Iraq, Afghanistan, Lebanon and Manchester

I was saddened to hear another British soldier had been killed in Basra over the weekend. The media coverage was minimal, to say the least. I would like to send my condolences to Corporal John Johnston Cosby's family, and my thoughts are with you...

I have just seen the recordings of Bush and Blair's exchange of grunts (it is hard to describe as conversation, as between them they are unable to string a sentence together) This truly illustrates for everyone to see, how Blair is in awe and eager to please Bush, and hangs on to every his every word.

It was also very interesting to watch the clip, as both were initially unaware of being recorded, and their guards were down. This is the real Tony Blair and George Bush relationship, organ grinder and monkey, springs to my mind... How dare Blair suggest putting a boundary force in place between the warring factions, It beggars belief that these two men, who have caused untold crimes against humanity suggest endangering more lives, whilst they sit and watch from the comfort of their armchairs.

Have these two men not done enough damage to the world already, by creating carnage and devastation in Iraq and Afghanistan, with thousand upon thousand of lost lives? If the situation in the middle east is to be resolved, these two war mongers need to be kept well away. Their ego trips' fighting terrorism' or 'regime change' depending on who's version is to be believed, has cost the world dearly, and people who have lost loved one's lives will never be the same again.

The forthcoming demo in Manchester on September 23rd, will give the British public the opportunity to say enough is enough, the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan should be brought home without delay and further loss of lives.

Message to the Troops in Iraq From Rose Gentle

This is a message to the troops serving in Iraq from Rose Gentle, who lost her son Gordon in Basra, July 2004.
In it she talks of her campaign for better equipment for the protection of troops and for British forces to be withdrawn from Iraq.
Rose makes an appeal for serving soldiers and their families to sign our Troops Out petition and to get in contact with her directly via her mobile number:07951 767 530 or email: rose@mfaw.org.uk

Afghanistan too

Yet another letter to TB

In the space of a week 4 more British soldiers are dead serving in countries where we have no genuine reason to be. Even more lives left devastated.
Where is your conscience? Indeed, do you even have one?

I have been lobbying for the withdrawal of our troops from Iraq, an occupation based on lies & deceit, I am now including Afghanistan. Are you aware of the military history of Afghanistan? I mentioned in a previous e-mail, that country has never been beaten, what makes you believe you can succeed where others have failed, & not just in recent history either?

I am almost of retirement age Mr Blair, have never in my life felt the need to stand up & speak out, however the sheer arrogance you display in attempting to justify the murder, yes murder, of members of our armed forces has totally
changed my way of thinking. My hope is that one day, should I live long enough, I shall see you impeached.

Everyone makes mistakes, not everyone causes deaths through their mistakes, yours have caused misery & despair beyond belief.

Yet again, I ask you. Bring our troops home.