[Glenn]

"There is nothing to be gained in provoking a confrontation, because that would be playing into their hands. But neither should we let them have it all their way. We tried that before and we're still trying to get our kit back."

What a spineless uttering.

[mutley]

"What a spineless uttering."

Tells the tale, doesn't it?

[DogBarkTree]

""There is nothing to be gained in provoking a confrontation, because that would be playing into their hands."
Indeed you are correct sir. It also says a lot about our gutless quotient as well.

[grey_whiskers]

"There is nothing to be gained in provoking a confrontation, because that would be playing into their hands. But neither should we let them have it all their way. We tried that before and we're still trying to get our kit balls back."

There, all fixed.

Must be in Hillary's lockbox (Limey poofters notwithstanding).

How's that "Third Way" working out, Tony?

Cheers!

[ItisaReligionofPeace]

It reminds me of how you would treat a bratty kid rather thana country that has stated its willingness and desire to destroy other countries. Absolutely pathetic.

[beebuster2000]

"There is nothing to be gained in provoking a confrontation, because that would be playing into their hands. But neither should we let them have it all their way. We tried that before and we're still trying to get our kit back." What a spineless uttering.

you said it. they should start sinking Iran naval craft asap. see if that makes a point. If Jimmy carter had sack when they took our embassy guys we wouldnt be in Iraq today IMHO

[hinckley buzzard]

There is nothing to be gained in provoking a confrontation, because that would be playing into their hands

The time and place for a confrontation is when you are prepared to do what you need to do to make the other guy say "Uncle." Obviously, the Brits are not yet ready to do this. but they had better get there because every day this crap is allowed to continue, the chance to grasp the initiative recedes. Maybe Blair could consult with Jimmuh Carter on what good protracted diplomatic dancing does with these vermin.

[wny]

in the old days, the Royal Navy would be off the coast of Iran in a week or so, the British would land troops in the south and take control of the Straits of Hormuz.

how the mighty have fallen