Prince Harry
Thread Starter
|
Post Fiend
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 9,653
Likes: 3
From: in the adirondack mts
Prince Harry
i'm a new fan of the little carrot top, red headed rugrat. he got yanked out of Afghanistan because of the press, but he did it for 10 wks. i'm impressed. some reports say he killed 30 Taliban. i say put him back and let him get 30 more. i know it won't happen because of the danger to his guys and i get that. still...i'm liking this kid for his commitment.
Post Fiend
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 6,110
Likes: 0
yea, i use not to be a big fan of his, the spoiled brat thing, but he did take his role pretty seriously and did a good job at it from what i have read. he also didn't have the snobby attitude among people, acted like one of the troops.
its too bad that the story broke, who did it? i never caught the exact circumstances surrounding people finding out.
its too bad that the story broke, who did it? i never caught the exact circumstances surrounding people finding out.
Junior User
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 82
Likes: 0
From: Linn County, Oregon
I believe Drudge was the first to report it. The British media had known about it, but honored the Royal Family's request to keep it secret.
I don't understand the theory that it's dangerous if the enemy knows he's there. It's a war... how much dangerous can it get? I think there might actually be some tactical advantage-- if the terrorists concentrated their resources on killing him, they'd be easier to root out.
I don't understand the theory that it's dangerous if the enemy knows he's there. It's a war... how much dangerous can it get? I think there might actually be some tactical advantage-- if the terrorists concentrated their resources on killing him, they'd be easier to root out.
Posting Guru
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 2,223
Likes: 2
From: Billings Montana
Originally Posted by bf250
its too bad that the story broke, who did it? i never caught the exact circumstances surrounding people finding out.
Posting Guru
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 2,223
Likes: 2
From: Billings Montana
Originally Posted by MikeSmith
I don't understand the theory that it's dangerous if the enemy knows he's there. It's a war... how much dangerous can it get? I think there might actually be some tactical advantage-- if the terrorists concentrated their resources on killing him, they'd be easier to root out.
But if the Taliban actually captured him, the royal family could be swayed to do anything that is against British national interests to try to get him back alive. The Taliban could effectively hold Britian hostage with little ole' Harry.
Post Fiend
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 6,110
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by MikeSmith
I believe Drudge was the first to report it. The British media had known about it, but honored the Royal Family's request to keep it secret.
I don't understand the theory that it's dangerous if the enemy knows he's there. It's a war... how much dangerous can it get? I think there might actually be some tactical advantage-- if the terrorists concentrated their resources on killing him, they'd be easier to root out.
I don't understand the theory that it's dangerous if the enemy knows he's there. It's a war... how much dangerous can it get? I think there might actually be some tactical advantage-- if the terrorists concentrated their resources on killing him, they'd be easier to root out.
the potential for the concentration of attacks on one place is the reason. prince harry would be a great motivator for the taliban to plan something. the prince and his comrades would pay the price of it also.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 4,562
Likes: 2
From: Southern MD
Originally Posted by lenny1carl
i'm a new fan of the little carrot top, red headed rugrat. he got yanked out of Afghanistan because of the press, but he did it for 10 wks. i'm impressed. some reports say he killed 30 Taliban. i say put him back and let him get 30 more. i know it won't happen because of the danger to his guys and i get that. still...i'm liking this kid for his commitment.
Same here, Carl.
For him to have grown up with a silver spoon in his mouth and his dirty diapers changed (not literally) in front of the whole world, that young man showed the world that he does have 'stones' enough to go fight alongside his fellow coutrymen.
I'd like to think he gets his determination and courage from his Mom. (May she Rest In Peace.)
Trending Topics
Posting Legend
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 32,025
Likes: 0
From: Where Critters Are Free
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
|
Post Fiend
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 9,653
Likes: 3
From: in the adirondack mts
[QUOTE=MikeSmith]I believe Drudge was the first to report it. The British media had known about it, but honored the Royal Family's request to keep it secret.QUOTE]
actually it was an Austrailian press outlet that did the filming and leaked it. i saw it on TV before it made Drudge. it was on Rueters on thursday
actually it was an Austrailian press outlet that did the filming and leaked it. i saw it on TV before it made Drudge. it was on Rueters on thursday
Postmaster
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 4,982
Likes: 1
From: Clearwater, Fl
i read an article last summer about him, and all he wanted was to be on the front lines with his comrads, he said he gladly give up everything to fight along side the people he trained with.
for the stuff the kids went through, and the money they have, they turned out allright. im sure there moms happy.
we have a few upstanding citizens of our own, paris,britney, lindsey, nicole, ......
for the stuff the kids went through, and the money they have, they turned out allright. im sure there moms happy.
we have a few upstanding citizens of our own, paris,britney, lindsey, nicole, ......
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 1,577
Likes: 0
From: Southern MD
Another reason for the Press not to be allowed in a war zone, or privy to any military events, unless the military wants it known.
Go back to WWII... the public heard only what the military wanted the public to know.
All correspondent's reports were censored before being released to the Press.
All these news organizations of today, want to be first with the details of military actions, and our lawmakers, with their big mouths, want to tell the enemy when and what our next action will be.
Go back to WWII... the public heard only what the military wanted the public to know.
All correspondent's reports were censored before being released to the Press.
All these news organizations of today, want to be first with the details of military actions, and our lawmakers, with their big mouths, want to tell the enemy when and what our next action will be.
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 6,473
Likes: 4
From: Lafayette, IN
I'm not a big fan of censorship, but I think there has to be a compromise when it comes to military action. Maybe not limitations on WHAT they report, but WHEN and WHERE they can travel to investigate. I'm surprised Dan Rather wasn't anchoring the evening news live from Saddam's office, with his reporters riding backseat in the bombers.
Almost forgot, kudos to Harry.
Jason
Almost forgot, kudos to Harry.
Jason
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,857
Likes: 5
From: Northern CA
Originally Posted by 94van
Another reason for the Press not to be allowed in a war zone, or privy to any military events, unless the military wants it known.
Go back to WWII... the public heard only what the military wanted the public to know.
All correspondent's reports were censored before being released to the Press.
All these news organizations of today, want to be first with the details of military actions, and our lawmakers, with their big mouths, want to tell the enemy when and what our next action will be.
Go back to WWII... the public heard only what the military wanted the public to know.
All correspondent's reports were censored before being released to the Press.
All these news organizations of today, want to be first with the details of military actions, and our lawmakers, with their big mouths, want to tell the enemy when and what our next action will be.
I never could understand what the added value of the press imbedded with the troops was in the first place.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 4,562
Likes: 2
From: Southern MD
Originally Posted by bryyce62
I'm with you.
I never could understand what the added value of the press imbedded with the troops was in the first place.
I never could understand what the added value of the press imbedded with the troops was in the first place.
In a nutshell, RATINGS, my friend. Ratings.
Having lived through Viet Nam and watching that be the 'first war on TV', and seeing "Dandy Dan I'd Rather Not" on the tube hunkered down just out of AK range. . . then learning of a cousin being shot down and never found (the absolute truth). . . it tends to make you worry more, then hope and pray to see your family member walk past the camera as they are doing their 'story', and so on, and so on. . . .
I firmly believe that 'the public HAS a right to know' is not what the 'embedded correspondents' are all about.
I truly believe that it is just for ratings.
