shropshire 0 #1 October 13, 2006 In an unprecedented public announcement, the Head of the British Army has spoken out against our presence in Iraq (N.B He is still on policy re: Afghanistan). There could be trouble ahead .... clicky QuoteChief of the General Staff Sir Richard Dannatt told the Daily Mail that the military campaign fought in 2003 had "effectively kicked the door in". He said the new head of British army was "effectively saying we are making the situation worse in Iraq and worse for ourselves around the world by being in Iraq". It's going to be interesting to what 'slimy' Tony has to say about this. If he's saying this publically, he must have a lot of support high up in the forces. . (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #2 October 13, 2006 QuoteMajor General Patrick Cordingly said: "I think it is a very brave thing for him to say. I do agree. I think there comes a time when you have got to let Iraq get on and look after its own security." That is even more interesting. Well it worked in NI, if we're not there they can hardly shoot at us or bomb us on the streets.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,219 #3 October 13, 2006 This won't help, either.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freethefly 6 #4 October 13, 2006 I can hardly wait to hear what our brave "war president" will say."...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #5 October 13, 2006 Quote "Terry Lloyd died following a gunshot wound to the head. The evidence this bullet was fired by the Americans is overwhelming," Walker said. "There is no doubt that the minibus presented no threat to the American forces. There is no doubt it was an unlawful act of fire." Clearly there was doubt, in the mind of those soilders who pulled the trigger with the intent of protecting their own lives. How many times have Muslim fighters used ambulances in the course of their activities? At that point in the war, our soilders weren't fucking around. Shit happens in a war zone.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #6 October 13, 2006 He was shot in the head whilst being loaded into an ambulance having already been shot in his land cruiser clearly marked with TV on it. Once is unfortunate twice is taking the piss.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #7 October 13, 2006 Quote He was shot in the head whilst being loaded into an ambulance having already been shot in his land cruiser clearly marked with TV on it. Once is unfortunate twice is taking the piss. You make it sound like our troops were standing right next to him when he was shot. How far away were US troops fighting from when this happened? I guess a mile or more.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freethefly 6 #8 October 13, 2006 QuoteQuote He was shot in the head whilst being loaded into an ambulance having already been shot in his land cruiser clearly marked with TV on it. Once is unfortunate twice is taking the piss. You make it sound like our troops were standing right next to him when he was shot. How far away were US troops fighting from when this happened? I guess a mile or more. QuoteThe court watched a video Tuesday, filmed by a U.S. serviceman attached to one of the tanks accused of firing at the reporters' cars. The tape opens with images of Lloyd's vehicle and the Iraqi truck burning amid gunfire. The tanks drive to the cars and inspect them. A minivan possibly the ambulance appears and more shots are fired. At the end of the tape, a U.S. soldier shouts, "It's some media personnel! That's media down there!" Sounds as if they were alot closer than the mile or more that you assume."...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DZJ 0 #9 October 13, 2006 On what information do you base that guess? The facts as they are known are that the civilian vehicle the injured Mr Lloyd was travelling in was heading away from the scene when it was fired upon. How that can be taken to be a threat, at any range, escapes me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #10 October 13, 2006 Tony Blair has annonced that he "agreed with every word" General Sir Richard Dannatt has said, including the statement that coalition forces are "exacerbating" the situation in Iraq. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #11 October 13, 2006 Wow... wait till uncle George hears that lapdog Tone is off message... he'll be sent to bed without any supper Honestly, it's great that he agrees with the people who actually know what they are talking about .... let's hope that he gets off his arse and does something about it.. Talk is cheap Tone!! . (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #12 October 13, 2006 QuoteWow... wait till uncle George hears that lapdog Tone is off message... he'll be sent to bed without any supper Do Brits eat "supper?" I thought that was an American meal.Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #13 October 13, 2006 Yes, it's the wee snack before bed - not what you'd call a meal, more of an excuse for leaving a mess in the kitchen for the wife to clear up in the morning. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #14 October 13, 2006 QuoteYes, it's the wee snack before bed. So it's not the regular evening meal?Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,219 #15 October 13, 2006 QuoteQuoteWow... wait till uncle George hears that lapdog Tone is off message... he'll be sent to bed without any supper Do Brits eat "supper?" I thought that was an American meal. Sophisticated Brit poetry, aka Mother Goose: Little Tommy Tucker sang for his supper. What did he sing for? white bread and butter. How could he cut it, without any knife? How could he marry, without any wife? Girls and boys, come out to play, The moon doth shine as bright as day; Leave your supper, and leave your sleep, And come with your playfellows into the street. Come with a whoop, come with a call, Come with a good will or not at all. Up the ladder and down the wall, A half-penny roll will serve us all. You find milk, and I'll find flour, And we'll have a pudding in half an hour.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DZJ 0 #16 October 13, 2006 Wow, from the Chief of the General Staff and the PM, to a dead journalist, to a children's nursery rhyme in the space of 15 posts. Gotta love Speakers Corner! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #17 October 13, 2006 ....... Out in the garden, the moon seems very bright, Six saintly shrouded men move across the lawn slowly. The seventh walks in front with a cross held high in hand. ...And it's hey babe your supper's waiting for you. ........ (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #18 October 14, 2006 QuoteQuoteYes, it's the wee snack before bed. So it's not the regular evening meal? That depends on what part of the country you're from. The Northerners say Breakfast, Dinner and Supper. The South and other people who are educated say Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner. When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #19 October 14, 2006 and us midlanders have breakfast, dinner and tea. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #20 October 14, 2006 Mmmmm.....Tea. Think I'll go make a cup right nowWhen an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #21 October 14, 2006 Remember, your Tead (drink) must be styong enough to stand a spoon up in... not the wishy-washy southern nats piss that one gets in that London (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #22 October 14, 2006 OI wankchop! My tea is always of the finest consistancy with minimal cow juice and I'm a southern fairy.. I mean, frrom daan saaaf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #23 October 14, 2006 Init!When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #24 October 14, 2006 Take a deep breath and count to 10 (O.K 2, 5 times cuz your a peeler)... (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #25 October 14, 2006 LOL...When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
