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2009-07-20 Iraq

U.S. Bases in Iraq "Prison-Like" for GIs

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Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2009-07-20 12:00|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 So why do the Ami's stay and put up with such abuse? To avoid the cost of coming back to right things after the overconfident Iraqis undo the progress, yes?

Posted by Lagom 2009-07-20 14:13|| 2009-07-20 14:13|| Front Page Top

#2 What abuse? The Iraqi commander isn't particularly high-ranking, and it's just his opinion. If US troops aren't needed, and just sit around in their bases, then that's a GOOD thing. If he's mouthing off about how GIs are in prison, then it's just feelings of superiority (caused by an inferiority complex).

Posted by gromky 2009-07-20 14:37|| 2009-07-20 14:37|| Front Page Top

#3 Actually, the way I read it, the Iraqi Colonel was making it known that he wouldn't mind if the Americans had more freedom of action. I thought his choice of words was to let his leadership know that he disapproves of the new policy.

Posted by Plastic Snoopy 2009-07-20 18:01|| 2009-07-20 18:01|| Front Page Top

#4 When life gives you lemons... In this case, since they are out of the cities, US forces should put a serious crimp in enemy movements in the countryside. There is always more than enough to do.

Posted by Anonymoose 2009-07-20 18:19|| 2009-07-20 18:19|| Front Page Top

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