5 minutes ago, worgeordie said:

The UK wise not to get into a war that is committing war crimes,

and says it intends to destroy all power stations, water desalination

plants ,and bomb Iran back to the stone age...a war run by a lunatic

and a acholic.what could go wrong...

regards worgeor

Then the UK should quit moaning about oil prices

This topic keeps on coming up, why does the US seek support from other countries when they totally smashed Iran into oblivion. Maybe Maga is short on numbers for their victory p*ss up.

3 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

This human embarrassment and coward should not be lecturing anyone.

Venezuela was a complete success.

Trump wants to give diplomacy a chance in Iran, supposedly, or perhaps he's just giving Pete time to stock up before he starts hammering them down again. It's not over yet, so too soon to judge.

He's been very necessary to shake up the Department of War. It's highly dysfunctional and still trying to resume the search for the $2,3 trillion in taxpayer money, a search that got suddenly and violently interrupted by 9/11. Do the generals respect him? Probably not, but that reflects better on Hegseth.

36 minutes ago, davb said:

Venezuela was a complete success.

Trump wants to give diplomacy a chance in Iran, supposedly, or perhaps he's just giving Pete time to stock up before he starts hammering them down again. It's not over yet, so too soon to judge.

He's been very necessary to shake up the Department of War. It's highly dysfunctional and still trying to resume the search for the $2,3 trillion in taxpayer money, a search that got suddenly and violently interrupted by 9/11. Do the generals respect him? Probably not, but that reflects better on Hegseth.

Totally corrupt Guy !!!

Defense Stock Trades: Reports revealed that a broker for Hegseth contacted BlackRock in February 2025 to make a multimillion-dollar investment in a defense-industry fund, just before the U.S. military action in Iran that Hegseth championed. The transaction was flagged internally and blocked, prompting inquiries into potential insider trading and the abuse of non-public information.

Advisor Conflicts: Hegseth has faced sharp scrutiny from lawmakers regarding his special advisor, Tim Parlatore, who maintains a private law practice. Hegseth commissioned Parlatore into the Navy Reserve, reportedly bypassing standard White House vetting, leading to investigations over conflicts of interest

1 hour ago, Yellowtail said:

Then the UK should quit moaning about oil prices

Oil prices were just fine before your ill considered, illegal, and frankly stupid "war". You know, the "war" you have no idea how to get out of, hence bleating for help and throwing your toys out the pram when help isn't forthcoming.

America is very very lost, and we are all laughing.

2 minutes ago, josephbloggs said:

Oil prices were just fine before your ill considered, illegal, and frankly stupid "war". You know, the "war" you have no idea how to get out of, hence bleating for help and throwing your toys out the pram when help isn't forthcoming.

America is very very lost, and we are all laughing.

You mean 3rd world country America !!! the laughing stock on the world stage !!

The United States is not a developing nation, the notion that the U.S. is becoming a "third-world country" stems from growing socioeconomic concerns, including extreme wealth inequality, decaying infrastructure in specific regions, and high poverty rates

Edited May 19May 19 by MikeandDow

2 hours ago, MikeandDow said:

You mean 3rd world country America !!! the laughing stock on the world stage !!

The United States is not a developing nation, the notion that the U.S. is becoming a "third-world country" stems from growing socioeconomic concerns, including extreme wealth inequality, decaying infrastructure in specific regions, and high poverty rates

Better than 3rd world UK .......

at least the Mexican illegals make decent food, sell drugs I might want and can do my gardening cheap.

But in the UK the Islamic illegals aren't much good for anything I can think of.

Edited May 19May 19 by BritManToo

3 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

What a hate-filled, Trump-obsessed know-nothing you are.

He is spot on about Hegseth's service career though. And the image he picked of Hegseth posing in that cheap ill-fitting (as they all are) Thai suit is a perfect metaphor for the man.

Platoon leader at a prison, spent about 6 months as an infantry officer in Baghdad, before transferring to Civil Affairs to help run a town council in Samarra ((S-9 (Civil Affairs)). Was in the 101st, but never completed Ranger School, Airborne School, or Air Assault School. Its a mystery how he made Captain without completing at least one of those. He volunteered for Kabul, to teach COIN, though that amounted to one class. His highest level of leadership experience appears to be Platoon Leader. His most impactful job appears to be a battalion-level Civil Affairs OIC/AOIC position. He’s the guy that volunteered to be rear-D commander, but the decision authority makes him the rear-D XO because he can’t be trusted with responsibility. He's the guy that volunteers to be an infantry officer but doesn't want to do any of the "hard" schools. Not too dissimilar to Mark Francois, who's biggest challenge in the Army Catering Corps, was when they ran out of bacon.

Interresting to compared the reputed views, on war, between Hegseth and Vance. Vance is much less Gung Ho, but, then, he was never an officer. While he was a USMC journalist, he completed the same training as an Marine, had a substantive posting to Iraq, and as a military photographer likely got to see the less glamourous side of combat, plus had more contact with ordinary soldiers, in ordinary situations.

Vance is opinionated, but as an elected politician, thats what they do. I get the sense that in technical matters he knows enough to know what he doesn't know. He's never bigged up or exaggerated his service career like some.

Hegseth though is not an elected politician. He was previously employed to offer opinions, but for very different motivations. Fox News wanted an opinionated talking head to drive ratings, not to expose any kind of truth. Essentially an armchair general.

5 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Better than 3rd world UK .......

at least the Mexican illegals make decent food, sell drugs I might want and can do my gardening cheap.

But in the UK the Islamic illegals aren't much good for anything I can think of.

So you don't like a Balti. You're a fake Brit.

9 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Better than 3rd world UK .......

at least the Mexican illegals make decent food, sell drugs I might want and can do my gardening cheap.

But in the UK the Islamic illegals aren't much good for anything I can think of.

No, the United Kingdom is not a third-world country. By definition, it is a highly developed, high-income, and industrialized nation

The United States is not a developing nation, the notion that the U.S. is becoming a "third-world country" stems from growing socioeconomic concerns, including extreme wealth inequality, decaying infrastructure in specific regions, and high poverty rates

3 hours ago, davb said:

Should have done what Patton wanted at the end of WWII and gone on to Moscow.

But if so, you wouldn't have been around in 2026 saying what a great thing that was, because your grandad or dad was dead on some Steppe, and your mum/nan went and <deleted> a bloke named Leroy from Jackson, Mississippi.

Operation Unthinkable

https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/resources/cold-war-on-file/operation-unthinkable/

We conclude that:-

• That if our political object is to be achieved with any certainty and with lasting results, the defeat of Russia in a total war will be necessary.

• The result of a total war with Russia is not possible to forecast, but the one thing certain is that to win it would take us a very long time.

10. It might, however, be considered, as result of a political appreciation, that a quick and limited military success would result in Russia accepting our terms.

11. Before a decision to open hostilities were made, full account would have to taken of the following:-

• If this appreciation is wrong and the attainment of whatever limited objective we may set ourselves does not cause Russia to submit to our terms, we may, in fact, be committed to a total war.

• It will not be possible to limit hostilities to any particular area. While we are in progress, therefore, we must envisage a world-wide struggle.

• Even if all goes according to plan, we shall not have achieved, from the military point of view, a lasting result. The military power of Russia will not be broken and it will be open to her to recommence the conflict at any time she sees fit.

12. Assuming, however, that it is decided to risk military action on a limited basis, accepting the dangers set out above, we have examined what action we could take in order to inflict such a blow upon the Russians as would cause them to accept our terms, even though they would not have been decisively defeated and, from the military point of view, would still be capable of continuing the struggle.

3 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

The United States is not a developing nation,

This has got to be the lamest post ever…

5 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

the notion that the U.S. is becoming a "third-world country" stems from growing socioeconomic concerns, including extreme wealth inequality, decaying infrastructure in specific regions, and high poverty rates

…of which predominantly exists in left wing cities and states due to the third world policies of the left.

4 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

Then the UK should quit moaning about oil prices

Donald caused all this , do you agree, or are you too afraid to face the facts.

regards worgeordie

3 hours ago, davb said:

Venezuela was a complete success.

Bit like adding Panama and Grenada to your military CV.

You honestly were in fear of the Venezuelan military, and thought there might have been a possibility they could have beaten the Gringos?

Actually, Operation Absolute Resolve was not a "complete success". The Chavista state apparatus was left mostly intact, and Maduro allies left in power. Elections haven't been scheduled, as demanded by the US. Civilians died. Tactical military success, sure, regime change success; partial. Long term strategic success; piss poor

8 minutes ago, novacova said:

This has got to be the lamest post ever…

…of which predominantly exists in left wing cities and states due to the third world policies of the left.

Obviously you do not know the meaning of Developing and Developed nation !!!!

A developing nation is a country with a relatively low standard of living, an undeveloped industrial base, and a low to moderate Human Development Index (HDI) score compared to economically advanced nation

A developed nation is a sovereign state with a highly advanced economy, strong technological infrastructure, and a high standard of living

The notion that the U.S. is becoming a "third-world country" stems from growing socioeconomic concerns, including extreme wealth inequality, decaying infrastructure in specific regions, and high poverty rates

Edited May 19May 19 by MikeandDow

On 5/14/2026 at 5:29 PM, 3NUMBAS said:

In a damning written statement to Congress, Mr Hegseth said allies' refusal to join in was "unconscionable" - and warned: "We will remember."

Kegsbreath won't be remembered, the fool will be gone shortly

47 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Better than 3rd world UK .......

at least the Mexican illegals make decent food, sell drugs I might want and can do my gardening cheap.

But in the UK the Islamic illegals aren't much good for anything I can think of.

Nonsense...you love a good South Asian curry. There were Pakistanis and Bangladeshis there in your time.

Bangladeshis run my local 'Indian'. Indians via Uganda, corner shops. Before then, the corner shops would close at 6pm.

UK is already in a big mess with the billions of UK£ being squandered and given to the corrupt regime in Ukraine. Same with Germany and many other, once prosperous nations of Europe. And in the mean time all the east european countries are booming and becoming the place to be, thanks to the billions they get from other member states, via the European Union. Europe is definately doomed on the long term.

On 5/14/2026 at 1:33 PM, Off Piste said:

True....I once read that Poland lost the most lives as a percentage of population in ww2....regardless, what a waste....

What a horror ...

5 minutes ago, Sigmund said:

UK is already in a big mess with the billions of UK£ being squandered and given to the corrupt regime in Ukraine. Same with Germany and many other, once prosperous nations of Europe. And in the mean time all the east european countries are booming and becoming the place to be, thanks to the billions they get from other member states, via the European Union. Europe is definately doomed on the long term.

Utter rot.

27 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

The notion that the U.S. is becoming a "third-world country" stems from growing socioeconomic concerns, including extreme wealth inequality, decaying infrastructure in specific regions, and high poverty rates

In the midst of your emotional turmoil, the above statement is due to the idiotic leftist third world policies that the likes of you are blindly in favor of that is predominantly in left wing cities and states in the US and am sure in the loony bin place you’re from which by your weak composure appears to be Australia which means you’re a genetic descendant of those boat people that were social rejects.

47 minutes ago, Roadsternut said:

Bit like adding Panama and Grenada to your military CV.

This is the line of the day!

1 hour ago, Roadsternut said:

So you don't like a Balti. You're a fake Brit.

It was all Chinese take away when I was a kid in the 1970s.

5 hours ago, josephbloggs said:

Oil prices were just fine before your ill considered, illegal, and frankly stupid "war". You know, the "war" you have no idea how to get out of, hence bleating for help and throwing your toys out the pram when help isn't forthcoming.

America is very very lost, and we are all laughing.

Yeah, your hero Starmer is laughing hardest of all! All the green energy you have, you don't need no stinking oil.

3 hours ago, Sigmund said:

UK is already in a big mess with the billions of UK£ being squandered and given to the corrupt regime in Ukraine. Same with Germany and many other, once prosperous nations of Europe. And in the mean time all the east european countries are booming and becoming the place to be, thanks to the billions they get from other member states, via the European Union. Europe is definately doomed on the long term.

3 hours ago, BusyB said:

Utter rot.

Ah, the Europe/EU is doomed brigade, continuously banging the same tired old drum for 70 years.😂

11 hours ago, JimHuaHin said:

I just read the article about the Thai gangs recruiting "stupid British youth" as drug mules.

What about the country that elected the snake oil salesman con man as president twice - in the words of that great American, Forrest Gump, "stupid is, stupid does".

Then, there is the current Trump administration - the band of clowns, alcoholics and drug addicts - the ship of ignorant arrogant fools.

If you want to declare economic war on the world - global tariffs and halting critically important energy, fertilizer and medications supplies (with the support of Zionist terrorists) - how can you expect the world to respect you, Mr Hegseth?

What a lot of people don't seem to understand is that Hesgeth is a grossly unqualified individual, l a very minor former news host, who was promoted to the an incredibly powerful position of Sec Def. This man might have been qualified to lead the San Diego County of the Boy Scouts, maybe. He's in so far over his head and the man is so drunk with his new found power.

Is Hegseth a traitor? No wonder the Iran war is going so poorly. Seems like he is devoting all of this attention to making sure high ranking, very smart and accomplished women and men of color are not being promoted.

A racist? Absolutely. An abomination? Definitely. Incompetent? Definitely. A traitor? Quite possibly.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Gen. Randy George, the Army’s chief of staff, on Thursday, a move that reflects growing hostility between Mr. Hegseth and the Army’s leadership, military officials said.

General George, who was appointed to his position in 2023, led the Army out of one of its worst recruiting crises in history in 2024 and more recently has pushed the service to accelerate its acquisition of cheap drones and other kinds of weapons that have come to dominate the war in Ukraine.

The tension with Mr. Hegseth was not rooted in substantive differences over the direction of the Army, military officials said. Rather it is the product of Mr. Hegseth’s long-running grievances with the Army, battles over personnel and his troubled relationship with Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll, the officials said. Over the last year, General George and Mr. Driscoll had formed a tight partnership, officials said.

Mr. Hegseth has also clashed in recent months with General George and Mr. Driscoll over the defense secretary’s decision to block the promotion of four Army officers to be one-star generals.

Two of the officers targeted by Mr. Hegseth are black and two are women on a promotion list that consisted of 29 other officers, most of whom are white men. Mr. Hegseth’s highly unusual decision to remove the officers prompted some senior military officials to question whether they were being singled out because of their race or gender, officials said.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/us/politics/hegseth-fires-general-randy-george.html?smid=nytcore-android-share

3 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

What a lot of people don't seem to understand is that Hesgeth is a grossly unqualified individual, l a very minor former news host, who was promoted to the an incredibly powerful position of Sec Def. This man might have been qualified to lead the San Diego County of the Boy Scouts, maybe. He's in so far over his head and the man is so drunk with his new found power.

Is Hegseth a traitor? No wonder the Iran war is going so poorly. Seems like he is devoting all of this attention to making sure high ranking, very smart and accomplished women and men of color are not being promoted.

A racist? Absolutely. An abomination? Definitely. Incompetent? Definitely. A traitor? Quite possibly.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Gen. Randy George, the Army’s chief of staff, on Thursday, a move that reflects growing hostility between Mr. Hegseth and the Army’s leadership, military officials said.

General George, who was appointed to his position in 2023, led the Army out of one of its worst recruiting crises in history in 2024 and more recently has pushed the service to accelerate its acquisition of cheap drones and other kinds of weapons that have come to dominate the war in Ukraine.

The tension with Mr. Hegseth was not rooted in substantive differences over the direction of the Army, military officials said. Rather it is the product of Mr. Hegseth’s long-running grievances with the Army, battles over personnel and his troubled relationship with Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll, the officials said. Over the last year, General George and Mr. Driscoll had formed a tight partnership, officials said.

Mr. Hegseth has also clashed in recent months with General George and Mr. Driscoll over the defense secretary’s decision to block the promotion of four Army officers to be one-star generals.

Two of the officers targeted by Mr. Hegseth are black and two are women on a promotion list that consisted of 29 other officers, most of whom are white men. Mr. Hegseth’s highly unusual decision to remove the officers prompted some senior military officials to question whether they were being singled out because of their race or gender, officials said.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/us/politics/hegseth-fires-general-randy-george.html?smid=nytcore-android-share

You regurgitate one frame clipped from a video and attempt to ruin a man's life for no other reason than your deranged seething hate for Trump and all that do not hate him with you.

You Trump-obsessed leftists get more narrow-minded, more naive, smaller, weaker, more petty, more excusive, more hateful, and more accepting of violence every day. It is scary what the hard-left has become.

Edited May 19May 19 by Yellowtail

1 hour ago, Yellowtail said:

You regurgitate one frame clipped from a video and attempt to ruin a man's life for no other reason than your deranged seething hate for Trump and all that do not hate him with you.

You Trump-obsessed leftists get more narrow-minded, more naive, smaller, weaker, more petty, more excusive, more hateful, and more accepting of violence every day. It is scary what the hard-left has become.

Don't you get tired of trotting out the same old tropes? Left this, Left that... You are falling behind. Not moving with the times. What's the point of all of your propaganda? It doesn't change reality.

1 hour ago, BLMFem said:

Ah, the Europe/EU is doomed brigade, continuously banging the same tired old drum for 70 years.😂

Yeah, sigh, thanks BLMFem. So much dross in one post I really didn't know where to start in my despair. I almost wrote what you did, but then just couldn't even be bothered to do that either.

19 minutes ago, IsmeUno said:

Don't you get tired of trotting out the same old tropes? Left this, Left that... You are falling behind. Not moving with the times. What's the point of all of your propaganda? It doesn't change reality.

No, I don't get tires of calling out the left for what it has and is ruining. I hate the left.

Do you not get tired of bleating out the same old off topic nonsense? You have nothing of substance to contribute, so you attack me.