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Its time Blair supported our Forces

Discussion in 'The Intelligence Cell' started by rockape34, Jun 8, 2006.

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  1. rockape34

    rockape34 LE

    rockape34, Jun 8, 2006
    #1
  2. CaptainPlume

    CaptainPlume LE

    Con Couglin (in the Torygraph) wrote:

    Er, and how is this a surprise? While I concur that we are being hung out to dry by Bliar and New Liabour the concept of Rules of Engagement and the correct treatment of civilians is hardly new to the armed forces...
     
    CaptainPlume, Jun 8, 2006
    #2
  3. Warrior_Poet

    Warrior_Poet

    Excellent article that merely reinforces what we been saying on this site all along.
     
    Warrior_Poet, Jun 8, 2006
    #3
  4. Ventress

    Ventress LE Moderator

    It's time the MoD supported the Armed forces, but then again they havent for 100 years so why start now.
     
    Ventress, Jun 8, 2006
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  5. Humphrey_De_Tiluel

    Humphrey_De_Tiluel War Hero

    sorry couldn't resist...

    [pedant]

    [glasses pushed up nose]

     
    Humphrey_De_Tiluel, Jun 8, 2006
    #5
  6. Livin_on_a_prayer

    Livin_on_a_prayer Old-Salt

    Battle of the MOD's :twisted:
     
    Livin_on_a_prayer, Jun 8, 2006
    #6
  8. rockape34

    rockape34 LE

    [/quote]

    'kin 'ell, I joined in 1970 - it was MoD then - left (no choice) '89 due to "traumatic injury sustained in active service in the Middle East". was on 22/9/3 engagement . I seem to recall it was the War Department some years prior join up date - and we got the Queen's shilling (well a days pay for signing up)
     
    rockape34, Jun 8, 2006
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