| This will upset some.... on 18:03 - Jul 19 with 708 views | Herbivore |
| This will upset some.... on 17:58 - Jul 19 by GaryCooper |
That is hardly profound is it? The problem is there are many world leaders who use 'God' as a power tool or a blame sponge, as always fear is the key to power. |
But thankfully smart cookies like you can see right through them. |  |
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| This will upset some.... on 18:16 - Jul 19 with 687 views | GaryCooper |
| This will upset some.... on 18:03 - Jul 19 by Herbivore |
But thankfully smart cookies like you can see right through them. |
Delighted you can acknowledge this, oh yeah forgot 'mate'. |  | | |
| This will upset some.... on 18:17 - Jul 19 with 685 views | Herbivore |
| This will upset some.... on 18:16 - Jul 19 by GaryCooper |
Delighted you can acknowledge this, oh yeah forgot 'mate'. |
That post feels very passive aggressive. | |
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| This will upset some.... on 18:22 - Jul 19 with 681 views | GaryCooper |
| This will upset some.... on 18:17 - Jul 19 by Herbivore |
That post feels very passive aggressive. |
Do you think that? That is truly a lack of self awareness. | | | |
| This will upset some.... on 18:29 - Jul 19 with 673 views | Herbivore |
| This will upset some.... on 18:22 - Jul 19 by GaryCooper |
Do you think that? That is truly a lack of self awareness. |
Sure, Gary. We both know that's not the case and we both know your intent there. | |
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| This will upset some.... on 21:54 - Jul 19 with 612 views | GaryCooper |
| This will upset some.... on 18:29 - Jul 19 by Herbivore |
Sure, Gary. We both know that's not the case and we both know your intent there. |
Classic projection that and your sock puppet has awarded you an upvote and a doth of his cap. | | | |
| This will upset some.... on 23:20 - Jul 19 with 586 views | Herbivore |
| This will upset some.... on 21:54 - Jul 19 by GaryCooper |
Classic projection that and your sock puppet has awarded you an upvote and a doth of his cap. |
So much anger. | |
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| This will upset some.... on 06:43 - Jul 20 with 548 views | GaryCooper |
| This will upset some.... on 23:20 - Jul 19 by Herbivore |
So much anger. |
As projection is clearly your MO I will defer until another time, I do not wish to be the lightning rod for so much pent up peevishness. | | | |
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| This will upset some.... on 07:30 - Jul 20 with 535 views | Herbivore |
| This will upset some.... on 06:43 - Jul 20 by GaryCooper |
As projection is clearly your MO I will defer until another time, I do not wish to be the lightning rod for so much pent up peevishness. |
I'm not sure you understand what projection is, Gary. I hope you have a good day. | |
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| This will upset some.... on 08:46 - Jul 20 with 511 views | midastouch |
| This will upset some.... on 11:52 - Jul 19 by hampstead_blue |
You are correct in the context you put.
However like many here you have omitted the detail as tempted by the headline.
Soldiers engage under what are called "Rules of Engagement". In the UK in the 90's it used to be a brown and green card you had to carry whilst armed, Northern Ireland something very similar.
That is your legal framework and trust me it is incredibly tight. It's also designed to put innocent lives first.
ISIS, Saddam (human shields), the IRA and others use this against the soldiers. They stand behind civilians and shoot knowing you cannot shoot back.
ISIS and the like do not recognise the rule of law when fighting.
How many prisoners were given their rights under the Geneva Convention?
You mention a drone. That pilot and command chain is under the rule of law. They can only engage with
I'll leave it there, but please take in consideration the rules of engagement we follow and they do not. |
Thanks for your response hampstead_blue. Â I've been off the computer for a couple of days so apologies for the delay in responding. Â
The fact such underhand things happen is a clear sign of us having outstayed our welcome. Â Large proportions of the populace, in both Iraq and Northern Ireland, showed plenty of good will initially towards our presence. Â But when they see promises getting broken and things ending up worse than before we went in, then it's no wonder they ultimately turn on us. Â In Iraq we didn't even provide the guarantee of basics like running water, electricity and security. Â And they aren't likely to come out into the open on a Monday afternoon and engage, as we'd decimate them with our superior firepower, hence why they resort to Guerrilla tactics. Â In doing so, it's possible to sap the fighting morale of a much more heavily resourced foe and grind out a long-term victory. Â Vietnam is perhaps the best example of this. |  |
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| This will upset some.... on 11:31 - Jul 20 with 459 views | GaryCooper |
| This will upset some.... on 07:30 - Jul 20 by Herbivore |
I'm not sure you understand what projection is, Gary. I hope you have a good day. |
The superiority complex you hold is entirely treatable, mate. | | | |
| This will upset some.... on 11:32 - Jul 20 with 455 views | Herbivore |
| This will upset some.... on 11:31 - Jul 20 by GaryCooper |
The superiority complex you hold is entirely treatable, mate. |
There you go again. Have a good day, Gary. | |
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