a link (my blog) to some previous thoughts i have had – however this year i got caught being the ape on presentation on the monkey swings at the zoo when the dreaded retired colonel asked us to support this notable organization – i did so but felt slightly menaced read this (bbc) about poppy snobbery.
Today at the time specified marks the day when europe decided to stop going bananas for a bit, and decided to have a flu outbreak instead back in 1918 before resuming it in 1939 can be read about here (also my blog).
I am sure much good comes out of this appeal, the question however is that the voluntary nature of the poppy appeal, but you wonder if this means the ‘military covenant’ is seen by the people whom order the armed forces to war as a get out or sign of support for x war operation now happening.
I notice that in the British newspapers the proposed cut to the part time soldiers (the territorial army) training has been stopped on the account that there would not have been a ta ‘force’ to speak of.
These part time soldiers also see action in combat zones, which is something or other makes them not as important even if they get injured or shot at – War and politicians makes a heady mix it best not to be a soldier it seems when theres a budget to balance.
Anyhow if your wondering why the poppy while at the zoo today yes im that one.






