Funny you mention that because I read an article about bringing back National Service to teach discpline.Im not on about any of the above Ellers. I just said it might not be a bad thing considering the youth of today.
Funny you mention that because I read an article about bringing back National Service to teach discpline.Im not on about any of the above Ellers. I just said it might not be a bad thing considering the youth of today.
They said today that the reason it doesn't already exist is because of us (and the vetoing). It will happen and they are determined to do this. They should have just coughed up the 2% for the NATO contributions. Anyway I would rather be involved with the US TBH.There has to be unanimity between member states before any EU army could be created. We could have vetoed it, if we were staying. Ireland can still veto it.
Don't think anyone is right arsed Ellers. I certainly have no objection to an EU army if it ever comes about.They said today that the reason it doesn't already exist is because of us (and the vetoing). It will happen and they are determined to do this. They should have just coughed up the 2% for the NATO contributions. Anyway I would rather be involved with the US TBH.
Bob I care not either about an EU Army. We have left so they do what they do. It just reinforces the case that they are intergrating the EU even more when people like Clegg said they weren't. That tells me that an influential remainer lied. People need to remember this European thing was set up as a trade block. Now it is becoming something else. I am surprised no remainers have mentioned this.Don't think anyone is right arsed Ellers. I certainly have no objection to an EU army if it ever comes about.

It's in the same place where they said there wouldn't be an EU army.
The French article has 16 year-olds signed up to a month of "civil culture". "Young French citizens can look into teaching or work with charities, or take part in traditional military training with the police, fire service or army" followed by 3-12 months where "young people can work defense and security, or in social care, the environment, or heritage." Not really the sort of training I'd envisage conscripts in a European Army to undertake, more a way of instilling good life skills so that the youth have a chance of not stabbing each other to pieces over a ****ty piece of turf in Paris.
The second article is a letter to the Irish Times from Lord Kilclooney (who appears to be a Sinn Fein supporter...) on the opinion page.
Both articles hardly strive to make out that Macron & Merkel are building the so-called Euro Defence Army. We already carry out huge joint operations and exercises with our European partners under the NATO banner, and I'd imagine any European Army would work in tandem with NATO, and other Allied Blocs such as ANZUS and the UN if required, be it in Europe, Africa or further afield.

I listened to an EU misister who said the plan was for a Euro army.
The 2 articles were to demostrate what will happen.
Maybe this will convince you as it's come from the horses mouth.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...nce-angela-merkel-germany-trump-a8631806.html
Seriously cannot beleive that people think this won't happen.![]()

Get over it Ellers mate, it's melting you!! When/if we leave then let's discuss it, as it happens. Until we leave and let's be honest, who knows if that will happen yet then let's see what the consequences areI listened to an EU misister who said the plan was for a Euro army.
The 2 articles were to demostrate what will happen.
Maybe this will convince you as it's come from the horses mouth.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...nce-angela-merkel-germany-trump-a8631806.html
Seriously cannot beleive that people think this won't happen.![]()
They said today that the reason it doesn't already exist is because of us (and the vetoing). It will happen and they are determined to do this. They should have just coughed up the 2% for the NATO contributions. Anyway I would rather be involved with the US TBH.
mmm that's unusual from you bob.Get over it Ellers mate, it's melting you!! When/if we leave then let's discuss it, as it happens. Until we leave and let's be honest, who knows if that will happen yet then let's see what the consequences are
it's not 'melting me', I am replying to a post. for someone who claimed they didn't vote because they didn't know... maybe you should listen to some of the arguments as it may help you understand more so if there is another vote you can votezzzzzzzzWe have no choice to be involved with the US
We still owe them billions
Hence why we had to back them in the gulf wars
They are our puppet masters
Sound advice Ellers. If there is another vote I will make sure I put my Mark down.mmm that's unusual from you bob.it's not 'melting me', I am replying to a post. for someone who claimed they didn't vote because they didn't know... maybe you should listen to some of the arguments as it may help you understand more so if there is another vote you can vote
remain again.![]()
I never said it won't happen, but if/when it does I'd envisage close co-operation with NATO, especially once Trump is out of power - some of his posturing is what is causing the Europeans to want to defend themselves. Pulling out of a Nuclear Disarmament treaty was indefensible in my opinion. However, I get his point about getting the lesser nations to pay their way, as we do, it's just the way he conducts himself that seems to get under the skin of other leaders.![]()
i for one look forward to a eu army
led by the germans on attack
led by the french in retreat
led by a non eu country if it wants to win
be quite a formidable force should they get someone to finance it

You need to bob whatever Remain/leave Con/Lab/Lib and if they cock up then you don't vote for them again.Sound advice Ellers. If there is another vote I will make sure I put my Mark down.
Big big trouble. Think she has already stitched the whole country upYou need to bob whatever Remain/leave Con/Lab/Lib and if they cock up then you don't vote for them again.
I am a die hard Tory yet if May stitches me and others up she won't get my vote next time. that should be a huge concern for them because if they lose voters like me, then they are in big trouble.