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2005-01-04 Afghanistan/South Asia

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Posted by tipper 2005-01-04 3:00:20 AM|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Dozens of tribesmen fired bows and arrows at the helicopter, a traditional warning that outsiders arenât welcome.

Excellent communication skillz for primative folk.

Posted by Shipman 2005-01-04 7:05:36 AM|| 2005-01-04 7:05:36 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Dozens of tribesmen fired bows and arrows at the helicopter, a traditional ~~greeting~~ warning that outsiders arenât welcome.

The natives sure are friendly, aren't they?

Posted by N Guard 2005-01-04 8:39:38 AM|| 2005-01-04 8:39:38 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 Perhaps they view it as some sort of Demon?

What are the rules about contact with isolated primitive peoples anyway?

Posted by CrazyFool 2005-01-04 9:01:47 AM|| 2005-01-04 9:01:47 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 well the Prime Directive says...

Posted by James T Kirk 2005-01-04 9:10:47 AM|| 2005-01-04 9:10:47 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 What are the rules about contact with isolated primitive peoples anyway?

"As the right of each sentient species to live in accordance with its normal cultural evolution is considered sacred, no Star Fleet personnel may interfere with the healthy development of alien life and culture. Such interference includes the introduction of superior knowledge, strength, or technology to a world whose society is incapable of handling such advantages wisely. Star Fleet personnel may not violate this Prime Directive, even to save their lives and/or their ship unless they are acting to right an earlier violation or an accidental contamination of said culture. This directive takes precedence over any and all other considerations, and carries with it the highest moral obligation."

Posted by Steve 2005-01-04 9:11:20 AM|| 2005-01-04 9:11:20 AM|| Front Page Top

#6 Bwahahahaha - first!

Posted by Frank G 2005-01-04 9:22:01 AM|| 2005-01-04 9:22:01 AM|| Front Page Top

#7 It worries me that a member of the AOS would know that.

Posted by Shipman 2005-01-04 9:57:53 AM|| 2005-01-04 9:57:53 AM|| Front Page Top

#8 Every member of the AoS knows the Prime Directive.

Posted by Steve White 2005-01-04 10:09:42 AM|| 2005-01-04 10:09:42 AM|| Front Page Top

#9 All in all, not a bad reaction to the visit, I'd say.

Posted by Chuck Simmins 2005-01-04 10:12:26 AM|| [http://blog.simmins.org] 2005-01-04 10:12:26 AM|| Front Page Top

#10 Every member of the AoS knows the Prime Directive.

We just choose to ignore it when it get's in our way. Kind of like Bush and the UN, or Captain Kirk and hot alien women.

Posted by Steve 2005-01-04 10:21:37 AM|| 2005-01-04 10:21:37 AM|| Front Page Top

#11 Every member of the AoS knows the Prime Directive

Okay, now I'm really worried.

Posted by Shipman 2005-01-04 10:23:29 AM|| 2005-01-04 10:23:29 AM|| Front Page Top

#12 Resistance is futile. Prepare to be assimilated!

Posted by Steve 2005-01-04 10:27:20 AM|| 2005-01-04 10:27:20 AM|| Front Page Top

#13 Prob'ly just a wedding...

Posted by Fred 2005-01-04 10:57:57 AM|| 2005-01-04 10:57:57 AM|| Front Page Top

#14 Tribe shoots arrows at aid flight

This kinda cracks me up. Sounds like the natives have things under control. Let 'em be, and go somewhere else where other people need help.

Posted by nada 2005-01-04 11:20:01 AM|| 2005-01-04 11:20:01 AM|| Front Page Top

#15 "We're from Mumbai, and we're here to help."

Posted by Seafarious 2005-01-04 11:22:12 AM|| 2005-01-04 11:22:12 AM|| Front Page Top

#16 Someone forgot to read their Political Correctness book. Obviously these were Cupid arrows, provided by the Left.

Hint: They don't wanna be your victims, folks, get lost.

Posted by Captain America 2005-01-04 11:55:35 AM|| 2005-01-04 11:55:35 AM|| Front Page Top

#17 Any day now I'm expecting to read about tsunami victims firing AK-47s, RPG's and Stingers at US helicopters. I've already read about aid flights running into herds of cows on runways.

Posted by Whutch Threth6418 2005-01-04 12:03:08 PM|| 2005-01-04 12:03:08 PM|| Front Page Top

#18 "the authorities are taking it as a sign that the tribes havenât been wiped out by the earthquake and sea surges as many had feared"

Hmmm, the authorities must have consulted with an expert to come to that conclusion.

Posted by Carl in N.H. 2005-01-04 12:44:59 PM|| 2005-01-04 12:44:59 PM|| Front Page Top

#19 goddamit! ima always seein things to late.

>:(

Posted by Snaitle Ulolutle7167 2005-01-04 1:02:01 PM|| 2005-01-04 1:02:01 PM|| Front Page Top

#20 still at the liebary muck?

Posted by Shipman 2005-01-04 2:10:45 PM|| 2005-01-04 2:10:45 PM|| Front Page Top

#21 Awww, give the tribesmen a break. Being primitive people, they are not familiar with the markings on modern aircraft and probably thought they were shooting at the UN.

Posted by SteveS 2005-01-04 6:04:38 PM|| 2005-01-04 6:04:38 PM|| Front Page Top

#22 It's all very simple. Those tribals probably saw the water receding way past the typical low tide mark and connected the dots rather quickly. The resulting action? They ran like hell.

Posted by Bomb-a-rama 2005-01-04 6:16:21 PM|| 2005-01-04 6:16:21 PM|| Front Page Top

#23 Gotta be the hose, gotta be.

Posted by Shipman 2005-01-04 6:21:36 PM|| 2005-01-04 6:21:36 PM|| Front Page Top

#24 Once these choopers get in there and drop their loads, these people will probably become the first 21st century cargo cult.

Posted by tu3031 2005-01-04 7:02:43 PM|| 2005-01-04 7:02:43 PM|| Front Page Top

#25 lol tu!

ima lost my cookie sumhow ship. :)

Posted by muck4doo 2005-01-04 7:38:50 PM|| [http://meatismurder.blogspot.com/] 2005-01-04 7:38:50 PM|| Front Page Top

#26 Kind of like Bush and the UN, or Captain Kirk and hot alien women.

Hey, I got dibs on the green babe!

Posted by Pappy 2005-01-04 9:36:36 PM|| 2005-01-04 9:36:36 PM|| Front Page Top

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