Would you send Prince William to the Falklands

[Scouse]

You have this annoying habbit of throwing random quotes or news articles at people.

I think you'll find the news articles I posted and the quote I posted were direct responses to other people's posts...

 

[DaGaffer]

Just saying "he did a real job in the navy" doesn't mean he actually did, any more than simply saying Harry did a real job in the army means owt, does it? Especially when there's evidence to show that he probably didn't.

Except, he did. Its a matter of public record. He was in harm's way on an aircraft carrier in a warzone, he did fly hazardous rescue missions onto damaged ships and he did fly anti-exocet missions. Don't forget he didn't fly helicopters on his own, so unless you've gone the full tinfoil hat, and the whole crew of an aircraft carrier was in on some kind of conspiracy, one anti-royal blog does not evidence make.

Oh, and as for your Einstein quote, its funny how every "quotes" web site that ever throws up that quite fails to point out when and why he said it. Context is everything. It was a quote in reference to the rise of fascism made in the early thirties. Because he also said at a rally in Madison Square Garden in July 1942 that he believed armed force was necessary to defeat Hitler (and obviously, went on to contribute to the Manhatten Project). Make of that what you will.

 

[Scouse]

I don't deny any of the facts you've quoted there Gaff, so I'll leave the foil on the roll for now.

The ins and outs of the Falklands war (I was ten at the time) are difficult to argue, so I'll concede them

On Harry, I won't back down - it's a matter of public record that we kept him out of harms way.

Einstein was publicly conflicted over the work he did on the bomb. Humans can ideologically think one thing and act another way. The quote means exactly what it says - and I agree with the sentiment.

 

[Soazak]

I don't deny any of the facts you've quoted there Gaff, so I'll leave the foil on the roll for now.

The ins and outs of the Falklands war (I was ten at the time) are difficult to argue, so I'll concede them

On Harry, I won't back down - it's a matter of public record that we kept him out of harms way.

Einstein was publicly conflicted over the work he did on the bomb. Humans can ideologically think one thing and act another way. The quote means exactly what it says - and I agree with the sentiment.

He was treated differently yes, but I think 'kept him out of harms way' is a longshot.

 

[Gumbo]

He was treated differently yes, but I think 'kept him out of harms way' is a longshot.

Yes it's in danger of becoming a semantic argument, but to use Scouse's language :- It is a matter of public record that Harry was firmly in harms way, in combat, for 10 weeks in Afghanistan. After which, he was moved out of harms way, not just for his own or his families sake, but for the sake of the hundreds of soldiers he was serving alongside.

 

[Scouse]

That's PR IMO. The points in the blog I posted are pertinent and accurate (and a matter of public record)



Edit: *last post, I'll shut up now, honest

 

[rynnor]

 

[Ch3tan]

lulz, Scouse has done a toht in this thread, and does not even realise it. Take a look in the mirror scouse, you may see a seal staring back at you.

 

[old.Tohtori]

lulz, Scouse has done a toht in this thread, and does not even realise it. Take a look in the mirror scouse, you may see a seal staring back at you.

You insult me sir.

 

[Hawkwind]

No he hasn't. She's divorced, not catholic, which they weasled around constitutionally as everyone agreed there would be no issue from their union. Charles is still first in line and has given no indication he'll step aside in favour of his son. There isn't even a constitutional way to do that (currently Charles would have aceed to the throne, then abdicate, he can't just say "oh, you have the gig Bill, I cba".)

Apologies, you are correct just her previous husband and both her children are Cadillac's. It is still common belief that Charles will never be king and that an arrangement was made when he married the rottweiler. Time will tell I guess....

 

[Embattle]

So since the Argies are getting rather excited with a slow progression from us having a Nuclear armed sub down there to slightly later comments that claim it is a nuclear capable sub which will no doubt be a nuclear powered when being reported tomorrow. Naturally that's assuming the government ever gave out such information or that anyone in South America could find it even if we did have one there.

 

[soze]

That was reported last week that a sub was on the way, but according to the Navy we have the same presence there as normal. IE we normally have a sub and a ship in he area. But Argentina are too busy trying to get the UN interested in handing them the islands back to worry about that.

 

[Ch3tan]

Don't we hold a veto vote? Good luck with the UN route ARgies

 

[soze]

But that has to be her end game? She keeps making out we are big bullies in the press. She must be hoping some greater power will come and tell us off and give her our toy.

Number 10 should send them this.

Spoiler

 

[Ch3tan]

I do like the "it's a prblem for the whole of South America" spiel, no luv, the rest of South America does not care about some islands that you want back. They might care about potential oil, but I don't see south america as a sharing continent.

 

[Gwadien]

I do like the "it's a prblem for the whole of South America" spiel, no luv, the rest of South America does not care about some islands that you want back. They might care about potential oil, but I don't see south america as a sharing continent.

They've accused us of having Nuclear subs in the area now, we should reply; 'No, we haven't, but that's a good idea, thanks for suggesting it!' /trollface.

 

[rynnor]

Nuke Argentina!

 

[Embattle]

The thing is they seem obsessed that the Falklands is all we think about, until recently it wasn't even an event of any type and even now only sometimes makes the front pages as a main story. I'm also not sure why they think we as a country will sit down with them when all they seemingly do is make silly statements, it also ignores the fact that we know what they want and they know what we've said so there isn't really much to talk about any way.

 

[rynnor]

Its amazing that the islands remained populated tbh - its a pretty harsh and remote region. If the population had been bigger I imagine it might have eventually become independant but with the threat of Argentinian aggression this now looks unlikely.

It would actually be a far more legitimate country than Argentina as it had no prior owners unlike in Argentina where the natives were displaced by colonists.

 

[Gwadien]

Send the Nuclear Sub, get it to do a underwater barrel roll, nuke the sea bed so there's no oil, then see if the argies still want it.

I wonder if subs can barrel roll... guess not

 

[Lamp]

Nuke Argentina!

Not a good idea. The Argies produce some of the best beef in the world. Rather not have my steaks glowing thank you.

 

[old.Tohtori]

Not a good idea. The Argies produce some of the best beef in the world. Rather not have my steaks glowing thank you.

Easier to eat while watching a movie in a dark room though

 

[Gwadien]

Easier to eat while watching a movie in a dark room though

We're british and civilized unlike you scum, we eat around a table with wine.

 

[old.Tohtori]

We're british and civilized

Aaha ha ha..hoo...haa hihi haa.

 

[Gwadien]

Aaha ha ha..hoo...haa hihi haa.

Fucking Vikings.

 

[TdC]

Psst! he's speaking Finnish!

 

[Shagrat]

Psst! he's speaking Finnish!

you sure its not moomin?

 

[soze]

"I think that the world today is not going to tolerate any kind of ludicrous and archaic commitment to colonialist ideology,"

Is this dick head expressing an opinion hoping to get his dick wet or something?

 

[rynnor]

Is this dick head expressing an opinion hoping to get his dick wet or something?

Hes a Yank - you cant expect them to know anything about the world outside.

Its particularly amusing in the light of the american colony of Hawai'i

 

[Wij]

Is this dick head expressing an opinion hoping to get his dick wet or something?

Sean penn is a twat who wouldn't even want to know the facts.