Torture and mutilation claims by Iraqis thrown out..

[John65]

All a pack of deliberate lies against British soldiers.

Just thought I'd link this as normally so many,like john65 for instance, have lots to say about the British involvement in the Middle East and yet they seem strangely silent on this major headline.

And that...

Is there a rule that if you used to serve in the British Army that you have to stick up for everything they do on behalf of the politicians they fight for or something?

There's good & bad everywhere & the army is no different, anyone with half a brain will be aware of this so there's no need to be so defensive.[/quote]

Dont think so, whats that got to do with blokes being lied against? Ive offered no opinion on what you mention, merely throwing this in for the usual supsects.. You can be sure as eggs is eggs theyd be all over it if the soldiers were found guilty.

You knew all th

[John65]

BTW for those new to the board, that's why one of itb's nicks is imthereactionaryboy

Why do you need - and I mean need - to be accepted so much, wee hp?[/quote]
So you see a need to be accepted?
I see someone who tells the truth regardless of who it may offend.
I can see how this is alien to you, since you are forbidden to criticise anything to do with your own defunct club or the bunch of bus-smashing city-wrecking thugs that follow it...

[HB]

BTW for those new to the board, that's why one of itb's nicks is imthereactionaryboy

Why do you need - and I mean need - to be accepted so much, wee hp?[/quote]
So you see a need to be accepted?
I see someone who tells the truth regardless of who it may offend.
I can see how this is alien to you, since you are forbidden to criticise anything to do with your own defunct club or the bunch of bus-smashing city-wrecking thugs that follow it...[/quote]

When itsb reacts like this I find it best just to let him get it off his chest. I have tae admit I cannie resist pushing his buttons but when he mini explodes it can be sad to watch

can also quite amusing too of course

[Mook1]

All a pack of deliberate lies against British soldiers.

Just thought I'd link this as normally so many,like john65 for instance, have lots to say about the British involvement in the Middle East and yet they seem strangely silent on this major headline.

And that...

Is there a rule that if you used to serve in the British Army that you have to stick up for everything they do on behalf of the politicians they fight for or something?

There's good & bad everywhere & the army is no different, anyone with half a brain will be aware of this so there's no need to be so defensive.[/quote]

Dont think so, whats that got to do with blokes being lied against? Ive offered no opinion on what you mention, merely throwing this in for the usual supsects.. You can be sure as eggs is eggs theyd be all over it if the soldiers were found guilty.

You knew all th

[AguyIknow]

All a pack of deliberate lies against British soldiers.

Just thought I'd link this as normally so many,like john65 for instance, have lots to say about the British involvement in the Middle East and yet they seem strangely silent on this major headline.

And that...

Seems for some civilians even in the UK they're not safe from brutality and torture at the hands of some British soldiers - view external link

[AguyIknow]

BTW for those new to the board, that's why one of itb's nicks is imthereactionaryboy

Another of his nicks is TooThickForPlod. Alas it tends to sum him up of late. Another fan of the extinct club with far too much time and angst on his hands. And given the way he posts probably not the only thing he has in/on his hands ;-)

[ScotlandFirst]

Was it an SFA panel who deliberated on this? :/