US military personnel banned from travel to London
Jul 12th 2005, 1:42 am
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US military personnel banned from travel to London
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Thousands of US military personnel based in the UK have been banned from travelling to London in the wake of Thursday's bomb attacks.
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The US air force said the order had been made in the interests of the safety of its troops.
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Details of the travel ban, enforced on Friday, emerged as US President George W Bush said the US would "not retreat in the face of terrorists". He said: "In this difficult hour, the people of Great Britain can know the American people stand with you."
Unless there's a hint of danger.
Thousands of US military personnel based in the UK have been banned from travelling to London in the wake of Thursday's bomb attacks.
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The US air force said the order had been made in the interests of the safety of its troops.
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Details of the travel ban, enforced on Friday, emerged as US President George W Bush said the US would "not retreat in the face of terrorists". He said: "In this difficult hour, the people of Great Britain can know the American people stand with you."
Unless there's a hint of danger.
Last edited by elfman; Jul 12th 2005 at 1:52 am.
Jul 12th 2005, 1:53 am
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Re: US military personnel banned from travel to London
Thanks for your unswerving support in the face of adversity guys.
Obviously its not safe for military personel but ok for 12 million Londoners and tourists to go about their normal business.
Now this is a prime example of the difference in Brit and American attitudes to terrorism.
Its like...
Brit: "Oh a bomb. Never mind, I'll step over the rubble to get another round in, just so long as the bits dont get in me pint."
Yank: "Holy mother jesus christ what the F** was that??? Were all gonna die...shit man take cover"
No offence to our American members here but, come on.
Obviously its not safe for military personel but ok for 12 million Londoners and tourists to go about their normal business.
Now this is a prime example of the difference in Brit and American attitudes to terrorism.
Its like...
Brit: "Oh a bomb. Never mind, I'll step over the rubble to get another round in, just so long as the bits dont get in me pint."
Yank: "Holy mother jesus christ what the F** was that??? Were all gonna die...shit man take cover"
No offence to our American members here but, come on.
Last edited by ImHere; Jul 12th 2005 at 1:59 am.
Jul 12th 2005, 2:15 am
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Re: US military personnel banned from travel to London
Originally Posted by ImHere
Brit: "Oh a bomb. Never mind, I'll step over the rubble to get another round in, just so long as the bits dont get in me pint."
Jul 12th 2005, 2:17 am
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Re: US military personnel banned from travel to London
Originally Posted by elfman
Would send K but have to spread first...
Jul 12th 2005, 3:06 am
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Re: US military personnel banned from travel to London
They'll be singing the French national anthem next.
Jul 12th 2005, 3:09 am
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Originally Posted by sibsie
They'll be singing the French national anthem next.
Jul 12th 2005, 3:34 am
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Re: US military personnel banned from travel to London
I hate to say this, and I'll get flamed for it but IMO, it makes sense for them to ban their personnel from London.
The terrorist cell is still active and still a threat; but you couldn't tell commuters to avoid London and stop going to work.
I am surprised that this wasn't kept quiet though.
The terrorist cell is still active and still a threat; but you couldn't tell commuters to avoid London and stop going to work.
I am surprised that this wasn't kept quiet though.
Jul 12th 2005, 3:37 am
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Originally Posted by anotherlimey
I hate to say this, and I'll get flamed for it but IMO, it makes sense for them to ban their personnel from London.
The terrorist cell is still active and still a threat; but you couldn't tell commuters to avoid London and stop going to work.
I am surprised that this wasn't kept quiet though.
The terrorist cell is still active and still a threat; but you couldn't tell commuters to avoid London and stop going to work.
I am surprised that this wasn't kept quiet though.
To a point. Perhaps banning them from walking around in full military regalia singing the star spangled banner (as we had to travel in civvies off camp back in the 80's due to the IRA).
The terrorist cells are active all over the world and they well know it. Cant see them banning their troops from nipping to downtown NY or DC.
Jul 12th 2005, 3:39 am
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Re: US military personnel banned from travel to London
Originally Posted by ImHere
To a point. Perhaps banning them from walking around in full military regalia singing the star spangled banner (as we had to travel in civvies off camp back in the 80's due to the IRA).
The terrorist cells are active all over the world and they well know it. Cant see them banning their troops from nipping to downtown NY or DC.
The terrorist cells are active all over the world and they well know it. Cant see them banning their troops from nipping to downtown NY or DC.
Jul 12th 2005, 3:40 am
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Re: US military personnel banned from travel to London
Originally Posted by ImHere
To a point. Perhaps banning them from walking around in full military regalia singing the star spangled banner (as we had to travel in civvies off camp back in the 80's due to the IRA).
The terrorist cells are active all over the world and they well know it. Cant see them banning their troops from nipping to downtown NY or DC.
The terrorist cells are active all over the world and they well know it. Cant see them banning their troops from nipping to downtown NY or DC.
Jul 12th 2005, 3:41 am
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Re: US military personnel banned from travel to London
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
Good point. I'm hoping the MOD haven't banned our troops from London.
Jul 12th 2005, 3:42 am
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Re: US military personnel banned from travel to London
Originally Posted by ImHere
To a point. Perhaps banning them from walking around in full military regalia singing the star spangled banner (as we had to travel in civvies off camp back in the 80's due to the IRA).
Jul 12th 2005, 3:43 am
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Re: US military personnel banned from travel to London
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
I think I need to IM you young man.........
Jul 12th 2005, 3:43 am
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Re: US military personnel banned from travel to London
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
from walking around in uniform.. that was 30 years ago
Jul 12th 2005, 3:44 am
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Re: US military personnel banned from travel to London
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
WTF??? They can't walk around in uniform?