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Title: Re: A Previous Life Under An Occupying Military...! Post by Brew on Apr 26th, 2009 at 9:34pm
You're right. Too bloody long.
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Title: Re: A Previous Life Under An Occupying Military...! Post by Lefty on Apr 26th, 2009 at 9:39pm Brew wrote on Apr 26th, 2009 at 9:34pm:
I did a nice wee kiddy version specially for you Brew. Loads of nice we pictures and all. If you want i can pm to you...! Lefty...! |
Title: Re: A Previous Life Under An Occupying Military...! Post by Brew on Apr 26th, 2009 at 9:43pm
Actually, that was my diplomatic way of saying that I'm keeping my mouth shut. ;)
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Title: Re: A Previous Life Under An Occupying Military...! Post by Lefty on Apr 26th, 2009 at 9:52pm Brew wrote on Apr 26th, 2009 at 9:43pm:
As I said in the post , As a nation you have some really great diplomats. ;) Lefty..! |
Title: Re: A Previous Life Under An Occupying Military...! Post by Lefty on Apr 26th, 2009 at 10:04pm
I have another six hours of night duty left...! Writing all this crap is keeping me awake, fair enough I'm currently getting paid for writing this drivel and I suppose you guys are getting diddle squat for reading it but I demand you read my post or I threaten to post more drivel on the hour until my demands are met.... >:(
Lefty...! |
Title: Re: A Previous Life Under An Occupying Military...! Post by Guiseppi on Apr 26th, 2009 at 10:27pm
Careful boys...I think he means it! ;D
Joe |
Title: Re: A Previous Life Under An Occupying Military...! Post by Lefty on Apr 26th, 2009 at 10:32pm Guiseppi wrote on Apr 26th, 2009 at 10:27pm:
OoooH I see someone has phoned the cops...! ;D Lefty...! |
Title: Re: A Previous Life Under An Occupying Military...! Post by nani on Apr 26th, 2009 at 11:46pm
Thanks for this, Lefty. I find too many political opinions from "armchair" patriots boring. It's always refreshing to hear from someone with first hand experiences.
I'm glad to know that you are yours came through the troubles safely. |
Title: Re: A Previous Life Under An Occupying Military...! Post by ClusterChuck on Apr 27th, 2009 at 12:49am
I thought it was an interesting read, for those of us that were just hearing about it from across the pond. I found it very enlightening!
Chuck |
Title: Re: A Previous Life Under An Occupying Military...! Post by Kevin_M on Apr 27th, 2009 at 6:35am Quote:
A point Shelley Taylor makes about the youth in Middle Eastern turmoil with her book The Tending Instinct. Whereas, unemployment and turmoil was very much the scenario for the UK youth of the 70's. A strong reason they grasp very readily the punk movement in rock during the time, thanks in part to the Ramones first tour there. Easy, expressive of the era, anyone could possibly do it, anarchy for some, like the Sex Pistols. Living through it on this side with rebellious parallels of the age, decadent but truly great DAMN FUN! joke I read: What's a first offender called in Saudi Arabia? Lefty ;) |
Title: Re: A Previous Life Under An Occupying Military...! Post by BarbaraD on Apr 27th, 2009 at 8:10am
Lefty,
Thanks for sharing this. I also thought it was an interesting read. I've seen revolutions up close and personal and almost got blown up in England (the IRA took responsibility for that one). I've seen people murdered in the streets and cars set on fire for general principals. It's not a pretty site, but it happens. Until you live on the economy of a country in turmoil, it's hard to realize that these things can really happen in a civilized world. We in the US see the news, but just don't realize it can really be happening as bad as it's reported. For 40+ years my husband worked in foreign countries so we saw a lot of what you're talking about. I've always thought "talking" beats "bombing" any day of the week. Hugs BD |
Title: Re: A Previous Life Under An Occupying Military...! Post by Bob P on Apr 27th, 2009 at 1:01pm
Personally, I hope our boys stay there until they kill every one of the stinkin Al-Qaida terrorists and maybe a few Tali-banners.
Fight them there or fight them here. Those are the options. |
Title: Re: A Previous Life Under An Occupying Military...! Post by cavalier on Apr 27th, 2009 at 11:33pm
Lefty
Belive it or not, when the troubles were on we had a knock on the door at five in the morning with a squad of anti terrorist police demanding we open up or else, They locked my daughter up for three days without charging her and spent the day searching the house, every drawer, every nook and cranny even the light switches. This was to do with the london bombings, Christ knows where the had their information from, needless to say they were wrong and we have never heard from them since. I'm just wondering whether to post this case someone's watchng. By the way all my support with your post Some smug arsed people just dont know do they!!!!!! |
Title: Re: A Previous Life Under An Occupying Military...! Post by Lefty on Apr 28th, 2009 at 10:09am wrote on Apr 27th, 2009 at 11:33pm:
Cav, Thankfully I never went through this myself but I've heard it can be a very scary experience. Your daughter must have been absolutely terrified. You do wonder sometimes where they get their intelligence from... >:( Lefty...! |
Title: Re: A Previous Life Under An Occupying Military...! Post by Cathi_Pierce on Apr 28th, 2009 at 10:43am
Lefty,
I remember in the 70's, seeing on the nightly news about the IRA and the carnage caused by a country divided by religion. It was hard to imagine then, so, yes, your story, as well as Colin's is important for us to hear. I hate politics. I hate organized religion. There! I've said it........but, that being said, you should not think I am either un-patriotic or non-spiritual. My problem is, PEOPLE ALWAYS MUCK IT UP! I don't have a point to these statements, just wanted to say them. And, as a true baby-boomer, I say... GivePeace a Chance! Cathi |
Title: Re: A Previous Life Under An Occupying Military...! Post by Shawn on Apr 28th, 2009 at 12:06pm
Don't look now... intelligent discourse in progress... protect yourself!
(fantastic post Michael) |
Title: Re: A Previous Life Under An Occupying Military...! Post by Bob P on Apr 28th, 2009 at 12:57pm
The Irish conflict wasn't so much about religion as it was about the Brits & Scots occupying Northern Ireland. The Brits & Scots were Protestant, the Irish were Catholic. Protestants vs Catholics is another way of saying Brits vs Irish.
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Title: Re: A Previous Life Under An Occupying Military...! Post by Charlie on Apr 28th, 2009 at 1:26pm
Nothing new Lefty.
Things could be worse of course....hard to imagine but they could. Bush, by the way didn't appear like the inept lunatic he became when he ran. His problem was that he couldn't read a map after 9-11. As someone once said...decades ago: "It will be nice when the west finds other sources of energy so we can relegate these mid-eastern countries back to the relative obscurity in to which they belong." Charlie |
Title: Re: A Previous Life Under An Occupying Military...! Post by Bob P on Apr 28th, 2009 at 5:08pm
I'm just glad that Obama adopted Bush's strategy of an orderly troop withdrawal from Iraq. Guess it made a difference once he got security briefs and knew what he was talking about.
He even "one upped" Bush by increasing troop strength in Afghanistan. He may not be all bad after all! Now if he could just see the irony in banning water boarding because it's cruel but funding abortion! |
Title: Re: A Previous Life Under An Occupying Military...! Post by Kevin_M on Apr 28th, 2009 at 6:26pm Quote:
Lefty wrote on Apr 28th, 2009 at 3:33pm:
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Title: Re: A Previous Life Under An Occupying Military...! Post by Kevin_M on Apr 28th, 2009 at 7:44pm
Lefty, bud. It was your words quoted that followed and seemed more appropriate to the phrase, "intelligent discourse in progress".
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Title: Re: A Previous Life Under An Occupying Military...! Post by Lefty on Apr 28th, 2009 at 8:09pm
Kevin am I bad...! :-[
Sorry bud back up against the wall..! I know my grammar isn't the best , my friend i have been slapped about by enough Christian brothers for bad punctuation. Thought it was getting personal again misread your intentions, i apologise. Takes a bit of getting used to these forums.. Remark duly taken back... ;) Lefty...! |
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