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Offline Rimms

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« on: August 29, 2013, 23:11:41 PM »
Thank God our MPs have voted to not get involved in direct military action against Syria. Even though I think it's dreadful how their citizens suffer, surely we can't be the policeman of the planet and we have to learn the lessons  recent conflicts ?



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Re: Syria
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2013, 23:24:22 PM »
I think it's up to the people to decide their future. If they don't like the regime they should oust it or live with it. I would not have wanted my country to get involved and lose our soldiers to rid Iraq of Saddam, or Gadaffi from Libya.

With all the losses of British life in these places, are the countries more stable and fair since we got involved? And are we viewed as heroes on the streets of Kabul, Tripoli and Baghdad?

No, our men died achieving absolutely nothing.

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Re: Syria
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2013, 23:26:06 PM »
Ain't that the truth, sadly.

And where exactly is the Special Envoy - is he walking on water somewhere else.

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« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2013, 23:46:41 PM »
The special envoy is currently on a world tour

of his properties.


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Re: Syria
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2013, 23:47:09 PM »
Cruising around on some multi billionaires yachts seemingly !!

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Re: Syria
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2013, 23:48:37 PM »
If we are talking about the money grabbing dip-sh*t that is Tony Blair that is !

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Re: Syria
« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2013, 08:24:31 AM »
Have to agree with all of the above.  Feel so sorry for the ordinary people but also feel sorry for the soldiers families who have lost their love ones due to our involvement in other countries.  We need to set our own home in order before trying to police the rest of the planet.  Politicians,  listen to the people, stay out, that is to say don't stop any support and aid we can offer but lets not have another needless lost of British life.

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Re: Syria
« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2013, 08:26:19 AM »
My sentiments exactly Keith.   
Only by a thirteen vote majority though were our boys saved from another conflict that has nothing to do with us.
It was a huge relief to hear the news last night.

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« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2013, 08:44:29 AM »
The worry is that only 7 backbenchers need to be whipped/threatened/bribed ( what ever they do to get rebels on line) for the next vote and it will be all systems go!

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Re: Syria
« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2013, 09:35:01 AM »
Damned if we do and damned if we don't.

I too am glad our soldiers won't be asked to intervene but there needs to be a plan B. The world cannot afford to stand by and play witness to a regime that willingly uses chemical weapons on its civilians. I don't profess to know the solution but some form of action is required surely?

Consensus?




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