[newspresenter]

They think just because they 'fought for 'their' country', they're more entitled to an opinion than others, and have a better more informed opinion.

I have first hand experience of a brainwashed soldier relative who fought in Basra.

If what british soldiers do were that great, they wouldn't be earning a measely £400 a week.

[GiRTh]

I have personal knowledge of a relative who fought in the Falklands and can say you're 100% wrong.

[fingers]

Steve is just as thick as Pigsh!t

[newspresenter]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

I have personal knowledge of a relative who fought in the Falklands and can say you're 100% wrong.

Maybe its certain soldiers then, however, they all believe what they're doing is for the good of the country. And also, many retired soldiers have said its a waste of time.

[Alpertinator]

If what british soldiers do were that great, they wouldn't be earning a measely £400 a week.

I'm sorry, but... so you're implying that the salary signifies how great the people are? So actors, Paris Hilton, and porn stars, are better than the armed forces? The salary doesn't mean anything.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

I have personal knowledge of a relative who fought in the Falklands and can say you're 100% wrong.

I find myself continually agreeing with your posts GiRTh. The OP's opinion is his own, albeit blinkered and inflamatory, but I wouldn't mind betting he wouldn't be voicing it in the company of a serviceman. It's easy to be brave on the Internet.

[smudgie]

They edited out his mammoth strop. Much more of the same with a few eff words thrown in for free.

[WOMBAI]

Originally Posted by newspresenter

They think just because they 'fought for 'their' country', they're more entitled to an opinion than others, and have a better more informed opinion.

I have first hand experience of a brainwashed soldier relative who fought in Basra.

If what british soldiers do were that great, they wouldn't be earning a measely £400 a week.

You could say the same about nurses, teachers etc - public service generally isn't that well paid - doesn't mean they don't deserve more - of course they do - the government are just tight - and pay all their money to their MPs for their expenses!

[WOMBAI]

Originally Posted by fingers

Steve is just as thick as Pigsh!t

He isn't the only one then!

[chuff me dizzy]

I am a MASSIVE supporter of each and every member of the armed forces ,but I agreed with Ben ,We need to stop policing the world ,enough soldiers have lost their lives on foreign soil

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Livia

I find myself continually agreeing with your posts GiRTh. The OP's opinion is his own, albeit blinkered and inflamatory, but I wouldn't mind betting he wouldn't be voicing it in the company of a serviceman. It's easy to be brave on the Internet.

Aye. They're all Foreign policy experts on the net.

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by chuff me dizzy

I am a MASSIVE supporter of each and every member of the armed forces ,but I agreed with Ben ,We need to stop policing the world ,enough soldiers have lost their lives on foreign soil

That might be true now but was it rue back then of a leader who had already invaded Poland and Russia?

[WOMBAI]

Originally Posted by Alpertinator

I'm sorry, but... so you're implying that the salary signifies how great the people are? So actors, Paris Hilton, and porn stars, are better than the armed forces? The salary doesn't mean anything.

Exactly!

[WOMBAI]

Originally Posted by chuff me dizzy

I am a MASSIVE supporter of each and every member of the armed forces ,but I agreed with Ben ,We need to stop policing the world ,enough soldiers have lost their lives on foreign soil

This!

[Livia]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

Aye. They're all Foreign policy experts on the net.

Experts... yes. 'Ex' as in 'has-been' and 'spurt' as in 'a drip under pressure'.

[Shiloh]

Originally Posted by Alpertinator

I'm sorry, but... so you're implying that the salary signifies how great the people are? So actors, Paris Hilton, and porn stars, are better than the armed forces? The salary doesn't mean anything.

This.

[WOMBAI]

Originally Posted by newspresenter

They think just because they 'fought for 'their' country', they're more entitled to an opinion than others, and have a better more informed opinion.

I have first hand experience of a brainwashed soldier relative who fought in Basra.

If what british soldiers do were that great, they wouldn't be earning a measely £400 a week.

I think newspresenters are brainwashed !

[newspresenter]

Originally Posted by Alpertinator

I'm sorry, but... so you're implying that the salary signifies how great the people are? So actors, Paris Hilton, and porn stars, are better than the armed forces? The salary doesn't mean anything.

No, its not about the human, its about what they do. Risking your life for £400 a week is ridiculous, hence the brainwashing that goes on to get them to do it.

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by newspresenter

No, its not about the human, its about what they do. Risking your life for £400 a week is ridiculous, hence the brainwashing that goes on to get them to do it.

You have personal experience of this brain washing, right?

[newspresenter]

Originally Posted by Livia

I find myself continually agreeing with your posts GiRTh. The OP's opinion is his own, albeit blinkered and inflamatory, but I wouldn't mind betting he wouldn't be voicing it in the company of a serviceman. It's easy to be brave on the Internet.

I did, with my relative, he was going to attack me had someone not stepped in. They simply cannot handle someone exposing them.

[chuff me dizzy]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

That might be true now but was it rue back then of a leader who had already invaded Poland and Russia?

Ben was talking more about now ,and we are Americas lapdog ,America say jump we ask how high

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by chuff me dizzy

Ben was talking more about now ,and we are Americas lapdog ,America say jump we ask how high

If he was on about now then I agree with him but I got the impression he was referring to WWII. I dont recall him mentioning America at all.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by newspresenter

I did, with my relative, he was going to attack me had someone not stepped in. They simply cannot handle someone exposing them.

Someone like you, you mean?

If you took the same attitude with your relative that you've taken on this thread, it's lucky someone stepped in to save you, eh?

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by newspresenter

I did, with my relative, he was going to attack me had someone not stepped in. They simply cannot handle someone exposing them.

Exposing what exactly? How can you show your relative so little respect just to score points in a discussion?

[newspresenter]

Originally Posted by Livia

If you took the same attitude with your relative that you've taken on this thread, it's lucky someone stepped in to save you, eh?

I wouldn't have minded taking a punch from him, it might've made him see what a foolish thing he believes in. We were at a funeral reception by the way, my niece's. At the end of the night, he shook my hand, i noticed he'd had a word with his dad previous.