@steve-1989.bsky.social
More recently the Royal Marines caused a 5 day exercise to have to be reset after 2, as they wiped the floor with their US counterparts
www.joe.co.uk/news/royal-m...
www.joe.co.uk/news/royal-m...
Royal Marines thrashed US Marines in training so badly they asked for a restart
After two months of training and preparation, the Royal Marines forced US troops to surrender halfway into the five-day training exercise in California.
www.joe.co.uk
January 18, 2026 at 1:17 PM
More recently the Royal Marines caused a 5 day exercise to have to be reset after 2, as they wiped the floor with their US counterparts
www.joe.co.uk/news/royal-m...
www.joe.co.uk/news/royal-m...
HMS Conqueror stole a Soviet towed passive sonar array (Op Barmaid) and the Astute class is much more stealth
January 15, 2026 at 4:49 PM
HMS Conqueror stole a Soviet towed passive sonar array (Op Barmaid) and the Astute class is much more stealth
Swedes have also done this, and RAF with sea level flight approach
January 15, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Swedes have also done this, and RAF with sea level flight approach
They have ‘mass’ on their side but have repeatedly been run rings round when wargaming against peers.
The Royal Marines caused a 5 day exercise to be reset after less than 2 taking out their US counterparts.
Numerous US carriers have been ‘sunk’ by RAF and Swedish submarines
The Royal Marines caused a 5 day exercise to be reset after less than 2 taking out their US counterparts.
Numerous US carriers have been ‘sunk’ by RAF and Swedish submarines
January 12, 2026 at 11:42 AM
They have ‘mass’ on their side but have repeatedly been run rings round when wargaming against peers.
The Royal Marines caused a 5 day exercise to be reset after less than 2 taking out their US counterparts.
Numerous US carriers have been ‘sunk’ by RAF and Swedish submarines
The Royal Marines caused a 5 day exercise to be reset after less than 2 taking out their US counterparts.
Numerous US carriers have been ‘sunk’ by RAF and Swedish submarines
In reality that may not be far from the truth. Europe will be massively outgunned and surgical strikes by special forces may well be the chosen strategy
January 11, 2026 at 8:47 AM
In reality that may not be far from the truth. Europe will be massively outgunned and surgical strikes by special forces may well be the chosen strategy
It was a Union and your king became our king, not the other way around
I’ll admit the balance of power has altered over the centuries but you were not invaded in the same way the Welsh and Irish were
I’ll admit the balance of power has altered over the centuries but you were not invaded in the same way the Welsh and Irish were
January 11, 2026 at 8:45 AM
It was a Union and your king became our king, not the other way around
I’ll admit the balance of power has altered over the centuries but you were not invaded in the same way the Welsh and Irish were
I’ll admit the balance of power has altered over the centuries but you were not invaded in the same way the Welsh and Irish were
The US military are pretty much unmatched in their capability to apply overwhelming force and win battles.
They have a terrible track record dealing with guerrilla warfare and occupying. Plus US public have no appetite to take casualties. You don’t need to beat them just send back body bags to win
They have a terrible track record dealing with guerrilla warfare and occupying. Plus US public have no appetite to take casualties. You don’t need to beat them just send back body bags to win
January 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM
The US military are pretty much unmatched in their capability to apply overwhelming force and win battles.
They have a terrible track record dealing with guerrilla warfare and occupying. Plus US public have no appetite to take casualties. You don’t need to beat them just send back body bags to win
They have a terrible track record dealing with guerrilla warfare and occupying. Plus US public have no appetite to take casualties. You don’t need to beat them just send back body bags to win
Nor did Ukraine when it started.
People have short memories, in the early days the Ukrainians were making petrol bombs to defend Kiev. Now they have their own flamingo missiles
People have short memories, in the early days the Ukrainians were making petrol bombs to defend Kiev. Now they have their own flamingo missiles
January 9, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Nor did Ukraine when it started.
People have short memories, in the early days the Ukrainians were making petrol bombs to defend Kiev. Now they have their own flamingo missiles
People have short memories, in the early days the Ukrainians were making petrol bombs to defend Kiev. Now they have their own flamingo missiles
Which is why UK still lives rent free in their heads
December 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Which is why UK still lives rent free in their heads
See Republic of Ireland for good example of how corporations skew GDP per capita without increasing personal wealth for most of the people
December 25, 2025 at 6:22 AM
See Republic of Ireland for good example of how corporations skew GDP per capita without increasing personal wealth for most of the people
They’re trained to, and will do so when necessary but that’s very different to wanting to.
They know if they shoot someone it will be life changing and they will be subject to significant and detailed analysis of their decision, including possible discipline and prosecution which can last years
They know if they shoot someone it will be life changing and they will be subject to significant and detailed analysis of their decision, including possible discipline and prosecution which can last years
December 23, 2025 at 7:58 PM
They’re trained to, and will do so when necessary but that’s very different to wanting to.
They know if they shoot someone it will be life changing and they will be subject to significant and detailed analysis of their decision, including possible discipline and prosecution which can last years
They know if they shoot someone it will be life changing and they will be subject to significant and detailed analysis of their decision, including possible discipline and prosecution which can last years
Maybe it’s lost something in translation but what you’ve written means they’re not just prepared to, if necessary, but they desperately want to shoot someone.
If that’s what you meant then I think we’ve reached a point of agreeing to disagree, as that is simply not the case.
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If that’s what you meant then I think we’ve reached a point of agreeing to disagree, as that is simply not the case.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Maybe it’s lost something in translation but what you’ve written means they’re not just prepared to, if necessary, but they desperately want to shoot someone.
If that’s what you meant then I think we’ve reached a point of agreeing to disagree, as that is simply not the case.
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If that’s what you meant then I think we’ve reached a point of agreeing to disagree, as that is simply not the case.
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“itching to go and shoot someone cold dead”
December 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM
“itching to go and shoot someone cold dead”
I’m asking you for some proof to support your assertion that British AFOs are trigger happy.
Look up the number of armed deployments in the last 25 years and compare it to the number of times they’ve actually shot. These are a matter of public record.
Look up the number of armed deployments in the last 25 years and compare it to the number of times they’ve actually shot. These are a matter of public record.
December 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I’m asking you for some proof to support your assertion that British AFOs are trigger happy.
Look up the number of armed deployments in the last 25 years and compare it to the number of times they’ve actually shot. These are a matter of public record.
Look up the number of armed deployments in the last 25 years and compare it to the number of times they’ve actually shot. These are a matter of public record.
They would still have to show they had grounds to believe such force was necessary.
December 23, 2025 at 5:42 PM
They would still have to show they had grounds to believe such force was necessary.
They. Were. Ordered. To. Stop. Him.
They would all still be personally responsible for any use of force.
The change in policy was a move from targeting the mass (body) to head shots.
This is because this is the only way to stop a suicide bomber from pressing a switch.
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They would all still be personally responsible for any use of force.
The change in policy was a move from targeting the mass (body) to head shots.
This is because this is the only way to stop a suicide bomber from pressing a switch.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
They. Were. Ordered. To. Stop. Him.
They would all still be personally responsible for any use of force.
The change in policy was a move from targeting the mass (body) to head shots.
This is because this is the only way to stop a suicide bomber from pressing a switch.
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They would all still be personally responsible for any use of force.
The change in policy was a move from targeting the mass (body) to head shots.
This is because this is the only way to stop a suicide bomber from pressing a switch.
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That was horrendous but it wasn’t the fault of the AFOs.
It was an intelligence failing which was then compounded by some events that made his behaviour appear suspicious when he was innocent.
There were without doubt failings but the AFOs had honest belief they were dealing with a suicide bomber
It was an intelligence failing which was then compounded by some events that made his behaviour appear suspicious when he was innocent.
There were without doubt failings but the AFOs had honest belief they were dealing with a suicide bomber
December 23, 2025 at 4:43 PM
That was horrendous but it wasn’t the fault of the AFOs.
It was an intelligence failing which was then compounded by some events that made his behaviour appear suspicious when he was innocent.
There were without doubt failings but the AFOs had honest belief they were dealing with a suicide bomber
It was an intelligence failing which was then compounded by some events that made his behaviour appear suspicious when he was innocent.
There were without doubt failings but the AFOs had honest belief they were dealing with a suicide bomber
and that they may be subject to years of scrutiny if they pull the trigger
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December 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
and that they may be subject to years of scrutiny if they pull the trigger
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My main issue was with your assertion that they’re ’itching to shoot someone’
AFOs go through a rigorous selection process, training, and reaccreditation process. They are all too aware of their personal accountability (they can’t be ordered to shoot)
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AFOs go through a rigorous selection process, training, and reaccreditation process. They are all too aware of their personal accountability (they can’t be ordered to shoot)
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December 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
My main issue was with your assertion that they’re ’itching to shoot someone’
AFOs go through a rigorous selection process, training, and reaccreditation process. They are all too aware of their personal accountability (they can’t be ordered to shoot)
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AFOs go through a rigorous selection process, training, and reaccreditation process. They are all too aware of their personal accountability (they can’t be ordered to shoot)
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We agree on many things but on this you’re talking nonsense.
Approx 4% of police in England & Wales are authorised to carry a firearm.
Mar ‘24-Mar ‘25 there were 17,249 armed deployments but only fired 4 times (2 the previous year). Hardly trigger happy
Approx 4% of police in England & Wales are authorised to carry a firearm.
Mar ‘24-Mar ‘25 there were 17,249 armed deployments but only fired 4 times (2 the previous year). Hardly trigger happy
December 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We agree on many things but on this you’re talking nonsense.
Approx 4% of police in England & Wales are authorised to carry a firearm.
Mar ‘24-Mar ‘25 there were 17,249 armed deployments but only fired 4 times (2 the previous year). Hardly trigger happy
Approx 4% of police in England & Wales are authorised to carry a firearm.
Mar ‘24-Mar ‘25 there were 17,249 armed deployments but only fired 4 times (2 the previous year). Hardly trigger happy
THIS
The whole system, including the constitution, electoral process, judiciary (esp Supreme Court), and law enforcement, need complete overhaul.
None of US checks and balances have worked in the face of a man and supporters with no shame
The whole system, including the constitution, electoral process, judiciary (esp Supreme Court), and law enforcement, need complete overhaul.
None of US checks and balances have worked in the face of a man and supporters with no shame
December 23, 2025 at 9:18 AM
THIS
The whole system, including the constitution, electoral process, judiciary (esp Supreme Court), and law enforcement, need complete overhaul.
None of US checks and balances have worked in the face of a man and supporters with no shame
The whole system, including the constitution, electoral process, judiciary (esp Supreme Court), and law enforcement, need complete overhaul.
None of US checks and balances have worked in the face of a man and supporters with no shame
I’ve been receiving medical treatment regularly for the last two years, and never had to provide ID.
I do however already have both an NHS & hospital number.
I wonder if this is for someone not already within the system.
Unfortunately, the UK does have a significant amount of ‘medical tourism’
I do however already have both an NHS & hospital number.
I wonder if this is for someone not already within the system.
Unfortunately, the UK does have a significant amount of ‘medical tourism’
December 19, 2025 at 11:34 AM
I’ve been receiving medical treatment regularly for the last two years, and never had to provide ID.
I do however already have both an NHS & hospital number.
I wonder if this is for someone not already within the system.
Unfortunately, the UK does have a significant amount of ‘medical tourism’
I do however already have both an NHS & hospital number.
I wonder if this is for someone not already within the system.
Unfortunately, the UK does have a significant amount of ‘medical tourism’
Me too now
No insults, no abuse, just a different view and prepared to argue my point.
No insults, no abuse, just a different view and prepared to argue my point.
November 27, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Me too now
No insults, no abuse, just a different view and prepared to argue my point.
No insults, no abuse, just a different view and prepared to argue my point.