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  • O Oakman

    Here's a clue. I'll type real slow: Your 'logic" (to use the term very loosely) bites its own ass. Now it is possible, of course, that you think England isn't worth defending. After all, you live in France, home of the army that surrenders before a shot is fired. But if that's the case, admit it. Or it is possible that you are just afraid of loud noises and you rationalize your cowardice with your incoherent rantings. It is obvious on the face of it that you have no idea what you are talking about. You claim of having lots of friends in the military is laughable.

    The 3-legged stool of understanding is held up by history, languages, and mathematics. Equipped with these three you can learn anything you want to learn. But if you lack any one of them you are just another ignorant peasant with dung on your boots. R. A. H.

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    soap brain
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    Oakman wrote:

    Your 'logic" (to use the term very loosely)

    Is that because you're using the word incorrectly?

    Oakman wrote:

    After all, you live in France, home of the army that surrenders before a shot is fired.

    And you live in the US, home of "oh, let's spend 1.2 trillion dollars invading two countries for no real reason other than to shoot journalists and civilians and blow up families and 'accidentally' destroy Al Jazeera offices twice".

    Oakman wrote:

    Or it is possible that you are just afraid of loud noises and you rationalize your cowardice with your incoherent rantings.

    Because after all, those are really the only two options - why wouldn't someone be as aggressively pro-military as you are?

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      He's consistent but so is d** s***.

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      Why would I defend my country when it consists of people like you?

      Dr D Evans "The whole idea that carbon dioxide is the main cause of the recent global warming is based on a guess that was proved false by empirical evidence during the 1990s" financialpost

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        Dalek Dave wrote:

        but never belittle or insult the soldier.

        And just how does "Idolising or reviling the military is stupid." belittle or insult the soldier? The 'poem' is simplistic cack. Generally speaking, whether your country has all those freedoms and rights, or is a dictatorship, the military will defend it. That is the job of the military, to preserve the Nation.

        Dalek Dave wrote:

        I served, I fought, what did you do? Cower behind your mother's apron strings?

        The 'contempt for civilians' indoctrination was pretty effective in your case, it appears.

        Dalek Dave wrote:

        you are both a Coward and a Fool.

        Mummy says that I am vewy bwave and vewy clever, so there.

        Everybody is elitist to a certain extent; except me - I'm better than that. Micah

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        Dont bother trying to explain subtlety to CP. Half the people here are utterly incapable of comprehending it.

        Dr D Evans "The whole idea that carbon dioxide is the main cause of the recent global warming is based on a guess that was proved false by empirical evidence during the 1990s" financialpost

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        • O Oakman

          Dalek Dave wrote:

          I suggest before opening your mouth on that subject, you dress in a British Army Uniform and wander around Belfast.

          I think he may have just pissed himself at the thought of someone aiming a gun at him.

          The 3-legged stool of understanding is held up by history, languages, and mathematics. Equipped with these three you can learn anything you want to learn. But if you lack any one of them you are just another ignorant peasant with dung on your boots. R. A. H.

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          Oakman wrote:

          I think he may have just pissed himself at the thought of someone aiming a gun at him.

          Would that be because that's the normal, human reaction to staring death in the face?

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          • O Oakman

            Nope, you sold your soul and your balls when you crossed the channel

            The 3-legged stool of understanding is held up by history, languages, and mathematics. Equipped with these three you can learn anything you want to learn. But if you lack any one of them you are just another ignorant peasant with dung on your boots. R. A. H.

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            Keep it quiet but its a stealthy plan for England to take posession of France one house at a time after losing it in the 15th century. Shh, dont let the frogs know.! :)

            Dr D Evans "The whole idea that carbon dioxide is the main cause of the recent global warming is based on a guess that was proved false by empirical evidence during the 1990s" financialpost

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            • O Oakman

              jschell wrote:

              I can only suppose that statement is made due to a lack of knowledge or/and a lack of understanding of subject material. And that applies to the history of warfare, history in general and human psychology.

              for starters ;)

              The 3-legged stool of understanding is held up by history, languages, and mathematics. Equipped with these three you can learn anything you want to learn. But if you lack any one of them you are just another ignorant peasant with dung on your boots. R. A. H.

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              Not so: http://www.codeproject.com/Messages/3911304/Re-Happy-Memorial-Day-America.aspx[^]

              Dr D Evans "The whole idea that carbon dioxide is the main cause of the recent global warming is based on a guess that was proved false by empirical evidence during the 1990s" financialpost

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              • J jschell

                fat_boy wrote:

                Who seem to enjoy the grisly task given to them. Easter front, Germany - Russia. What the soldiers as individuals did to anyone they encountered, be it child, womman, monk, or nun was indescribable.

                I can only suppose that statement is made due to a lack of knowledge or/and a lack of understanding of subject material. And that applies to the history of warfare, history in general and human psychology.

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                No, actually it comes principly from a guy I know who, a Polish Count, who fought the Germans of course, and described the kind of barbarity committed by German troops in eastern Europe. They took a boarding school in Poland, and hung all the children, out of the windows. Now, tell me soldiers are noble. The Russians were no better when they took Germany.

                Dr D Evans "The whole idea that carbon dioxide is the main cause of the recent global warming is based on a guess that was proved false by empirical evidence during the 1990s" financialpost

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                  Oakman wrote:

                  I think he may have just pissed himself at the thought of someone aiming a gun at him.

                  Would that be because that's the normal, human reaction to staring death in the face?

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                  :laugh: Yeah, thanks Ravel. You really actually stated the facts there quite succinctly.

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                  • G GenJerDan

                    Dalek Dave wrote:

                    "Ireland was a policing role".
                     
                    I suggest before opening your mouth on that subject, you dress in a British Army Uniform and wander around Belfast.
                    Let's see how long you last before someone shoots you dead.

                    Hey, Korea was a "police action", too. :laugh:

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                    Vietnam was too wasnt it? :)

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                    • O Oakman

                      fat_boy wrote:

                      You think there is any kind of nobility in soldiering?

                      A lot more than there is in you, thats for sure.

                      The 3-legged stool of understanding is held up by history, languages, and mathematics. Equipped with these three you can learn anything you want to learn. But if you lack any one of them you are just another ignorant peasant with dung on your boots. R. A. H.

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                      Thats a feeble response. Take a look at this: http://www.codeproject.com/Messages/3911304/Re-Happy-Memorial-Day-America.aspx[^] Is that noble?

                      Dr D Evans "The whole idea that carbon dioxide is the main cause of the recent global warming is based on a guess that was proved false by empirical evidence during the 1990s" financialpost

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                      • J jschell

                        fat_boy wrote:

                        Why see it in a positive sentimental light when soldiers have been responsible for pretty much all the worlds misery?

                        As stated that demonstrates nothing but ignorance. And ignorance of a wide range of topics as well such as history, politics, economics, sociology and psychology.

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                        Why call a differing point of view ignorant? Let me give you an example that supports my point of view: http://www.codeproject.com/Messages/3911304/Re-Happy-Memorial-Day-America.aspx[^]

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                        • D Dalek Dave

                          Then you are both a Coward and a Fool. I served, I fought, what did you do? Cower behind your mother's apron strings? I agree that you should argue with and denigrate the fools who order soldiers to war, the politicians, but never belittle or insult the soldier. It is those that stand on the line that make your lives tolerable.

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                          R Giskard Reventlov
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                          Bang on. It's only because of the brave young people prepared to lay their lives on the line that we enjoy the freedoms we do.

                          "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me

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                          • O Oakman

                            Here's a clue. I'll type real slow: Your 'logic" (to use the term very loosely) bites its own ass. Now it is possible, of course, that you think England isn't worth defending. After all, you live in France, home of the army that surrenders before a shot is fired. But if that's the case, admit it. Or it is possible that you are just afraid of loud noises and you rationalize your cowardice with your incoherent rantings. It is obvious on the face of it that you have no idea what you are talking about. You claim of having lots of friends in the military is laughable.

                            The 3-legged stool of understanding is held up by history, languages, and mathematics. Equipped with these three you can learn anything you want to learn. But if you lack any one of them you are just another ignorant peasant with dung on your boots. R. A. H.

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                            Why should you mistake lack of national prode with cowardice? And as for questioning whether I have friends in the Army well, you can if you like, I dont really care whether you believe me or not. Its not going to change the facts.

                            Dr D Evans "The whole idea that carbon dioxide is the main cause of the recent global warming is based on a guess that was proved false by empirical evidence during the 1990s" financialpost

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                              Bang on. It's only because of the brave young people prepared to lay their lives on the line that we enjoy the freedoms we do.

                              "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me

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                              Oh come on. Surely you can think a little bit deeper than that in the context of this thread? What freedoms are you enjoying today because of the waste of British soldiers lives in Iraq? You think the acts of the UK government were noble? You think the soldiers were noble? You think they bought anything but suffering and misery to Iraq? They were doing their job. A job they enjoy and get paid to do. The soldier is the tool of the incumbent power. Not the crucible of freedom.

                              Dr D Evans "The whole idea that carbon dioxide is the main cause of the recent global warming is based on a guess that was proved false by empirical evidence during the 1990s" financialpost

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                                Dress up in a coppers uniform and wander around St Pauls. :) OK, its not the same, I am just kidding. NI was a policing role and doesnt/didnt involve the kind of combat seen in Afghanistan today for example, or the Gulf wars. You know full well what I mean so dont intentionally misinterpret my post for your own ends.

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                                Bullshit NI was an active service role, which is why we got issued the green card (Permission to kill) and received the active service pay enhancement. I lost a friend out there on that 'Policing' role as you call it. You are a arse if you think it was anything other than being under attack in a hostile environment. Unless you wore the green and walked street, you know nothing and should say nothing.

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                                  Bullshit NI was an active service role, which is why we got issued the green card (Permission to kill) and received the active service pay enhancement. I lost a friend out there on that 'Policing' role as you call it. You are a arse if you think it was anything other than being under attack in a hostile environment. Unless you wore the green and walked street, you know nothing and should say nothing.

                                  ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC Link[^] Trolls[^]

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                                  Dalek Dave wrote:

                                  NI was an active service role

                                  Who was the enemy? Ah yes, UK residents. Indeed, sounds like a typical military action.

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                                    Dalek Dave wrote:

                                    NI was an active service role

                                    Who was the enemy? Ah yes, UK residents. Indeed, sounds like a typical military action.

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                                    Bergholt Stuttley Johnson
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                                    bombs guns and paramiltary forces definitately sound like a police situations. and can you give the names of all these people so we can check that they were all UK residents and not born in the south

                                    You cant outrun the world, but there is no harm in getting a head start Real stupidity beats artificial intelligence every time.

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                                      bombs guns and paramiltary forces definitately sound like a police situations. and can you give the names of all these people so we can check that they were all UK residents and not born in the south

                                      You cant outrun the world, but there is no harm in getting a head start Real stupidity beats artificial intelligence every time.

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                                      Bergholt Stuttley Johnson wrote:

                                      bombs guns and paramiltary forces definitately sound like a police situations.

                                      Since its terrorism, yes it does.

                                      Bergholt Stuttley Johnson wrote:

                                      and can you give the names of all these people so we can check that they were all UK residents and not born in the south

                                      No, but they were called terrorists and not an army.

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                                        Slacker007 wrote:

                                        How would you defend your country

                                        I wouldnt, but I would defend my family and friends to the end.

                                        Slacker007 wrote:

                                        I find that hard to believe

                                        Young men like adventure you know.

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                                        fat_boy wrote:

                                        I wouldnt, but I would defend my family and friends to the end.

                                        I don't need to say anything here that you haven't already said yourself.

                                        -- ** You don't hire a handyman to build a house, you hire a carpenter. ** Jack of all trades and master of none.

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                                          Slacker007 wrote:

                                          Their is nobility and honor when you are "defending" your country

                                          Why? I dont live in the country I was born in, why should I put my family at risk to defend it? National pride is worthless. Its nothing. Its as meaningless as being proud of the 20 square feet of soil you were born on.

                                          Slacker007 wrote:

                                          My question to you would be: come up with a better way to defend your country and people without conflict and human sacrifice.

                                          Now you are changing the debate. I stated soldiers are not inherently noble, that much devestation and suffering has been caused by them over the years and that the things praised by Oakman are in fact aspects of free thinking (which I do respect).

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                                          fat_boy wrote:

                                          Now you are changing the debate.

                                          No. I gave you a question that you cannot possibly answer in a million years based on your belief system and that bothers you.

                                          fat_boy wrote:

                                          National pride is worthless. Its nothing. Its as meaningless as being proud of the 20 square feet of soil you were born on.

                                          This is your tell.

                                          -- ** You don't hire a handyman to build a house, you hire a carpenter. ** Jack of all trades and master of none.

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