Is Pm Cameron Delusional?
To be honest I don't think he has a choice on this one. We get 85% of Libya's oil. If the Americans, our staunch allies (
) go in solo they will keep the spoils for themselves. That would screw us. So, he has to play tough and commit Forces.
Interesting that it comes at the same time as his Government will announce the framework for 5000 RAF redundancies. He might now realise that you actually need a Navy and Air Force and not just 'boots on the ground'. We live in hope.
More annoying however, are the MOD sychophants who are saying that it can all be done.
) go in solo they will keep the spoils for themselves. That would screw us. So, he has to play tough and commit Forces.Interesting that it comes at the same time as his Government will announce the framework for 5000 RAF redundancies. He might now realise that you actually need a Navy and Air Force and not just 'boots on the ground'. We live in hope.
More annoying however, are the MOD sychophants who are saying that it can all be done.
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"I'm not sure that respondents are taking this seriously."
Genuinely think he has no concept about anything much apart fom himself.
Whatever happens this will just push up the fuel price at the pumps.
Genuinely think he has no concept about anything much apart fom himself.
Whatever happens this will just push up the fuel price at the pumps.
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C'mon November4, CDS & CAS have had THEIR military career, we shouldn't expect them to jeopardize THEIR future within the political elite circles buy engaging in a little moral courage 
From the Daily Mail:
"Britain's involvement in Afghanistan would severely stretch our ability to send ground forces into Libya, but it could be achieved, military sources said last night."
and
"MOD sources played down accusations that the possible no-fly zone highlighted the folly of scrapping the HMS Ark Royal aircraft carrier...."
and
"..the Harrier jets - which are bombers rather than fighters - would have been ineffective against Libyan Jets as an air-to-air threat."
"Britain's involvement in Afghanistan would severely stretch our ability to send ground forces into Libya, but it could be achieved, military sources said last night."
and
"MOD sources played down accusations that the possible no-fly zone highlighted the folly of scrapping the HMS Ark Royal aircraft carrier...."
and
"..the Harrier jets - which are bombers rather than fighters - would have been ineffective against Libyan Jets as an air-to-air threat."
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"..the Harrier jets - which are bombers rather than fighters - would have been ineffective against Libyan Jets as an air-to-air threat."
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I would suggest if all these Typhoons at Coningsby and further north are not capable of policing a NFZ then what the hell is the point of having them? Chop the lot and spend the money on biscuits, or quit moaning and use the damn things.
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Me thinks one doesn't know the difference between SHARs and Crab Harriers...
Top thread pruners by the way...needs a witty (witty as in not serious) Nimrod input though.
Both can be armed with AIM-9's. Surely that makes them valid for Air-to-Air combat
And the Jaguar.
Mistakes, mistakes and more mistakes! When will the MOD ever learn and stop cutting these vital AD assets!
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Top thread pruners by the way...needs a witty (witty as in not serious) Nimrod input though.
Both can be armed with AIM-9's. Surely that makes them valid for Air-to-Air combat?
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Needs a witty (witty as in not serious) Nimrod input though.
Nimrod readied to assist troops on the ground in Libya if needed as RAF ground liason officers caravan..
(P.S she may be for sale)