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2008-03-03 Afghanistan

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Posted by Fred 2008-03-03 12:05|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top
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#1 The secret tour of combat duty has made Harry eligible for a medal and a $10,000 a year pay hike that kicks in next month

"Combat Rifleman?" Nice award, very fitting.
I'm sure he doesn't need the money.

Posted by Redneck Jim 2008-03-03 14:01|| 2008-03-03 14:01|| Front Page Top

#2 More important than all that is Harry returned the seriousness that the Royals have appeared to be lacking lately.

Posted by rjschwarz 2008-03-03 14:27|| 2008-03-03 14:27|| Front Page Top

#3 In the good old days, the King, or if he was too old, the next in line, would actually lead the troops in to battle. Guess today's royals are too precious to risk. Yes, Charlie, I'm looking at you.

Posted by Rambler in California">Rambler in California 2008-03-03 15:40|| 2008-03-03 15:40|| Front Page Top

#4 Oh lord, do you REALLY want the P. of W. at the head of troops?

Posted by lotp 2008-03-03 15:48|| 2008-03-03 15:48|| Front Page Top

#5 He's a naval officer. He could pull active duty in a ship in the Persian Gulf. That would be fine with me.

Posted by Steve White">Steve White 2008-03-03 15:58|| 2008-03-03 15:58|| Front Page Top

#6 IIRC, twas DRUDGEREPORT > on Prince WILLIAM's turn to serve = go to war???

Posted by JosephMendiola 2008-03-03 21:40|| 2008-03-03 21:40|| Front Page Top

#7 And then, the ship might actually fire its weapons then. That's a real win.

Posted by Eric Jablow">Eric Jablow 2008-03-03 22:23|| 2008-03-03 22:23|| Front Page Top

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