Massive prison break in Iraq

eddie · 07-22-13, 11:44 AM

Nothing but bad news coming out of Iraq lately (don't want to turn this into a political rant over Iraq war either-start a different thread if you want to go there)

Bombing after bombing has been going on, over 3,000 killed this year so far. I keep thinking of just how incompetant the Iraqi police and military are in stopping this. Imagine this going on in a country in the West, most would respond with a massive influx of security forces, but Iraq doesn't seem to be able to do anything about it.

Now, the militants have broken into a prison and have let 100's of militants, not just 10 or 20, but hundreds of them including members of AQ, to escape.

Feel sorry for the average Iraqi, who have to try and get through a day without being blown up!

http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2...bu-ghraib-jail

soopaman2 · 07-22-13, 11:53 AM

I feel worse for my family having to bury someone, because of this.

Not assigning blame, nor starting a crapstorm, but wiring up 105. shells to blow up water convoys is pretty crappy.

Considering our rules of engagement is so outside typical warfare in this engagement.

eddie · 07-22-13, 11:55 AM

This is in Iraq, not Afghanistan.

soopaman2 · 07-22-13, 12:00 PM

Thanks for your info, but I attended the funeral.

So uhh, yeah.

He may have been someone I grew up with.

But thanks!

eddie · 07-22-13, 12:22 PM

Sounds like you are talking about someone who is a working as a contracter over there, I thought you were talking about combat troops.

My mistake

soopaman2 · 07-22-13, 12:29 PM

Uhh no.

Marines never ever served in Iraq?

What are you getting at, or are you trying to troll me?

07-22-13, 11:44 AM	#1
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Massive prison break in Iraq Nothing but bad news coming out of Iraq lately (don't want to turn this into a political rant over Iraq war either-start a different thread if you want to go there) Bombing after bombing has been going on, over 3,000 killed this year so far. I keep thinking of just how incompetant the Iraqi police and military are in stopping this. Imagine this going on in a country in the West, most would respond with a massive influx of security forces, but Iraq doesn't seem to be able to do anything about it. Now, the militants have broken into a prison and have let 100's of militants, not just 10 or 20, but hundreds of them including members of AQ, to escape. Feel sorry for the average Iraqi, who have to try and get through a day without being blown up! http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2...bu-ghraib-jail

07-22-13, 11:53 AM	#2
soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	I feel worse for my family having to bury someone, because of this. Not assigning blame, nor starting a crapstorm, but wiring up 105. shells to blow up water convoys is pretty crappy. Considering our rules of engagement is so outside typical warfare in this engagement. __________________ If Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons. -Winston Churchill- The most fascinating man in the world.

07-22-13, 12:00 PM	#4
soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	Thanks for your info, but I attended the funeral. So uhh, yeah. He may have been someone I grew up with. But thanks! __________________ If Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons. -Winston Churchill- The most fascinating man in the world.

07-22-13, 12:29 PM	#6
soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	Uhh no. Marines never ever served in Iraq? What are you getting at, or are you trying to troll me? __________________ If Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons. -Winston Churchill- The most fascinating man in the world.

07-22-13, 11:55 AM	#3
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	This is in Iraq, not Afghanistan.

07-22-13, 12:22 PM	#5
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Sounds like you are talking about someone who is a working as a contracter over there, I thought you were talking about combat troops. My mistake