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Offline gofaster

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The funny thing about that Apache captured by Iraq
« on: March 24, 2003, 12:28:30 PM »
...is that the machine appears to be intact, and the Iraqi propoganda machine hasn't announced that they've captured the crew.  Apache Longbows don't fly alone, so I'm guessing the pilot had a mechanical problem, put it down, got picked up by a wingman, and had planned to return with a maintenance crew.

I'm also guessing that it was on the list of this morning's bombing targets.
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Offline Mickey1992

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« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2003, 12:34:46 PM »
The crew has been reported as missing.  Damage was noted in the previous thread about this.
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« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2003, 12:35:04 PM »
i love the video of the iraqis cheering around it and rubbing their hands on it..

reminds me of the obelisk scene in 2001

oooh oooh oooh
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« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2003, 12:36:43 PM »
Yeah, Iraqis are just a bunch of apes.
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Offline Kanth

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« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2003, 12:44:56 PM »
those weren't apes, they were early man.

man without advanced technology.

didn't get the movie I guess.

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« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2003, 12:45:45 PM »
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The crew has been reported as missing.  Damage was noted in the previous thread about this.


I went back a couple of pages but couldn't find the thread.  What was the damage?

I did find a Yahoo news article that said that an Apache had gone down and the rescue attempt had been driven off by ground fire, and that the US officials have stated that 1 Apache didn't return from its mission and its crew is MIA.  Iraq says the helicopter was brought down by farmers and they have the crew but haven't shown their pictures.
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« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2003, 01:25:10 PM »
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those weren't apes, they were early man.

man without advanced technology.

didn't get the movie I guess.


No, I guess you didn't get the movie. That was the moment that man went from ape to early man. But they were still apes before they 'touched' the monolith.
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« Reply #7 on: March 24, 2003, 01:27:58 PM »
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Yeah, Iraqis are just a bunch of apes.


Naaa.... Saddam and his bully boys arent even close to that level of culture. Apes are gentle, smart, loyal and display alot of affection towards thier own.
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« Reply #8 on: March 24, 2003, 01:47:55 PM »
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No, I guess you didn't get the movie. That was the moment that man went from ape to early man. But they were still apes before they 'touched' the monolith.


CC. It seems it was the beginning of the next stage of evolution everytime they touched the monolith.
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« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2003, 02:15:29 PM »
great now i gotta go back and watch it again because you have me doubting.

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« Reply #10 on: March 24, 2003, 02:35:49 PM »
It's a great film - you'll enjoy it. :D
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« Reply #11 on: March 24, 2003, 02:39:55 PM »
Touch my Monkey???
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Offline Kanth

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« Reply #12 on: March 24, 2003, 02:54:29 PM »
oh bite me :p

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« Reply #13 on: March 24, 2003, 03:24:04 PM »
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It's a great film - you'll enjoy it. :D


If you read the book I think it supports Kanth's contention. That is the "apes" thought rationally before the oblesk, but were unable to use tools.

oh god, i'm such a dork.

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« Reply #14 on: March 24, 2003, 03:24:58 PM »
NERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR RRRRRRRDS
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