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Works both ways though, Mr. P and thus gets us nowhere.
Personally I thought your comment about sinking boats was the most tasteless and offensive of the lot, but then you’d probably say you were just joking or, in AF speak, ‘just joshing rA’ (again!).
Either way I fear we’re getting into dangerous territory...Swale has taken OTR at his - ‘I say it as I see it’ - word and replied in the same vein, while AF seems to be implying that allowances need to be made...possibly because OTR would appear to be the forum’s ‘senior’ contributor.
The first a tad ruthless...the second, rather patronising...perhaps.
I guess that ultimately it’s a case of, ‘if you live by the sword, you’ll die by the sword’.
P.S. Possibly something to be discussed elsewhere...I wonder how much you actually stand by your ‘I may disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it’ philosophy. Seems to be one of your favourites but it doesn’t actually stand much scrutiny imo.
Last edited by ramAnag; 31-03-2023 at 11:55 AM.
Not at all. OTR makes what I’d call an impassioned statement (or series of) from what appears to be a more ‘connected’ POV than the rest of us. He expresses empathy for the people dragged into this and appears to be more concerned at the lack of respect afforded what he considers a sacred place. He asks a valid question relating to the route into U.K. and responsibility of other countries. He also suggests that those who served there might be (my words) a bit confused about the U.K. they came across if they were somehow reincarnated in Scampton post it’s proposed re use. I’m aware of many including a much younger (than me) guy I work with (ex forces) who believe similar so I didn’t think age was relevant to OTR’s comments.
Edit: ‘take your pills dear’ is crudely disguised ageism, do you agree?
Last edited by Andy_Faber; 31-03-2023 at 12:14 PM.
Yes, I think it is. Equally I’d question your ‘I don’t think you’ve quite read the room’ quip and wonder why you didn’t pick up on GP’s ‘sink the boats’ comment so quickly or indeed...at all?
As regards OTR...I may have been kinder than Swale, but I repeat, isn’t it a case of living and dying by the sword or, if you prefer, ‘if you can’t stand the heat...’