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2006-05-25 Afghanistan

US apologizes for Afghan collateral damage

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Posted by Dan Darling 2006-05-25 00:13|| || Front Page|| [11129 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I was wondering why so Taliban many survived the madrassa attack. I assumed it was because the building was built like a fortress and the bombs did not penetrate. In hindsight, it would have been better to be less sensitive about collateral damage, put 2 500 pounders into the madrassa and been done with the fools.

Posted by ed 2006-05-25 08:33|| 2006-05-25 08:33|| Front Page Top

#2 Well, an A-10 is an 'attack' aircraft. But since it's essentially a plane built around a very large gun, it's not incorrect to call it a 'gunship' either.

Posted by mcsegeek1 2006-05-25 09:48|| 2006-05-25 09:48|| Front Page Top

#3 OMG I'm such a GEEEEK!

Posted by mcsegeek1 2006-05-25 09:58|| 2006-05-25 09:58|| Front Page Top

#4 mcsegeek1 dear, you come to Rantburg, where such things are properly appreciated. ;-)

Posted by trailing wife 2006-05-25 12:21|| 2006-05-25 12:21|| Front Page Top

#5 US apologizes for Afghan collateral damage

As long as it doesn't keep them from doing it again when necessary...

Posted by gromgoru 2006-05-25 12:27|| 2006-05-25 12:27|| Front Page Top

#6 The reaction of the locals interested me the most.
I'd spread this story all over Afghanistan.

Posted by tu3031 2006-05-25 12:38|| 2006-05-25 12:38|| Front Page Top

#7 The Taliban should already have the message: Hiding amongst innocent civilians is no protection.

Posted by john">john 2006-05-25 13:28|| 2006-05-25 13:28|| Front Page Top

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