I joined the british army in 1979 when we were in the middle of a war with the IRA. some people have strong thoughts on this conflict. And also firm ideas on the subject. So here is mine.
The IRA was a terrorist group killing not only soldiers and police, but also anyone who disagreed with them. I did three tours in Northern Ireland. Was shot at directly three times. I was also at Bobby Sands funeral ( hunger striker ) where I was stranded with three other soldiers being bottled bricked and attacked with acid in milk bottles. By around 500 rioters. I also was nearly kidnapped twice. The first time was on the way back from my ex wife's house. The second in Larn at the ferry port. Plus other things I don't need to list here.
So why am I talking about this?
Well to me it was the perfect example of leadership. The IRA was led by people who believed in there cause. And were willing to go to jail or even lose their lives for what they believed in. Over the years I was there I met Gerry Adams, as well as some of their top gunmen etc. One thing they had in common was belief in their aims, and commitment to the leadership. As for the army we had good and bad leaders over the time; But the top leaders - the government sold out ... not only the serving soldiers, but also all future and serving soldiers.
So what can we learn by this short example of my life. Well to me the main thing to learn by this is simple. Without strong leadership - And a belief in our cause and aims - We will not win. WE have the strong leadership, strong aims, and we definitely have the strongest cause. It may take years to win our fight, and there will be setbacks. But history tells us even if the forces against us are bigger - And their resources are huge - We can win - With our strong leader and commitment to our cause, and like it or not, our sacrifices whether it means jail or death. It is possible to win. So don't give up hope. Fight for what is right. Again and again. Then we will be remembered in history as the people who saved our race. Be loyal to our leader, believe in our aims. And fight for future generations. It is a racial holy war. ZOG does what is easiest for its aims. We do what is best.
I remember the troubles etc. I don't believe the truth about it will come out for a long time yet. The IRA had soviet financial backing that was pulled with the collapse of the soviet union. I'm fairly sure the IRA infiltrated up to the highest echelons by the British government and i also suspect that it had an Isreali involvement. Seems a long time ago now.
Reverend Paul,
Thanks for taking the time to tell us a little of your experiences.
As former soldiers, we know the difference between real leadership and the faux, opportunistic leaders, with the most notable difference being someone that is capable of setting a high standard of dedication, work ethic and an appropriate level of self sacrifice without complaint vs the abusive moron that maintains his position through bullying and mob banality. So it's with hope that stories such as yours can help the uninitiated civilian to understand the dedication to duty and cause, and the moral imperatives that are required of a Creator.
Quote from: Rev.VanDamme on Fri 31 Jan 2014i also suspect that it had an Isreali involvement
Yes. Research the Jewish terrorism of the forties and you'll find the Jews boasting of their plans to take their war to British home soil. To do so, they formed an alliance with the IRA - which from their sources appears to have ended the moment Israel gained full independence and recognition ... but we reality isn't always what history books - in particular Jewish history books claim.
@Cailen.