Thought Provoking

[Psybbo]

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/nov/08/poppy-last-time-remembrance-harry-leslie-smith

Another point of view

[New Judge]

As you say, another point of view.

[humbersloop]

thanks Psybbs, he is always thought provoking

[Answerprancer]

..and a very valid point of view too IMO, New Judge.

[jno]

and from somebody who's actually fought in a world war, rather than armchair warriors.

[Psybbo]

Thank you for your replies.

[anneasquith]

he gets my respect.

[youngmafbog]

A left wing point of view in a left wing rag.

[anotheoldgit]

jno

/// and from somebody who's actually fought in a world war, rather than armchair warriors. ///

I can read no evidence that he fought in WW2.

[Old_Geezer]

I can nod along to much of what Harry is saying there.

[Baldric]

\\\I can read no evidence that he fought in WW2\\\

Well ,I can

///Harry Leslie Smith | Global | The Guardian
www.theguardian.com/profile/harry-leslie-smith
3 days ago - Harry Leslie Smith is a survivor of the Great Depression, a SECOND WORLD WAR RAF veteran and an activist for the poor and for the preservation of ...///

[Baldric]

And for good measure

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Harry-Leslie-Smith/e/B004CKS8NK

[seadogg]

Didn't bother with a poppy but at 1100 stood quietly on a hillside and thought about the old chaps who had described their experiences. Good for Harry.

[anotheoldgit]

PiperH

Apologies I obviously missed the Veteran quote.

Baldric

Thanks for the links, perhaps I should have also 'Googled' him

[Baldric]

It's true,
"Google is your Friend!"

[jno]

yes, he was in the war, aog. His views are to be taken seriously, whether one agrees with him or not; more than most, he knows what he's talking about.

[Answerprancer]

An elderly RAF veteran and author being featured in the nasty old leftie Gruniad ...that must be confusing for you, Bogface.

[Answerprancer]

...and before you start, I'm NOT a 'Guardianista' ...it's just as biased as the Daily Bogroll afaic.

[tonyav]

anneasquith
he gets my respect.

And mine to, anne.

[Baldric]

Try this Svejk (if it works ;-)

http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=50881d893fd8b4b6c14e812bdd5d23a8&default=http%3A//www.theanswerbank.co.uk/default_avatar.jpg&;size=275&r=g&;abrs4=2014111500