Shake me up Judy Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 On the same day that Putin's tanks roll into the Ukraine, recently elected Manx politician John Wannenburgh wants to know why the RAF are using 'our' airspace. This is fuckwittery of the highest calibre and an indictment of our electoral politics. Hands up who voted for him ? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 It would be a bit difficult for the UK military to defend us if required (I'm assuming they would) if they weren't allowed to enter our airspace and territorial waters... Muppet, but then his military experience is probably based on rolling tanks into townships or bush wars against banana republics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, The Phantom said: It would be a bit difficult for the UK military to defend us if required (I'm assuming they would) if they weren't allowed to enter our airspace and territorial waters... Muppet, but then his military experience is probably based on rolling tanks into townships or bush wars against banana republics. Are you allowed to say things like that these day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, The Phantom said: It would be a bit difficult for the UK military to defend us if required (I'm assuming they would) if they weren't allowed to enter our airspace and territorial waters... Muppet, but then his military experience is probably based on rolling tanks into townships or bush wars against banana republics. the airspace around the Isle of Man is international , the UK government are responsible for our defence and there is a very long tradition of the Isle of Mans excellent relationship that all of the UK armed forces ,and in particular the Royal airforce , have with us , John needs to stop listening to Bernie Moffatt , and all the other republican tripe , we could be be up against the forces of Putin at any time now and our pilots need all the support and training they can get , I do not believe the Royal airforce specifically target women and children or are involved in atrocities , and for some considerable time there have been very few , if any Saudi or other gulf state trainee pilots involved in touch and go flights into Ronaldsway , If John has any evidence to the contrary then let's see it please ! 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOR Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 I have respect for BM but on this point he just shows how parochial and introspective his viewpoint is. Especially with what is going on in the world just now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forestboy Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 1 minute ago, AOR said: I have respect for BM but on this point he just shows how parochial and introspective his viewpoint is. Especially with what is going on in the world just now. And what sanctions is our government imposing on Russian money on the island re the Ukraine situation. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 One day, sadly, in the world we live in it might be necessary to fight a war against someone who would do us harm (no I don't mean the false wars we get dragged into). If that were to happen we would be glad the RAF and others were in current practice ! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 1 minute ago, forestboy said: And what sanctions is our government imposing on Russian money on the island re the Ukraine situation. We could confiscate the dodgy dosh to fill in the black hole! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 The Saudis are absolute cunts, the constant bombardment of Yemen is sick, and we should have nothing to do with the UK 'defence' industry and it's training of murderers. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, asitis said: One day, sadly, in the world we live in it might be necessary to fight a war against someone who would do us harm (no I don't mean the false wars we get dragged into). If that were to happen we would be glad the RAF and others were in current practice ! Our RAF vs the Russian Air Force. In the words of HG Wells - Bow and Arrows against the storm. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 This is an old argument against the training of Saudi pilots who 'could' be involved in bombing innocent civilians in the Yemen. It has nothing to do with defence of either the UK or the Isle of Man. It seemed to rather stump Alf Cannan? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Peters Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 53 minutes ago, Happier diner said: Our RAF vs the Russian Air Force. In the words of HG Wells - Bow and Arrows against the storm. Yes, but our RAF boys do banter. The Russians do vodka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 7 minutes ago, Stu Peters said: Yes, but our RAF boys do banter. The Russians do vodka. They have 1900 planes against our 222 (according to the Daily Express). That's a lot of banter needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 14 minutes ago, Happier diner said: They have 1900 planes against our 222 (according to the Daily Express). That's a lot of banter needed Russia's a big country. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hissingsid Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 The Faily Express has predicted a heatwave summer from May until September for the past ten years. Unless they have been over there and counted them I don’t believe them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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