Sir Richard Donnat, A different kind of bottle, saying no to politicians, telling them they are wrong, after all these tears of yes men, How refreshing, now BACK HIM UP.
2006-10-15 22:57:10 · 5 answers · asked by trucker 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
as an ex soldier i say the man has said exactly what many servicemen on the front line are thinking .most politicians would **** their pants if they heard a shot in anger
its a pity we didn't have men like him in charge during the time i was in uniform
2006-10-16 06:56:20 · answer #1 · answered by gwaz 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have no doubt Sir Richard is telling the truth as he and many other service personnel see it. He will of course be destroyed professionally by the bunch of cowardly politicians in government and opposition who know the truth but deny it every day of their lives for the sake of their ego.
2006-10-16 02:34:19 · answer #2 · answered by Rob Roy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The military are not elected by the state they apply for their job so they should not give their opinion on politics. Clausewitz commented that war is a continuation of politics by other means and he is correct, politicians should discuss politics and warriors discuss war. If he was elected by the British people he should give an opinion but until otherwise his views are potentially dangerous.
2006-10-16 03:32:55 · answer #3 · answered by diolch2000 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree it is refreshing to have a "No" man but how long is he going to remain in post if his bosses have to be told the true picture. Another "Yes" man is probably behind him with a knife already.
2006-10-16 05:52:49 · answer #4 · answered by Rattler M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you don't know the reason behind his change ,,,!!!
2006-10-15 23:00:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋