Stolen Valor is it a problem in Ireland

AllthingsCP

KingBrian2 wrote: »

I have to disagree with the OP Irish troops serving in the Lebanon, Congo or the Mediterranean hold themselves in distinction as did many former 1916 rising citizens showing great valor in their day.

I did not say otherwise, The OP is about stolen valor people that pretend to have served or add on to their services with crazy stories

Terrontress

Negative_G wrote: »

I'm not looking for an argument, this is a discussion forum where people can discuss and debate to their hearts content. I asked you a genuine question and rather than answer it you signed off with the rather weak 'guess you'd have to be there'.

If you're going to continue to revert to 'war stories' rather than address the simple point I was trying to make well then there's little point in continuing.

The DF is largely a humanitarian peacekeeping force. That is, in my opinion, nothing to be annoyed or frustrated about.

I fail to see why such an assertation would aggreive you. Collateral damage is almost inevitable in a situation where you are separating two aggrevated parties, whoever they may be.

A humanitarian, peacekeeping force using military methods against those who may not want peace and also use military methods.

If you're being pinned down by gun fire, or having artillery coming at you, or any person with any tool is trying to kill you, does it matter why you are there?

It's up to the politicians to decide whether you're over there for peacekeeping, occupation or even feathering the nest of Halliburton. It's up to the soldier to get out there.

tac foley

OT - Dandyelevan - I got the book this morning, many thanks! What a great read it is, Sir. 'The kit inspection' is an absolute hoot - I know, I've been there.

Thanks again for the bitter and sweet memories within its pages.

G*d bless an Irish soldier.

tac

dandyelevan

Jeez Tac...but that waz quick!

It was a Bank Holiday here so I didn't think it would leave the Post Office till today!
Glad you liked it.
As you said, bittersweet.

discus

Here dandyeleven PM me the title of the book and I'll have santa put it on my christmas list!

It wasn't me!

Likewise. Is it available on Amazon?

dandyelevan

It wasn't me! wrote: »

Likewise. Is it available on Amazon?

New copies are not, but 2nd hand copies will eventually be available there I reckon.

It wasn't me!

If you can PM me the title and somewhere it would be available I'd definitely pick up a copy.

AllthingsCP

Likewise pm me the name please

AbusesToilets

Same, would be interested in getting a copy