RJRB Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Once we accept this life in the UK could be greatly improved. Our politicians number one priority would be to improve the lives of UK citizens instead of aiming to be a world statesman. The MODs budget would be used to protect our borders against terrorists,illegal entrants,import of drugs and other smuggling activities. Our Navy in particular could be of a scale to patrol our own coastal waters. It has already been so heavily cut that we cannot mount any sort of offensive operation around the world,so why bother with a token aircraft carrier. The airforce would be UK land based. Much of the army would be unnecessary although some would be re deployed as a homeland defensive army including the responsibility for border security. All troops to be pulled out of foreign soil,and no more involvement in sovereign countries.the y have the right and responsibility for self determination. Let's face it,ourselves and our leaders in America have not had a great record in their meddling since WW2. Bite the Falklands bullet. The Argentinians claim to the Falklands is at least as good as ours,and I can't believe that asetllement could not be reached that preserves the way of life of the inhabitants. We have had our day as a world power and Empire builder,but it's still a great country to live in.I just think it would be better if we concentrated on the future instead of trying to live off our past " glories" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinz Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 You mean go back to dripping and bread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecky Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Rule Britania, the Falkands will always be British, just accept it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteMorris Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Insular with nuclear weapons at our disposal. We can be just like North Korea (not sure if they have the bomb though). Maybe we could have a god given leader too, like Kim Jong Il......Naaaaaa...perhaps not eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happ Hazzard Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 How is the Argentinians claim to the Falklands "just as good as ours"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closet Guy. Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Once we accept this life in the UK could be greatly improved. Our politicians number one priority would be to improve the lives of UK citizens instead of aiming to be a world statesman. The MODs budget would be used to protect our borders against terrorists,illegal entrants,import of drugs and other smuggling activities. Our Navy in particular could be of a scale to patrol our own coastal waters. It has already been so heavily cut that we cannot mount any sort of offensive operation around the world,so why bother with a token aircraft carrier. The airforce would be UK land based. Much of the army would be unnecessary although some would be re deployed as a homeland defensive army including the responsibility for border security. All troops to be pulled out of foreign soil,and no more involvement in sovereign countries.the y have the right and responsibility for self determination. Let's face it,ourselves and our leaders in America have not had a great record in their meddling since WW2. Bite the Falklands bullet. The Argentinians claim to the Falklands is at least as good as ours,and I can't believe that asetllement could not be reached that preserves the way of life of the inhabitants. We have had our day as a world power and Empire builder,but it's still a great country to live in.I just think it would be better if we concentrated on the future instead of trying to live off our past " glories" You seem to be forgetting the inhabitants want to stay British. Are you suggesting we hand the islands over the argentina even though the Falkland islanders dont want that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddybare Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 How is the Argentinians claim to the Falklands "just as good as ours"? It's not. In any way. They don't have a claim at all. The op is just trying to get a passionate response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Expert cctv Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Once we accept this life in the UK could be greatly improved. Our politicians number one priority would be to improve the lives of UK citizens instead of aiming to be a world statesman. The MODs budget would be used to protect our borders against terrorists,illegal entrants,import of drugs and other smuggling activities. Our Navy in particular could be of a scale to patrol our own coastal waters. It has already been so heavily cut that we cannot mount any sort of offensive operation around the world,so why bother with a token aircraft carrier. The airforce would be UK land based. Much of the army would be unnecessary although some would be re deployed as a homeland defensive army including the responsibility for border security. All troops to be pulled out of foreign soil,and no more involvement in sovereign countries.the y have the right and responsibility for self determination. Let's face it,ourselves and our leaders in America have not had a great record in their meddling since WW2. Bite the Falklands bullet. The Argentinians claim to the Falklands is at least as good as ours,and I can't believe that asetllement could not be reached that preserves the way of life of the inhabitants. We have had our day as a world power and Empire builder,but it's still a great country to live in.I just think it would be better if we concentrated on the future instead of trying to live off our past " glories" Yes we are. Top 10 Military Powers of the World List 1.United States of America 2.Russia 3.China 4.India 5.United Kingdom 6.Turkey 7.South Korea 8.France 9.Japan 10.Israel http://www.buzzle.com/articles/top10-military-powers-of-the-world.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddybare Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Yes we are. Top 10 Military Powers of the World List 1.United States of America 2.Russia 3.China 4.India 5.United Kingdom 6.Turkey 7.South Korea 8.France 9.Japan 10.Israel http://www.buzzle.com/articles/top10-military-powers-of-the-world.html The royal navy is second only to the US navy(yes it's a very very distant second) in terms of global power projection. If the two new carriers ever get built that will continue for many years. World shipping is still controlled from London and we have the largest financial centre in the world, the 7th largest GDP and the 4th highest military budget after the US, China and Russia. Whether Britain wants to be a world power or not is irrelevant. She clearly is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXTickerXX Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 The royal navy is second only to the US navy(yes it's a very very distant second) in terms of global power projection. If the two new carriers ever get built that will continue for many years. World shipping is still controlled from London and we have the largest financial centre in the world, the 7th largest GDP and the 4th highest military budget after the US, China and Russia. Whether Britain wants to be a world power or not is irrelevant. She clearly is. Royal navy is not even 2cd.Russia,China,India,France all have better and more powerful navies at present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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