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Title: The funny thing about that Apache captured by Iraq
Post by: gofaster 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.
Title: The funny thing about that Apache captured by Iraq
Post by: Mickey1992 on March 24, 2003, 12:34:46 PM
The crew has been reported as missing.  Damage was noted in the previous thread about this.
Title: The funny thing about that Apache captured by Iraq
Post by: hawk220 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
Title: The funny thing about that Apache captured by Iraq
Post by: Dowding on March 24, 2003, 12:36:43 PM
Yeah, Iraqis are just a bunch of apes.
Title: The funny thing about that Apache captured by Iraq
Post by: Kanth 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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Originally posted by Dowding
Yeah, Iraqis are just a bunch of apes.
Title: The funny thing about that Apache captured by Iraq
Post by: gofaster on March 24, 2003, 12:45:45 PM
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Originally posted by Mickey1992
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.
Title: The funny thing about that Apache captured by Iraq
Post by: Dowding 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.
Title: The funny thing about that Apache captured by Iraq
Post by: batdog on March 24, 2003, 01:27:58 PM
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Originally posted by Dowding
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.
Title: The funny thing about that Apache captured by Iraq
Post by: SaburoS on March 24, 2003, 01:47:55 PM
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Originally posted by Dowding
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.
Title: The funny thing about that Apache captured by Iraq
Post by: Kanth 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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Originally posted by Dowding
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.
Title: The funny thing about that Apache captured by Iraq
Post by: Dowding on March 24, 2003, 02:35:49 PM
It's a great film - you'll enjoy it. :D
Title: The funny thing about that Apache captured by Iraq
Post by: Lizard3 on March 24, 2003, 02:39:55 PM
Touch my Monkey???
Title: The funny thing about that Apache captured by Iraq
Post by: Kanth on March 24, 2003, 02:54:29 PM
oh bite me :p

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Originally posted by Dowding
It's a great film - you'll enjoy it. :D
Title: The funny thing about that Apache captured by Iraq
Post by: Sikboy on March 24, 2003, 03:24:04 PM
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Originally posted by Dowding
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.

-Sik
Title: The funny thing about that Apache captured by Iraq
Post by: funkedup on March 24, 2003, 03:24:58 PM
NERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR RRRRRRRDS
Title: The funny thing about that Apache captured by Iraq
Post by: Moloch on March 24, 2003, 03:26:03 PM
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Originally posted by Kanth
great now i gotta go back and watch it again because you have me doubting.


try reading the book.  much much better than the movie could ever be.
Title: The funny thing about that Apache captured by Iraq
Post by: Kanth on March 24, 2003, 03:29:19 PM
Never read the book, I'll check it out. Prolly watch the movie again anyway just cause it was so good tho.

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Originally posted by Moloch
try reading the book.  much much better than the movie could ever be.
Title: The funny thing about that Apache captured by Iraq
Post by: JBA on March 24, 2003, 03:30:56 PM
It was

2001 space odessy

and they were aps
Title: The funny thing about that Apache captured by Iraq
Post by: Sikboy on March 24, 2003, 03:35:48 PM
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Originally posted by JBA
It was

2001 space odessy

and they were aps


aps were they?

-Sik
Title: The funny thing about that Apache captured by Iraq
Post by: Charon on March 24, 2003, 04:26:34 PM
You're not a dork for reading Clarke Sikboy, he da man. Though Childhood's End covers the same basic concept in a better manner IMO (the HAL stuff was a great component of 2001 however).

Charon
Title: The funny thing about that Apache captured by Iraq
Post by: Dowding on March 24, 2003, 04:29:21 PM
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That is the "apes" thought rationally before the oblesk...


Purely out of interest, what the hell is a 'rational ape'? :p

Rama and 2001 are the best books Clarke ever wrote.
Title: The funny thing about that Apache captured by Iraq
Post by: Hangtime on March 24, 2003, 04:33:25 PM
best sentinent computer was 'mike' in 'The Moon is a Harsh Mistress', circa 1966.

" we can throw ROCKS, man..."

great stuff. ;)

I still want a smart computer. wonder why we ain't got one yet.
Title: The funny thing about that Apache captured by Iraq
Post by: Kanth on March 24, 2003, 04:34:29 PM
see here (http://www.hitechcreations.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=82603&pagenumber=1) they are elusive but I bet you can spot one or two.

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Originally posted by Dowding
Purely out of interest, what the hell is a 'rational ape'? :p
 
Title: The funny thing about that Apache captured by Iraq
Post by: -aper- on March 24, 2003, 07:34:21 PM
Both pilots of the helicopter were captured by iraqies and now they are on iraqies TV. As well as the peasant with Mauser K-98 who forced the landing of the Apache.
Title: The funny thing about that Apache captured by Iraq
Post by: Saurdaukar on March 24, 2003, 07:58:39 PM
Dear God...  What are those things coming out of her nose?

Spaceballs!!

Oh ****... there goes the planet.
Title: The funny thing about that Apache captured by Iraq
Post by: Saurdaukar on March 24, 2003, 07:59:47 PM
Just heard on CNN - captured AH64 has been destroyed by US.  No word on whether it was a missile or egg.
Title: CNN?
Post by: weazel on March 24, 2003, 09:07:08 PM
Gasp!

Stone him!!!!!!!

He can't be a *true* Republican......he watches the Clinton News Network!  ;)

McNeil/Lehrer showed footage of an MRLS firing on the Apache.
Title: The funny thing about that Apache captured by Iraq
Post by: Kanth on March 24, 2003, 09:22:47 PM
finally...... I'd been hoping.

bad news is that they got more of our guys...

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Originally posted by Saurdaukar
Just heard on CNN - captured AH64 has been destroyed by US.  No word on whether it was a missile or egg.
Title: Re: CNN?
Post by: Saurdaukar on March 24, 2003, 11:29:46 PM
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Originally posted by weazel
Gasp!

Stone him!!!!!!!

He can't be a *true* Republican......he watches the Clinton News Network!  ;)

McNeil/Lehrer showed footage of an MRLS firing on the Apache.


It is wise to learn the ways of your enemy.  If you do not know him, you cannot defeat him.  :D
Title: The funny thing about that Apache captured by Iraq
Post by: -tronski- on March 25, 2003, 12:43:47 AM
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Originally posted by Sikboy
aps were they?

-Sik


(http://www.ape-city.com/gallery/images/zi_za.jpg)

Zaius: A man who can talk..impossible!

Zira :Have you read the O'Club lately?

Zaius: AHA! See you've just made my point....

(http://www.ape-city.com/gallery/images/urs_speach.jpg)

Ursus: And then bring the one they call Dowding to me!

 Tronsky
Title: The funny thing about that Apache captured by Iraq
Post by: straffo on March 25, 2003, 02:12:49 AM
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Originally posted by Hangtime
best sentinent computer was 'mike' in 'The Moon is a Harsh Mistress', circa 1966.

" we can throw ROCKS, man..."

great stuff. ;)

I still want a smart computer. wonder why we ain't got one yet.


Is it the Heinlein book ,there's nothing like a free lunch ?

You gonna burn it, I loved that book too :D