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Title: Ben arrested
Post by Bobby. on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 2:17pm

Are they gunna hang em and hang em high?

https://edition.cnn.com/2026/04/06/australia/ben-roberts-smith-arrest-war-crimes-intl-hnk

Australia’s most decorated soldier arrested over alleged war crimes

Story by Reuters

27 min ago

Reuters — Australia’s most decorated living soldier has been arrested over five counts of the war crime of murder while on deployment in Afghanistan, local media reported on Tuesday.
The man, whom police identified as a 47-year-old former Australian Defence Force member and media named as Ben Roberts-Smith, was arrested at Sydney Airport on Tuesday morning.

He will be charged with five counts of war crimes in connection to the murder of five people in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012, Australian Federal Police (AFP) said. The maximum penalty for each charge is life imprisonment.

Roberts-Smith was hailed as a national hero after being awarded several top military honors, including the Victoria Cross, for his actions during six tours of Afghanistan from 2006 to 2012.

He has consistently denied allegations of wrongdoing during his service, some of which were first reported by Nine Entertainment newspapers in a series of articles starting in 2018.

Among the accusations reported were that Roberts-Smith had shot dead an unarmed Afghan teenager and kicked a handcuffed man off a cliff before ordering him to be shot dead.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Valkie on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 2:51pm

Looking forward to all the taliban and hammas soldiers being arrested and taken to court.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by greggerypeccary on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 2:53pm

Trump and Hegseth next.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Bobby. on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 2:55pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 2:53pm:

Trump and Hegseth next.

Are they gunna hang em and hang em high?

Nuremberg 2?

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by tallowood on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 3:51pm

That depends who wins the global nuclear civil war ::)

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by greggerypeccary on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:00pm

Bobby. wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 2:17pm:

I just watched his arrest on TV, and he wasn't handcuffed.

He's being charged with five counts of murder, and he gets to walk to the police car unrestrained?

Seems odd.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by lee on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:03pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:00pm:

He's being charged with five counts of murder, and he gets to walk to the police car unrestrained?

Seems odd.

AFP just happy to do Albo and Penny's work.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by greggerypeccary on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:35pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:00pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 2:17pm:

I just watched his arrest on TV, and he wasn't handcuffed.

He's being charged with five counts of murder, and he gets to walk to the police car unrestrained?

Seems odd.

Not even a finger through the belt loop on the back of his pants.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by tallowood on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:39pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:35pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:00pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 2:17pm:

I just watched his arrest on TV, and he wasn't handcuffed.

He's being charged with five counts of murder, and he gets to walk to the police car unrestrained?

Seems odd.

Not even a finger through the belt loop on the back of his pants.

Why didn't you do it?

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Frank on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:47pm

Australia’s most decorated soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, has been arrested over alleged Afghanistan war crimes following a years-long witch-hunt led by left-wing journalists and woke bureaucrats.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Frank on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:48pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:35pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:00pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 2:17pm:

I just watched his arrest on TV, and he wasn't handcuffed.

He's being charged with five counts of murder, and he gets to walk to the police car unrestrained?

Seems odd.

Not even a finger through the belt loop on the back of his pants.

Because he's not a coward like you.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by greggerypeccary on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:52pm

Frank wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:48pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:35pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:00pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 2:17pm:

I just watched his arrest on TV, and he wasn't handcuffed.

He's being charged with five counts of murder, and he gets to walk to the police car unrestrained?

Seems odd.

Not even a finger through the belt loop on the back of his pants.

Because he's not a coward like you.

He's been charged with murdering five people who were unarmed and bound.

That sounds like the definition of cowardice to me.

That, and bone spurs.

By the way, since when do police decide who gets handcuffed and who doesn't on the basis of cowardice?

Where did you pull that one from, Fwanky? :-/

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Frank on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:54pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:52pm:

Frank wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:48pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:35pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:00pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 2:17pm:

I just watched his arrest on TV, and he wasn't handcuffed.

He's being charged with five counts of murder, and he gets to walk to the police car unrestrained?

Seems odd.

Not even a finger through the belt loop on the back of his pants.

Because he's not a coward like you.

He's been charged with murdering five people who were bound and unarmed.

That sounds like the definition of cowardice to me.

That, and bone spurs.

You are a coward. That is not in dispute.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by greggerypeccary on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:55pm

Frank wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:54pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:52pm:

Frank wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:48pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:35pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:00pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 2:17pm:

I just watched his arrest on TV, and he wasn't handcuffed.

He's being charged with five counts of murder, and he gets to walk to the police car unrestrained?

Seems odd.

Not even a finger through the belt loop on the back of his pants.

Because he's not a coward like you.

He's been charged with murdering five people who were bound and unarmed.

That sounds like the definition of cowardice to me.

That, and bone spurs.

You are a coward. That is not in dispute.

What time did you open the Sherry bottle today, Fwank?

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Frank on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 5:36pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:55pm:

Frank wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:54pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:52pm:

Frank wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:48pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:35pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:00pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 2:17pm:

I just watched his arrest on TV, and he wasn't handcuffed.

He's being charged with five counts of murder, and he gets to walk to the police car unrestrained?

Seems odd.

Not even a finger through the belt loop on the back of his pants.

Because he's not a coward like you.

He's been charged with murdering five people who were bound and unarmed.

That sounds like the definition of cowardice to me.

That, and bone spurs.

You are a coward. That is not in dispute.

What time did you open the Sherry bottle today, Fwank?

See?? You run from the truth again like you always do, creepy coward.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Baronvonrort on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 5:42pm

The Afghanistan Inquiry Compensation Scheme was created under the Defence (Afghanistan Inquiry Compensation Scheme) Regulations 2024, effective from July 2024.

Quote:

About
The Afghanistan Inquiry Compensation Scheme has been established by the Australian Government to provide compensation to family members of victims of unlawful killing, and individuals who have suffered an unlawful assault or property damage

The Scheme does not require the establishment of legal liability. It is entirely separate to any other financial, legal or regulatory mechanism that a person may have access to according to their particular circumstances, which will vary.

Compensation provided under the Scheme may include monetary compensation, non-monetary compensation (for example the construction of a building) and/or a letter of apology or acknowledgment.

The Scheme is established by the Defence (Afghanistan Inquiry Compensation Scheme) Regulations 2024.

The Scheme does not conduct investigations. The Office of the Special Investigator was established by the Australian Government to investigate crimes by the Australian Defence Force in Afghanistan. You can make a report to the Office of the Special Investigator by contacting the Office of the Special Investigator on their Contact us page.

Who may claim
Individuals may be entitled to compensation if they are:
an individual who has suffered an unlawful assault or property damage
a family member of a victim of an unlawful killing.

https://www.defence.gov.au/about/complaints-incident-reporting/afghanistan-inquiry-compensation-scheme

Labor setting up another way for foreigners to rort Aussie taxpayers.

How many bogus claims will be made with this considering they aren't investigating it?

Labor and the Greens have been infiltrated by Islamists.

The Taliban recently legalised slavery are any leftists going to comment on that or do they consider mentioning this Islamophobia?

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Valkie on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 6:07pm

I guess when a grubberment is a collection of terrorist supporters.

They have to prove their subservience to the cult of death by chasing down a hero.

The enemy, is known for hiding like cowards among the people they murder, who don women's burkas to hide and who are well known for denying their involvement, right up until they pull out their guns and kill people.

I DO NOTVTRUST THIS GRUBBERMENT.

I DO NOT TRUST THE LIES TOLD ( THE ABC ADDED GUNSHOTS TO MAKE HIM LOOK GUILTY)

But again, the terrorist supporting grubberment must bow down to their terrorist masters.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by aquascoot on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 6:28pm

afghani soldiers taking child sex slaves whilst on campaign is ok with the left.

are the left epstein supporters. they call criticism of bachi bazi "islamophobic" :'( :'( :'( :'(

Bacha Bazi is a custom that has been around Afghan tradition for centuries. However, over time, due to poverty and innumerable tragedies that have infiltrated the society of the region, this tradition got distorted to an extent that is now directly violating human and children´s rights. This practice became excessive once the US Special Forces invaded Afghanistan. The distorted subculture of Afghan pedophilia at the moment represents one of the most horrifying violations of human rights in the world.

The history of Bacha Bazi
Bacha Bazi or dancing boys (from Persian: bacheh – “boy”, and bazi – “play, game”) is an expression used in certain parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan. It refers to a practice in Afghanistan engaging generally male children and male adults. This practice has turned into a centuries-long tradition and involves sexual abuse and slavery of young boys by older powerful men, often Pashtuns (New Line Institute, 2021).

These preadolescent boys, called Bacha Bareesh or beardless boys, come from impoverished families and serve as “entertainers” to influential Afghans. Dressed as girls and wearing makeup they dance for their masters who later take them in order to get involved in a sexual relationship. This is how these boys provide for their families.

It is not rare that these children are often taken from their parents with the excuse that they are going to be provided with an education and a promising future. When they reach adolescent age and once their beard starts growing, their service is no longer desired and they are released. This is where their tragic lives continue to worsen due to the psychological damage caused and due to very difficult reintegration into society.

As the perpetrators have always been empowered warlords who have important positions in the Afghan corrupted government, police, and military systems, this practice, going back several centuries into the history of the country, has been a challenge when it comes to its eradication. As a deeply rooted custom, it has been a part of their culture whose archaic aspects are not easily forgotten.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Bobby. on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 7:11pm

Frank wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:47pm:

Australia’s most decorated soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, has been arrested over alleged Afghanistan war crimes following a years-long witch-hunt led by left-wing journalists and woke bureaucrats.

Did he murder unarmed prisoners of war? -

if so it was in our name and he deserves to hang.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Daves2017 on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 7:29pm

From private sources I must suggest people much further up the rank are honestly too blame but are being protected and promoted away from these evil Nazi type events.

Indeed which colonial oversaw the Australian troops proudly displaying the Nazi flag on Australia army vehicles?

What I believed has occurred is a complete and utter lack of discipline and integrity as well as basic leadership qualities from the “ war criminals “ who had both direct control and power over lowly ranked Ben “war crimes “smith.

The entire ADF force from the bottom down has not only lost the war via mismanagement and now accuses of war crimes as the Nazi have but all the officers involved are seemingly just disappeared and have nothing there worthless leadership are they held accountable for?

I believe Ben “ war criminal” smith is a a small fish and a much larger net should be cast to catch the bigger fish.

Let them be trial in the country they committed the atrocities.

Only troops deserve the a firing squad.

Evils murders should only expect to be hung.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Sir Eoin O Fada on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 8:10pm

‘’ I just watched his arrest on TV, and he wasn't handcuffed.

He's being charged with five counts of murder, and he gets to walk to the police car unrestrained?

Seems odd.’’

Nothing odd at all, when the prisoner has the trust and/or respect of the police then the cuffs don’t get used.
On my one and only arrest in Australia I not only was not handcuffed but also offered apologies.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Frank on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 8:20pm

The SAS didn't kill enough of the bastards.

Now they are hounding them for it.

Dreadful

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Daves2017 on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 8:25pm

“Between 2003 and 2013, the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) had several Commanding Officers (CO) due to the standard two-year rotation for the role. Key SASR commanding officers during this period of intense operational service in Afghanistan and Iraq included Rick Burr (2003–04), James McMahon, and others.”

“ abc

There gunna need a longer rope

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Sir Eoin O Fada on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 8:36pm

On 9 news, the AFP admitted it was difficult because they can't visit the "crime" scene and take measurements, photos, examine the scene and interview witnesses - all the things that are normally critical in an investigation. So just how much of the evidence equates to hearsay?

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Sir Eoin O Fada on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 8:42pm

Daves2017 wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 8:25pm:

At the Nuremberg War Trials it was established that ignorance of a subordinate’s illegal actions still left the Commanding Officer guilty of the offence.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by greggerypeccary on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 8:56pm

Sir Eoin O Fada wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 8:10pm:

Were you charged with five murders?

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by greggerypeccary on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 8:57pm

aquascoot wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 6:28pm:

afghani soldiers taking child sex slaves ...

Working for Trump?

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Frank on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 9:09pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 8:56pm:

Sir Eoin O Fada wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 8:10pm:

Were you charged 8-)with five murders?

Gawd, you ARE a p.o.s., despicable lying creep.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Sir Eoin O Fada on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 9:53pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 8:56pm:

Sir Eoin O Fada wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 8:10pm:

Were you charged with five murders?

No.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Sir Eoin O Fada on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 10:17pm

Of course he could have been arrested when he got home but it was much more of a media event to arrest him in front of his family at the airport.

I wonder will anything now be done about the war criminals who sent young Australians, many against their will, to fight in Vietnam?
A country which we should have been supporting as we had no argument with them being as they were our allies against the Japanese.
They were our friends and our politicians betrayed them, just as they betrayed our other friends the Timorese [who were also our allies in WW II].

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by tallowood on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 8:19am

There is little wonder that the ADF has been facing a recruitment crisis.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Aquarius on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 10:01am

War is brutal and most people expect that there will be things done that are best left alone. So where was this lowly corporal's commanding officers? Surely they have some responsibilities in this. Yet he was recommended by those officers for his many acts of bravery. The Victoria Cross, the Medal for Gallantry and the Commendation for Distinguished Service - how did they come about? Seems there might be some cases of jealousy playing out here.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by greggerypeccary on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 10:04am

He hasn't applied for bail.

Seems weird :-/

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Valkie on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 10:35am

still havent heard about any arrestes of taliban or hamass terrorists for war crimes yet?

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Sir Eoin O Fada on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 10:49am

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 10:04am:

He hasn't applied for bail.

Seems weird :-/

Not as weird as you; how you going with a reference to your scurrilous post about the US NRA?

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Daves2017 on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 11:00am

P

That’s been asked a few times in this thread. I will offer this opinion.

The winner writes the history.

Do you think any of the Nazi would have faced war trials if they had had won?

Why do you expect the Taliban to act any differently?

Does not anyone else understand that this is a very serious legal precedent.

This is a military matter not a civil matter .

This should have been heard and dealt with in a military court and has no place in a civil court.

Why has all legal precedent and military protocol been ignored?

I strongly suggest ( again) that in a civil court action none of the officers or commanders of Ben ( war criminal) Smith will be either named or examined.

In a military court that would be the complete opposite. Ben ( war criminal) Smiths officers would be examined and possibly prosecuted.

SAS went completely rouge and it wasn’t an uprising led by a mild corporal.

Ben ( war criminal) smith is the victim of some of the very worst leadership ever displayed in the field by Australian military officers.

Who remain unnamed and never heard answer a question about what “they” were directly responsible for.

The fix is in for Ben ( war criminal) Smith.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Bobby. on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 2:00pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 10:04am:

He hasn't applied for bail.

Seems weird :-/

Did Breaker Morant get bail?

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Daves2017 on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 3:24pm

Breaker mordant

Was caught marshal in a military court.

Ben ( war criminal) smith is being trialled in a civil court.

The two have no comparison.

The little I have read I believe mordants superior officer escaped being shot but was sentenced to life imprisonment. This was changed to 4 years.

Non of this has absolutely anything to do with Ben (war criminal) smith situation.

He facing criminal charges in a civil court.

His direct and indirect leaders are not relevant to the civil court proceedings.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Bobby. on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 3:38pm

Daves2017 wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 3:24pm:

Breaker Morant executed unarmed prisoners of war -

Ben is accused of doing the same.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by greggerypeccary on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 3:53pm

Daves2017 wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 3:24pm:

Breaker mordant

Was caught marshal in a military court.

Ben ( war criminal) smith is being trialled in a civil court.

He's going to criminal court now.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by lee on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 4:18pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 3:53pm:

He's going to criminal court now.

And a higher standard of evidence. ::)

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by greggerypeccary on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 5:48pm

lee wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 4:18pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 3:53pm:

He's going to criminal court now.

And a higher standard of evidence. ::)

Absolutely.

I don't have a dog in this fight, lee.

As far as I'm concerned he's innocent until proven guilty.

I just find it strange that a person accused of being a mass murderer/serial killer, wasn't handcuffed when he was arrested.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Sir Grappler Truth Teller OAM on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 6:34pm

Rule TOGA applied - They're Only Ghaners Anyway...

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Bobby. on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 6:36pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 5:48pm:

lee wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 4:18pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 3:53pm:

He's going to criminal court now.

And a higher standard of evidence. ::)

Now he'll get rule 303.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aj8N8Nvv6ys

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by aquascoot on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 6:50pm

Participation medals ?
The head of the federal Police has quite a few

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Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Biggest donger on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 6:52pm

I think there is a bigger picture here, Ben was accepted into the army because of his willingness to do what is necessary, thats what the army look for. He was put into a position where he was in a world of kill or be killed. Trusting someone could cost you your life, the army put him there and they knew the risks. I have no idea how you can judge and punish anyone in that position. He is the result of something but his responsibility is indeterminable for me.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Gordon on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 6:59pm

Leroy wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 6:52pm:

Ben was a break glass in case of emergency kind of soldier. The Govt broke the glass and let him loose.

The Taliban were notorious for smiling then picking up their hidden weapons and then shooting at our guys. Screw them.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Frank on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 7:04pm

The pussification of the ADF.

The soldiers are sent to kill the enemy: irregular goatheards with fertiliser, and ak47s under their robes. NOT uniformed regular army.
And now becausd some Fairfax/ABC pussy hound, soldiers are prosecuted for doing what they were sent to do.

This will do wonders for an already dire recruitment drive by the pussified ADF.

Send in the one armed lesbian fatties next time. Soon that's all the ADF will have.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Bobby. on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 7:23pm

aquascoot wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 6:50pm:

Participation medals ?
The head of the federal Police has quite a few

DEI medals. ::)

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by greggerypeccary on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 7:26pm

As I've said before, he's innocent until proven guilty.

It's interesting, though, to see that the same two forum members who are encouraging the murder of innocent people based purely on their religion/ethnicity are the same two who said that Tarrant "should have killed more of them".

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 7:47pm

Australia has been a mixed-up kid since UK fell at Singapore 1942.
Probably the head of state is the US pres., hard to say really.
King Donald wants to arrest the International Crim Court. and is in effect a hardened crim. The Iraq war was fake and the US lost its fake war in Afghanistan. It's a heavy load on privates when the top command is dodgy.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Frank on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 7:47pm

Gordon wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 6:59pm:

Leroy wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 6:52pm:

Indeed.

The talibs are irregulars, goatherds in sandals. Enemy in civilian garb.

The SAS were sent in to kill them. Now some pussy boy Fairfax journalist who wants to make a name hounds them. The ABC jumps on the bandwagon.

How many taliban *ucks ard in Australia as 'refugees'? Oh, never mind go after the war hero.

Disgusting. I am glad Pauline said ON will not abandon him. Because the uniparty politcal weasels are.

It is a disgusting case that is showcasing Australia's total decline and take-over by the pussified teal weaselly wannabe Eurosophisticates.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Biggest donger on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 7:54pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 7:26pm:

Yeah but your in no position to berate anyone with your constant wishing death upon people now are you.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Gordon on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 8:06pm

Frank wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 7:47pm:

Gordon wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 6:59pm:

Leroy wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 6:52pm:

I have ZERO problem with the way the Taliban fought, asymmetric warfare is 1000s of years old. I'd participate in an asymmetric warfare campaign if necessary.

However....don't go crying when fighting aged males who stashed their weapons out of sight get killed.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 8:13pm

Gordon wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 8:06pm:

.don't go crying when fighting aged males who stashed their weapons out of sight get killed.

The males were also POW out of reach of their weapons. The next stage is ICE that shoots civilians who annoy cops. Then shooting anyone the dictator dislikes. Where are we taking this?

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Frank on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 8:16pm

chimera wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 8:13pm:

Gordon wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 8:06pm:

.don't go crying when fighting aged males who stashed their weapons out of sight get killed.

The males were also POW out of reach of their weapons. The next stage is ICE that shoots civilians who annoy cops. Then shooting anyone the dictator dislikes. Where are we taking this?

Idiotic attempt at analogy.
You are a moron.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Sir Eoin O Fada on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 8:21pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 5:48pm:

lee wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 4:18pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 3:53pm:

He's going to criminal court now.

And a higher standard of evidence. ::)

It’s a way for the arresting Officers to give the finger to the Commissioner and to the Government.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 8:23pm

'Idiotic attempt at analogy.'

You have no reasoning, so it's just abuse.
The analogy seems OK

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Frank on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 8:45pm

chimera wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 8:23pm:

'Idiotic attempt at analogy.'

You have no reasoning, so it's just abuse.
The analogy seems OK

Look, pal, you are an idiot.
Analogy or not, you are just stupid. Start from there.

You are the living embodiment of stupidity. Examine it yourself. You just do not have any ideas that are not stupid.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by SerialBrain9 on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 8:50pm

This is incredible - nails it..

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EHBuGNkNaZA

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Daves2017 on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 10:31pm

Just when the Albo government desperately needed a miracle distraction from their energy crisis.

THEY CREATED ONE!

Albo and Bowen and Penny, sitting back at the lodge tonight laughing.

“ got em all, hook line and sinker “!

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 9^th, 2026 at 8:25am

Frank wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 8:45pm:

You just do not have any ideas that are not stupid.

Is Australia's justice system stupid to charge him?
'The Australian Defence Force (ADF) handles the treatment of Prisoners of War (POWs)—referred to in modern doctrine as Prisoners of War, Internees, and Detainees (PWID)—in strict accordance with international law, primarily the Geneva Convention Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War of 1949 (GCIII).'

The ICE murders were of people in the same situation. Apart from abuse (which shows your lack of ideas), can you explain your opinion?

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by lee on Apr 9^th, 2026 at 12:57pm

So I see this morning, that Roberts-Smith, made repeated offers to hand himself in, if the AFP wanted to arrest him. But that wasn't good enough. The AFP wanted the media exposure attached to arresting him in front of his family.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Daves2017 on Apr 9^th, 2026 at 2:23pm

The AFP was following orders.

Albo orders.

Albo and co following weeks of negative publicity needed to break the news cycle.

His arrest was timed perfectly for Albo to hit the news cycle today with the fantastic deal he’s done with Singapore to bring more oil to Australia shores.

The news cycle now back in Albo favour will move on for months let alone years before Ben Robert’s Smith is wheeled out into the public.

If you choose to be extremely cynical this also publicly demonstrates labor new found backing of anything and everyone from the Middle East.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Aussie on Apr 9^th, 2026 at 7:00pm

With all the crap e.g., as above ^^^^^^ this will end up a Judge only Trial.

Obviously those organising social media, including Reinhart, Hanson, Katter, et al, are playing this up on "Digger" emotion.

They will be the reason a Judge will decide...no Jury.....Judge only.

Dicks head are trying to influence the potential juries.

Outcome.....Judge only.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Baronvonrort on Apr 9^th, 2026 at 11:40pm

lee wrote on Apr 9^th, 2026 at 12:57pm:

Did you see the medal Kristy the leader of the AFP got for covid response?

Ch 9 who had the defamation case with BRS were there to video it i wonder who tipped them off.

Does anyone have pics of Taliban uniform how do you tell the difference between an Afghan and Taliban?

I wonder if the AFP were too busy trying to pin something on BRS which let Bondi terrorists slip through the cracks

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Sir Eoin O Fada on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 12:19am

Who’s this?

IMG_9704.jpeg (174 KB | 4 )

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 7:35am

In the 1960-70s there was police involvement or inaction about gays kicked over The Gap cliff in Sydney. Poofs and Afghans are worth about the same.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by lee on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 12:56pm

Aussie wrote on Apr 9^th, 2026 at 7:00pm:

Obviously those organising social media, including Reinhart, Hanson, Katter, et al, are playing this up on "Digger" emotion.

Ah so it was the social media that organised for Roberts-Smith to be taken off the plane for the photo op. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Gnads on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 1:52pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:00pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 2:17pm:

I just watched his arrest on TV, and he wasn't handcuffed.

He's being charged with five counts of murder, and he gets to walk to the police car unrestrained?

Seems odd.

He shouldn't have been arrested at all.

A media stunt by the AFP - now lead by a DEI HIRE.

Ben Roberts-Smith had offered to surrender himself to authorities privately before his arrest at Sydney Airport in front of his teenage daughters.

A 10 year $300,000 million dollar witch hunt of Australias most decorated soldier.

The Yanks just spent a similar amount getting their shot down air servicemen out of Iran.

The treatment of BRS is nothing short of a national disgrace. Shameful. All on the hearsay of known Taliban sympathisers & no definite proof that would support 5 murders beyond reasonable doubt.

Other than a rigged stitch up they will have their work cut out for them trying to prove his guilt. No weapon, no shell cases, no blood samples, no body & no access to Afghanistan.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Gnads on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 1:56pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:35pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:00pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 2:17pm:

I just watched his arrest on TV, and he wasn't handcuffed.

He's being charged with five counts of murder, and he gets to walk to the police car unrestrained?

Seems odd.

Not even a finger through the belt loop on the back of his pants.

So what? He'd already offered to hand himself in before the AFP went ahead with this media stunt.

He wasn't a flight risk, he wasn't violent or dangerous - he's done nothing more than serve his country at the highest level & this is how he is repaid.

Whilst gutless bureaucrats & Politicians pontificate over their own ineptitude.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Gnads on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:01pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:52pm:

Frank wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:48pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:35pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:00pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 2:17pm:

I just watched his arrest on TV, and he wasn't handcuffed.

He's being charged with five counts of murder, and he gets to walk to the police car unrestrained?

Seems odd.

Not even a finger through the belt loop on the back of his pants.

Because he's not a coward like you.

You're not even remotely qualified to make any judgement on BRS or what happened in Afghanistan.

It's all hearsay - and if there hasn't been enough evidence/proof after 10 years then how on earth is it now any more provable beyond reasonable doubt?

I stand with BRS - not with gutless leftwing cowards like you.

He's the reason you get to put forth your shyte opinions.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Gnads on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:04pm

Bobby. wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 7:11pm:

Frank wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:47pm:

Australia’s most decorated soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, has been arrested over alleged Afghanistan war crimes following a years-long witch-hunt led by left-wing journalists and woke bureaucrats.

Did he murder unarmed prisoners of war? -

if so it was in our name and he deserves to hang.

You're a 2 faced coward.

You like Peccarhead get to make your shyte opinion because of men like BRS.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by greggerypeccary on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:05pm

Gnads wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:01pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:52pm:

Frank wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:48pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:35pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:00pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 2:17pm:

I just watched his arrest on TV, and he wasn't handcuffed.

He's being charged with five counts of murder, and he gets to walk to the police car unrestrained?

Seems odd.

Not even a finger through the belt loop on the back of his pants.

Because he's not a coward like you.

Scroll back and read my earlier posts.

I said that in my eyes he's innocent until proven guilty.

I said: "He's been charged with murdering five people who were unarmed and bound" - I didn't say he is guilty of the offences.

I have no dog in this fight.

I'm just stating the facts.

We'll wait and see what the court decides.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Gnads on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:21pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 10:04am:

He hasn't applied for bail.

Seems weird :-/

You're weird.

Quote:

His legal team indicated they would wait to formulate a stronger application and intended to raise the matter again at a later date, with reports suggesting a potential bail application around April 17, 2026.

The Veteran community are seething at this national disgrace.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/ben-robertssmith-offered-to-hand-himself-in-before-public-arrest-on-war-crime-murder-charges/news-story/6af0204e4af9ae9ba22b5679d25773b0

You talk about murders - what about these 3 Aussie diggers who were murdered in cold blood at their base by a sleeper Taliban insurgent in the Afghan Army - supposedly serving with them?

Their killer was tracked down after having been helped to escape by the TALIBAN - and he fled to Pakistan.

He was tracked down by our SAS soldiers - BRS being one of them.

Yet he now lives free as a TALIBAN HERO who vows to keep killing foreigners & Australians.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/sleeper-gunned-down-diggers/news-story/afff84df5dedeefbd76cedfda0da72d9

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Gnads on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:23pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:05pm:

Gnads wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:01pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:52pm:

Frank wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:48pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:35pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:00pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 2:17pm:

I just watched his arrest on TV, and he wasn't handcuffed.

He's being charged with five counts of murder, and he gets to walk to the police car unrestrained?

Seems odd.

Not even a finger through the belt loop on the back of his pants.

Because he's not a coward like you.

Your supposed "facts" have a very left bent on them.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by greggerypeccary on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:23pm

Gnads wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:21pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 10:04am:

He hasn't applied for bail.

Seems weird :-/

You're weird.

Quote:

Again, I was 100% correct.

He hasn't applied for bail.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by greggerypeccary on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:26pm

Gnads wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:23pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:05pm:

Gnads wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:01pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:52pm:

Frank wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:48pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:35pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:00pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 2:17pm:

I just watched his arrest on TV, and he wasn't handcuffed.

He's being charged with five counts of murder, and he gets to walk to the police car unrestrained?

Seems odd.

Not even a finger through the belt loop on the back of his pants.

Because he's not a coward like you.

Your supposed "facts" have a very left bent on them.

How so? :-/

I'll say it again: I have no dog in this fight; he's innocent until proven guilty.

How is that a very left bent?

What does politics have to do with this anyway?

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Gnads on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:31pm

Daves2017 wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 3:24pm:

Yes they are. If he can be charged in any Australian court then so should his superiors.

I'm no law/legal eagle but I'd say you don't know what you're talking about.

BTW Dave - you don't face criminal charges in a Civil Court - especially charges of murder.

He will be facing criminal charges(war crimes) in a criminal court.

The civil court procedings have long gone.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Gnads on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:33pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:26pm:

Gnads wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:23pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:05pm:

Gnads wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:01pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:52pm:

Frank wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:48pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:35pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 4:00pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 7^th, 2026 at 2:17pm:

I just watched his arrest on TV, and he wasn't handcuffed.

He's being charged with five counts of murder, and he gets to walk to the police car unrestrained?

Seems odd.

Not even a finger through the belt loop on the back of his pants.

Because he's not a coward like you.

Your supposed "facts" have a very left bent on them.

How so? :-/

I'll say it again: I have no dog in this fight; he's innocent until proven guilty.

How is that a very left bent?

What does politics have to do with this anyway?

You're joking right?

The ALP & the govt agency investigating are up to their necks in it.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Gnads on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:34pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:23pm:

Gnads wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:21pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 10:04am:

He hasn't applied for bail.

Seems weird :-/

You're weird.

Quote:

Again, I was 100% correct.

He hasn't applied for bail.

He will be - via his lawyers will be. You couldn't fathom what I posted/highlighted?

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by greggerypeccary on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:36pm

Gnads wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:21pm:

- what about these 3 Aussie diggers who were murdered in cold blood at their base by a sleeper Taliban insurgent in the Afghan Army - supposedly serving with them?

That's horrible.

But what does it have to do with the arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith?

You seem to be quite worked up about this and I don't understand why.

Again:

1. I have no dog in this fight.

2. I maintain that he's innocent until proven guilty - I have no opinion on his guilt or innocence. I'll wait to see what the courts decide.

Moreover, I have no beef with the SAS (a close relative of mine served with them).

All I did was ask a question and state a fact:

Question: Why wasn't he handcuffed when arrested? I thought someone charged with multiple murders would be restrained.

Statement of Fact: He didn't apply for bail. It seemed strange to me that he didn't want to get out of there as soon as possible. I certainly would.

You seem to be picking a fight that's not there - I am 100% neutral on the subject.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Gnads on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:36pm

Bobby. wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 6:36pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 5:48pm:

lee wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 4:18pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 3:53pm:

He's going to criminal court now.

And a higher standard of evidence. ::)

Now he'll get rule 303.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aj8N8Nvv6ys

Why don't you just STFU? you clown.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Gnads on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:39pm

aquascoot wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 6:50pm:

Participation medals ?
The head of the federal Police has quite a few

100% - A DEI hire. No wonder the Bondi shooter got a gun license & they're now continuing the 10 year witch hunt on BRS.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:40pm

Gnads wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:36pm:

Why don't you just STFU? you clown.

Gnads has no way of reasoning so uses abuse to shut down the comments he can't handle.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Gnads on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:47pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 7:26pm:

There's the left bent right there ...... I think I've been on here long enough to know how you operate Peccarhead. ::)

The innocence of any of the so called Afghani citizens is something that hasn't been proven correct in the whole time this witch hunt has been on.

The town was a known Taliban stronghold & many of the inhabitants were spotters for the Taliban ... including the bloke BRS is accused of killing & kicking into a ditch.

No one outside the theatre of action/war has a right to condemn him on unreliable hearsay - especially a Taliban governed Afghanistan looking for Aust govt/taxpayer reparations.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Gnads on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:48pm

chimera wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:40pm:

Gnads wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:36pm:

Why don't you just STFU? you clown.

Gnads has no way of reasoning so uses abuse to shut down the comments he can't handle.

Only stupid comments like the majority of yours.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Gnads on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:52pm

chimera wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 8:13pm:

Gordon wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 8:06pm:

.don't go crying when fighting aged males who stashed their weapons out of sight get killed.

The males were also POW out of reach of their weapons. The next stage is ICE that shoots civilians who annoy cops. Then shooting anyone the dictator dislikes. Where are we taking this?

You're a despicable wretch.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Gnads on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:57pm

SerialBrain9 wrote on Apr 8^th, 2026 at 8:50pm:

This is incredible - nails it..

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EHBuGNkNaZA

100% - he absolutely correct.

And that's what should be drummed into the lefty Australia hating bastards on this forum.

They don't get to say.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:59pm

Gnads wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:47pm:

The town was a known Taliban stronghold & many of the inhabitants were spotters for the Taliban .

Indeed, Afghanistan was an Afghanistan country full of Afghans.
Immigrants arrived and started shooting them.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Gnads on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 3:00pm

Aussie wrote on Apr 9^th, 2026 at 7:00pm:

Bullshyte - the Diggers don't need any of them to show their outrage to this national disgrace you shyster.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 3:00pm

Gnads wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:52pm:

You're a despicable wretch.

Thanks, that's your form when a comment can't be answered.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by greggerypeccary on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 3:01pm

Gnads wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:47pm:

No one outside the theatre of action/war has a right to condemn him on unreliable hearsay - especially a Taliban governed Afghanistan looking for Aust govt/taxpayer reparations.

Again, you're picking a fight that isn't there.

I haven't condemned him.

Nor have I condemned the SAS.

I've stated that I have no opinion on his innocence or guilt.

I am 100% neutral on this matter.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Gnads on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 3:02pm

chimera wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 7:35am:

In the 1960-70s there was police involvement or inaction about gays kicked over The Gap cliff in Sydney. Poofs and Afghans are worth about the same.

Maybe you should go for a spin off The Gap?

BTW dickhead - Afghans would throw GAYS off tall buildings even though they are dyed in the wool boy rooters.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Gnads on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 3:06pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:36pm:

Gnads wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:21pm:

- what about these 3 Aussie diggers who were murdered in cold blood at their base by a sleeper Taliban insurgent in the Afghan Army - supposedly serving with them?

Because I'm incensed at BRSs treatment and this ongoing 10 year witch hunt against our most decorated soldier. That's why.

It's monumentally wrong.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 3:25pm

Gnads wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 3:06pm:

Because I'm incensed at BRSs treatment and this ongoing 10 year witch hunt against our most decorated soldier.

What Afghans do in Afghanistan is irrelevant.
Being highly decorated is irrelevant.
That's emotional girlie talk, Mr Gnads.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Bobby. on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 3:35pm

He's a Killer Queen
Gunpowder, gelatine
Dynamite with a laser beam
Guaranteed to blow your mind
Anytime

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Daves2017 on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 3:42pm

It’s an incredibly completely random timing he was arrested on the tarmac and that there just randomly happened to be news crews in the perfect position to capture the scene.

It was almost like a rehearsal for a movie?

Still it’s all good news cycle now. Albo is off touring Asia to get us some petrol.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by tallowood on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 3:49pm

Quote:

For it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' Chuck him out, the brute!"
But it's "Saviour of 'is country" when the guns begin to shoot;
An' it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' anything you please;
An' Tommy ain't a bloomin' fool - you bet that Tommy sees!

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by lee on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 4:05pm

chimera wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 3:25pm:

What Afghans do in Afghanistan is irrelevant.

Wow. Including turning on the soldiers they had training them. You really are a dolt. ::)

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 4:08pm

Including that. (you now use abuse like gnads and frank?)

Dezi Freeman shot cops so cops can shoot drivers over the breathalyser limit.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by lee on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 4:18pm

chimera wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 4:08pm:

(you now use abuse like gnads and frank?)

Only on true dolts. ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 4:26pm

aha, couldn't answer the comment.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by lee on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 4:29pm

chimera wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 4:26pm:

aha, couldn't answer the comment.

To which comment did you want a reply?

One was so stupid that attacking the men training them has no relevance and the other so stupid it doesn't even deserve a comment. ::)

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 5:00pm

Well you can't proceed beyond saying 'stupid' so we'll have to leave it there.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Daves2017 on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 5:23pm

You would have to wonder how such a coordinated media event which was his arrest could have happened?

I assume it would have to have been ordered from the top down?

Who’s the minister responsible for the AFP?

It couldn’t be, wouldn’t be Tony Burqa?

What odds would you give me that he is?

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by lee on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 5:30pm

chimera wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 5:00pm:

Well you can't proceed beyond saying 'stupid' so we'll have to leave it there.

But I did. Why don't you want to clarify which statement? ::)

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 5:36pm

Both, which you describe as stupid.
(obviously both because I wrote the two of them...)

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by lee on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 5:44pm

chimera wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 5:36pm:

Both, which you describe as stupid.
(obviously both because I wrote the two of them...)

And yet you responded - " aha, couldn't answer the comment." - singular. ::)

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 5:49pm

Obviously that was to the previous post by you.
here we go down the rabbit hole in never ending circles...

..but but rabit holes don't have circles
yes but no but I can't fit in a rabbit hole
.... why a rabbit anyway

..where is this rabbit hole..
but ..but

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Gnads on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 6:08pm

chimera wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:59pm:

Gnads wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:47pm:

The town was a known Taliban stronghold & many of the inhabitants were spotters for the Taliban .

Indeed, Afghanistan was an Afghanistan country full of Afghans.
Immigrants arrived and started shooting them.

They weren't immigrants you 'tard.

Got anything to say about the Russians being there for over 10 years?

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Gnads on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 6:10pm

chimera wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 3:00pm:

Gnads wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 2:52pm:

You're a despicable wretch.

Thanks, that's your form when a comment can't be answered.

You're comments warrant no answer. They are complete fantasy & BS.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Gnads on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 6:12pm

chimera wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 3:25pm:

Gnads wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 3:06pm:

Because I'm incensed at BRSs treatment and this ongoing 10 year witch hunt against our most decorated soldier.

What Afghans do in Afghanistan is irrelevant.
Being highly decorated is irrelevant.
That's emotional girlie talk, Mr Gnads.

You're the only self flagellating girlie talking gimp on the forum.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Gnads on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 6:13pm

Bobby. wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 3:35pm:

He's a Killer Queen
Gunpowder, gelatine
Dynamite with a laser beam
Guaranteed to blow your mind
Anytime

Keep up the idiocy Booby - it's your forte.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by lee on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 6:15pm

chimera wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 5:49pm:

Obviously that was to the previous post by you.

Yes it was. I am glad that you actually agree on that. And that is why I asked the question "which comment" ::)

But you still don't want to identify which. but Ok let's go with both.

1. Attacks on the soldiers training them - Why is it irrelevant? They are in close contact.

2.
chimera wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 4:08pm:

Dezi Freeman shot cops so cops can shoot drivers over the breathalyser limit.

So what is your point of reference - two totally dissimilar actions. The cops with breathalysers are totally divorced from Freeman. ::)

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Gnads on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 6:15pm

chimera wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 4:08pm:

Including that. (you now use abuse like gnads and frank?)

Dezi Freeman shot cops so cops can shoot drivers over the breathalyser limit.

The equivalency of a moron.

You should get help.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Gnads on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 6:17pm

chimera wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 5:00pm:

Well you can't proceed beyond saying 'stupid' so we'll have to leave it there.

I wish you would because you have nothing besides "stupid" to display.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 6:30pm

'1. Attacks on the soldiers training them - Why is it irrelevant? They are in close contact.'

'The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is bound by the 1949 Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocols, which dictate the humane treatment of Prisoners of War (POWs). Key obligations include providing food, medical care, and protection from violence'.
The law doesn't change because of activities by people.
Natural justice means a person is not punished for an offence by another person.

2. 'Dezi Freeman shot cops so cops can shoot drivers over the breathalyser limit.
So what is your point of reference - two totally dissimilar actions. The cops with breathalysers are totally divorced from Freeman.'

The gunman at the base is dissimilar to the unarmed captive in the field. Cops in Victoria are in the area of Freeman, 'totally divorced' you say. You're saying that murder is OK if people are angered by someone's treachery in another place. Or it's OK if it's racial payback, all boongs are the same.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by lee on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 7:27pm

chimera wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 6:30pm:

'The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is bound by the 1949 Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocols, which dictate the humane treatment of Prisoners of War (POWs). Key obligations include providing food, medical care, and protection from violence'.
The law doesn't change because of activities by people.
Natural justice means a person is not punished for an offence by another person.

And they didn't punish them. They shot back at them. A live fire fight. ::)

chimera wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 6:30pm:

The gunman at the base is dissimilar to the unarmed captive in the field.

And I never said anything different. ::)

chimera wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 6:30pm:

Cops in Victoria are in the area of Freeman, '

Some were. Were they also targeting drink drivers or were they concentrating on Freeman. ::)
chimera wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 6:30pm:

You're saying that murder is OK if people are angered by someone's treachery in another place.

really? Where exactly did I say that? ::)

chimera wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 6:30pm:

Or it's OK if it's racial payback, all boongs are the same.

Just another attempt at obfusaction on something not even hinted at. And you wonder why people deride you. ::)

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 7:46pm

lee wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 4:05pm:

Wow. Including turning on the soldiers they had training them.

'And they didn't punish them. They shot back at them. A live fire fight.'

Of course. It wasn't happening where the unarmed POW was held. So the fire-fight can't affect the Geneva Convention which is about prisoners.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 7:53pm

lee wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 7:27pm:

chimera wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 6:30pm:

'The gunman at the base is dissimilar to the unarmed captive in the field.

And I never said anything different.'

2. 'Dezi Freeman shot cops so cops can shoot drivers over the breathalyser limit.'

'So what is your point of reference - two totally dissimilar actions. The cops with breathalysers are totally divorced from Freeman.'

You're arguing the gunman and captive aren't dissimilar.
But if you say they are dissimilar, then how can the gunman's act be connected with the captive?

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 7:59pm

lee wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 7:27pm:

chimera wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 6:30pm:

Cops in Victoria are in the area of Freeman

Some were. Were they also targeting drink drivers or were they concentrating on Freeman.

That's irrelevant to your idea that the gunman is similar to the captive. Freeman and drunk drivers are all law-breakers in Australia, so on your idea, drunks can be shot because of Freeman's crime. Drunk drivers could kill someone.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 8:01pm

lee wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 7:27pm:

chimera wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 6:30pm:

'You're saying that murder is OK if people are angered by someone's treachery in another place.

really? Where exactly did I say that?

It's not a quote, it's the meaning of what you are saying.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 8:03pm

lee wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 7:27pm:

chimera wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 6:30pm:

Or it's OK if it's racial payback, all boongs are the same.

Just another attempt at obfusaction on something not even hinted at. And you wonder why people deride you.

It's a reasonable possible idea, as your idea is that one Afghan's crime is cause for another to be killed.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by lee on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 8:18pm

chimera wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 8:03pm:

It's a reasonable possible idea, as your idea is that one Afghan's crime is cause for another to be killed.

You really are struggling. There is no evidence as yet presented, under criminal law, about another Afghan being killed. ::)

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 8:26pm

erm...have you heard of Ben Roberts Smith?

no?

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by lee on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 8:34pm

chimera wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 8:26pm:

erm...have you heard of Ben Roberts Smith?

You have heard of the differing evidence standards between civil and criminal court? No?

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 8:36pm

So..
does that mean you don't find fault with my replies?

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by lee on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 9:14pm

chimera wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 8:36pm:

does that mean you don't find fault with my replies?

When you think civil evidence equates to criminal evidence, that can't be the case. BRS has not had any criminal evidence against charges as yet.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Sir Grappler Truth Teller OAM on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 9:37pm

He should be out on bail on own recognisance - he's not going to bolt.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 6:58am

lee wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 9:14pm:

When you think civil evidence equates to criminal evidence, that can't be the case. BRS has not had any criminal evidence against charges as yet.

Goodo. That's not your issue about the gunman and Afghans in general. So I take it you accept the idea that the Geneva Convention on POW remains in force for ADF.

You write as if the gunman shooting trainers is fact and it had real connection with the POW being killed as a fact. Facts can't be called 'civil' or 'criminal', it's the court's opinion which defines the type of intent of a person. 'Beyond reasonable doubt' of a criminal mindset is the high level that the case will try to reach.

The matter of the Afghan gunman, unlawful combatants and spies etc then may be relevant for reducing the jail-time sentence, if one is given. The conditions were stressful, but so is standard war against a regular army. No-one expects regulars to email
'we're ambushing you at the village tomorrow. We have 200 troops, mortars and lots of bullets'.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 7:00am

('Spies under international humanitarian law (IHL) and their subsequent treatment when captured.
While captured spies are not entitled to prisoner of war status and may be the subject of derogations from certain rights under IHL, they are not entirely without legal protections. For example, a spy cannot be kept entirely incommunicado and retains the right to humane treatment and a fair trial.

Consequences of Not Wearing Uniforms:
Loss of prisoner of war status and protection.
Liability for prosecution and punishment by military tribunals.)

So the captive Afghan is not called 'POW' but the legal protection still applies.
LWP-G 0-1-7 Internment and Detention 2007 is the ADF order.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Gnads on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 10:03am

chimera wrote on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 7:00am:

You're still an imbecile.

You should volunteer for the next OS engagement our troops are sent into.

But I'd warrant you wouldn't even pass basic training in any branch of the ADF.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 12:39pm

Your abuse still means you have nothing in reply.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by lee on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 1:18pm

To recap I wrote yesterday -

lee wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 8:18pm:

There is no evidence as yet presented, under criminal law, about another Afghan being killed

To which you responded -

chimera wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 8:26pm:

erm...have you heard of Ben Roberts Smith?

Now that tells all and sundry that you did not know that it was a civil case and not a criminal case and the evidence was civil. Alternatively you didn't understand what was written. ::)

chimera wrote on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 6:58am:

You write as if the gunman shooting trainers is fact and it had real connection with the POW being killed as a fact.

No the gunman shooting trainers is fact. There is no suggestion of any connection to POW's being killed. You just take two stories and mash them together. And for that you think I should not label you stupid? Oh dear. ::)

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Daves2017 on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 2:46pm

Sir Grappler Truth Teller OAM wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 9:37pm:

He should be out on bail on own recognisance - he's not going to bolt.

Most intelligent comment yet in this thread.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Daves2017 on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 2:55pm

chimera wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 8:36pm:

So..
does that mean you don't find fault with my replies?

Personally I and my cat ( I read your replies out loud to her and she seems to both take notice and show no offence) find your point of view interesting.

Valid? I can’t say, it’s a lot to consider and the personal snide attacks against your /our opinion doesn’t help us understand your/our position any deeper.

Regardless if our mutual understanding of the situation is interrupted differently i find your contribution interesting.

If must resort to personal insults can we please make a effort for high quality content that hasn’t been used before?

“ why doesn’t Ben ( war Criminal) smith bend over in the prison shower to pick up his soup?

Because everyone else in there with him Volunteering do it for him”

“ too early ?

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 3:25pm

lee wrote on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 1:18pm:

There is no evidence as yet presented, under criminal law, about another Afghan being killed

OK I took that as evidence within criminal law by media, government statement and so on. You meant in a criminal court case. And you are correct.

lee wrote on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 1:18pm:

chimera wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 8:26pm:

You write as if the gunman shooting trainers is fact and it had real connection with the POW being killed as a fact.

No the gunman shooting trainers is fact. There is no suggestion of any connection to POW's being killed.

Re: Ben arrested
Reply #99 - Yesterday at 4:05pmQuote chimera wrote Yesterday at 3:25pm:
What Afghans do in Afghanistan is irrelevant.

lee 'Wow. Including turning on the soldiers they had training them. You really are a dolt.'

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 3:35pm

Daves2017 wrote on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 2:55pm:

[
Personally I and my cat ( I read your replies out loud to her and she seems to both take notice and show no offence) find your point of view interesting.

I think of a parallel in WWII.
'The Lidice massacre was a brutal June 10, 1942, Nazi reprisal in the Czech Republic, where German forces destroyed the village, murdered 173 men, and deported women and children to concentration camps. Sparked by the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich, the annihilation was a retaliatory act for the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich, a high-ranking Nazi official'.

The acts by resistance, unlawful combatants, spies and so on, can't lawfully be linked with punishment against another person.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Daves2017 on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 4:00pm

This is the thing and I’m careful what I say.

There are no rules in war or combat situations.

The only thing close to what may be considered a “ law” in a combat situation are orders and tasks requested off you.

That’s as clean as I can describe it.

You do as your told.

It maybe wrong, it’s often evil but you do your task till you can physically no longer do it anymore.

Rules?

They didn’t exist in the jungle and I doubt they existed in the desert.

What does exist above all else is company culture, structure and respect for the command structure/ rank.

It’s my personal opinion that the company culture, structure was the worse seen by any Australian fighting force in decades.

The Ben ( war Criminal) smith is being held for others failing at several higher rank.

How many others drunk beer out of the dead Afghan artificial leg?

I suspect those that didn’t may have turned undisciplined eye while in the role of enforcement of discipline?

Anyone got photos that they can post of Australia war veterans and their transport proudly displayed the Nazi flag while on tour in Afghan?

Does that make anyone here proud?

Because what you are seeing is what was once an elite Australian unit being led by completely useless/ stupid/ idiotic officers.

It’s no doubt we lost the war under the command and leadership of those far higher up than corporal Ben ( war Criminal) smith.

I will not answer questions on what my experience may or not be.

I share enough and ask you respect my privacy.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by lee on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 4:10pm

chimera wrote on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 3:25pm:

OK I took that as evidence within criminal law by media, government statement and so on.

Criminal law by media? Government statement? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

chimera wrote on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 3:25pm:

Absolutely nothing there about POW's. Dolt. You are really killing your "case". ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Daves2017 on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 4:10pm

I will add.

There was a command structure of rotating each commander out and having them replaced.

The primary purpose of this was because the commander was so incredibly stupid / useless he required retraining every six or so months.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 4:11pm

Again, that may be true but dodgy leadership can't be used to change what is law. It's common knowledge that ADF, the diggers of Anzac, don't shoot prisoners. They don't torture, don't take out anger by beating up captives and do give first aid to enemies even while still in their trench after surrender.

The background may reduce jail-time (if any) but it can't change the law on murder. Kids know what murder is.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by lee on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 4:14pm

On another note it seems members of the AFP are also not on board with the method of arrest of Roberts-Smith. Also the head honcho's many participation medals as compared to his. 8-)

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 4:16pm

lee wrote on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 4:10pm:

chimera wrote on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 3:25pm:

OK I took that as evidence within criminal law by media, government statement and so on.

Criminal law by media? Government statement?

No, I wrote 'within criminal law'. 'Criminal law' is not identical with 'criminal trial'. Media and govt have comments about law. Ozpol also does.
----
lee 'Wow. Including turning on the soldiers they had training them. You really are a dolt.'

lee 'Absolutely nothing there about POW's.'

It was a reply about the background to the killing of the captive.
Obviously. If you can't focus on that, then I'm not surprised...

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by lee on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 4:24pm

chimera wrote on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 4:16pm:

No, I wrote 'within criminal law'. 'Criminal law' is not identical with 'criminal trial'. Media and govt have comments about law. Ozpol also does.

And what is the consensus of opinion on that "crimininal law" about Roberts-Smith? Quotes please, not from Ozpol, most here wouldn't know the difference. ;)

chimera wrote on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 4:16pm:

It was a reply about the background to the killing of the captive.

Nope. It was a comment on the killing in the internalcompound attack. Nothing to link them, except your fevered "brain". 8-)

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 4:34pm

lee wrote on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 4:24pm:

And what is the consensus of opinion on that "crimininal law" about Roberts-Smith?

The consensus is that he's arrested for trial. Any further questions?
------------------------------

chimera wrote on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 4:16pm:

It was a reply about the background to the killing of the captive.

lee wrote on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 4:24pm:

Nope. It was a comment on the killing in the internal compound attack. Nothing to link them, except your fevered "brain".

Re: Ben arrested
Reply #95 - Yesterday at 3:25pmQuote Gnads wrote Yesterday at 3:06pm:
Because I'm incensed at BRSs treatment and this ongoing 10 year witch hunt against our most decorated soldier.

chimera: 'What Afghans do in Afghanistan is irrelevant.
Being highly decorated is irrelevant.'

remember that?

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by lee on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 4:40pm

chimera wrote on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 4:34pm:

The consensus is that he's arrested for trial. Any further questions?

very good.Has any evidence been led about and tested about the breaking of "criminal" law?

chimera wrote on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 4:34pm:

And that is not from me. So you are trying to put words in my mouth that were never uttered by me. You are a complete shonk. A failure. An idiot. ::)

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Daves2017 on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 5:02pm

chimera wrote on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 4:11pm:

Oh dear.

The Gallipoli Turkey female sniper on the slopes of Gallipoli early in the utter defeat of Australian ( I must mention the complete destruction of the English forces on landing, casualties far greater than Australia) was mentioned in war reports.
She caused maximum casualties from a position of no retreat. As the report states she was knocked unconscious by a grenade .

On regaining consciousness she found herself in the same position only with her arms and legs spread eagle and tied to imbedded bayonet.

She was used often as Australian troops went forward to reward their sexual needs.

She was eventually shot dead out of hand by a private who gave pity on her.

There are no rules in war.

It matters nothing life.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 5:06pm

lee wrote on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 4:40pm:

Has any evidence been led about and tested about the breaking of "criminal" law?

No that's why he's on trial.....

chimera wrote on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 4:34pm:

Obviously you didn't write words by another person. It's what you were replying to. Your name is lee. In Ozpol.
It's Saturday.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 5:11pm

Daves2017 wrote on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 5:02pm:

Oh dear.

'Historical Rumors: Various rumors surfaced during and after the war, such as the myth of "female snipers" hiding in the hills, but these have been dismissed by both Australian and Turkish historians as "pure fantasy" with no basis in military records.'
Do you have any refs to that?
Anyway, the law is not removed by people breaking law. The Jap prisoners at Cowra were not abused.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Daves2017 on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 5:18pm

chimera wrote on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 4:11pm:

There are no rules . There are no laws.

You do as you are told to do.

And you do it till you can’t anymore.

All that exists in the moment is the back of your comrade in front of you and the hope your comrade behind you is still alive to protect yours.

It’s primitive, it’s evil and it will never be forgotten.

There’s no rules, laws, police or umpires.

There is a culture within your team.

Unwritten rules, laws.

Some take prisoners.

Some don’t.

It always comes down to the people in command and the orders or “ vibe” they cultivate/ cultivating.

I’ve shared way too much.
I’m out of here but trust me combat isn’t like court.

There is no black or white. It’s dirty, evil and full of disgusting acts you perform to survive.

Grey?

bugger.k saying that there is no grey.

No one can ever understand.

Stay safe and please insult each others in a advance way 😂

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Bobby. on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 5:21pm

Daves2017 wrote on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 5:18pm:

chimera wrote on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 4:11pm:

Rule 303

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aj8N8Nvv6ys

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 5:24pm

Is there a claim that Ben was just following orders? Even if the battle is intolerable, it's still known that if prisoners are murdered there is a consequence. These acts weren't in the midst of battle, they were cold blood, it seems by news.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by lee on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 6:17pm

chimera wrote on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 5:06pm:

Obviously you didn't write words by another person. It's what you were replying to.

exactly and those words were yours. I responded to YOUR comment. capische? ::)

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by chimera on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 6:55pm

so you connected the gunman at the base with the topic.

(it's dark down this rabbit hole..)

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by lee on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 6:59pm

chimera wrote on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 6:55pm:

so you connected the gunman at the base with the topic.

I wasn't the one that raised Afghanistan in this topic. he has been charged with alleged Afghan war crimes, he was one of those there at the time of the shooting. Should it have been ignored? You really are a dolt. ::).

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Valkie on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 8:01pm

When a grubberment betrays its own soldiers by advertising cash for tales from the people who will sell their souls for money.
And then hound heros wasting $3,00,000,000.00 to prosecute them.
We have sick twisted grubberment.

Then they use WOKE obviously bias judges who have never seen anything more dangerous than a slippery bethel floor.

I sincerely hope Ben takes them all to the cleaners and Sue's them for billions.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Gnads on Apr 12^th, 2026 at 12:39pm

chimera wrote on Apr 11^th, 2026 at 12:39pm:

Your abuse still means you have nothing in reply.

Well if you think my response is to "a nothing" you're right.....

you are a nothing.

And your stupidity is worthy of abuse.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Sir Eoin O Fada on Apr 12^th, 2026 at 4:55pm

Who dis?

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Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by greggerypeccary on Apr 12^th, 2026 at 8:28pm

Daves2017 wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 3:42pm:

It’s an incredibly completely random timing he was arrested on the tarmac and that there just randomly happened to be news crews in the perfect position to capture the scene.

News crews? :-/

No.

The video footage was recorded by the police.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Sir Grappler Truth Teller OAM on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 11:50am

Trial by Media again - what's the bet on a hung jury or a failed jury?
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/former-sas-soldier-speaks-about-brs-case/ar-AA20HNUP?ocid=winp2fptaskbar&cvid=69dc47065d144af4910af67fb17bd4b1&ei=17

Former SAS soldier speaks about BRS case

An SAS veteran who saw Ben Roberts-Smith in action while serving in Afghanistan and accused him of committing war crimes has broken his silence.

Mr Roberts-Smith, who is one of the country’s most-decorated soldiers, was arrested and charged on Tuesday by the Australian Federal Police over alleged war crimes.

He was arrested by members of the Australian Federal Police after being charged with five counts of war crimes – murder – where he is accused of taking part in five killings between 2009 and 2012 during his deployment in Afghanistan.

He has not entered any plea and is entitled to the presumption of innocence. He has at all times denied the allegations.

Speaking to Nick McKenzie on 60 Minutes, the former SAS soldier, known as “Person X”, said he wanted to believe the former soldier was a “hero”.

“There’s a lot of people that do not agree with what he (allegedly) did in Afghanistan,” he told 60 Minutes.

“On the other hand, there are a lot of people that are on his side. Most of them are the general public, who want to believe in our so-called heroes.”

An unnamed former SAS veteran alleged Mr Roberts-Smith was involved in war crimes during the deployment in Afghanistan.

“A hero is not someone who harms individuals – innocent individuals,” he said.

He has told authorities the alleged actions were done “after the dust has settled”.

“There’s no fog of war. There’s no bullets flying around, there's nothing like that,” he said.

“Person X” told 60 Minutes said he believed the alleged actions were “completely contrary to (the) mission”.

“We weren’t there to kill civilians or people who didn’t deserve to die – non-combatants,” he said.

“I don't think any Australian would want our soldiers, our ADF, going overseas and (allegedly) committing murder, essentially in their name.”

The unnamed veteran said the other soldiers who spoke out against the alleged war criminal were “vilified” and labelled “rats”.

He described them as “heroes” who have “physical courage” and “moral courage”.

“Those fellas that (spoke out), they’ve suffered greatly,” he told 60 Minutes.

“It’s sad, but I believe that the blokes who ... stood up in court … they’re the heroes.”

Trial will be long and complex: former war crime prosecutor

Former war crimes prosecutor Graeme Blewett said the investigation into Mr Roberts-Smith was complex and could take two years.

“(The jury) will be bringing to the court their own understanding of what’s happening,” he said.

more .. read for yourself.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Sir Eoin O Fada on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 12:50pm

What’s the bet that the Law of Command Responsibility never gets mentioned?

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by tallowood on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 1:13pm

How this politicized witch hunt will impact the ADF recruitment campaign?

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by lee on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 1:20pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 12^th, 2026 at 8:28pm:

The video footage was recorded by the police.

And news of the forthcoming arrest was made to select individuals. Why was that?

Why was it recorded? Was he fleeing the country? Returning from Easter Break? Was AFP head honcho ordered to film? ::)

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by greggerypeccary on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 1:35pm

lee wrote on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 1:20pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 12^th, 2026 at 8:28pm:

The video footage was recorded by the police.

And news of the forthcoming arrest was made to select individuals. Why was that?

Why was it recorded?

Which select individuals?

And, recording high profile arrests is fairly common these days.

In fact, recording mundane police operations is also fairly common thanks to the widespread use of body cameras by police forces across Australia and the world.

It's 2026, lee - try to keep up.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by lee on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 1:40pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 1:35pm:

Which select individuals?

"The digital fingerprint of a Nine news story about the arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith reveals the file was created the day before Australian Federal Police took the former SAS soldier to jail."

https://thenightly.com.au/australia/ben-roberts-smith-digital-footprint-shows-federal-investigations-leaked-story-a-day-before-arrest--c-22125920

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 1:35pm:

And, recording high profile arrests is fairly common these days.

Usually when they are fleeing, a danger to the community. That was not the case. In fact the AFP had written notification that he would hand himself in, if they were going to arrest him. ::)

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 1:35pm:

In fact, recording mundane police operations is also fairly common thanks to the widespread use of body cameras by police forces across Australia and the world.

And these weren't body cameras. ::)

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 1:35pm:

It's 2026, lee - try to keep up

Yep. And you try to ignore the news cycle when it doesn't suit. ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by greggerypeccary on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 2:17pm

lee wrote on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 1:40pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 1:35pm:

Which select individuals?

And, recording high profile arrests is fairly common these days.

In fact, recording mundane police operations is also fairly common thanks to the widespread use of body cameras by police forces across Australia and the world.

And these weren't body cameras. ::)

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 1:35pm:

It's 2026, lee - try to keep up

Yep. And you try to ignore the news cycle when it doesn't suit. ;D ;D ;D ;D

Incorrect.

Filming high-profile arrests is quite common, even when there is nobody fleeing and no danger to the comminity.

Very, very common in fact.

It's just that not all of them are shown on TV, and that's why you think it doesn't happen that often.

If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by lee on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 2:20pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 2:17pm:

Filming high-profile arrests is quite common, even when there is nobody fleeing and no danger to the comminity.

Proof?
But I see you didn't disagree with the rest. ;)

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by greggerypeccary on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 2:29pm

lee wrote on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 2:20pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 2:17pm:

Filming high-profile arrests is quite common, even when there is nobody fleeing and no danger to the comminity.

Proof?
But I see you didn't disagree with the rest. ;)

I didn't read the rest.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by greggerypeccary on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 2:32pm

lee wrote on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 1:40pm:

"The digital fingerprint of a Nine news story about the arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith reveals the file was created the day before Australian Federal Police took the former SAS soldier to jail."

Proof?

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by lee on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 3:12pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 2:32pm:

lee wrote on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 1:40pm:

"The digital fingerprint of a Nine news story about the arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith reveals the file was created the day before Australian Federal Police took the former SAS soldier to jail."

Proof?

You really are stupid. You make an unsubstantiated claim, whereas I showed the link. 8-)

it is also noted in The West and Channel 7. ;)

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by greggerypeccary on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 3:42pm

lee wrote on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 3:12pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 2:32pm:

lee wrote on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 1:40pm:

"The digital fingerprint of a Nine news story about the arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith reveals the file was created the day before Australian Federal Police took the former SAS soldier to jail."

Proof?

You really are stupid. You make an unsubstantiated claim, whereas I showed the link. 8-)

it is also noted in The West and Channel 7. ;)

You provided a link to a claim.

Now we need the proof.

The West and Channel 7 have made a claim, but not provided any proof.

So, where's the proof?

Just saying, or typing, something isn't proof that it happened.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by lee on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 3:43pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 3:42pm:

You provided a link to a claim.

Now, where's the proof?

Ah, so you trust the media, but only when it accords with your beliefs. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
As witnessed by your total belief in the America media. ;)

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by lee on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 3:45pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 2:29pm:

I didn't read the rest.

And you won't because it disagrees with your beliefs, 8-)

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by Sir Eoin O Fada on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 7:42pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 3:42pm:

lee wrote on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 3:12pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 2:32pm:

lee wrote on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 1:40pm:

"The digital fingerprint of a Nine news story about the arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith reveals the file was created the day before Australian Federal Police took the former SAS soldier to jail."

Proof?

You really are stupid. You make an unsubstantiated claim, whereas I showed the link. 8-)

it is also noted in The West and Channel 7. ;)

I am relieved that you see things this way, perhaps you will post your link on your apparent lie about the US NRA as requested elsewhere.

Title: Re: Ben arrested
Post by greggerypeccary on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 8:29pm

lee wrote on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 3:45pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 13^th, 2026 at 2:29pm:

I didn't read the rest.

And you won't because it disagrees with your beliefs, 8-)

My beliefs?

Nothing to do with me, lee.

I just deal in objective facts.

i.e. there is no proof to support your "digital fingerprint" story.