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UK General wants Iraq pull-out
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Breaking in UK
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10/12/2006 5:22 PM
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A-bird
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10/12/2006 5:31 PM | | Re: UK General wants Iraq pull-out | Quote |
This is headlining on Sky News. The General gave an interview to The Daily Mail, you can find it here:
[link to www.dailymail.co.uk]
Pretty forthright stuff. Mr Blair will not be pleased! |
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Anonymous Coward
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10/12/2006 5:41 PM | | Re: UK General wants Iraq pull-out | Quote |
snip..
"The head of the Army is calling for British troops to withdraw from Iraq "soon" or risk catastophic consequences for both Iraq and British society."
In a devastating broadside at Tony Blair's foreign policy, General Sir Richard Dannatt stated explicitly that the continuing presence of British troops "exacerbates the security problems" in Iraq. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 153939
10/12/2006 5:41 PM | | Re: UK General wants Iraq pull-out | Quote |
In the name of God! Onward Christian soldiers eh!
Why dont they stop the bullshit? The war on terror is a war against the spirit of the heavenly father, and thats the truth of the matter |
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A-bird
User ID: 152384
10/12/2006 5:45 PM | | Re: UK General wants Iraq pull-out | Quote |
What is amazing about this is these comments are made by a 'serving' officer. We hear retired officers give opinions, but this is quite unique. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 154089
10/12/2006 5:47 PM | | Re: UK General wants Iraq pull-out | Quote |
WOAH, only the new head of the army!! |
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tebo
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10/12/2006 5:52 PM | | Re: UK General wants Iraq pull-out | Quote |
Blair's gonna hang. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 9237
10/12/2006 5:53 PM | | Re: UK General wants Iraq pull-out | Quote |
Thats just because the Shia have decided to rise up,for their asses and common scence tell a defined story. |
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Emperor Kenton
User ID: 148039
10/12/2006 5:58 PM
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So does the Queen's soldier want the USA out too? Or does he want us to stay and spill our guts over the historical quagmire of British Imperialism?
Iraq since 1918
British occupation and the mandatory regime
[link to www.angelfire.com]
[link to www.cyberspaceorbit.com] |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 139190
10/12/2006 6:13 PM | | Re: UK General wants Iraq pull-out | Quote |
So does the Queen's soldier want the USA out too? Or does he want us to stay and spill our guts over the historical quagmire of British Imperialism?
Iraq since 1918
British occupation and the mandatory regime
[ link to www.angelfire.com]
Dunno, but this "Queen's citizen"  wants you to shut the hell up.
Change the record, Kent. |
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Emperor Kenton
User ID: 148039
10/12/2006 6:20 PM
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Emperor Kenton
User ID: 148039
10/12/2006 6:25 PM
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Go fuck yourself, Emperor Kenton.
You slimy, useless, SF-dopesmokin' hippy twat. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 132975
Shakespeare?
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 139190
10/12/2006 6:31 PM | | Re: UK General wants Iraq pull-out | Quote |
"So clamp the clam back to you, bloke."
lol! If you're going to attempt to use the lingo "mate", at least try to use it properly!
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Good on the General. Hopefully this will get Blair's slimey ass out of government and our troops back home. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 153939
10/12/2006 6:31 PM | | Re: UK General wants Iraq pull-out | Quote |
Shakespeare?
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Shakespeare? that was Sir Francis Bacon wasnt it? wasnt he a mason? Them masionic Christians eh! Who go around creating wars in the name of Christ. But the very war they're fighting is against the Father, how ironic eh! |
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Emperor Kenton
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10/12/2006 6:39 PM
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"So clamp the clam back to you, bloke."
lol! If you're going to attempt to use the lingo "mate", at least try to use it properly!
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That does it. I'm changing my moniker to "Sir Ringo."
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Emperor Kenton
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10/12/2006 6:43 PM
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Shakespeare?
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Shakespeare? that was Sir Francis Bacon wasnt it? wasnt he a mason? Them masionic Christians eh! Who go around creating wars in the name of Christ. But the very war they're fighting is against the Father, how ironic eh! Quoting: Anonymous Coward 153939
My favorite secrety chipmunk club is Prince Charlie's, The Most Honourable Order of the Bath
Bubbles anyone? Bobbing Generals?
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 132975
10/12/2006 6:45 PM | | Re: UK General wants Iraq pull-out | Quote |
139190
"So clamp the clam back to you, bloke."
I know, this is mostly a faux pas in the UK, but I've been living in the West Midlands (nice part o' the country) for a few years, now, and they do say stuff like, "Alright, chap?", rather than "old chap".
That being said, I've never heard anyone say "Alright, bloke?".
"Bloke" is an object, not a subject.
For our foreign friends;
"Bloke" means "man", or "fellow", or "geezer", or "guy".
I'm sure you might say, "OK, guy?", but we Brits never would, unless we were being ironic, of course (or were American-wannabe-Yuppies living in London). |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 154072
10/12/2006 6:46 PM | | Re: UK General wants Iraq pull-out | Quote |
WOW the english sure get CHEEKY now don't they.
They think the own the planet and Blair wants "rights" to the amazon.
See what all tha foggy weather does to the brain.. |
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Emperor Kenton
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10/12/2006 6:48 PM
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139190
For our foreign friends;
"Bloke" means "man", or "fellow", or "geezer", or "guy". Quoting: Anonymous Coward 132975
Buckaroo okay?
Bloke-aroo?
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Anonymous Coward
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10/12/2006 6:49 PM | |
Emperor Kenton
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10/12/2006 6:49 PM
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WOW the english sure get CHEEKY now don't they.
They think the own the planet and Blair wants "rights" to the amazon.
See what all tha foggy weather does to the brain.. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 154072
An empty limo pulled up to Parliament and the Prime Minister got out....
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 132975
10/12/2006 6:50 PM | | Re: UK General wants Iraq pull-out | Quote |
WOW the english sure get CHEEKY now don't they.
They think the own the planet and Blair wants "rights" to the amazon.
See what all tha foggy weather does to the brain.. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 154072
You bet, Guv'nor, it's these 'ere pea-souper fogs that's got us all on our uppers.
Cor, strike a light, an' stone the bleedin' crows. |
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Brit
User ID: 154003
10/12/2006 6:50 PM | | Re: UK General wants Iraq pull-out | Quote |
This is a HUGE story and a big blow to Blair and Bush. Sir Richard Dannat has guarenteed he will have a very difficult time whilst he holds his new post. But it a breath of fresh air for those who have long said that the American and British military presence in Iraq is causing more problems than it is solving. Three cheers for Dannat! |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 132975
10/12/2006 6:52 PM | | Re: UK General wants Iraq pull-out | Quote |
WOW the english sure get CHEEKY now don't they.
They think the own the planet and Blair wants "rights" to the amazon.
See what all tha foggy weather does to the brain..
You bet, Guv'nor, it's these 'ere pea-souper fogs that's got us all on our uppers.
Cor, strike a light, an' stone the bleedin' crows. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 132975
This was an extract from an official learning text used by the Dick Van Dyke Academy of Cockney Elocution.
Apples 'n Pears, Guv, cor, whatta pen an' ink. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 139190
10/12/2006 6:55 PM | | Re: UK General wants Iraq pull-out | Quote |
139190
"So clamp the clam back to you, bloke."
I know, this is mostly a faux pas in the UK, but I've been living in the West Midlands (nice part o' the country) for a few years, now, and they do say stuff like, "Alright, chap?", rather than "old chap".
That being said, I've never heard anyone say "Alright, bloke?".
"Bloke" is an object, not a subject.
For our foreign friends;
"Bloke" means "man", or "fellow", or "geezer", or "guy".
I'm sure you might say, "OK, guy?", but we Brits never would, unless we were being ironic, of course (or were American-wannabe-Yuppies living in London). Quoting: Anonymous Coward 132975
Not a faux pas at all. I say "Alright, chap" way too often!
Sorry to get agitated, but I'm just fed up of the "Emperor" bringing this anti-British crap into every other thread. Why is it some American's are more obssessed with our Royalty than we are?
As for the fog getting to my brain; I live in London and I can't remember the last time I saw fog down here. Yuppies, however? that's a whole differemt story!!  |
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October
User ID: 93905
10/12/2006 6:55 PM | | Re: UK General wants Iraq pull-out | Quote |
 , eh!!
This could be important...!
[link to news.bbc.co.uk]
BBC NEWS | UK | General seeks UK Iraq withdrawal
Thursday, 12 October 2006, 21:58 GMT 22:58 UK
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General seeks UK Iraq withdrawal
General Sir Richard Dannatt
General Dannatt took on his role in August
The head of the British Army has said the presence of UK armed forces in Iraq "exacerbates the security problems".
In an interview in the Daily Mail, Sir Richard Dannatt, Chief of the General Staff, is quoted as saying the British should "get out some time soon".
He also said: "Let's face it, the military campaign we fought in 2003, effectively kicked the door in."
There are currently more than 7,000 British soldiers in Iraq, based largely in Basra in the south of the country.
A Ministry of Defence spokesman said Britain had "a clear strategy" and worked with international partners "in support of the democratically elected government of Iraq, under a clear UN mandate."
BBC political editor Nick Robinson described Sir Richard's remarks as "quite extraordinary".
He said the new head of British army was "effectively saying we are making the situation worse in Iraq and worse for ourselves around the world by being in Iraq".
"I don't say that the difficulties we are experiencing round the world are caused by our presence in Iraq but undoubtedly our presence in Iraq exacerbates them
Sir Richard Dannatt
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The comments "directly contradicted so much of what the government had said", our correspondent added.
Sir Richard might be issuing a "very public warning" to the next prime minister, he said.
In his interview, Sir Richard added that any initial tolerance "has largely turned to intolerance. That is a fact."
Sir Richard, who took on his role in August, also said planning for what happened after the initial successful war military offensive was "poor, probably based more on optimism than sound planning".
'Not invited in'
He said: "I don't say that the difficulties we are experiencing round the world are caused by our presence in Iraq but undoubtedly our presence in Iraq exacerbates them."
Sir Richard told the newspaper: "We are in a Muslim country and Muslims' views of foreigners in their country are quite clear.
"As a foreigner, you can be welcomed by being invited in a country, but we weren't invited certainly by those in Iraq at the time."
He added: "Whatever consent we may have had in the first place, may have turned to tolerance and has largely turned to intolerance."
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 154072
10/12/2006 6:55 PM | | Re: UK General wants Iraq pull-out | Quote |
England has never been a friend of any country.
I LOVE GANDI....
Can't wait for Cayce's prophecy concerning England to happen... serve them right for hat that country has done to the world |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 139190
10/12/2006 7:00 PM | | Re: UK General wants Iraq pull-out | Quote |
England has never been a friend of any country.
I LOVE GANDI....
Can't wait for Cayce's prophecy concerning England to happen... serve them right for hat that country has done to the world Quoting: Anonymous Coward 154072
And a load of lager louts will be standing atop her flipping a finger at the rest of the world as we sink beneath the waves!
Rule Britannia! |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 132975
10/12/2006 7:02 PM | | Re: UK General wants Iraq pull-out | Quote |
England has never been a friend of any country.
I LOVE GANDI....
Can't wait for Cayce's prophecy concerning England to happen... serve them right for hat that country has done to the world Quoting: Anonymous Coward 154072
Ah yes, good old Edgar.
This would be the same Edgar Cayce who, like Nostradamus and Sylvia Browne, has always got every fucking prophecy or vision totally WRONG?
Sylvia on Larry King, during the mining disaster?
Blow it out yer ass. |
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Emperor Kenton
User ID: 148039
10/12/2006 7:04 PM
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I think all the invading dinks should leave Iraq NOW, Brit-dandy and Yankee-doodle-dandy.
But I don't cowtow to the idea that the Yanks should remain there in the notorious Middle East Brit-policy bog and die for whatever the deal is, most likely oil.
Want to leave, er, CHAPS? All right, no oil for you--nanny-nanny-foo-foo.
Try squeezing diesel from Irish potatoes.
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 132975
10/12/2006 7:08 PM | | Re: UK General wants Iraq pull-out | Quote |
I think all the invading dinks should leave Iraq NOW, Brit-dandy and Yankee-doodle-dandy.
But I don't cowtow to the idea that the Yanks should remain there in the notorious Middle East Brit-policy bog and die for whatever the deal is, most likely oil.
Want to leave, er, CHAPS? All right, no oil for you--nanny-nanny-foo-foo.
Try squeezing diesel from Irish potatoes. Quoting: Emperor Kenton
Emperor, I agree with you on this.
EVERYONE should pull out of Iraq, and just declare Victory.
Alright, old chap? |
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