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Originally Posted by waste gate
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Originally Posted by Skybird
Ig uess we will never know the full story. Only the consequences. "Enjoy the show, but don't ask questions."
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Politics.
If I were the man on the scene I know what I'd do. Protect the crewmen. Everyone on HMS Cornwall must be questioning; 'why the hell am I here? These politicians and the captian dosen't give a rats behind about me'! |
For once in a while, I agree. I think someone in responsebility and way up in the hierarchy lives by the impression that Britain today exclusively convinces by an aura of superior civilisation and smart reason, thus some more robustness in the carrying out of such operation is not needed. This incident should have been reacted to, and prevented, in the minute it took place.
Which maybe would have needed some more readiness and robust preparation ahead indeed.