Just now, BarraMarra said:

This is Col Sgt Josh Leakey he was awarded the highest honour for bravery. He ran through a hail of Taliban bullets down a slope and saved and gave 1st aid to a wounded US Marine capt saving his life and got him evacuated from the battlefield. A true hero and this draft dodging president insults him and all the other coalition partners. stood back the from the front he was awarded the VC for outstanding courage.

I wonder if America had to send military into harms way if any of his children would go or unfortunately inherited bone spurs from there father diagnosed by Dr oz 🤔

Trumps just an Embarrasment and his followers should also be ashamed of themselves. At least one of our own royal famuly served in the front lines not sitting a few miles back from the Action.

US: We are going to start wars, invade countries illegally, commit genocide, overthrow governments and kidnap foreign leaders. You with me, vassals?

Europe: Yes, massah! Yes! Every inch of the way. We don't care about laws, massah, and we don't care how many dirty brown people die, massah, because you always have our back. We'll even send our little people to die alongside your little people. Just say when. Thank you for being you, massah.

US: Ok, that was good. Thanks for your help. Now beat it. Leave Greenland behind. I need that patch of ice.

Europe: But, massah, we fought for you. We died for you.

US: Yeah, well that's what vassals do. No biggie. Now, like I said get lost.

The UK lost 457 military in the Afghan conflict. Heroic sacrifice in every case. God rest them . . . .

20 hours ago, connda said:

Was Starmer there? Has Starmer ever spent a day in the UK military? No and no.

Gawd, the UK has the whiniest, butt-hurt politicians on the planet. I'm surprised he doesn't insist that Donald Trump's future comments aren't censored.

Trump accused others of holding back from the front when he in fact he's a war dodger, cant make it up.

I think he's going all Joe Biden on us, time for a nap Donald.

" . . . in a post on social media on Saturday afternoon, the US president said: “The great and very brave soldiers of the United Kingdom will always be with the United States of America. “In Afghanistan, 457 died, many were badly injured, and they were among the greatest of all warriors. “It’s a bond too strong to ever be broken. “The UK military, with tremendous heart and soul, is second to none (except for the USA)." (Yahoo).

Well done for putting that straight DT ! No doubt the DT ears have been thoroughly scorched !

Next time DT, check your facts and FGS think before you speak.

2 minutes ago, TorquayFan said:

" . . . in a post on social media on Saturday afternoon, the US president said: “The great and very brave soldiers of the United Kingdom will always be with the United States of America. “In Afghanistan, 457 died, many were badly injured, and they were among the greatest of all warriors. “It’s a bond too strong to ever be broken. “The UK military, with tremendous heart and soul, is second to none (except for the USA)." (Yahoo).

Well done for putting that straight DT ! No doubt the DT ears have been thoroughly scorched !

Next time DT, check your facts and FGS think before you speak.

That was NOT an apology!

I guess people are grading Trump on a curve.

A "concept" of an apology isn't an apology.

Also, what about the Danish?

www.britbrief.co.uk/politics/diplomacy/trump-walks-back-british-troops-insult-no-apology.html

23 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Utterly shameful comments from the draft dodger in chief.

But of course he does have his British fans, will they condemn or defend this latest vomited insult from his foul mouth?

He hates on brown skin and muslim immigrants and that is apparently all that matters to a lot of them. They are willing to overlook minor flaws like being a pedophile and an absolutely horrible shell of a human being in general.

43 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

That was NOT an apology!

I guess people are grading Trump on a curve.

A "concept" of an apology isn't an apology.

Also, what about the Danish?

Yes Jingting. That was not a DT apology and just for the record, I didn't say it was. Your link, (which didn't open for me), calls it a 'walk back' but I would say DT was 'putting the record straight'.

It's too much to expect any apology about anything from DT, (if he starts apologising to us, it could go on for years), but this walk back is better than nothing.

As you say, what about the Danes and and . . . . ?

15 minutes ago, TorquayFan said:

Yes Jingting. That was not a DT apology and just for the record, I didn't say it was. Your link, (which didn't open for me), calls it a 'walk back' but I would say DT was 'putting the record straight'.

It's too much to expect any apology about anything from DT, (if he starts apologising to us, it could go on for years), but this walk back is better than nothing.

As you say, what about the Danes and and . . . . ?

Trump Backtracks on British Troops Insult Without Apology - British Brief

Donald Trump has made a desperate attempt to walk back his vile insult directed at British troops who served in Afghanistan, as he faces a furious backlash from veterans and political figures. The US President, however, has conspicuously stopped short of offering any apology for the inflammatory comments, which have caused widespread anger among those connected to the more than 400 British personnel who lost their lives during the conflict.

13 hours ago, Autocan said:

US: We are going to start wars, invade countries illegally, commit genocide, overthrow governments and kidnap foreign leaders. You with me, vassals?

Europe: Yes, massah! Yes! Every inch of the way. We don't care about laws, massah, and we don't care how many dirty brown people die, massah, because you always have our back. We'll even send our little people to die alongside your little people. Just say when. Thank you for being you, massah.

US: Ok, that was good. Thanks for your help. Now beat it. Leave Greenland behind. I need that patch of ice.

Europe: But, massah, we fought for you. We died for you.

US: Yeah, well that's what vassals do. No biggie. Now, like I said get lost.

What a stupid Post!!!

14 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Trump Backtracks on British Troops Insult Without Apology - British Brief

Donald Trump has made a desperate attempt to walk back his vile insult directed at British troops who served in Afghanistan, as he faces a furious backlash from veterans and political figures. The US President, however, has conspicuously stopped short of offering any apology for the inflammatory comments, which have caused widespread anger among those connected to the more than 400 British personnel who lost their lives during the conflict.

The damage is done jingthing any remarks from this vile man will be ignored from now on specially from the UK.

I share your fury Jingting but where does it go ? A walk back is surely better than nothing ? DT is barmy at the best of times.

DT also owes apologies re. fatalities to troops from other NATO Countries - Canada 159, France 71, Germany 59, Italy 58, Denmark 44, and some in many other Nations (E & O E).

Injuries, many dreadful and life changing, exceeded fatalities by multiple of 5,6,7 or more.

History will decide whether the USA led assault on Afghanistan was the right response to 9/11 - but that's another subject !

32 minutes ago, BarraMarra said:

The damage is done jingthing any remarks from this vile man will be ignored from now on specially from the UK.

While I would love to agree with you, I can't.

As Trump is POTUS unfortunately, he cannot be ignored. However, if like-minded nations e.g. Australia, Canada, (most of) the EU member states, New Zealand, the UK, etc band together, hopefully the damage done by this self-pitying narcissist can be minimised.

19 minutes ago, RayC said:

While I would love to agree with you, I can't.

As Trump is POTUS unfortunately, he cannot be ignored. However, if like-minded nations e.g. Australia, Canada, (most of) the EU member states, New Zealand, the UK, etc band together, hopefully the damage done by this self-pitying narcissist can be minimised.

Might be minimised RayC but your normal squadee will be thinking why should i fight for yanks if thats what there Boss thinks of us.

15 minutes ago, BarraMarra said:

Might be minimised RayC but your normal squadee will be thinking why should i fight for yanks if thats what there Boss thinks of us.

I don't doubt that you are right, Barra, but a normal squadie doesn't get much say in who he gets to fight against.

I share the anger over Trump's vile words and it is quite right that he gets calls out over them, but in the cold light of day, like it or not - and most people are probably in the 'not' camp - he is, unfortunately, the most powerful man in the world and the world has to hold its collective nose and deal with him at some level.

Another innocent US civilian shot dead in Minneapolis is weakening CBS's (cankle bone spurs) position. Officials say he was carrying a gun but video shows he was holding a phone.

When is this going to end?

On 1/24/2026 at 11:19 AM, Chomper Higgot said:

Oddly your first response was not to condemn Trump or his utterly disgraceful statement.

Don't be silly.I was responding to your comment that we would have to wait and see whether some of Trump's "British fans" would support his disgraceful remarks.I pointed out that no Brit to my knowledge would do so, and as far as I know not one has.So your speculation was misplaced. i have no idea why you think I should have explicitly blamed Trump - though of course I do - when my post made my position very clear.

On 1/24/2026 at 11:41 AM, Chomper Higgot said:

I’ve consistently said the ‘special relationship’ is one way and abusive.

Shockingly, there are a number of European politicians who, without showing the least indication of shame, back Trump against their own country.

The hypocrisy being they all claim to be patriots.

The special relationship is not particularly abusive in my view but I agree it is very one sided.The Brits are largely responsible for this in that they have exaggerated the bonds between the two countries and lost sight of their own national interests.The Americans follow their own national interests in an utterly ruthless way.As Charles de Gaulle once said, " The State is a cold monster.The British used to pursue their national interests equally ruthlessly but this instinct has faded over the years - culminating in our current policy of conducting our affairs through the prism of fanatical human rights lawyers.

Your reference to a number of European politicians backing Trump's excesses is unclear.Who are they and are they major figures and what are they saying? Or have you just made his up?

Starmer has no idea how to criticise the buffoon. Much too diplomatic. I doubt the CBS (cankle bone spurs) even realised he has been told off.

Disclaimer: not a Brit or American here.

You have to acknowledge that since ww2 all western coalition wars headed by USA would’ve achieved the same outcome whether USA acted alone or not. Of course DJT is not good at political spin and says what he thinks (rightly or wrongly). The contributions from other western allies were mostly for political and UN related support than tactical reasons. Of course regardless, any death or injury by participating armies should be respected and immortalized. As for military contributions they played a symbolic and at best a supporting role and the USA was the main player and paid the biggest price.

1 hour ago, AustinRacing said:

Disclaimer: not a Brit or American here.

You have to acknowledge that since ww2 all western coalition wars headed by USA would’ve achieved the same outcome whether USA acted alone or not. Of course DJT is not good at political spin and says what he thinks (rightly or wrongly). The contributions from other western allies were mostly for political and UN related support than tactical reasons. Of course regardless, any death or injury by participating armies should be respected and immortalized. As for military contributions they played a symbolic and at best a supporting role and the USA was the main player and paid the biggest price.

Thats the price you pay for being hung ho and jumping in the drivers seat, if you really want it you make it happen and you do the heavy lifting.

The fact that others went along and helped is something to be grateful for not churlish and demeaning about.

25 minutes ago, HighPriority said:

Thats the price you pay for being hung ho and jumping in the drivers seat, if you really want it you make it happen and you do the heavy lifting.

The fact that others went along and helped is something to be grateful for not churlish and demeaning about.

Well said. I think DJT has been made aware of it and is back-peddling as much as he can. But it’s clear as far as he’s concerned he’s always right. 😤😤😤

What about the 44 Danish soldiers and 10 Norwegian soldiers that died, do we get an apology from Trump or must he be awarded the peace prize first ?

On 1/24/2026 at 9:49 AM, jayboy said:

Find me one Brit who would defend Trump's remarks.You can't.

I can think of 2 or 3 AN posters who regularly defend the indefensible.

Jonny Fartpants will be along soon to do such.