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[Politics] Five Britons released after arrest by Taliban



jcdenton08

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61869012

I might be missing something here - it wouldn't be the first time - but why do people keep doing things like this, then wondering why it all goes tits up?

It's like people who aren't capable who go hiking up mountains or swimming in deep waters, only to be rescued at great expense. Not to mention risking the lives of those who are forced to bail them out.

It seems pretty clear to me. Don't go to these places or do stupid, risky things.

It can't just be that simple?
 




Easy 10

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Similar to men leaving the UK and their families behind of their own volition to travel to Ukraine to join a warzone and fight against the russians.

I don't really get it. I guess its seen as an "adventure" of sorts, but the risks are so catastrophic and life-changing, I just don't understand how they can balance that up in their own minds.
 


Stat Brother

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It's also not a good idea to steal an A4 sized sign from a North Korean hotel.
 


Bry Nylon

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Easy 10 said:
Similar to men leaving the UK and their families behind of their own volition to travel to Ukraine to join a warzone and fight against the russians.

I don't really get it. I guess its seen as an "adventure" of sorts, but the risks are so catastrophic and life-changing, I just don't understand how they can balance that up in their own minds.
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'sake. I was just about to PM you to see if you fancy coming metal detecting in Iran before the season starts. I guess that's a 'no' then?
 








RandyWanger

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I worked in a snowboard shop and sold a lot of split-boarding and back country survival gear to some French squaddies who after their tour went back to hike/ride the mountains.
 






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jcdenton08 said:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61869012

I might be missing something here - it wouldn't be the first time - but why do people keep doing things like this, then wondering why it all goes tits up?

It's like people who aren't capable who go hiking up mountains or swimming in deep waters, only to be rescued at great expense. Not to mention risking the lives of those who are forced to bail them out.

It seems pretty clear to me. Don't go to these places or do stupid, risky things.

It can't just be that simple?
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I agree , seems mad to me . I wouldn’t travel to South America because if all the kidnapping & out of control gun crime let alone countries that are full to the brim with jihadis .
 


Easy 10

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Bry Nylon said:
'sake. I was just about to PM you to see if you fancy coming metal detecting in Iran before the season starts. I guess that's a 'no' then?
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He can't he's coming pottery shard collecting in Iraq with me
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There's plenty of time for all of that. Right after I've finished my journalism lecture courses for Afghan women in Kabul xx
 


Swansman

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jcdenton08 said:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61869012

I might be missing something here - it wouldn't be the first time - but why do people keep doing things like this, then wondering why it all goes tits up?

It's like people who aren't capable who go hiking up mountains or swimming in deep waters, only to be rescued at great expense. Not to mention risking the lives of those who are forced to bail them out.

It seems pretty clear to me. Don't go to these places or do stupid, risky things.

It can't just be that simple?
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The most common reason to go to Afghanistan is to buy heroin. If you have some connections you can buy a kilo for well under £1000 - £500 if lucky - and then sell it for £20 000 (or more) elsewhere, like in the UK. A lot of profit, entirely tax free.
 




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Bry Nylon said:
metal detecting in Iran
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Harry Wilson's tackle

Harry Wilson's tackle

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jcdenton08 said:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61869012

I might be missing something here - it wouldn't be the first time - but why do people keep doing things like this, then wondering why it all goes tits up?

It's like people who aren't capable who go hiking up mountains or swimming in deep waters, only to be rescued at great expense. Not to mention risking the lives of those who are forced to bail them out.

It seems pretty clear to me. Don't go to these places or do stupid, risky things.

It can't just be that simple?
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I hope you paid your licence fee before sourcing that left wing information ???
 




jcdenton08

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I hope you paid your licence fee before sourcing that left wing information ???
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We just established in the other thread that I do pay my license fee.

Memory letting you down, old bean?

No license fee is actually needed to use the BBC website, however, so your comment is irrelevant.

Still, nice content :D
 


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jcdenton08 said:
We just established in the other thread that I do pay my license fee.

Memory letting you down, old bean?

No license fee is actually needed to use the BBC website, however, so your comment is irrelevant.

Still, nice content :D
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Given that irony appears to be a stretch too far for you....I'll keep this as simple as possible.....you recently declared that the BBC is left wing (in a pejorative way) yet you also start another thread using a quote from the BBC website as your inspiration. What I'm getting at is that your capricious double standards somewhat undermine the value of your opinions. Which is why I offered you a chat with my cat, meaning that a cat probably has a better chance of getting food for thought from you than your average human being. No offence meant.
 
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Baldseagull

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jcdenton08 said:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61869012

I might be missing something here - it wouldn't be the first time - but why do people keep doing things like this, then wondering why it all goes tits up?

It's like people who aren't capable who go hiking up mountains or swimming in deep waters, only to be rescued at great expense. Not to mention risking the lives of those who are forced to bail them out.

It seems pretty clear to me. Don't go to these places or do stupid, risky things.

It can't just be that simple?
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You must have taken a risk here or there? Eaten a pie at Selhurst, been away to Millwall in the 80's, had a bottle with a top on it at the Amex?
 


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Swansman said:
The most common reason to go to Afghanistan is to buy heroin. If you have some connections you can buy a kilo for well under £1000 - £500 if lucky - and then sell it for £20 000 (or more) elsewhere, like in the UK. A lot of profit, entirely tax free.
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Out of order that is, sounds like tax evasion to me.
 


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