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2003-05-22 Iraq

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Posted by Frank G 2003-05-22 09:28 am|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 LGF has an earlier version of the story, also from Reuters, that shows their bias:
U.S. Troops on Shooting Spree After Attack in Iraq
By Khaled Yaqoub Oweis
FALLUJA, Iraq (Reuters) - Gunmen fired anti-tank rockets at a U.S. armored vehicle in the tense Iraqi town of Falluja, sending U.S. troops into a shooting spree that killed two Iraqis, residents said on Thursday

Posted by Frank G 2003-05-22 09:44:59|| 2003-05-22 09:44:59|| Front Page Top

#2 I'm very disappointed. I had thought the lethality of our modern weapons would have bagged more than 2 Iraqis if our men went on a "shooting spree". We're definitely not getting our tax dollars worth here! [/sarcasm]

Posted by Dar 2003-05-22 09:50:56|| 2003-05-22 09:50:56|| Front Page Top

#3 The incident inflamed tensions in Falluja

So first they were firing RPG's in a business-like manner, but when the ami's returned fire, they bacame inflamed?

Posted by mastercard 2003-05-22 09:58:16|| 2003-05-22 09:58:16|| Front Page Top

#4 Fajulla may be the best place for a new object lesson - total shutdown, similar to what Israel does to the West Bank and Gaza once in a while. Maybe they should learn that they won't be treated nicely unless they play nicely. Let them know, obliquely, that if that doesn't work, the US always has the option to expel them to Iran or Pakistan.

Posted by Old Patriot 2003-05-22 10:54:24|| 2003-05-22 10:54:24|| Front Page Top

#5 I agree, OP. One thing they understand and respect is strength. A demonstration of such seems sorely needed here.

Posted by Dar 2003-05-22 12:14:11|| 2003-05-22 12:14:11|| Front Page Top

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