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'French troops saw Osama twice' | ||
2006-12-21 | ||
A documentary says French special forces had Osama bin Laden in their sights twice about three years ago but their US superiors never ordered them to fire. The French military, however, said that the incidents never happened and the report was “erroneous information”.
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Posted by:Fred |
#8 That seems unlikely, DMFD, as long they aimed above the waistline. |
Posted by: Jackal 2006-12-21 19:46 |
#7 French special forces had Osama bin Laden in their sights twice about three years ago They didn't fire cause they were afraid they'd hit Jacques Chirac. |
Posted by: DMFD 2006-12-21 17:36 |
#6 Somehow I think there would be a special article to the rules of engagement that said if it is Osama, and you know it is Osama, shoot him. Shoot him center mass so we can identify the head and so you don't miss. Call the Americans afterwards to collect your reward. |
Posted by: rjschwarz 2006-12-21 13:06 |
#5 Because the French are so good at following American orders (or even their own orders). The headline should read: French troops saw Osama twice (and invited him for dinner) Al |
Posted by: Frozen Al 2006-12-21 12:51 |
#4 I was about fight the Nazi's, but the order never came to do so. |
Posted by: Jesing Ebbease3087 2006-12-21 10:42 |
#3 "Look, there's Osama!" "Yeah - and isn't that Morgan Fairchild with him?..." |
Posted by: mojo 2006-12-21 10:03 |
#2 I am more curious about where and when and what organizational structure resulted in "French special forces" with US superiors (by which I assume they mean commanders). I am not sure that there has been much in the way of joint US French military activity since de Gaulle had his tantrum in the 60's. |
Posted by: RWV 2006-12-21 09:18 |
#1 I'd still like to find out what induced Osama's shy, LT girlfriend and alleged sex concubine to bear her breasts like Janet Jackson. D *** ng you, WHITNEY, we're waiting. |
Posted by: JosephMendiola 2006-12-21 00:42 |