Pentagon to probe delays of gear to Iraq »
Posted By STONERS 1 year, 8 months ago in NewsAn investigation into allegations the Marine Corps delayed sending blast-resistant trucks to Iraq also will examine whether the Marines were negligent in delivering a laser to divert drivers and people from checkpoints and convoys, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press.
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hyperbola1 year, 8 months ago
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There are far more serious problems than traffic lights!
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Politics â;; The next time you see a report from Pentagon Public Affairs characterizing the reporting of a journalist or commenting on some question from a political debate, remember the source, and treat any words offered with suitable skepticism.
... I talked this morning with two friends who led rifle platoons in Afghanistan. Both confirmed to me that they did, at times, use captured or found weapons or ammunition. One relayed the story of mounting a Soviet 12.7mm heavy machine gun (the equivalent of a U.S. .50 caliber machine gun) on his HMMWV because it was too difficult to get the spare parts needed to fix their G.I. (government issue) .50 cal. Another told me....
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Teech1 year, 8 months ago
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Bush and Cheney and their cronies just love to keep that money rollin' in. War is VERY profitable for those cats. So, a bunch of kids have to die to make those guys billionaires. Sh!t happens.
Military and civilian casualties are no more of a concern to Bush and Cheney than a grain of sand at the beach.
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