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The British Army

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by thefanwithnoname, Oct 31, 2011.

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  1. Gambol

    Gambol George Clooney's wee brother

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    I've got a 12 year old nephew who is crazy for guns and war and fighting. Widny be surprised if he goes into the forces, or the polis.
     
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  2. thefanwithnoname

    thefanwithnoname Well-Known Member

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    you not worried like AR?

    By the way not taking the piss etc. genuinely want to know peoples views

    I know a few people who joined up years ago, but got out first chance before Iraq started.
    IMO they want to play soldier, but not be a soldier. if that makes sense

    Dont think I could join up now, the ad basically meant 'cannon fodder' wanted for me
    and as i say (and i acknowledge its easy to pontificate etc) knowing/feeling how I do about the war in Iraq/afghanistan I couldnt join
     
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    thefanwithnoname, Oct 31, 2011
  3. jenthesaint1990

    jenthesaint1990 Well-Known Member

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    we've been through it all before with my cousin, he left 3 or 4 years ago after 13 years, did loads of tours in iraq/afghanistan. he's been chatting to my brother trying to dissuade him but i think its a good idea. its something he will enjoy and he will be good at it.
     
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  4. DevAdvocate

    DevAdvocate Gigging bassist

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    Because people like you have already made up their minds and have entrenched beliefs based upon naught but what they read in Commando comics.

    Simple really
     
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    DevAdvocate, Oct 31, 2011
  5. DevAdvocate

    DevAdvocate Gigging bassist

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    A reputation given by whom exactly?

    People who are long on ignorance and short on experience?
     
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    DevAdvocate, Oct 31, 2011
  6. thefanwithnoname

    thefanwithnoname Well-Known Member

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    A few years ago I would hve agreed with you re 'grow up' etc
    I was always an advocate for national service, and I went to a military school as a kid and loved it and would have sent my kids if they had similar in this country

    I have changed my mind about a lot of things and if my kid wanted to join the army currently (too young by the way) I would literally fall out with him over it
     
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  7. thefanwithnoname

    thefanwithnoname Well-Known Member

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    so its ok for you to come to conclusions, but not others?
     
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    thefanwithnoname, Oct 31, 2011
  8. DevAdvocate

    DevAdvocate Gigging bassist

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    My conclusions are based upon your previous posts on this forum Re: the Army and what you are saying right now.

    Your conclusions about the Army are based on your imaginary "mate" who was in the Army.

    Game over.
     
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    DevAdvocate, Oct 31, 2011
  9. thefanwithnoname

    thefanwithnoname Well-Known Member

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    uh huh?

    so nothing to do with you getting your back up and taking any mention of the military personally?

    I take it as its game over you are NOT going to respond?
     
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  11. DevAdvocate

    DevAdvocate Gigging bassist

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    No, by "Game Over" I mean that you know nothing about the Army and how it is run or they type of person that is in it. You have no experience of being a soldier so you are just pissing in the wind again.

    Anything you say about the Army has no merit whatsoever because it is idle gossip mixed with a large dose of ignorance.

    Is that clearer?
     
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    DevAdvocate, Oct 31, 2011
  12. thefanwithnoname

    thefanwithnoname Well-Known Member

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  13. thefanwithnoname

    thefanwithnoname Well-Known Member

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    you really are an angry person arent you?

    were you a bully at school?
     
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    thefanwithnoname, Oct 31, 2011
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    no i'm joining the fire service and starting my 3 months training in december
     
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  15. thefanwithnoname

    thefanwithnoname Well-Known Member

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    anything to do with current events and the army?

    or just a change of mind?
     
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    thefanwithnoname, Oct 31, 2011
  16. DevAdvocate

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    SUPERNORWICH 23 SUPERNORWICH

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    Don t waste soldiers just drop one of these bad boys on Iran and let Allah sort it out<peacedove>
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    SUPERNORWICH 23, Oct 31, 2011
  18. thefanwithnoname

    thefanwithnoname Well-Known Member

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    you have anger issues, that is clear

    read the OP and you will see that not everthing is anti army/military

    and I personally have never been in the army, went to a military school for 2ish years and loved it,
    however my family have a long history in the forces. Most dont envy the guys being recruited/wanting to join at the moment

    bottom line they see current government as numpties following interests that are not even ours. I agree

    hence the question knowing what we know would current people joining fit the hero or villain category?
     
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  19. DevAdvocate

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    I have anger isues? Is that the same as "Beeling"?

    Re the OP, what makes you think people in the Army are happy to "Die for their country"?

    What are you basing that upon exactly? Please, do explain.
     
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    SUPERNORWICH 23 SUPERNORWICH

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