Armed Forces Day - Fantastic!
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Armed Forces Day - Fantastic!
Fantastic Idea! Why bother with pay equality with the commercial sector, who cares if the MoD housing stock give slums a bad name, who needs Kevlar in a war zone, why shouldn't we patrol in soft-skinned vehicles, why bother retaining our brightest and most experienced warfighters with more pay?
All we need to do is get everyone to press up their best kit, bull the boots a bit before parading across your local football ground and Hey Presto! An instant fix to all the woes facing our servicemen.
To be honest, if this is the kind of visionary leadership you get without voting the guy in I'm not sure you ever need bother with General Elections again. And to think some people thought he was just a self-serving socialist jock twot.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7344972.stm
Britain is to hold an Armed Forces Day to allow the public to show their support and respect for the military, Gordon Brown has suggested.
In a letter seen by the Sunday Telegraph, the prime minister signals that plans are being drawn up for "a special day of celebration".
Leading football clubs are expected to be called on to host parades by troops.
A study by Labour MP Quentin Davies into how the country can celebrate the military is to be published shortly.
Mr Brown has not yet spoken publicly about his support of an Armed Forces Day.
However, in his letter to Richard Scudamore, chief executive of the premier league, he said he was looking forward to discussing how football clubs could "play their part".
All we need to do is get everyone to press up their best kit, bull the boots a bit before parading across your local football ground and Hey Presto! An instant fix to all the woes facing our servicemen.
To be honest, if this is the kind of visionary leadership you get without voting the guy in I'm not sure you ever need bother with General Elections again. And to think some people thought he was just a self-serving socialist jock twot.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7344972.stm
Britain is to hold an Armed Forces Day to allow the public to show their support and respect for the military, Gordon Brown has suggested.
In a letter seen by the Sunday Telegraph, the prime minister signals that plans are being drawn up for "a special day of celebration".
Leading football clubs are expected to be called on to host parades by troops.
A study by Labour MP Quentin Davies into how the country can celebrate the military is to be published shortly.
Mr Brown has not yet spoken publicly about his support of an Armed Forces Day.
However, in his letter to Richard Scudamore, chief executive of the premier league, he said he was looking forward to discussing how football clubs could "play their part".
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Fan-f*****g-tastic
Another weekend at work with no compensating time off through the week.
And all the pleasure if organising it will help relieve the stress of undermanning and overtasking.
Things just keep getting better and better.
Thanks, Daily Telegraph - you really are the Serviceman's friend!
And all the pleasure if organising it will help relieve the stress of undermanning and overtasking.
Things just keep getting better and better.
Thanks, Daily Telegraph - you really are the Serviceman's friend!
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Oh great. So the Red Devils land on the Old Trafford pitch, the RAF has a flypast at (High) Wycombe Wanderers and the Navy bob about in the estuary before kick off at Plymouth Argyle. Meanwhile back in London, Comrade Brown takes a tri-Service salute on Whitehall as what's left of our heavy armour trundles past the Foreign Office in front of the BBC cameras for all the world to see.
Yep, that's one less day the boys and girls get to spend with their families, and another day that the Veterans get to march in front of an ungrateful government.
Yep, that's one less day the boys and girls get to spend with their families, and another day that the Veterans get to march in front of an ungrateful government.
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On a personal note, my colleagues and I will probably be spending 'Armed Forces' day in the vicinity of another Taliban sh
hole. Could I request that the overpaid prima-donna Premiership nancy boys come to visit us? Or better still - how about the Premiership 'stars' donating a days pay to Service charities?
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hole. Could I request that the overpaid prima-donna Premiership nancy boys come to visit us? Or better still - how about the Premiership 'stars' donating a days pay to Service charities?Rant Off
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Not a snowballs chance in hell.
There's no way the lentil knitting brigade will allow this.
It’s got to offend some section of society.
There’d be so much policing required (at £££lots of overtime per bobby), it would end up costing more than it would to buy some Kevlar etc.
A day like this could serve as a platform for the loonies to try and wreak havoc.
The British public should show their appreciation in the ballot boxes (well, if there were a party worth voting for), or by flying the flag - if that were not frowned upon in certain communities.
Is the nation doomed? Is Great Britain ‘Great’ anymore?
I’ll continue my support with annual donations to the RBL and the RAFA.
Not much in the grand scheme of things I know, but it’s my way of showing support.
I’m not sure how a ‘forces day’ would be any better, unless it’s a public holiday! (Not that that would be any good to me anymore).
There's no way the lentil knitting brigade will allow this.
It’s got to offend some section of society.
There’d be so much policing required (at £££lots of overtime per bobby), it would end up costing more than it would to buy some Kevlar etc.
A day like this could serve as a platform for the loonies to try and wreak havoc.
The British public should show their appreciation in the ballot boxes (well, if there were a party worth voting for), or by flying the flag - if that were not frowned upon in certain communities.
Is the nation doomed? Is Great Britain ‘Great’ anymore?
I’ll continue my support with annual donations to the RBL and the RAFA.
Not much in the grand scheme of things I know, but it’s my way of showing support.
I’m not sure how a ‘forces day’ would be any better, unless it’s a public holiday! (Not that that would be any good to me anymore).
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from bbc website;
Ive got an idea. How about the uk military take over somewhere like...oh I dont know maybe Earls Court in London for a few days each year and put on a fantastic show combining some of the greatest military musicians with some action displays and maybe even a little competition between different units...maybe something like a traditional race of a gun over some walls and accross a ravine using a few bits of rope and genuine brute strength and determination. Then outside the arena all the different mil units could set up display stands to show the general public at first hand what they get up to in their real jobs and the general public could get to talk openly and frankly with real soldiers about what life is like. You never know it could even be a fantastic recruiting forum. Then all they would have to do is get some royal support - I'm sure Wills & Harry would be up for it and then it could be called.....maybe something like the Royal Competition...no maybe the regal tattoo....no I've got it how about....THE ROYAL TOURNAMENT. 
Now I know you sceptics out there will say the reason such an event could never happen now is that there is no longer the manpower available to stage such a show. Well maybe you're right but I remember as a kid going to it and it was the best recruiting event possible and as I remember it the soldiers, sailors and airmen on those stands didn't feel being there was a chore or an additional duty away from their families. No they were proud to be able to show themselves off to the general public.....ok and maybe chat up the odd passing young beauty....
I remember one year there was a fantastic demonstration of what appeared to be a type of dance performed by the Spanish Royal Guard.....and I never looked back....
Writing in the Telegraph last month, Defence Secretary Des Browne said many people in Britain, especially the younger generations, were unaware what the forces actually do or how brave and dedicated they were.
He added that while it was unclear how the relationship between the public and the armed forces should be consolidated, there was a need for "some mechanism to help strengthen the bond".
He added that while it was unclear how the relationship between the public and the armed forces should be consolidated, there was a need for "some mechanism to help strengthen the bond".
Now I know you sceptics out there will say the reason such an event could never happen now is that there is no longer the manpower available to stage such a show. Well maybe you're right but I remember as a kid going to it and it was the best recruiting event possible and as I remember it the soldiers, sailors and airmen on those stands didn't feel being there was a chore or an additional duty away from their families. No they were proud to be able to show themselves off to the general public.....ok and maybe chat up the odd passing young beauty....
I remember one year there was a fantastic demonstration of what appeared to be a type of dance performed by the Spanish Royal Guard.....and I never looked back....
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I'm all for it.
The more heavily armed people and equipment we can get within shooting distance of Gordon Brown, the better.
OK, so they'll be British service personell, but I don't think that makes him any safer. On the contrary, in fact.
That's providing he even bothers showing up. He'll probably be back at the empty barracks raiding piggy banks.
The more heavily armed people and equipment we can get within shooting distance of Gordon Brown, the better.
OK, so they'll be British service personell, but I don't think that makes him any safer. On the contrary, in fact.
That's providing he even bothers showing up. He'll probably be back at the empty barracks raiding piggy banks.
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Seconded the view that those in the UK will be diverted from primary tasks and made to do trite pish in the name of us having an Armed Forces Day/Weekend etc etc.
Oh how the British Military jumped with joy to get a special day. Can't we just be appreciated with decent discounts and a cheery wave when in uniform? Oh no - that would cost someone something - lets get together and do something that gets headline inches for politicians and lets us get accepted for one day a year, then put away again.
Oh how the British Military jumped with joy to get a special day. Can't we just be appreciated with decent discounts and a cheery wave when in uniform? Oh no - that would cost someone something - lets get together and do something that gets headline inches for politicians and lets us get accepted for one day a year, then put away again.
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Hmmm, Challengers rumbling down whitehall, turret swivels towards the dias....Boom, a problem solved.
Let the revolution begin!! I'll let you know when I'm available to take over.
And the excecution wall to rid us of useless MP's, civil servents, fake celebs, burdens on society etc? I think Hadrians may just be long enough.
Let the revolution begin!! I'll let you know when I'm available to take over.
And the excecution wall to rid us of useless MP's, civil servents, fake celebs, burdens on society etc? I think Hadrians may just be long enough.
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Aww common -don't knock it lads - you are being really hard on this glum, dour, miserable prudent bast*rd
You might also get a "free" mosquito net for your next tour in the desert
If he was on fire in the street, I would not piss on him to put him out
Roll on May elections
You might also get a "free" mosquito net for your next tour in the desert
If he was on fire in the street, I would not piss on him to put him out
Roll on May elections
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Oh I don't know Bhouy, I'd pi*s on him, just not enough to put him out that's all.
Although some kind of event is required to recognise the military forces and their families, I can't see how parading in some poxy football stadium will do this.
The Royal Tournament was something very special and an event of this kind should be resurected.
Also more documentries like Ross Kemp in Afganistan and Commando: On the Front Line are needed. Perhaps some following the Doctors and Nurses on the front and the work carried out at Headley Court, that should hit home.
Although some kind of event is required to recognise the military forces and their families, I can't see how parading in some poxy football stadium will do this.
The Royal Tournament was something very special and an event of this kind should be resurected.
Also more documentries like Ross Kemp in Afganistan and Commando: On the Front Line are needed. Perhaps some following the Doctors and Nurses on the front and the work carried out at Headley Court, that should hit home.
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now now 1.4G...
dont go upsetting the senior service...those cocktail parties are a vital part of the war effort 
Why not have an Armed Forces Day? It is a chance to show the public that the British Army and Royal Air Force are doing their bit in the war torn corners of the world
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Why? The government have spent the last eleven years fiddling with the constituencies so that they continue to win!
Anyway, the May elections are only for councils - the Prime Minister denied us the opportunity to have a general election. Democracy's great, isn't it?
Roll on May elections
Anyway, the May elections are only for councils - the Prime Minister denied us the opportunity to have a general election. Democracy's great, isn't it?
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1.4g - don't forget that the Booties, Junglies and the sea jet boys are also in the hot spots as well!!
Anyway I thought we already have an Armed Forces day in November when we remember the real people who fought and died to defend this tin pot nation led by self serving idiots!!!
Anyway I thought we already have an Armed Forces day in November when we remember the real people who fought and died to defend this tin pot nation led by self serving idiots!!!
Interesting how the govt is trying to off load the responsibility for an Armed Forces day to every one else and doing very little themselves.
Not entirely sure why football teams should be responsible for organising a show of support or how getting us to take a day out of the weekend (because they will ensure it's done in our own time) for an apathetic and sometimes hostile public to come onto military establishments can be seen as a show of support for the forces. That said, seems about right for this lot.
Not entirely sure why football teams should be responsible for organising a show of support or how getting us to take a day out of the weekend (because they will ensure it's done in our own time) for an apathetic and sometimes hostile public to come onto military establishments can be seen as a show of support for the forces. That said, seems about right for this lot.
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Exactly - that's why the Council elections will give such a good kicking to "Nu Liar Bore", because people will be voting on national issues - he knows he has already pissed off a big majority of the electorate and it will be a threat to his 'leadership', which is already being challenged by his pathetic Senior self servers as we speak
The pensioners and the 10 percent tax sufferers ( 80% of the country) will hopefully vote and see this shameful, unfair, non-socialist government out of office once and for all
Exactly - that's why the Council elections will give such a good kicking to "Nu Liar Bore", because people will be voting on national issues - he knows he has already pissed off a big majority of the electorate and it will be a threat to his 'leadership', which is already being challenged by his pathetic Senior self servers as we speak
The pensioners and the 10 percent tax sufferers ( 80% of the country) will hopefully vote and see this shameful, unfair, non-socialist government out of office once and for all
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Are we all in a state of delusion or do we really...actually..truthfully...honestly believe that anyone who has the people's vote behind them and can therefore call themselves an MP at this time venture onto this site and therefore read and just maybe take note of the strength of feeling that so often boils onto the surface when threads such as these are started???? or is it just a good way to vent off...