observer Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 Now Dave's got his hands on Tory Bliar's box of soldiers, he's gagging for some action in Libya - will he have enough squaddies left when he's finished making them redundant and mothballing their equipment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 A point I was only thinking today Obs. HMS Ark Royal may have come in handy for starters. HMS Liverpool is being decomissioned next year and I believe HMS Cumberland which is currently in Lybia is also to be decomissioned on its return to the UK. For sale and recently refurbished, one owner from new, however, cannot afford upkeep so going to the best offer, discounts for friends(as usual) Delivery is possible.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 Just a thought. Given our political parties love for the European project, is it not probable that the reason for all the armed forces cuts is to remove the UK's independent defence and switch to the pan European model which is the dream of the Europhiles? After all call me Dave is an avid Europhile whatever he may say to the contrary, and I think you could say the same for all the "top" politicians today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I don't think the Arab world would be too impressed if GB and/or USA invaded one of their countries. Look at the trouble Iraq has caused us with the Islamic militants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry hayes Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Stay pretty well clear. If you got a boil just leave it and it will cure itself. Interfere and it may well spread. A subtle use of ointment may fit the bill, but beyond that......... Happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 It's just Dave doing a bit of macho postering, seems the Yanks have had their fingers burnt in Iraq and Afghanistan, so the days of the modern "crusade" appear to be over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 so the days of the modern "crusade" appear to be over. Europe gets lots of its oil from Libya, If it ends up being drawn out over there, then I think Europe and the US will get drawn in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Think we'll deal with whoever wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 I agree Obs, but if no one comes out on top and oil stops. Watch this space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 They've already put the feelers out to the rebels, courtesy of the SAS. Can't really follow this "civil war" though, the numbers involved on TV appear tiny and Gadafi doesn't appear to be using all his military assets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 Looks like it might be long and drawn out, which will make petrol cost more So it when do we go in then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 Thought we had already 'gone' in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 That was to rescue people, now we need to rescue the oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 Well "the ladies from hell" are on standby, so it shouldn't take long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 I believe we get about 9% of our crude oil from Libya, although Europe as a hole (sorry, whole) takes about 95% of Libyas oil export. Of course there are still fleets of tankers full of oil lying at anchor off our coasts waiting until the oil price gets high enough for a real killing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 You mean we can't trust our Ship's Captains Asp, not to take advantage of a situation?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 Well "the ladies from hell" are on standby, so it shouldn't take long! Who are the "ladies from hell" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 You mean we can't trust our Ship's Captains Asp, not to take advantage of a situation?! The ship's Master doesn't own the cargo, he is only looking after it for the shipper/consignee and can only take it where he is instructed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 The Black Watch Diz, a name given (I believe) to Scots Rgts by the Germans in WW2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 The Black Watch are no longer a regiment only a battalion now, Government cut backs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 we know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 Is that the royal "We" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Is that the royal "We" Qui. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 You only get a "Royal wee" when your sat on the throne! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 I didn't ask you where you typed your response Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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