Smaller armed forces?

[mintogrubb.livejournal.com]

In the UK at present, we have the smallest army we have had since the Boer War of Queen Victoria's time.

Is this a good thing or bad thing?
Will a smaller army, navy and air force stop our politicians from meddling in unnecessary wars in far off places? Will it lead to a focus on home defence instead of adventuring imperialism?

Or will a smaller Military Establishment mean that we are ill prepared to repel a foreign invasion ?
I mean, who is ~capable~ of invading Britain right now, even if they wanted to? Should be be paranoid about 'what if', or go for a realistic assessment of the actual threat level?

Comments

[luzribeiro.livejournal.com]

I opt for keeping my feelings to myself in public places and not occupy others with them, kthx. Let's talk silly now.

[luzribeiro.livejournal.com]

OK, but enough about me. :)

[luzribeiro.livejournal.com]

I dunno. Can you?

[luzribeiro.livejournal.com]

Mine's harmless too. But you're right: "harmless" and "jumping at" is largely a matter of perception and interpretation. So there.

[luzribeiro.livejournal.com]

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[atasharuku.livejournal.com]

I get similar reactions to my irreverent sense of humor - but haters gon' hate someone as awesome as you. =P Try not to let it bother you, m'dear.