"he claimed that the Black watch was mover up there to help in your general election"
I did no such thing.
As I have already explained to you, the fig leaf remark was in regard to having British troops in Iraq generally, not in regard to moving the Black Watch north.
I think that when the Rats point out that Iraq is essentially an American operation, they are correct. All the foreign troops, including the British troops are in Iraq to give us cover, not because we need them to win the war.
I do not think that Bush wanted the Black Watch moved north in order to help him in the election. It was never an election issue in this country. All the politics about the move north is in your country, not ours.
I think that the American military would very much appreciate the help that having the Black Watch help them up north and that is why they asked for the help and the British military is willing to help out. All the politics involved with this issue are British politics and I think that British public opinion will force Blair to pull the Black Watch out if there are more casualties.
We well see if I am right or wrong. I hope there are no more casualties, but the very fact that your leftist politicians have made this move a big public issue makes it more likely that the terrorists will kill more Black Watch troops in order to take advantage of your politicians going wobbly.
Still, I am thankful that they came and helped us when we needed them most, but they were never anything more than a fig leaf. Now that the election is over, we don't need the fig leaf and they will be leaving soon.
Mean what is this talk about election.
There is a real shortage of troops the American military need more recruits, so get your self a pair go down there and enlist.
After Sept 11th I reupped wasnt my country, but as an ally I wanted to do my bit.
So you do your bit.