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2017-12-24 Europe

Surrender! 'Lunacy' as British Army spends £2million to ditch elitest 'Be the Best' motto - but Defence Secretary dramatically steps in to put PC plans on hold

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Posted by Anomalous Sources 2017-12-24 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 It is elitist. But like Dizzy Dean said, if you can do it, it ain't bragging.

Posted by SteveS 2017-12-24 00:24|| 2017-12-24 00:24|| Front Page Top

#2 Why not call mary poppins from the NHS - she fixes everything, no?

Posted by newc 2017-12-24 01:00|| 2017-12-24 01:00|| Front Page Top

#3 Headed for redundancy and elimination. The departure of the NAAFI (PX/BX) was a clear signal.

I'm sure our US Army Directorate of Heraldry is scrambling as well. There are those unit patches with lightning bolts. Perhaps a Schutzstaffel connection? How can we be sure ?

[sarc off]

Posted by Besoeker 2017-12-24 03:03|| 2017-12-24 03:03|| Front Page Top

#4 H1tler didn't smoke. Who lived longer?

Posted by Glenmore 2017-12-24 09:42|| 2017-12-24 09:42|| Front Page Top

#5 ...and a vegan at that.

Posted by P2kontheroad 2017-12-24 11:00|| 2017-12-24 11:00|| Front Page Top

#6 By stepping in to block the branding changes at such a late hour he risks showing contempt for the Army's chain of command.

I wonder if it ever occurred to the ass-kissing prog officer who said this, that the contempt was well deserved for the morons that wanted to ditch the slogan as "elitist" and the crest as "non-inclusive"?

Fortunately some combat experienced officers have spoken up as well...

It has never been about them looking down at anyone in society, so any suggestion it is elitist is nonsense. The Army needs to be the best and to know that it is. Be the Best is popular because it encapsulates the desire for our troops to be better than their enemies. Credibility is secured by our abilities on the battlefield, our fighting spirit and our resources.

"And at a time when the defence budget is being squeezed, it is lunacy to squander money on a futile branding project."

Posted by Injun Bucket8891 2017-12-24 14:03|| 2017-12-24 14:03|| Front Page Top

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