What a load of codswallop

Jimbuna · 12-16-13, 01:39 PM

This guy is delusional at best

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Afghanistan mission accomplished, says David Cameron

UK troops can come home from Afghanistan knowing it was mission accomplished, David Cameron has said as he visited the country.

The prime minister met forces stationed at Camp Bastion in Helmand, a year before the last British combat forces are due to leave the country.

Mr Cameron, who ate breakfast with troops, said a "basic level of security" had been achieved.

They could "come home with their heads held high", he added.

Senior military figures are braced for increased activity as more troops pull out and expect elections being staged next year to be a particular focus for insurgent groups.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-25398608

Of course our service people can come home with their heads held high but look at the price they have paid (446) and for what?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-1062935

Herr-Berbunch · 12-16-13, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

and for what?

Answers on a postcard please.

Jimbuna · 12-16-13, 01:53 PM

Yeah, I looked at the bottom link and the list of the dead...upon seeing the latest my heart missed a few beats

Wolferz · 12-16-13, 02:49 PM

Nice of y'all to volunteer to help save the Poppy fields.

China needs its Opium.

Oberon · 12-16-13, 02:58 PM

Until next time!

Besides, we're not fully leaving, there'll still be advisers, officials, and other agents in Afghanistan to maintain our influence, the Great Game demands it!

TarJak · 12-16-13, 03:09 PM

Same same. We've pulled out this week and I can't see what we were there to do for 12 years. 26000 service men and women a lot of whom are scarred for life either physically or mentally.

bertieck476 · 12-16-13, 03:44 PM

Heres a little song that seems to fit.

http://www.last.fm/music/The+Jam/_/Little+Boy+Soldiers

Jimbuna · 12-16-13, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

Same same. We've pulled out this week and I can't see what we were there to do for 12 years. 26000 service men and women a lot of whom are scarred for life either physically or mentally.

Hopefully....never again!!

Schroeder · 12-16-13, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Hopefully....never again!!

We already said that after WWI so I'm not holding my breath.

Jimbuna · 12-16-13, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Schroeder

We already said that after WWI so I'm not holding my breath.

Sadly, I suspect you may be right

limkol · 12-17-13, 08:10 AM

'Mr Cameron, who ate breakfast with troops, said a "basic level of security" had been achieved.'

...........That man would do anything for a free meal

Catfish · 12-17-13, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

Until next time! [...]
there'll still be advisers, officials, and other agents in Afghanistan to maintain our influence, the Great Game demands it!

Yep, little seems to change, over the times..
But at least you know your Rudyard

Jimbuna · 12-17-13, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by limkol

'Mr Cameron, who ate breakfast with troops, said a "basic level of security" had been achieved.'

...........That man would do anything for a free meal

Rgr that

Platapus · 12-17-13, 06:57 PM

The British tried it and regretted it
The Soviets tried it and regretted it
The US tried it and regretted it

Soon governments will learn that it is not a good idea to get involved in Afghanistan.

12-16-13, 01:53 PM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Yeah, I looked at the bottom link and the list of the dead...upon seeing the latest my heart missed a few beats __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-16-13, 02:49 PM	#4
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Nice of y'all to volunteer to help save the Poppy fields. China needs its Opium. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

12-17-13, 06:57 PM	#14
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	The British tried it and regretted it The Soviets tried it and regretted it The US tried it and regretted it Soon governments will learn that it is not a good idea to get involved in Afghanistan. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

12-16-13, 02:58 PM	#5
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Until next time! Besides, we're not fully leaving, there'll still be advisers, officials, and other agents in Afghanistan to maintain our influence, the Great Game demands it!

12-16-13, 03:09 PM	#6
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Same same. We've pulled out this week and I can't see what we were there to do for 12 years. 26000 service men and women a lot of whom are scarred for life either physically or mentally.

12-16-13, 03:44 PM	#7
bertieck476 Chief Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 327 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Heres a little song that seems to fit. http://www.last.fm/music/The+Jam/_/Little+Boy+Soldiers

12-17-13, 08:10 AM	#11
limkol XO Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: looking in the bilge for a bottle opener Posts: 416 Downloads: 210 Uploads: 0	'Mr Cameron, who ate breakfast with troops, said a "basic level of security" had been achieved.' ...........That man would do anything for a free meal