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2010-10-11 India-Pakistan

Suspected US missile strikes kill 8 in Pakistan

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Posted by tipper 2010-10-11 04:02|| || Front Page|| [12 views ] Top

#1 The strikes were the ninth and tenth carried out in Pakistan this month, continuing a surge in such attacks by the Obama administration.

A FLAT LIE, Obama would NEVER authorize anything, that way he can disavow responsibility.
(Translation, Weasel out.)

Posted by Redneck Jim 2010-10-11 17:37|| 2010-10-11 17:37|| Front Page Top

#2 But he did authorize it, Redneck Jim. It's a lot like video games, as opposed to troops doing what they do and talking behind his back afterward, so of course he likes the idea. It's also a good idea, and very effective, so do let's give credit where due.

Posted by trailing wife 2010-10-11 19:55|| 2010-10-11 19:55|| Front Page Top

#3 It's also a relatively low-cost and bloodless option favored by technocrats (hence Mr. Clinton's being enamored with cruise missiles during his terms).

Posted by Pappy 2010-10-11 20:24|| 2010-10-11 20:24|| Front Page Top

#4 at least we dropped the cost from Cruise Missiles to Hellfire's. Next best thing would be an iron rod or brick through the head from 5,000 ft

Posted by Frank G 2010-10-11 20:30|| 2010-10-11 20:30|| Front Page Top

#5 Rods from God or bright pebbles would be cheaper...

Posted by trailing wife 2010-10-11 20:33|| 2010-10-11 20:33|| Front Page Top

#6 Does DARPA know about rerod?

Posted by Besoeker 2010-10-11 20:37|| 2010-10-11 20:37|| Front Page Top

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