Author Topic: Italy Rejects U.S. Version of Iraq Shooting (Read 4359 times)

Steve · « **Reply #135 on:** March 09, 2005, 01:21:25 AM »

pwned

NUKE · « **Reply #136 on:** March 09, 2005, 01:45:27 AM »

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Originally posted by Toad

I like a good discussion; it's actually boring if everyone agrees. You'll also find I don't insult people. I don't tell people they're morons or idiots or use foul language. Check my posts; I work hard at civility. Ask around; I think my reputation here is pretty decent.

I have had my heated arguments with Toad, and I can say that he is 100% and more of a class act.

Toad is probably one of the best examples of a respectfull, nice and geniune person on this BB.

Naso · « **Reply #137 on:** March 09, 2005, 01:49:52 AM »

Now that the Zulu wars are ended

, I have some news.

This morning, on the national radio, I've eard that the woman is denying to have affirmed what upset so much people (the "they want to kill me" part ).

A newspapers exageration?

Damned medias.

The better people at covering the truth.

Naso · « **Reply #138 on:** March 09, 2005, 01:54:39 AM »

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Originally posted by NUKE
I have had my heated arguments with Toad, and I can say that he is 100% and more of a class act.

Toad is probably one of the best examples of a respectfull, nice and geniune person on this BB.

I agree with Nuke (for once

), maybe with the exception of the nice part, for 2 reasons.

1) sometime he can be... harsh (sp?) but, anyway, without ever crossing the line.

2) It's a ugly, bald male, what you see of nice in him?

Steve · « **Reply #139 on:** March 09, 2005, 01:55:54 AM »

Naso, this would actually be good news. Hopefully the woman never said such a thing. You never know what a person, including myself, might say after being shot and having a companion die in his/her lap. Maybe something was miscontrued.

NUKE · « **Reply #140 on:** March 09, 2005, 02:06:59 AM »

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Originally posted by Steve
Maybe something was miscontrued.

Like when we had lunch the other day.... I thought you were gonna ask me on a second date, but you never did.

You sir, are an arse.

Now get that Vette done you homo.

Skydancer · « **Reply #141 on:** March 09, 2005, 04:51:53 AM »

The Zulu war has finished then? back to business.Mr Toad if you do not like the things I post. Don't respond its easy. Peace.

Oh and fair point about the English. But then we are not all lawyers and doctors and proffessionals either. We are a mixed bunch as I'm sure are you. I do own a dog but she's a collie. I do drink in pubs, but I live in a City so using a shotgun might get me in clink pretty rapidly! Have fun now how about you leave me be and I you?

Holden McGroin · « **Reply #142 on:** March 09, 2005, 05:12:04 AM »

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Originally posted by Skydancer
Oh and fair point about the English. But then we are not all lawyers and doctors and proffessionals either.

But you Brits are certainly fashionable.

Curval · « **Reply #143 on:** March 09, 2005, 07:38:41 AM »

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Originally posted by Gunslinger
Don't bother LePaul. People like our pink shorted bermudian here love to come up with new reasons to discount news, facts and other thaught.

He's probably with that crowd here that says if somone doesnt go along with popular thaught they get banned. Well its quite simple that the guy is sudgesting that she is more than likely anti American based on her employment and writings (wich is linked by a search in the orriginal article) AND the fact that it is widely reported that the car in question was speeding towards a road block.....but these truths and opservations (weather witnessed first hand or not) are to be discounted now as well.

Please point me to the "facts".

I read in today's newspaper that the US is going to "fast-track" the investigation into this, and the Bulgarian incident. You were aware that there are two friendly fire incidents being investigated right?

What EXACTLY does "fast track" mean? One thing it does mean for certain is that the investigation has just started...again, where are your FACTS gunslinger?

It was widely reported that was was NO roadblock in the cae of the Italian woman and agent. Do you read/watch all the news...or just watch Fox News?

Toad · « **Reply #144 on:** March 09, 2005, 08:31:58 AM »

I still don't like shades.

I still don't like non-stop drivel posters.

I'll comment as I see fit.

Naso, I have a full head of hair.......... dont' make me post a picture. And my wife, at least, thinks I'm handsome.

lazs2 · « **Reply #145 on:** March 09, 2005, 09:13:37 AM »

skydnacer... if you are so sensitive of being chastised....

don't post stupid crap.

or... continue to post drivel and grow a thicker skin.

simple eh?

lazs

Nash · « **Reply #146 on:** March 09, 2005, 09:31:34 AM »

This might be unrelated to what happened here, but I thought it was interesting....

I can't remember where I read it.... but some guy was talking about how the checkpoints are set up over there. First ya go through one manned by Iraqis. A minute down the road, ya go through one manned by the yanks.

He said that two times, his car came closed to getting blowed up... because what happens is....

The Iraqi one barely even looks at you. Then once you pass through it, alotta cars speed up thinking they're in the clear.

When they came to the second checkstop, he was screaming at his driver to slow down but the guy didn't understand english and was just hurtling towards the yanks. They of course started to point their guns at the car, fire warning shots or whatever.

Ah man... I'm describing it horribly. I'll try to find where I read it. It really does shed light on how accidents like this can easily happen.

Jackal1 · « **Reply #147 on:** March 09, 2005, 09:32:28 AM »

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Was more fun watching the moron go from one side of the fence to the other, then try baiting and getting no bites. You didn`t have to name him......just yet. lol

Skydancer · « **Reply #148 on:** March 09, 2005, 10:19:06 AM »

Lazs the skin is tough enuff. Thanks.

Toad I still dunno what you are on about. But I think you mean people changing their handle in here and posting under psuedonyms. Don't we all do that or is Toad your real name? Whatever I think the subject is well past dead.

I'll continue to post my drivel. You guys post yours;) and we'll all be happy huh?

As for the original subject of this thread. It does seem to me that these kind of incidents do seem to involve US troops most of the time.

As I see it this could be because US troops form the main contingent so statisticaly such incidents are more likely to involve US troops.

Or it could be because US forces are trained to fight aggressive combat operations and are unsuited therefore to peace keeping or occupation duties. A similar thing can be seen when our Paratroopers are used in a similar vein. They tend to get very trigger happy and are more suited to aggressive combat situations such as they are trained to deal with. ( Bloody Sunday for example )

Or could it be that the Italians wereat fault and did not follow proceedure.

Take your pick. Its most likely a combination of all three.

Otto · « **Reply #149 on:** March 09, 2005, 10:45:34 AM »

As everyone knows, she's a Communist, and she writes for a Communist newspaper 'Il Manifesto'. She's been 'bad mouthing' U.S. troops and the United States position in everything she writes and showing sympathy for the Terrorists.

Suddenly she gets 'captured' by said terrorists and held for 'ransom'. (Which the Italian government unwittingly pays)

Then, after her release, she praises her 'captors' for their kind treatment while in 'captivity' and starts for home. She's now free and her friends have a whole lot of cash to use to carry out more death and destruction. The 'plan' has worked....

Except, as she races for the Airport, she comes face-to-face with a bad case of "What goes around, comes around".

It's too bad a good man had to die for her scheming...