Iran Takes 15 British Soldiers At Gunpoint

[fett]

These millitary people have been trained to do exactly what they did. The people we are dealing with in this new West-Middle East deal don't give a damn about anything but humiliating their captives and the captive's country. It's a cultural thing. So, Iran flexed a little and now they think the have taken coup. All they have done is look like little kids. The best way to deal with a spoiled brat is play along. They get bored and they don't want to play anymore. Phych 101.

[dd3keegs]

The Friggin British Royal Marines who gave up... are selling their story to the British Tabliods for a few $100,000???? Isn't this conduct unbecoming to a Military Officer. What ever happened to Name, Rank and Serial# When captured???

[shobet]

It's name, rank and agent's phone number!

Aparently they have been given permission to sell their stories by the MoD (Ministry of Defence). Also think about it, what better propaganda could they get with all the stories coming out about their treatment by Iraq.

[rjohnstone]

Also think about it, what better propaganda could they get with all the stories coming out about their treatment by Iraq.

I think you mean Iran.
But I agree, let them make a buck on it.

[shobet]

I think you mean Iran.
But I agree, let them make a buck on it.

Yeah Iran not Iraq, oops wrong side of the water there. Hope I don't start an international incident!

[ilbianconero]

yes. It's all about propaganda. After all the footages that came out of Iran, they have to do something to neutralise it. A damage limitation exercise!
When I saw that guy (out of the bunch) who was doing the most talking on Iranian TV, I said to myself: let's see if it's gonna be you who's gonna do the most talking on British TV when you get back, and BANG... there it was.
And believe you me, I also said to myself: this is not gonna be so bad for them. They can write a book about it ... or probably not so since their stay is nowhere enough to fill a book but atleast they can sell to media and again BANG... there it is.
Now they're gonna come up with juicy stories, the kind that public like to hear and also to redeem themselves. It was shameful how they behaved there. They should've shown a bit of dignity.

[VitaminG]

yea, you're right. While they are held captive in a foreign country, with all the other stuff going on in the mid-east, they still could've shown some spine. Regardless of the rash of footage seen in the last couple of years of hostages being decapitated by their captors, and despite the camera in their face and the gun pointed to their head, they should have kept in mind that this was always just a propaganda exercise. Merely political posturing. I'm sure no one here would have bowed to that pressure. I know I wouldn't - I love talking myself up on the internet....

[hippietim]

yea, you're right. While they are held captive in a foreign country, with all the other stuff going on in the mid-east, they still could've shown some spine. Regardless of the rash of footage seen in the last couple of years of hostages being decapitated by their captors, and despite the camera in their face and the gun pointed to their head, they should have kept in mind that this was always just a propaganda exercise. Merely political posturing. I'm sure no one here would have bowed to that pressure. I know I wouldn't - I love talking myself up on the internet....

Well said. Unless you've had a gun stuck in your face you are merely talking out your ass.

[Cleveland Metal]

When they were in the Iranians control, I would absolutely expect them to say whatever it took to keep them as safe as possible. Considering the beheadings etc, I would wholeheartedly expect them to admit to whatever and apologize for whatever.

What I myself referred to, is how apologetically they acted (and Blair as well) after they were freed. Seemed like they were trying not to upset the Iranians. Seems that is changing a bit now tho.

[Jackson-Charvel]

The Popular Mechanics article responded point by point how she was wrong, and apparantly her blog said something to the effect of:"I still don't believe it could happen without it being rigged with explosives."

What a dumb-ass, even with proof she will refuse to admit she was wrong.

I would love to see a physics professor make her look like the ass that she is.
Hell... I'll bring an off the shelf propane torch and a few pieces of steel on the set and show her just how wrong she is.
She is a seriously confused individual.

[zeegler]

Rosie O'donnell is a big, fat, stupid, ugly piece of shit, and should not be on TV. It's unfortunate that to get a talk show, you don't have to take an intelligence test.

[VitaminG]

Rosie O'donnell is a big, fat, stupid, ugly piece of shit, and should not be on TV. It's unfortunate that to get a talk show, you don't have to take an intelligence test.

can you name more than a couple of people worldwide with talk shows that would pass one? Don't single Rosie out.

[Rsmacker]

Hopefully the RN will be looking to kidnap some Iranian women, then we can parade them on the BBC dressed in stockings, suspenders and mini-skirts, caked in makeup, talking about how much they love to suck cock.

Or some Iranian men, either way, I'm sure I'madinnerjacket and his cronies wouldn't find that so amusing.

[shobet]

Hopefully the RN will be looking to kidnap some Iranian women, then we can parade them on the BBC dressed in stockings, suspenders and mini-skirts, caked in makeup, talking about how much they love to suck cock.

Or some Iranian men, either way, I'm sure I'madinnerjacket and his cronies wouldn't find that so amusing.

Would it be ok to wank to it? The women not the blokes obvioulsy!

[fett]

That wouldn't be cricket for Tony to do anything in the way of retaliation. He's a "short timer". He wants to go out with I'm not sure what, but he will leave it up to his buddy. The next PM.:ROTF: :ROTF: :ROTF: :ROTF: