Prince Harry serving in Afghanistan
Yeah.
Your 'radar' is flawless.
And how clever of you to work out that a self confessed journo, with journo on his profile is......
......... a journo!
That must have taken some really intelligent hook-baiting, and boy you suckered me into biting.
Well done....
Your 'radar' is flawless.
And how clever of you to work out that a self confessed journo, with journo on his profile is......
......... a journo!
That must have taken some really intelligent hook-baiting, and boy you suckered me into biting.
Well done....
Ecce Homo! Loquitur...
Can somebody please please "out" the journalist who broke the story. I'd like to see him ostracised for the foreseeable future. If he thinks he doesn't the rules don't apply to him, perhaps not being told anything and watching his pay packet shrink might serve to as a lesson.
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Fair play to the man for doing his bit.
Those who spilled the beans should hang their heads in shame for spoiling his tour and putting the lives of the guys serving in sandy places at greater risk.
Oh, and a plague on the houses of those who choose to make political capital out of his (and countless others) efforts for Queen and Country, without providing the necessary resources...
Those who spilled the beans should hang their heads in shame for spoiling his tour and putting the lives of the guys serving in sandy places at greater risk.
Oh, and a plague on the houses of those who choose to make political capital out of his (and countless others) efforts for Queen and Country, without providing the necessary resources...
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The editor-in-chief of the virtual rag is called Robyn Foyster, and her 'rag' broke the story in January. Fortunately, since it would appear to be read only by a few (plus as you may see if you visit the link, outraged Arrse users pausing to leave observations similar, but not identical to 'runt' and 'banker'), no-one really noticed. I doubt that the Taleban's IT kit allows access to that sort of thing (instant execution, I'd imagine, for being found on that site).
However, when the egregious Matt Drudge of the 'Drudge Report' found out, he ran it - given the widespread attention the 'Drudge Report' gets, OPSEC/PERSEC went.
However, when the egregious Matt Drudge of the 'Drudge Report' found out, he ran it - given the widespread attention the 'Drudge Report' gets, OPSEC/PERSEC went.
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New Idea broke this story? Bugger me with a fish fork. Do you blokes know what New Idea is? Heavens above - Britney Spears rehab stories, cellulite treatment breakthroughs and lamb recipes obviously not good enough for some!
Was this a deliberate leak? Naaah - given the choice between a cockup and a cover up, I suspect cock up every time.
Anyway, good on Cornet Wales, even if he does need a haircut.
Was this a deliberate leak? Naaah - given the choice between a cockup and a cover up, I suspect cock up every time.
Anyway, good on Cornet Wales, even if he does need a haircut.
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What a big story. Royalty serve in action. Wow.
Apparently Andy did a bit in '82. Phil the Greek when he didn't have an arse in his trousers and nowhere to go served his bit in the Med. D'aint do so bad did he?
The cousin, Earl Mountbatten of Burma, got his arse wet a few times as well. The last time was the last. Poor bugger.
There are many more.
Let him alone to do what he has been trained to do. Please.
Apparently Andy did a bit in '82. Phil the Greek when he didn't have an arse in his trousers and nowhere to go served his bit in the Med. D'aint do so bad did he?
The cousin, Earl Mountbatten of Burma, got his arse wet a few times as well. The last time was the last. Poor bugger.
There are many more.
Let him alone to do what he has been trained to do. Please.
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Well those in Australia and elsewhere this rag is sold could show their feelings by hiding the magazines behind 'stamp collectors monthly' or 'The Ferret wrestling annual' ... perhaps a dip in sales caused by hard to find mags may focus their minds.
and as for the editor - "I've seen more brains on a butchers apron.."
PS The ferret wrestlers will thank you.
magazine contact details :-
http://www.pacificmags.com.au/Pages/...c-732b22328062
Cheers
and as for the editor - "I've seen more brains on a butchers apron.."
PS The ferret wrestlers will thank you.
magazine contact details :-
http://www.pacificmags.com.au/Pages/...c-732b22328062
Cheers
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Listened to the interview with the lad on radio. Came across well, good on him. See New Idea has pulled the story. Story doing the rounds here is a German media outfit made the leak.
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Having watched a lot of footage tonight, I have to say that I'm mightily impressed with the bloke's attitude and also how he deals with the media 
I'm also mightily impressed with the British media for having the decency and honour to respect and adhere to a news 'blackout'. For FFS, those questioning, or even arguing against that being done, can have so little understanding of military matters that their opinion is worthless. That or they'd willingly put regular troops in harms way for the sake of a 'good' news story
I'm also mightily impressed with the British media for having the decency and honour to respect and adhere to a news 'blackout'. For FFS, those questioning, or even arguing against that being done, can have so little understanding of military matters that their opinion is worthless. That or they'd willingly put regular troops in harms way for the sake of a 'good' news story
Nice media you have? ITtime for a beefed up D Notice system.
[QUOTE]Snowmail: Prince Harry in Afghanistan
Last Modified: 28 Feb 2008
By: Jon Snow
"I never thought I'd find myself saying thank God for Drudge. The infamous US blogger has broken the best kept editorial secret of recent times. Editors have been sworn to secrecy over Prince Harry being sent to fight in Afghanistan three months ago. "
Editors have been sworn to secrecy over Prince Harry being sent to fight in Afghanistan three months ago.
Drudge has blown their cover. One wonders whether viewers, readers and listeners will ever want to trust media bosses again. Or perhaps this was a courageous editorial decision to protect this fine young man?[QUOTE]
[QUOTE]Snowmail: Prince Harry in Afghanistan
Last Modified: 28 Feb 2008
By: Jon Snow
"I never thought I'd find myself saying thank God for Drudge. The infamous US blogger has broken the best kept editorial secret of recent times. Editors have been sworn to secrecy over Prince Harry being sent to fight in Afghanistan three months ago. "
Editors have been sworn to secrecy over Prince Harry being sent to fight in Afghanistan three months ago.
Drudge has blown their cover. One wonders whether viewers, readers and listeners will ever want to trust media bosses again. Or perhaps this was a courageous editorial decision to protect this fine young man?[QUOTE]
Below the Glidepath - not correcting
Not that you care, but the Drudge website is simply a refuge for right wing, white trash, xenophobic rednecks pretending to be civilized conservatives. There's nothing editorially "courageous" about being a mental pygmy fighting for web hits by releasing confidential information. Tossers.
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Well done the British media for keeping this quiet for so long. Incidentally on ARRSE for some time there has been a total ban on any discussion/mention whatsoever to do with the military lives of both Princes. Perhaps on this forum we ought to do the same, perhaps self imposed. I doubt whether anybody here (even if it had been in some media rag) would appreciate their callsign being banded about by your mil colleagues on an open forum whilst you are still in the sandpit. Journos (though in this case not the Brits) are expected to print this stuff, but I think you would expect more from your comrades in arms.They are part of our fraternity for goodness sake. Think how you would feel. We all agree that the 'boy done good', I just do not believe that what they do in an Op environment is an appropriate topic of discussion for a Mil forum by Mil people. Just my twopenny worth. Hope the boy stays safe now. Out!
) are expected to print this stuff, but I think you would expect more from your comrades in arms.They are part of our fraternity for goodness sake. Think how you would feel. We all agree that the 'boy done good', I just do not believe that what they do in an Op environment is an appropriate topic of discussion for a Mil forum by Mil people. Just my twopenny worth. Hope the boy stays safe now. Out!
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What more can i say after seeing our harry in the field. I hope that our lords and masters let him carry on (although I doubt it now) and prove himself as a solider and a man.
Well done Harry
Well done Harry