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  Feb 12 2007, 20:59
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 ArmA.info Sarcasm Society's Appointed Olivia Wilde Stalker  Group: Moderators Posts: 1,482 Joined: 12-November 06 From: United Kingdom Member No.: 113  |
QUOTE We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to Continue funding for the Royal AIr Force Aerobatics Team - The Red Arrows. More details Submitted by Nigel Thorpe – Deadline to sign up by: 24 July 2007 – Signatures: 5,317 Following admission by the MoD that funding for the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team - The Red Arrows - is to be reviewed under the latest Defence spending review, we, the British Public implore the Prime Minister to maintain funding to one of this country's most visible and recognisable symbols. The Team stands as an internationally recognised symbol of the high standards and fine traditions of the British Military and in a time when this country has fewer things to be proud of, should be permitted to publicise the Armed Forces of this nation. Click Me NB: You have to be a British citizen or Resident to sign the petition. Regards HH  --------------------   -------------------- Heed my words or risk being beaten with a stick then fed to my associate D@V£ The Rules - Most places have rules, these are ours Read them! Moderation Feedback Thread - Let everyone know how much you don't like D@V£ -------------------- |
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Feb 12 2007, 21:05
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 The Il2 Fan  Group: Members Posts: 733 Joined: 7-November 06 From: England Member No.: 25 |
i dont think they will scrap them, there just too much of a symbol of the RAF.
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Feb 12 2007, 21:10
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 ~Established April, 2004~ Group: Former .info Serviceman Posts: 800 Joined: 12-November 06 From: Sussex, England Member No.: 34 |
I agree with giggles, I doubt they'll ever actually get rid of them, but I'll sign anyway
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Feb 12 2007, 22:02
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ArmA.info Sarcasm Society's Appointed Olivia Wilde Stalker Group: Moderators Posts: 1,482 Joined: 12-November 06 From: United Kingdom Member No.: 113 |
All the signatures we can get, everyones counts
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Feb 13 2007, 12:55
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 ArmA.info Sarcasm Society's Beast of War  Group: Site Team Posts: 547 Joined: 4-November 06 From: Marseille Member No.: 12 |
I am not an British Citizen ^^
I can't vote, sorry HH 
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Feb 13 2007, 19:11
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They've got my signiture!
After all, I have to do whatever necessary to take power away from the executive 
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Feb 13 2007, 19:33
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ArmA.info Sarcasm Society's Appointed Olivia Wilde Stalker Group: Moderators Posts: 1,482 Joined: 12-November 06 From: United Kingdom Member No.: 113 |
Ta D@V£
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Feb 13 2007, 21:04
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 There will be cake. Group: Members Posts: 270 Joined: 12-November 06 From: Netherlands Member No.: 117 |
Can't vote, but I hope the Red Arrows are there to stay. They're awesome, really.
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Apr 11 2007, 14:35
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 ArmA.info Sarcasm Society's Rifleman-in-Charge Group: Members Posts: 266 Joined: 23-November 06 From: Manchester of the North, FI Member No.: 270 |
The ones who signed prolly got this too, but for those who couldn't... a friend of mine received this yesterday.
QUOTE Thank you for signing the petition on the No.10 website calling for the maintenance of the Red Arrows. It is a sign of the place they hold in the national affections that so many people have joined you in signing it - one of the highest numbers since the e-petition service began. That's why I wanted to reply personally. It's also why I am replying before the petition officially closes, in order to reassure people who are clearly concerned.
I am pleased to be able to give you good news. There are no plans to change the funding for the Red Arrows, let alone to disband them. It is important, of course, that the MOD looks at the full range of its spending plans as part of its routine financial planning, to ensure that taxpayers' money is spent where our Armed Forces most need it. Obviously it is this review which prompted fears that the Red Arrows might be scrapped. However, like you, the Government recognises just what an important role the Red Arrows play in our national life. As the world's premier aerobatic team, they have thrilled millions of spectators over many years. I was lucky enough to see their extraordinary skills myself only last year at the Farnborough Air Show. More importantly, the Red Arrows have maintained public support for the Royal Air Force, encouraged recruitment, acted as ambassadors for Britain in the world and promoted British industry for many years. So I am pleased to assure you that this government fully intends to keep the Red Arrows flying. Thank you for signing this petition, and I hope you get a chance to see the Red Arrows yourself soon. Yours sincerely, Tony Blair -------------------- Hakkaa päälle Pohjan poika!
Words were coming out of my fingertips faster than my thoughts could process them in my brains... My plead is for temporary insanity that was caused by permanent insanity of very, very twisted nerve cluster that's called brain matter, that's supposed to be grey but isn't, it's black and has a somewhat sarcastic and dark sense of humor, or lacks it totally. The self-appointed God of Scor Nango. Not an emperor, just... God. |
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Apr 13 2007, 21:09
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ArmA.info Sarcasm Society's Appointed Olivia Wilde Stalker Group: Moderators Posts: 1,482 Joined: 12-November 06 From: United Kingdom Member No.: 113 |
Indeed i got the e-mail too was gonna post the response up today but you've beaten me to it :|
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