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lampeterexile 22nd Dec 2005 18:29

Tony Blair visit to Iraq
 
I bet the troops really enjoyed his visit today. Must have made up for having to spend Xmas away from family and loved ones.

markflyer6580 22nd Dec 2005 18:47

Yep can't think of a better present than that lying two faced bag of sh1t appearing at work,where are the snipers when you need em?:E

Fg Off Bloggs 22nd Dec 2005 19:33

Standby for Defensive Posturing and instant response from Noo Labor Fanatic Mr Pr00ne!!

plans123 22nd Dec 2005 19:53

And you don't think that we would be in the same position if we had a Tory Government??? get real!!!

If that mad old witch was still in power we would have most probably invaded Iran by now (rather than in 18 months or so!)

You think the lads in the desert the first time round enjoyed meeting John Major? All politicians are cheats and liers by their very nature and should be ignored at all costs regardless of they beliefs.

:ok:

Onan the Clumsy 22nd Dec 2005 19:58

...but more so for Tony Blair

pr00ne 22nd Dec 2005 20:32

Flying Officer Bloggs,

Sorry old chap, but if I saw him now I'd probably throw stones at him and holler a lot!

He did seem to go down rather well with the 4,000 who listened to him though, still, I don't suppose they are allowed to throw stones and shout, are they?

If he hadn't have gone you lot would have castigated him for that, it's his 4th time out there and he didn't have to go.

Brian Dixon 22nd Dec 2005 20:43

He didn't have to come back...

soddim 22nd Dec 2005 23:08

Bad enuff being stuck in the sandpit for Christmas without visits from the chap responsible for it.

Jackonicko 23rd Dec 2005 01:24

If he'd gone on Xmas day, thereby demonstrating his willingness to give up his own Christmas, and if he'd helped serve dinner to the troops, then I'd be impressed.

Perhaps he'll be at Coningsby that day, serving the QRA groundcrew their lunch?

highcirrus 23rd Dec 2005 06:26

http://www.private-eye.co.uk/picture...small/1148.jpg

A small gesture from an admiring public just before departure for the Sand Pit - as kindly expressed by Private Eye

tablet_eraser 23rd Dec 2005 07:08

Anyone remember, first hand or otherwise, the story about Hoon's visit to Iraq in 2004? I suspect people might feel the same way now that Bliar has visited them.

Private Eye ran a story that a local Brit magazine ran a front page with the following (ISTR) headlines:


HOON VISITS BASRA IN MAJOR COUP FOR MORALE

In other news:

All bears are Catholic
Pope conducts toiletary activities in forest
Salmon live in trees and eat pencils
:p

t_e

Gainesy 23rd Dec 2005 08:37

Reckon the Meeja Ops folks cocked it up, the clip I saw had all the usual ethnic mix of troops cept for a Gurkha.


PS. Why don't they use Gurkhas in the 'Stan? Born & brought up in that high alt environment.

PPS Merry Chrismas to all, wherever you may be stuck.

jstars2 23rd Dec 2005 09:52

http://www.private-eye.co.uk/picture...air_chirac.jpg Blair makes surprise Iraq visit http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/image...riraq2_203.jpg

Same guy - right? (Maybe same shirt as well)

oldfella 23rd Dec 2005 11:01

I've seen Station Commanders and Squadron Commanders do the Christmas and New Year routes, especially during Gulf Wars. I would have been more impressed had this circus gone out during the festive period.

jstars2 23rd Dec 2005 11:50

http://www.private-eye.co.uk/picture.../bush_exit.jpg
IRAQI EXIT STRATEGY REVEALED

And I think this is his best mate!

RileyDove 23rd Dec 2005 12:20

It's either: A heartfelt thank you to the servicemen for their efforts this year.

Or : A good photo opportunity and the chance to get Cherie and family some cheap gold and duty free.

lampeterexile 23rd Dec 2005 14:56

its the latter:mad: :mad:

Hilife 23rd Dec 2005 15:12

I cannot help but smile at the degree of discomfort that Mr. Sophistry himself exudes whenever he is surrounded by the troops.

Human Factor 23rd Dec 2005 22:27

Should have gone on a TriShaw, would probably still be there!! :E

Tigs2 23rd Dec 2005 22:39

I just wish that somebody could have stood up at his briefing and told him that he is a lying tw@t. Sleep well this christmas Mr Bliar because the families of all the servicemen that have died this year in Iraq wont.


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