasses, you are most certainly not alone.
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I would imagine that there are plenty of acts just as honourable as Rachel's (brave, yes, but as said before, she was doing her job, as I'm sure she'd be the first to say), but these are even less newsworthy than guys dying on an almost daily basis.
Just to stand toe to toe with the TB is a brave act in itself and yet there are guys in theatre doing this every day. I, for one, take my hat off to those guys. I just wish that the media would get behind them and acknowedge the sacrifices they are making to try and bring a better way to a besieged country. Maybe then there would be the groundswell of public opinion that hese guys deserve.
To those who have fallen, RIP. To those who continue to take the fight to the TB, respect and may good fortune be with you.
On a week which has been pretty bloody awful frankly, I have taken some real comfort in reading about the heroic efforts of Rachel the RAF Medic, and her exploits in Iraq. I only wish there was more of that kind of news.
Just to stand toe to toe with the TB is a brave act in itself and yet there are guys in theatre doing this every day. I, for one, take my hat off to those guys. I just wish that the media would get behind them and acknowedge the sacrifices they are making to try and bring a better way to a besieged country. Maybe then there would be the groundswell of public opinion that hese guys deserve.
To those who have fallen, RIP. To those who continue to take the fight to the TB, respect and may good fortune be with you.
