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In following up with what xtra ased above... US Soldier killing his buds... what is up with that? The guy was a Sgt. so it was not an unknown private.

From Arab News:

US Soldier Attacks Comrades in Kuwait
Essam Al-Ghalib, Arab News War Correspondent  KUWAIT CITY, 24 March 2003 - In a bizarre incident, an American soldier was killed and 15 others were injured yesterday when a US serviceman, apparently angered by the war against Iraq, rolled hand grenades into their tents. The suspect, a sergeant from an engineering unit, was detained shortly after...  
https://arabnews.com/Article.asp?ID=24192

@Stranger - and you have direct access to Central Command?

From Arab News:

Arab News learned that another American aircraft was downed in central Baghdad yesterday. Iraqi forces later arrested the two pilots of the plane after a long search in which a large number of Iraqi citizens took part. A witness said one of the pilots was wearing Arab dress to disguise himself. He was also carrying a false Iraqi ID card.

So they did get those pilots, my word... they are dead. The following link also has a caption from the POW video that Bush was saying was against the Geneva convention...

https://arabnews.com/Article.asp?ID=24182

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One of the British MP's asked...

"It's really strange that you want to rid Iraq of weapons of mass destruction, other colleagues present in the House and myself recollect signing a few years ago an agreement to sell such weapons to Iraq, which you now say are weapons of mass destruction and pose a threat to world peace and British interests. Is there some kind of explanation for this?" the MP asked.

https://arabnews.com/Article.asp?ID=24181

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LOL,
No, I don't have direct access to CentCom. I merely keep up with what's going on. That information was by no means classified.

I'm not sure what the story is on the soldier that fragged his commander. Some people just crack, some are psycho.
He was in the 101st, and you have to be a little bit crazy to run with those guys anyway.

I did find it interesting that he was a recent convert to Islam.

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Are the people of Iraq really glad to be 'liberated'?

From ABC NEWS:

Then, from southern Iraq, Nightline's John Donvan offers an entirely
different perspective on the war.  Unlike Ted, John is not attached to a
particular military unit.  He's therefore been able to enter Iraqi towns
after the U.S. military has passed through, and the reaction he's
encountered is not one of jubilation.  Instead he has found a bitter
population.  They hate Saddam Hussein, he reports, but they deeply resent
the invaders from a western Christian nation.  "Where is the food and
medicine you promised?" is a question John says he has heard over and
over again.

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I didn't hear about any food or medication being given to the iraqi people yet. And definetly this people need it! What they're waiting for?

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Sarcastically.....

Both sides came, thinking they are in for a picnic. The Allied forces thought it would be a picnic laid out by the 'waiting-to-be-liberated' Iraqis. Warm welcome, flowers in the gun barrels, etc.

And the Iraqis thought the 'guests' would be setting up this wonderful picnic for them. At least that's what the 'uninvited' guests promises, a lavish spread for all to feast.

Somehow, both sides forgot to bring the food and drinks. Maybe it was supposed to be a BYOB party. And so, the hunger and thirst on both sides go on ......

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[quote]Both sides came, thinking they are in for a picnic. [/quote]
Well I think on the side of Iraq they are just big talkers. Saddam talked big the last time too, but remember this war is far from over.

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Did you think that things like the Oscars, and Miss USA should be showed at a later date with a war going on?

From USA Today:

War coverage steals some of Academy Awards' thunder
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The Oscars earned record-low ratings Sunday, reflecting in part the
skittishness of TV viewers as they surfed to news channels to keep up
with the escalating war in Iraq. The 75th annual Academy Awards telecast
attracted only 20% of TV homes in the USA and an average audience of
33.1 million viewers, a 21% decline from last year.

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The main problem on the food issue is a group of irregulars in Basra.

They are fighting guerrilla style, are in the city.
There is a shipload of food and medical supplies just south of them, wating to be transported.

The Brits have been trying to uproot them without going into the city, but no luck so far.

I think they are going to suck it up and go in after them, because the people won't last long. The big danger in going in, obviously, lies in civilian casualties.

Fireduck,
It is true the mission planners thought the people would jump at the chance to be rid of Saddam. They would LOVE to be rid of him.

But, there are several things working against the coalition forces.
1- Saddam exercises iron control, reinforced by 25 years of terror and murder. They know what happens if you cross him.

2- Over 500 years of foreign invasion, conquest and colonialism. "Infidels" have never  come into their lands except to wage war on them.

3- The US lied to them in '91. Big George told them he would back them up in a revolt and instead turned his back on them. That was a black mark on our honor I will never forgive.

So it's no wonder that when they go in talking all this liberation stuff, they say, "Yeah, right. Just like Richard The Lionhearted".

The Iraqi leadership are indeed big talkers. All propaganda.

But you can bet your boots the Republican Guard didn't think that. I am absolute certain they have vivid memories of the last time they crossed swords with us.

And let me tell you hoss, it wasn't pretty. They well know this is a lost cause.

But I give them credit. They are fighting smart. Fall back, hit the supply lines. Break into small units, hard to find, hit and run. If they had better equipment, they could make a better fight of it.

But the problem is, they are dealing with the best that's ever been. Technology notwithstanding, today's US and British soldiers have a level of training never before given to ordinary combat troops.

And when you add the British SAS, the Army Rangers, Delta Force, and the Navy Seals, all of whom are operating in country- you are in for a bad day.