Insider attack kills US 2 Star General in Afghanistan

eddie · 08-05-14, 01:25 PM

Another reason to add to the list of why we should leave that part of the world!

http://news.msn.com/world/afghan-att...al-wounds-15-1

Jimbuna · 08-06-14, 05:29 AM

Possibly the highest ranking American casualty and the gunman nearly saw off three other generals

Crazy place

Platapus · 08-06-14, 01:17 PM

News reports that the General was shot from about 100 yards.

It is sad to read comments one some of the news sites about how cowardly the shooter was, when he was doing what our snipers do.

Their snipers shooting a high ranking officer are cowards
Our snipers shooting a high ranking person are heroes

I get it.

It is sad that the General got shot. But honestly, no more nor less sad when when other members of our military get shot.

I wonder who will get a more flamboyant memorial?????

Oberon · 08-06-14, 01:52 PM

"Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill

Stealhead · 08-06-14, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platapus

News reports that the General was shot from about 100 yards.

It is sad to read comments one some of the news sites about how cowardly the shooter was, when he was doing what our snipers do.

Their snipers shooting a high ranking officer are cowards
Our snipers shooting a high ranking person are heroes

I get it.

It is sad that the General got shot. But honestly, no more nor less sad when when other members of our military get shot.

I wonder who will get a more flamboyant memorial?????

Propaganda.

donna52522 · 08-06-14, 11:32 PM

Privilege of Rank

Jimbuna · 08-07-14, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platapus

News reports that the General was shot from about 100 yards.

It is sad to read comments one some of the news sites about how cowardly the shooter was, when he was doing what our snipers do.

Their snipers shooting a high ranking officer are cowards
Our snipers shooting a high ranking person are heroes

I get it.

It is sad that the General got shot. But honestly, no more nor less sad when when other members of our military get shot.

I wonder who will get a more flamboyant memorial?????

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oberon

"Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill

Precisely.

eddie · 08-07-14, 12:37 PM

I've not heard nor seen anything that says the shooter was a sniper. Hitting that many people (at least 15 by accounts) that fast is not the work of a sniper.

http://news.msn.com/world/soldier-wh...in-afghan-army

Platapus · 08-07-14, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oberon

"Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill

People trying to overthrow a government we support are called Terrorists
People trying to overthrow a government we don't support are called Freedom Fighters.

Feuer Frei! · 08-07-14, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oberon

"Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill

"Enemy Submarines are to be called Submarines.
The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied underwater vessels.
U-Boote are those daring and gallant Crew who sink Allied ships, while submarines are those craft that sink ours." - Feuer Frei!

Oberon · 08-07-14, 07:19 PM

Feuer Frei! · 08-07-14, 08:34 PM

Sailor Steve · 08-07-14, 09:10 PM

Amateurs.

Here's the original.

08-05-14, 01:25 PM	#1
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Insider attack kills US 2 Star General in Afghanistan Another reason to add to the list of why we should leave that part of the world! http://news.msn.com/world/afghan-att...al-wounds-15-1 __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,507 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Possibly the highest ranking American casualty and the gunman nearly saw off three other generals Crazy place __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,362 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	News reports that the General was shot from about 100 yards. It is sad to read comments one some of the news sites about how cowardly the shooter was, when he was doing what our snipers do. Their snipers shooting a high ranking officer are cowards Our snipers shooting a high ranking person are heroes I get it. It is sad that the General got shot. But honestly, no more nor less sad when when other members of our military get shot. I wonder who will get a more flamboyant memorial????? __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	I've not heard nor seen anything that says the shooter was a sniper. Hitting that many people (at least 15 by accounts) that fast is not the work of a sniper. http://news.msn.com/world/soldier-wh...in-afghan-army __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	"Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Amateurs. Here's the original. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo