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Offline Angus

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« Reply #15 on: May 16, 2007, 04:13:52 PM »
Nelson died.
However the battle was won.
It was however before such times of hostages.
The prince would have worked like ripe clover for bees. Could have been counted as useful perhaps?
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« Reply #16 on: May 16, 2007, 04:22:24 PM »
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It was however before such times of hostages.
The prince would have worked like ripe clover for bees. Could have been counted as useful perhaps?


king Richard the first of England was held hostage in 1192-1194.
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« Reply #17 on: May 16, 2007, 04:23:33 PM »
It's strange that two countries could be such close allies yet so distant ideologically. I mean, not only do they not hang their kings, but they seem to be proud of them.
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« Reply #18 on: May 16, 2007, 04:26:06 PM »
The Good King Richard???? Did anyone tell Robin and his merry men of Sherwood??  :p
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« Reply #19 on: May 16, 2007, 04:38:10 PM »
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The Good King Richard???? Did anyone tell Robin and his merry men of Sherwood??  :p


of course, didn't you see the movie?  robin and his men stole money from the evil sheriff of Nottingham to raise money for richard's ransom, and just as the evil prince john was about to capture robin, king richard shows up to make all thing right in the realm.
then robin hood and maid marian get married and raise lots of little hoods and live happily ever after.:D
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« Reply #20 on: May 16, 2007, 04:39:26 PM »
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in days of old, kings led their troops in battle, now they just do public appearances


Back in the days it was easier for a king to stay alive though. If they'd been subjected to attacks by covert civilians, ranged fire or remote controlled explosions at any given moment, I doubt they would've stayed close to the frontline. They had a huge army around them and nobody got close to the king until the army was destroyed - Usually by then the king would've already fled back to home. Nobody either gave a crap if they killed a few civilians they didn't like. Would be much easier for Harry, too, if he could just opt to erase a whole village should a problem arise. Though, back in the age of kings there wasn't much for the civilian population to do; They could've only wielded a knife against an army, but nowadays a single man can blow up a convoy.
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« Reply #21 on: May 16, 2007, 04:53:06 PM »
Last time I checked, Nelson was never a Prince, let alone a King.

I do believe there are still Nelson types serving right now in Iraq et al.
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« Reply #22 on: May 16, 2007, 05:30:46 PM »
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Last time I checked, Nelson was never a Prince, let alone a King.  


I think everyone is aware of that...but the England expects EVERY man to do his duty Nelson quote is relevant because Harry is an Englishman.

Harrry threatened to resign his comission if he wasn't allowed to go.  Wonder if he will.
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« Reply #23 on: May 16, 2007, 05:49:30 PM »
I understand the desire to preserve a life that is in line for the throne.

I also understand that an individual who is expected to be the one others look up to for real leadership has to go where those he wants to follow him are going. Either he is a real soldier or he's merely a paper picture of a soldier.

If he made the offer to resign the commission over this he should. There is no reason to continue a fraud by the royals by one wearing a uniform they will not honor by deeds.
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« Reply #24 on: May 16, 2007, 07:43:40 PM »
Thank goodness the U.S. will never have that problem while Bush and Cheney are in office.
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« Reply #25 on: May 16, 2007, 08:16:26 PM »
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Thank goodness the U.S. will never have that problem while Bush and Cheney are in office.


what are you saying ? your going to vote for McCain?
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« Reply #26 on: May 16, 2007, 11:13:52 PM »
I'm saying none of their children would ever serve in uniform for this country.
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« Reply #27 on: May 16, 2007, 11:44:32 PM »
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in days of old, the Pope led their troops in battle, now they just do public appearances.


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« Reply #28 on: May 16, 2007, 11:48:31 PM »
It is unfortunate situation.  The man has the will, and feels its his duty to fight, however him going would put everyone else at risk.

If he still feels he wants to fight there are tons of other ways he can.  Because your not physically on the battle field doesn't mean your not contributing....

Intel....Drone pilot etc....
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« Reply #29 on: May 17, 2007, 03:47:53 AM »
Prince Andrew served with distinction in the Falklands, but I guess Argies aren't quite as dangerous as southern Iraq where I thought every British soldier was a target....

Good on Harry for wanting to go...

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