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Sick, deranged killers or genuine do-gooders

What kind of person would volunteer and make a career of being a killing-machine ..... I mean soldier?

Persons like myself

A young lad who spent his childhood reading and digesting the world atlas

But coming from a council estate and only a single parent to bring them up (my father died when i was 4 YO)

The only possible way I could travel abroad and see these countries and taste the culture was to join the forces no way could I have travelled the world in any other way.

The rest of the job comes with the 'signature on the line'

O not all squaddies are thick - instantly obeying all orders types. Some of us had/have brains and are free thinking individuals who learn from their experiences and form their own opinions

Well that sounds like the sort of anti-dote that warms the cockles of my heart to hear ... but are you of the old-school of soldiering? ... a remnant of the last days of Military service ?

[purdey]

First rule of soldiering Phoenix, keep your friends close, you learn quickly...

[Oracle]

Pardon me for asking but what does IMHO stand for?? Am i being really thick?? Actually dont answer that!

It means In My Humble Opinion ... and it is used frequently now I think as Conor has got us all worried with possible litigation (sue us for money) if we say anything he does not agree with IMHO

[Bubble 'n' squeak]

Thanks O

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First rule of soldiering Phoenix, keep your friends close, you learn quickly...

What makes you think others don't want to keep me close

[RichardB]

but are you of the old-school of soldiering? ... a remnant of the last days of Military service

?

Well I wasn't around in the last days of the Raj if thats what you mean

I joined at 15 years old and left when i was 30 (just a couple or 20 years ago)

And B'n'S IMHO means I Must'nt Hoffend Oracle

[Sega]

Sick, deranged killers or genuine do-gooders

What kind of person would volunteer and make a career of being a killing-machine ..... I mean soldier?

It all depends on the person. Some families take pride in joining the army, particularly when they have a long-line of family war heroes, or great soldiers. However, it's not popular to become a soldier in today's world, many soldiers regret the move and decide to retire early. If you think about it once you sign on, you are property of any government wars/invations, even if you do not agree with them.

[Bubble 'n' squeak]

LoL Richard B

[Oracle]

but are you of the old-school of soldiering? ... a remnant of the last days of Military service

?

Well I wasn't around in the last days of the Raj if thats what you mean

I joined at 15 years old and left when i was 30 (just a couple or 20 years ago)

And B'n'S IMHO means I Must'nt Hoffend Oracle

Sweetie ... have you ever had one glass of Village Red more than your usual one glass (i.e. twice as much as norm) ... and then thought I have a great idea for a thread ... then 20 seconds later before you've focused on the PC you see your nick rolling up and darned it if someone hasn't written up your passing fancy for a thread .... with your nick attached ...

Will people stop logging in as me!

Stop this thread, I want to get off!

[RichardB]

but are you of the old-school of soldiering? ... a remnant of the last days of Military service

?

Well I wasn't around in the last days of the Raj if thats what you mean

I joined at 15 years old and left when i was 30 (just a couple or 20 years ago)

And B'n'S IMHO means I Must'nt Hoffend Oracle

Sweetie ... have you ever had one glass of Village Red more than your usual one glass (i.e. twice as much as norm) ... and then thought I have a great idea for a thread ... then 20 seconds later before you've focused on the PC you see your nick rolling up and darned it if someone hasn't written up your passing fancy for a thread .... with your nick attached ...

Will people stop logging in as me!

Stop this thread, I want to get off!

Only most nights -usually around this time

But who cares eh honey

let the buggers do their worst