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2005-08-16 Iraq-Jordan

Al Qaida has deployed roadside bombs laced with toxins (in Iraq)

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Posted by Captain America 2005-08-16 13:42|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Hajji is hurting up north. Go thee all of ye and regularly check Michael Yon's blog for the latest in the exploits of one of our fine Army units in Mosul. Perhaps the nitwits up north should look for solace to American media and politics, and even some blogs, where panic and non-starting ideas are in constant supply. Geez. The % of war-supporters making no sense is approaching that of war opponents (95%).

Posted by Verlaine in Iraq 2005-08-16 14:08|| 2005-08-16 14:08|| Front Page Top

#2 Well, don't leave us hanging; give details.

(Including what you'd do if you were in charge, which I've been meaning to ask about for the last week).

Posted by Phil 2005-08-16 16:00|| 2005-08-16 16:00|| Front Page Top

#3 Speaking of making no sense, the idea of putting toxins in an IED is problematic.

1. There is a good chance you'll contaminate the IED factory.
2. You have a good chance of disabling the IED workers.
3. The heat of the explosion makes a lot of toxins less toxic.

Posted by mhw 2005-08-16 16:19|| 2005-08-16 16:19|| Front Page Top

#4 Possibly the bomb makers are attempting to imitate the success of the Palestinians, who lace their suicide bombs with rat poison (an anti-coagulant), so that those injured by shrapnel in the explosion subsequently bleed to death regardless of the seriousness of the injury.

Posted by trailing wife 2005-08-16 17:19|| 2005-08-16 17:19|| Front Page Top

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