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2008-01-02 Britain

Soldiers betrayed after Helmand medal 'U-turn'

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Posted by lotp 2008-01-02 00:00|| || Front Page|| [8 views ] Top
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#1 Well I'd like to see who voted which way and why. And rather than just pull the rug out from under their feet, maybe they could do a documentary on the action. And it sounds like a new kind of medal is in order that might close this gap.

Posted by gorb 2008-01-02 01:42|| 2008-01-02 01:42|| Front Page Top

#2 Sir Tim wrote back in August 2007, "Your assertion that bureaucracy is standing in the way of issuing medals is also totally unfounded. The basis for awarding medals is considered at the highest level by the military themselves, not least to ensure consistency and fairness."

In other words "don't bother me with this"?

senior source added: "The issue over the Helmand clasp is still being debated and yes, there is resistance to it because we don't want to end up like the American military, where troops seemingly get a medal for anything.

Ouch. But is turns out that Sir Tim has never seen action in his life. For that matter he isn't even a full Knight.

Posted by Icerigger">Icerigger 2008-01-02 08:24|| http://coonlakebeach.com/support_mn_troops.htm]">[http://coonlakebeach.com/support_mn_troops.htm] 2008-01-02 08:24|| Front Page Top

#3 But is turns out that Sir Tim has never seen action in his life. For that matter he isn't even a full Knight.

ouch. Nothing like calling attention to your own inadequacy. heh heh

Posted by Whomong Guelph4611 2008-01-02 11:38|| 2008-01-02 11:38|| Front Page Top

#4 Is a Horse's Tail a special medal in Britain? If so, pin it on Sir Tim.

Posted by Jack is Back!">Jack is Back! 2008-01-02 12:39|| 2008-01-02 12:39|| Front Page Top

#5 we don't want to end up like the American military, where troops seemingly get a medal for anything.

Seems good equipment and medical care for the wounded are also other things where you "don't want to end up like the Americans", ya Pommy bastid.

Posted by Pappy 2008-01-02 14:28|| 2008-01-02 14:28|| Front Page Top

#6 Rule #1: Do NOT alienate front line troops. Brass = Lard Ass

Posted by Blinky Omaitle1241 2008-01-02 18:15|| 2008-01-02 18:15|| Front Page Top

#7 Sir Timmy should be awarded with the Medal of the Order of the REMF with Almond Clusters.

Posted by Alaska Paul in Ketchikan, AK">Alaska Paul in Ketchikan, AK 2008-01-02 21:39|| 2008-01-02 21:39|| Front Page Top

#8 only if the "Almond Clusters" look like thrombose hemorrhoids

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2008-01-02 22:01|| 2008-01-02 22:01|| Front Page Top

#9 Commodore, Frank: the imagery!!! the imagery!!! Please stop!!!

Posted by Alaska Paul in Ketchikan, AK">Alaska Paul in Ketchikan, AK 2008-01-02 22:06|| 2008-01-02 22:06|| Front Page Top

#10 LOL - I'll set the snark button back to "9" or "7"; YMMV

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2008-01-02 22:14|| 2008-01-02 22:14|| Front Page Top