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the AH-64D had followed the truck for almost half an hour before the truck stopped and the footage you saw takes over there
Originally posted by Jakomo
This was NOT a battlefield situation.
Notice how the camera stays so still? Because the Apache is just hovering, watching, before it opens up with 30mm cannons on three "unknown" targets.
The point is that they DIDN'T know if they were enemies. Listen to the chatter from the pilot and gunner. They're not excited, they're not afraid, it's all pretty low-key. All they know is they're blowing away Iraqis.
And it's pure murder. Watch and listen to the video, it's chilling how emotionless these murderous US soldiers are.
Have I ever been in combat? Yes.
That video isn't combat. It's a turkeyshoot. Did the Apache take any incoming fire at all? Was this "tube" even pointed at them? What kind of a military operation consists of three guys in a wide open field with POSSIBLY one rpg launcher?
If this was the USA, and the helicopter opened fire on three Americans in a field because they seemed to possibly have an rpg, believe that Army heads would roll.
But I guess that just shows the institutional racism that goes on.
These, after all, were only Iraqis, right? They're not as important as US soldiers, who are God's Chosen Killers. Our Good Little Boys, who are only following orders.
Pathetic.
And before someone slams me for not showing proper respect for US soldiers in Iraq, I'm not American so I honestly don't care too much, nor do I have to. You join the Army, you hope you can help your country and you hope you won't get killed. Dem's the rules. I feel more sympathy for your average Iraqi citizen than I do for your average US soldier, because this was forced on them, they didn't volunteer to be occupied and shot and killed.
jako
Originally posted by medic
Why the hell do we keep having to defend our selves from you people at home when were getting attacked by iraqis daily. Jeeze.
Originally posted by ZeroDeep
Medic,
I dont think anyone agrees with Bush.
And canadians pussies? Please, Now would canadians associate with a war caused under such false pretenses?
I doubt that, It was smart not to help. 30 million Iraqies cheering in the streets after saddams topple?
Right...Keep watching your American Bias news stations.
Deep
Originally posted by medic
Oh I see Satry, your in charge of the US now. Why didn't i know before? Oh, yeah......cause your at home behind your computer making opinions about a war which, I say again, obviously know nothing about. The "irony" of being attacked? Look up the definition of irony and tell me what you find. And for the last friggin time: WE (the soldiers) HAVE NO CHOICE WHERE WE GO!!!! we don't take a vote. There is no democracy in the military smart guy. You people(you in particular, Satry) need to THINK before you post. By the way Jakomo i'm still waiting to find out where you saw combat.
Originally posted by Satyr
Originally posted by medic
Oh I see Satry, your in charge of the US now. Why didn't i know before? Oh, yeah......cause your at home behind your computer making opinions about a war which, I say again, obviously know nothing about. The "irony" of being attacked? Look up the definition of irony and tell me what you find. And for the last friggin time: WE (the soldiers) HAVE NO CHOICE WHERE WE GO!!!! we don't take a vote. There is no democracy in the military smart guy. You people(you in particular, Satry) need to THINK before you post. By the way Jakomo i'm still waiting to find out where you saw combat.
I know what irony means. Maybe you don't?
Hey, you're the one who thought it was a good idea to join, not me. I don't support these sick #s running our country, and I sure as hell am not going to lend them my life....especially for a BS cause. Maybe you didn't realize what the true nature of the military is? Are you regretting your decision, or are you still being all you can be? Looks to me like you got yourself into one bad situation. Does that justify it, just because you're there?
[Edited on 1-23-2004 by Satyr]