Boris Johnson Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 57 minutes ago, A fool and his money..... said: But then the UK is one of the most war mongering nations in the history of the planet, whereas the IOM is traditionally a peaceful place. BECAUSE the mainland has defended the island. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Said it before ! Ask the ruskies are they interested. I'm sure they would love a airbase here and maybe the Ramsey 'marina' could double as a submarine base !! They will pay us , win win ! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A fool and his money..... Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 13 minutes ago, Boris Johnson said: BECAUSE the mainland has defended the island. From what exactly? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 5 minutes ago, Numbnuts said: Said it before ! Ask the ruskies are they interested. I'm sure they would love a airbase here and maybe the Ramsey 'marina' could double as a submarine base !! They will pay us , win win ! Well there is the submarine base in Foxdale already. 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 (edited) The IOM Ship Registry (in the world's top 20) is all about big ships. Perhaps that is a factor. There are ships all over the world registered here and flying under the Red Ensign. i.e. under Royal Navy protection. The Jersey Ship Registry is basically just for small craft. ETA: to be clear - I have no idea whether this makes a difference - but I can see why it would. Edited November 18, 2021 by pongo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stinking enigma Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 25 minutes ago, Boris Johnson said: BECAUSE the mainland has defended the island. From what? They should be paying us for sticking with them rather than taking the yang or the rouble. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stinking enigma Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 To actually end up paying them is a complete piss take 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 42 minutes ago, the stinking enigma said: To actually end up paying them is a complete piss take Yes because our fisheries boat could well see off the likes of the General Belgrano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Too right it could. They don't like it up them those Argies!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyWolf Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 How much of that cost is for mr speakers numerous uniforms. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Not to mention his Light Infantry Division!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilp Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Aren't the uniforms hired from the same place Mr Ben uses..? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war baby Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 In the event of a hostile nation attacking us, I doubt there would be much of the UK left to give us a hand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stinking enigma Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 1 hour ago, The Voice of Reason said: Yes because our fisheries boat could well see off the likes of the General Belgrano I'm not saying see them off, we should be welcoming them with open arms. It's a global world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Think of all that cheap Argentinian Beef we could get! Take that Howard!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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