John

We as a country had no problem backing and arming the Taleban, except when they allowed training camps for Bin Laden to operate.

So we went to eradicate the Taleban and Bin Laden, seem we have failed in these aims.

We promised to bring freedom and democracy to the Afghans, failed again.

Karazai will go the same way as Nadji Bullah

 

Like Iraq, we will scuttle away leaving the country to the warlord/ militias and claim a spin victory and mourn our wasted dead.

IMO, we will never be able to leave.

An issue is that the US/UK etc must restrict the possible Taliban control of certain areas of the world. These groups have already pushed into areas often considered "friendly" ie Pakistan (a nuclear nation).

If this was left un-restricted it could have much greater ramifications. IMO by fighting the Taliban in Afgan they are restricting the influence in Packistan.

Its still a conflict that needs extra manpower, air support, equipment etc, The stratergy needs to look more at gaining control/order before pushing the more "Hearts & Minds" issues.

To my mind, anything that highlights the courage and sacrifice made by the armed services is to be welcomed.

 

Also anything that exposes the questionable political decisions being made in regard to this and other operational theatres is again to be welcomed.

 

Lions led (politically) by Donkeys.

 

But then again LDV, I suspect you expected me to say that........

What Blue said, LDV you always criticise the Armed forces, have you in the past had a bad experience or been turned down by a squaddie??

This hread is funny as....lol

when i worked in Derby, my office was below Udate.com

sadly i was in a relationship and never needed to use.

But i know many off my mates who have met people on line, the stigma is IMO shrinking.

you may meet the love of your life or you may just have a few interesting times.

 

But at the very least if your over 40 you'll meet a load of vulnerable women with self confidence issues back on the market after failed marriages desperate for a good stuffing.

your wife never complained...

Hmm beware of dishonest people - I gave up on dating sites after the bloke I met actually already had a girlfriend and was just looking for a bit on the side. People can be anyone they want online.

are you really a small scallop ?? lol

I " think " I saw Chris Bishop in HSBC and then getting into his car, just out side HSBC.

Wait till you have an operation and hey presto there is our Monkey Style Aussy Guru !!! (he is a Nurse by trade)

8-)

Oogie's Clone again in Havana Friday & saturday...lol

Rasmus Elm

 

Everton are signing Ras?

 

I looked at that pic and thought is was Rhumsaa with a shave...lol

ah ha how cool

 

one everton fan came up to me to tell me about Rasmus Elm and to check his free kicks out online - I was well impressed at the friendlyness

Considering your a Man Unt Fan thast real friendly..lol ok I know your a blue !!!

8-)

I was disappointed that no one other than cret spotted me today - I wore a shirt with rhumsaa on the back and everything just to make sure

 

Attention seeker!

 

yes?

 

I also wear THE THRILLER #1 on the back off my Man City shirts

Hence why i ignored you...lol

Seen the Big Man himself & Knoxville jamming it to the 5ive megamix on Saturday in Havana...

A nightclub would be better than nothing. Does seem weird when the Island has only has two or three proper nightclubs, and Colours and Havana are horrendous places to end the night. (But obviously that wouldn't be a government scheme.)

Havana is not a night club.

The Thriller driving from Strang to the hospital roundabout at about twenty past one this afternoon.

At least I hope it was you in your car - otherwise the guy waving back mustn't have a clue who it was.

 

That was me lol, just heading out to do some shopping. I thought who the f**k is that, was it Bluemonday? I only thought it was you bcus I remember seeing you on Strang road a few weeks back but you looked alot older then

Plastic surgery?? lol

The Old Git at the Velvet lobster, hiding in the corner behind a newspaper and a large false mussy....lol

Just John doing a macho hitting the big thingywhatsit so that the bell rings at the top during Peel day

5 bloomin hours and my shoulders where killing me !! Last time I do a mate a favour and work on that again !!

8-))

just john walking down strand street clutching a clipboard?!?

Counting cigarette ends?

It was a black leather document holder thankyou !!! lol

I was not counting anything, but either going to see a client or on my way back from said client, why did you not say hello K, or where you hiding in one of those healthy cafe's..

8-)

a doublebanger

What is that? And do I have one?

Yes he is called TheMan..lol

did not spot you Slim.

 

Loads of people don't recognize me these days, with me new slinky body! I'm about 8 stone down now, woohoo!

Good work, I would like to loose a stone or 2 as well..lol

Incorrect! Sorry John!

 

 

You have a dobbleganger with a rather tall and attractive blonde lady friend...lol

 

Haha well my lady friend is extremely beautiful, but blonde and tall are two things that she is definitely not, so definitely not me I'm afraid.

arr i am more a brunette man myself..although my lady friend is tall..

so is that you on your avatar?? as the person was your sitting image.

8-)

Incorrect! Sorry John!

You have a dobbleganger with a rather tall and attractive blonde lady friend...lol

Just John down Glen Willen camp site.

 

Devil, who spent 3 hours with me on a ride today and didn't realise, doh!

I am sure i saw Bray Hill as well there.. did not spot you Slim.

Lethargy walking up or down Windsor rd on Friday night !!!! wow i have eagle eyes..lol

Yep I still see em breakdancing in Nightlife..lol

Pat Ayres on Ballaugh Beach Friday night watching the sun set with a few other people???

Can someone archive that post so we can take the piss in a few years' time?

 

 

lol yerr may come back to haunt me !!! although i could never afford to give up work, so nahhh not for me.

 

I have no interest in ever being the Mayor.

 

Or perhaps the Major in your case?

 

meaning????

 

You broke the number of posts

whoooooshh thats me lost....lol

Heavy set fella walked in front of my cab with his co-op sandwich in Onchan yesterday. Can't remember what name he's using now. (nice grey suit though)

That will be me when I am Mayor....lol

I am not heavy set !!! just big boned..

I saw John in the Council Chamber getting his chain. He then went with the crowd there, who were well represented by manxforum internet folk, some in fancy dress in accordance with their forum names and avatars, to have a big buffet in His Chamber.

 

We all drank loads of drink and talked about the old days of manxforums and Douglas and stuff.

 

 

(This post could be 4 years or so early, but if manxforums is still going in 2013 I'm going in to regurgitate it)

lol

Can someone archive that post so we can take the piss in a few years' time?

lol yerr may come back to haunt me !!! although i could never afford to give up work, so nahhh not for me.

I have no interest in ever being the Mayor.

 

Or perhaps the Major in your case?

meaning????

I have no interest in ever being the Mayor.