British Fury at US 'Kill and Kill Again' Policy - Report

[UpInArms]

http://news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=2940176

A new report claimed today there was a growing split between Britain and the United States on policies and tactics in Iraq, as Tony Blair reaffirmed his commitment to efforts in the war-torn country.

A senior British officer suggested releasing many of the prisoners detained by the coalition, but saw his suggestion shot down by American commanders, according to a US magazine.

And the British military was said to be increasingly upset at the willingness of US troops to “kill, kill and kill again”, according to a former British officer.

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According to Brigadier General Janis Karpinski, the general formerly in charge of the notorious Abu Ghraib prison, where abuse took place, a British officer present said: “The best solution is to find a way to release these people instead of building more and more detention facilities.”

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Brig Gen Karpinski told the May 24 edition of Newsweek magazine of the US officers’ reaction: “They looked at him like, ’Who asked you?’,” she said.

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[JoFerret]

1. ...more

The British chief of the General Staff, Sir Michael Jackson, said there was “military friction” last month when he gave evidence to a parliamentary committee.

As a result of the growing rift, British commanders are becoming increasingly reluctant to commit troops to zones not under British control, according to Newsweek.

[bemildred]

2. I know, let's bring those troops home! Right Tony? nt

[Just Me]

3. Good Gawd,...we really do appear more and more like savages.

This leadership has brought out the absolute worst,...in a country so full of potential.

Assholes!!!

OFF TO THE HAGUE!!!!

[BillZBubb]

4. Oh Gosh, Bush* had better be careful, the Poodle might arf!

As long as lapdog Blair is in charge the Brits won't do Jack Shit about this. "Yes George, how high George..."