I asked in the last bullet point of this post whether I was out of line, and, on second thought, I was. I based the point on what an American commander had said, but I really am not in any position to question the action of the men in the British military.
Furthermore, making humor on the whole situation is based on the assumption that nothing bad will happen to the captured sailors — that this is going to be some silly mess like when an American plane went down in the China and the Chinese government detained them (remember those carefree days?). Given the history of Iran, we can’t presume to know how this will turn out, though, and time is better spent with well-wishes for those taken hostage rather than ridiculing them.
So I apologize for the post.
They were following orders, I’m sure. The ridicule belongs on the one who issued such orders. But no harm done, Frnak.
No harm, no foul. Thanks for the correction Frank.
Thoughts and prayers go out to the captured sailors and their families.
Frank,
You are not alone. I suspect a lot of people like me who do not know a whole lot about the current rules of engagement were wondering too.
I just assume they were ordered to not fight. Why they had that order is something that perhaps some expert in the field would be kind enough to explain to us.
Perhaps Iran was spoiling for a fight and the British did not oblige them – but that is just a guess.
Gracious apology though. : )
Speaking of being out of line.
Is Duck still hiding out after that last Edwards post.
You might need to take the bottle of Jack Daniels away from him.
OK, I see he did the Effigy post since then. I even posted on that one. Duh!
In that case I’ll give him back his bottle of Jack Daniels. Duh! Belch!
Congratulations on the apology.
Something completely unheard of on a Leftie site-
CLASS.
Once again the difference between the Left and the Right is obvious.
send red ken to free them, or to kill them
Civility, class and tact. This is exactly what seperates us from the syndicalists. Thank you, Frank.
Well, I forgive you. If I don’t, then I don’t get forgiven, and then what sort of a mess would I be in?
What are you apologizing for? There is plenty to ridicule about this situation. Like the benefit of the doubt the press and the Left give to Iran and don’t to Britain.
Maybe if Tony Blair was taking orders from college hardliners and ordering the abduction of border patrolling Iranians with the power emanating from his Members Only Jacket.
What, does everybody have to tremble in fear at Rick Moran’s thunderbolts? Cower at the thought of Captain Ed making you walk his moral plank?
It is a serious situation and we can all be pleasantly surprised if Iran acts civilized. But no matter what happens, some things aren’t going to change. Both Britain and the US will be blamed if Iran charges and executes them. Gregg Glennfield will be the first to tell you.