This also speaks to the increasingly vociferous progressive strand in our society. They seem to be far less concerned with the facts, or with fairness, than they are with opposing anything and everything that does not support their rather solipsistic world view. Many seem not to believe we should have Armed Forces and that, by definition, anything soldiers do is bad and wrong. In that sense these proceedings are pushing at an open door.
We have a second front, of course, as successive governments and the Civil Service have given every indication that are content for things to develop in this way. It is being suggested that Regimental Associations should be weighing-in, although quite what that would do is not clear when very senior officers are completely ignored. The only way forward is for individuals to refuse to take part in what are likely to be kangaroo courts. Quite what this will do for recruiting does not bear thinking about, but until politicians are prepared to honour the Military Covenant they will have to take the consequences.
The traitors who bring actions against those who would lay down thier lives for us are deeply misguided if they believe they are impervious to retribution. They are living in a fools paradise but politics and allegiance can turn in a dime. They may feel powerful now but that could change quickly and so shall the true exposure of their treason.
The UK Labour government is already hunting down British military veterans from conflicts..Northern Ireland, Iraq, Afghanistan. Some are from the SAS. Welcome to.the governments who hate our forces.
This proves these regimes , primarily the pseudo communist Labour party , are enemy agents . Britain needs to be proud of its armed forces . Britons that aren’t are traitors .
Hello folks! A tale of two wars indeed! The arrest of an SAS brother by the Australian SS! Is an audacious crime in itself, And shows a "Convict Mentality" towards their military establishment! Apparently, it would seem that the Aussie Media are Judge and Jury in this "fabricated case" against a highly decorated Special Forces soldier! We are suffering under similar "indirect fire" from our own government, supported by so called "Lawfare!" over the Northern Ireland conflict from decades ago! Mental exhaustion for veterans and their families having to watch the Government of the day play around with people's lives with absolute impunity! No Starmer! We've had enough of this shit dished out by ill informed Cowards, pursuing a "treacherous route!" Remember this? The whole of the British Armed Forces are "The Guardians," who have pledged themselves to The Land. Its People The King, and the Government! They deserve the utmost respect and support from this government, to ensure that they are protected in the most difficult job on the Earth! Pandering to, and bargaining with terrorists, is not normal? It goes beyond ethical reasoning These are the people that work below the level of humanity and their modus operandi exemplifies this! They have no place in our civilised society! So Mr Starmer. Let's see for a change if you have any humility, intelligence and respect for your Veterans and the Armed Forces. Create the right environment - PUT THINGS IN THE RIGHT ORDER! Exonerate all Veterans and Jail all those who have destroyed hopes, dreams, and waved death and destruction upon their own people!
I lived in Sydney 1991 - 2018, and the trial by public opinion of Ben Roberts-Smith is entirely consistent with the deep seated culture of nepotism, bullying and spineless retribution that I personally experienced in Australia over an extended period of time.
The Tall Poppy Syndrome in Australia gets a benign expression in the good Ole Australian ‘she'll be right mate’ culture.
I found there to be extraordinary brilliance in Australians in so many ways, beautiful and intelligent. Then there was, in my experience, a culture of presupposed entitlement, a deep abiding, intractable claim on anything that may elevate one's status to successful and cultured. There was no inclination for due process where such sinewy claims on toil and harvest are made…
Viv, I entirely agree with you. The Convict Mentality of the Australians is embedded in their psyche! Very little finesse or grace - "rough and ready," is not a great combination when dealing with matters of a sensitive nature!!
My comment today focuses on the British Royals. And in particular on the "Commander in Chief" of the Armed Forces? So far, we've seen no expression or concern publicly? And this grieves the veteran community ! The power and influence of a royal sovereign cannot be matched by the Government of the day. Not matter what constitutional laws or agreements relating to what the Royal House of Windsor do or not do! The King is King! And as the title implies, he is the absolute ruler of the Land! So, let's just ponder on that for a while??
This also speaks to the increasingly vociferous progressive strand in our society. They seem to be far less concerned with the facts, or with fairness, than they are with opposing anything and everything that does not support their rather solipsistic world view. Many seem not to believe we should have Armed Forces and that, by definition, anything soldiers do is bad and wrong. In that sense these proceedings are pushing at an open door.
We have a second front, of course, as successive governments and the Civil Service have given every indication that are content for things to develop in this way. It is being suggested that Regimental Associations should be weighing-in, although quite what that would do is not clear when very senior officers are completely ignored. The only way forward is for individuals to refuse to take part in what are likely to be kangaroo courts. Quite what this will do for recruiting does not bear thinking about, but until politicians are prepared to honour the Military Covenant they will have to take the consequences.
The traitors who bring actions against those who would lay down thier lives for us are deeply misguided if they believe they are impervious to retribution. They are living in a fools paradise but politics and allegiance can turn in a dime. They may feel powerful now but that could change quickly and so shall the true exposure of their treason.
Veterans who are charged should only answer, Name, Rank & Serial number and demand to be treated as prisoners of war.
The UK Labour government is already hunting down British military veterans from conflicts..Northern Ireland, Iraq, Afghanistan. Some are from the SAS. Welcome to.the governments who hate our forces.
This proves these regimes , primarily the pseudo communist Labour party , are enemy agents . Britain needs to be proud of its armed forces . Britons that aren’t are traitors .
Hello folks! A tale of two wars indeed! The arrest of an SAS brother by the Australian SS! Is an audacious crime in itself, And shows a "Convict Mentality" towards their military establishment! Apparently, it would seem that the Aussie Media are Judge and Jury in this "fabricated case" against a highly decorated Special Forces soldier! We are suffering under similar "indirect fire" from our own government, supported by so called "Lawfare!" over the Northern Ireland conflict from decades ago! Mental exhaustion for veterans and their families having to watch the Government of the day play around with people's lives with absolute impunity! No Starmer! We've had enough of this shit dished out by ill informed Cowards, pursuing a "treacherous route!" Remember this? The whole of the British Armed Forces are "The Guardians," who have pledged themselves to The Land. Its People The King, and the Government! They deserve the utmost respect and support from this government, to ensure that they are protected in the most difficult job on the Earth! Pandering to, and bargaining with terrorists, is not normal? It goes beyond ethical reasoning These are the people that work below the level of humanity and their modus operandi exemplifies this! They have no place in our civilised society! So Mr Starmer. Let's see for a change if you have any humility, intelligence and respect for your Veterans and the Armed Forces. Create the right environment - PUT THINGS IN THE RIGHT ORDER! Exonerate all Veterans and Jail all those who have destroyed hopes, dreams, and waved death and destruction upon their own people!
I lived in Sydney 1991 - 2018, and the trial by public opinion of Ben Roberts-Smith is entirely consistent with the deep seated culture of nepotism, bullying and spineless retribution that I personally experienced in Australia over an extended period of time.
The Tall Poppy Syndrome in Australia gets a benign expression in the good Ole Australian ‘she'll be right mate’ culture.
I found there to be extraordinary brilliance in Australians in so many ways, beautiful and intelligent. Then there was, in my experience, a culture of presupposed entitlement, a deep abiding, intractable claim on anything that may elevate one's status to successful and cultured. There was no inclination for due process where such sinewy claims on toil and harvest are made…
Australia, the lucky country indeed.
Viv, I entirely agree with you. The Convict Mentality of the Australians is embedded in their psyche! Very little finesse or grace - "rough and ready," is not a great combination when dealing with matters of a sensitive nature!!
My comment today focuses on the British Royals. And in particular on the "Commander in Chief" of the Armed Forces? So far, we've seen no expression or concern publicly? And this grieves the veteran community ! The power and influence of a royal sovereign cannot be matched by the Government of the day. Not matter what constitutional laws or agreements relating to what the Royal House of Windsor do or not do! The King is King! And as the title implies, he is the absolute ruler of the Land! So, let's just ponder on that for a while??
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Good point about all of the crimes being going on across the world right now