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2007-05-02 India-Pakistan

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Posted by Fred 2007-05-02 00:00|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The minister said the government would continue its fight against terrorism and extremism.

So, are you going to shut down the madrassahs and hang the imams preaching extremism and terrorism? Didn't think so...

Posted by Old Patriot">Old Patriot 2007-05-02 13:02|| http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/]">[http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/] 2007-05-02 13:02|| Front Page Top

#2 Dang. I keep thinking of that KFC commercial of the 90s that talked about "pieces and parts" of chickens.

Sounds like the bomber got ahead of himself.

Posted by anymouse">anymouse 2007-05-02 14:48|| 2007-05-02 14:48|| Front Page Top

#3 FWIW, in a suicide bombing, the head is usualy blasted clear intact.

Back in 2005 after a string of SVBIED attacks, we recovered 7 (mostly) intact heads. I suggested to the regimental SGM and XO that we put the heads up on pikes in front of the FOB main gate where the local Hajjis would enter for work. I got into a lot of trouble for my idea...

Posted by Helmuth, Speaking for N guard 2007-05-02 16:15|| 2007-05-02 16:15|| Front Page Top

#4 Helmeth...we has gots more sufisticated since Vi-et-nam.

Posted by anymouse">anymouse 2007-05-02 16:48|| 2007-05-02 16:48|| Front Page Top

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