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2008-09-04 Iraq

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Posted by ed 2008-09-04 09:14|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 Some suicide bomber teams do not rig their detonators to work until they are close to the target. They have good reason for this, for there have been accidental detonations, which kill the support staff as well as the suicide bomber. This is not good for the morale of the escorts, security detail and bomb technicians that make all the preparations for these attacks.

Yes, being blown to pieces would probably put a crimp in that morale. But...not for long.

Posted by tu3031 2008-09-04 10:14|| 2008-09-04 10:14|| Front Page Top

#2 there have been accidental detonations, which kill the support staff as well as the suicide bomber.

Seems like they have a lot of work accidents. Not doubt many are caused by an in'shallah attitude towards science, technology and maintenance, but I can't help but wonder if electro-static discharge is also a problem what with the Middle East being hot, dry and windy.

Posted by SteveS 2008-09-04 13:07|| 2008-09-04 13:07|| Front Page Top

#3 If you want good quality oats ~~detonators~~, you pay a premium price. If you want oats ~~detonators~~ that have already been ~~tampered with~~ through the horse. Those come a bit cheaper.

Posted by Besoeker 2008-09-04 13:13|| 2008-09-04 13:13|| Front Page Top

#4 No Achmed!!! Dont turn the damn phone on until you see the whites of satans- eyes.

Posted by 49 Pan 2008-09-04 16:14|| 2008-09-04 16:14|| Front Page Top

#5 That's the problem right there, 49 Pan. The satans wear sunglasses. ;-)

Posted by trailing wife ">trailing wife 2008-09-04 18:27|| 2008-09-04 18:27|| Front Page Top

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