Comments on: Good on ya, mates

By: Da Yooper

Da Yooper — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 01:59:40 +0000

Just my 2 cents, but in the Brit situation the warship ship was, way too far away from the boarding team. In ever single boarding situation that I have been involved in we were pretty darned close to the object vessel with a helo on the other side. The Brits had a helo originally but it was detached to pursue other items of business after the initial boarding took place. They got ambushed and were out-gunned. Just a chain of errors – remove any one of them and it doesn’t happen. Good for a lessons learned though.

By: mrkenmc

mrkenmc — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 17:47:11 +0000

1 quick clarification…

I’m not anti-_________ (fill in a group of people).

There is definitely a list of philosophies, policies, and actions that I am against.

By: mrkenmc

mrkenmc — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 17:29:02 +0000

Jim C,
Thanks. You’re right, poor choice of source. I didn’t pay enough attention to the site, just read the article. One of the crew of LIBERTY from during that attack told pretty much the same story recently on a local radio talk show. My interest was only in the crews reaction. They didn’t snivel, surrender or take home a box of chocolates. The reason for the attach or the chain of commands response were topics for other discussions.
I’m not anti-anything. Well, except for maybe people who drive to fast while eating a burger and text messaging (especially if they are behind me). I’ll be more careful looking for sources in the future.

Ken

By: Jim C

Jim C — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 02:49:10 +0000

mrkenmc,

I know this probably wasn’t your intention, but I would be really cautious about using a source that is so planely anti-semetic. I read the article that you linked, and it’s obvious that the author has no kind thoughts for Israel. In fact, due to the clear bias against Israel, I would really question the accuracy of the article as a whole.

Jim C

By: Chris Parkes

Chris Parkes — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 22:38:55 +0000

Translation of witty ‘Strine phrases for future reference during boarding operations.

Whaddeva Yarekkon – I do not believe you are serious.

Farkorff Yacahns! – Please go away, you foolish individuals.

Gedthaduppya – I hope you enjoyed our demonstration of musketry.

By: mrkenmc

mrkenmc — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 20:56:28 +0000

The conduct of the Brits prior to capture may have been questionable. What were their rules of engagement? What were their orders? Do we know for sure? We saw British Officials state that they acted appropriate to their situation. It’s what happened after the capture that seems to want ridicule. Many a military person has been left hung out to dry by their chain of command. Using colorful language is not just the realm of the RAN. Check out the response from the USS LIBERTY… http://www.counterpunch.org/stclair1126.html