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Donut · 10-11-2001, 11:24 AM

I have to say I feel a bit out of place here. This forum is titled 'America Strikes Back:War on Terrorism' and there is a banner stating 'America Strikes Back' and 'A temporary forum to discuss America's new war'.

The initial strikes on Sunday included the launch of 2 or 3 cruise missiles from a British hunter killer submarine, possible HMS Triumph, patrolling in the Indian Ocean. In addition there are a number of refuelling aircraft and some Canberra reconnaisance aircraft. The SAS have probably been on the ground for some time and the US will have had the full support of the British Intelligence Services. It's unknown if any British ground troops will be involved if a land campaign is necessary, but just in case, we've got 25,000 service personnel in Oman on manoeuvres. And you might want to make use of our Gurkha regiments. Born and brought up in the Himalyas they may be of some use in the mountains.

Why was it necessary for the Royal Navy to fire those few missiles. The US could certainly have handled it on their own. The only reason it was done has to be political. It is a token gesture to show the world that this is not just the US that is fighting this war. The US is not forging any concrete alliances in this war. That way they will not have to consult any allies before taking action.

And then George W goes on TV to announce that the attacks were aided 'by our staunch friend Great Britain'. Thanks George, let us take our place in the firing line with you, we don't mind. It is much easier to target London because access is much easier than it is into the US. But that's okay, we've been here before. I hope you remember our friendship when the war is over - you kind of forgot that before the 11th September.

I suppose the question I'm asking is, is this America's war or is the rest of the world involved in this war against terrorism? and should I continue posting in this forum or should the rest of the world have our own forum?

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10-11-2001, 11:24 AM	#1
Donut Jack Burton Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Airstrip One Age: 41 Posts: 5,571	I have to say I feel a bit out of place here. This forum is titled 'America Strikes Back:War on Terrorism' and there is a banner stating 'America Strikes Back' and 'A temporary forum to discuss America's new war'. The initial strikes on Sunday included the launch of 2 or 3 cruise missiles from a British hunter killer submarine, possible HMS Triumph, patrolling in the Indian Ocean. In addition there are a number of refuelling aircraft and some Canberra reconnaisance aircraft. The SAS have probably been on the ground for some time and the US will have had the full support of the British Intelligence Services. It's unknown if any British ground troops will be involved if a land campaign is necessary, but just in case, we've got 25,000 service personnel in Oman on manoeuvres. And you might want to make use of our Gurkha regiments. Born and brought up in the Himalyas they may be of some use in the mountains. Why was it necessary for the Royal Navy to fire those few missiles. The US could certainly have handled it on their own. The only reason it was done has to be political. It is a token gesture to show the world that this is not just the US that is fighting this war. The US is not forging any concrete alliances in this war. That way they will not have to consult any allies before taking action. And then George W goes on TV to announce that the attacks were aided 'by our staunch friend Great Britain'. Thanks George, let us take our place in the firing line with you, we don't mind. It is much easier to target London because access is much easier than it is into the US. But that's okay, we've been here before. I hope you remember our friendship when the war is over - you kind of forgot that before the 11th September. I suppose the question I'm asking is, is this America's war or is the rest of the world involved in this war against terrorism? and should I continue posting in this forum or should the rest of the world have our own forum? ------------------ Save Chip - Don't let Sarah win! Official Titterer of the Laughing Hyenas Don't mention the score - I mentioned it once but I think I got away with it!