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Post by liamsno1 on Nov 23, 2006 2:27:19 GMT -5
LATEST: OASIS rocker has been branded "ignorant" after urging injured British troops to stop complaining about their post-war treatment and declaring they shouldn't have joined the army if they feared being wounded. The GO LET IT OUT hitmaker believes the current war in Iraq is "an almighty cock-up" by the British and US governments, but doesn't sympathise with returned soldiers who seek compensation for their injuries. But his outburst has been blasted by the UK's National Gulf Veterans and Families Association, with trustee RAY BRISTOW insisting Gallagher has thousands of ex-servicemen to thank for his freedom. Bristow says, "I think he's an ignorant man - ignorant in the sense of not understanding. "He is in a privileged position in society where he is able to have free speech and make comments like he has made. "But what enables him to have that privileged position and have free speech has cost this nation thousands upon thousands of soldiers, sailors, airmen and merchant seamen."
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Post by _COLUMBIA_ on Nov 23, 2006 6:29:57 GMT -5
what is this, national slagging noel off week
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Post by ToneBender on Nov 23, 2006 8:01:10 GMT -5
Well, Noel opened his mouth this week and said some controversial things. More controversial than usual as a matter of fact...
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Post by ash on Nov 23, 2006 10:08:33 GMT -5
what is this, national slagging noel off week yea but the articles right, they were stupid comments to make he shud stick to talking about music |
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Post by Elias on Nov 23, 2006 10:43:04 GMT -5
what is this, national slagging noel off week yea but the articles right, they were stupid comments to make he shud stick to talking about music Exactly, a lot of the compo claims are related to negligence, both because Blair has them in Iraq with pathetic resources and totally ill-equipped, and then ignores any help both mentally and physically they might need on their return to the UK. Noel should shut it making comments like that, it's one thing getting a few headlines by slagging off Bloc Party, it's another to do it at the expense of people who have been to war. |
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Post by ToneBender on Nov 23, 2006 10:45:10 GMT -5
I think in a round-about way he was trying to say "Don't sign up for the army, don't go over to Iraq and shoot at others but then bitch when you get hurt yourself." There's some validity to what he says, but well...not exactly the most appropriate people to comment on. He'd be better served lobbing attacks at the government than the soldiers.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2006 12:30:37 GMT -5
It's true though.
If you don't want to die, don't join the fuckin' army.
In other news, I think that's the first time I heard some say the Go Let It Out rocker.
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Post by jilliam on Nov 23, 2006 14:43:46 GMT -5
It's true though. If you don't want to die, don't join the fuckin' army. In other news, I think that's the first time I heard some say the Go Let It Out rocker. Yeah, dude but, theres a way to say things. The way Noel went on about it (or the way the press wrote it up) just didnt/doesnt sit well ,with even us folks who are against the war. Have some tact. |
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Post by Elias on Nov 23, 2006 15:02:02 GMT -5
It's true though. If you don't want to die, don't join the fuckin' army. God it's so simple aint it. I'll say it again, they're not suing cos their lives were put in danger, their suing because the least they should expect when they're invalided back home cos they've had their legs blown off by a suicide bomber is a little financial protection while they try to sort their lives out. It's yet another disgusting part of Blair's war that these people are having to sue because Blair and the MoD couldn't give a shit about them while they're out there, and certainly don't when they get home. |
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Post by _COLUMBIA_ on Nov 23, 2006 15:50:06 GMT -5
i dont give a shit anyway.
yeah feel sorry for the poor bastards but when joining the army you must have this at the back of your mind.
and i bet noel never said it exactly like that.
so thats (right lets have a list here) The Beatles, Elton fucking John and the armed forces in one week.
ahhh get over it
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2006 16:59:06 GMT -5
It's true though. If you don't want to die, don't join the fuckin' army. God it's so simple aint it. I'll say it again, they're not suing cos their lives were put in danger, their suing because the least they should expect when they're invalided back home cos they've had their legs blown off by a suicide bomber is a little financial protection while they try to sort their lives out. It's yet another disgusting part of Blair's war that these people are having to sue because Blair and the MoD couldn't give a shit about them while they're out there, and certainly don't when they get home. I wasn't talkng abou that, I have no clue what the fuck is going on. If you don't want to die, don't join the army. There's obviously a higher chance of someone dying when you're on the battlefield. To be honest, I don't care what the fuck Noel thinks about politics. As long as he doesn't put that shit in the music, I'm fine. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2006 16:59:56 GMT -5
It's true though. If you don't want to die, don't join the fuckin' army. In other news, I think that's the first time I heard some say the Go Let It Out rocker. Yeah, dude but, theres a way to say things. The way Noel went on about it (or the way the press wrote it up) just didnt/doesnt sit well ,with even us folks who are against the war. Have some tact. True, it's like the whole taking drugs is like drinking tea or whatever. Not exactly Noel's best moment. |
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Post by masterplan200 on Nov 23, 2006 20:14:56 GMT -5
My cousin's husband to be is going to Afghanistan after his wedding this weekend. Brave lad though obviously Noel is forgetting many people like him aren't fighting but helping the rebuilding process. Or are you siding with a guy who never has seen the damage?
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Post by keeso on Nov 24, 2006 11:57:00 GMT -5
It's true though. If you don't want to die, don't join the fuckin' army. In other news, I think that's the first time I heard some say the Go Let It Out rocker. What a ridiculous thing to say. If someone feels they are defending the country they love and joins the army to help their counrtymen, the government should take care of their injuries. |
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Post by sonicidler on Nov 25, 2006 20:04:27 GMT -5
I have to say this comment of Noel's is probably the most stupid thing he has ever said. It comes off looking like he's saying the British troops are the bad guys- not the terrorists who have wounded them. As for his ridiculous remark that the troops want to kill... well what would Noel suggest? Soldiers who are unable or unwilling to destroy the enemy. Brilliant srategy General Gallagher. As far as not putting yourself in harm's way Noel is no expert as his past drug history clearly shows. Then there is the government welfare matter- was it not Noel who was on the dole, as you say, for years.
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Post by miekevandenberg on Nov 26, 2006 11:36:34 GMT -5
He is not saying the British troops are the bad guys at all. I agree with you totally TheImportance. And he can say wathever he likes in this part of the world.
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Post by keeso on Nov 27, 2006 14:52:09 GMT -5
He is not saying the British troops are the bad guys at all. I agree with you totally TheImportance. And he can say wathever he likes in this part of the world. Sounds like you have problems with free speech since you don't think we should comment on what Noel said. |
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