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2005-09-20 Iraq-Jordan

New York Times journalist killed in Basra

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Posted by Steve 2005-09-20 13:00|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 We call on the Iraqi authorities and the US-British military coalition to carry out a rapid and thorough investigation to identify those responsible and prevent any recurrence of such tragedies." And then complain how you did not follow the Geneva convention, and how your being there causing people to kill reporters.

Posted by plainslow 2005-09-20 13:15|| 2005-09-20 13:15|| Front Page Top

#2 I blame Bush...

Posted by Eason Jordan 2005-09-20 13:58|| 2005-09-20 13:58|| Front Page Top

#3 Has anybody given them MoDo's address?

Posted by Mrs. Davis 2005-09-20 14:25|| 2005-09-20 14:25|| Front Page Top

#4 Speaking of, Mrs D, same MO as Vincent. Confirmation of the state of affairs.

I'd like to point out that the UK troops can operate independently. Operations can occur simultaneously, all over Iraq... Wow! - who'da thunk it?! We can be bagging asshats by the boatload in Tal Afar whilst our cousins are rockin' and rollin' on Basra and the Iranian border. Want to borrow an AC-130? Sure, bro. It could happen, I'm thinkin'. Silly me.

The notion that coalition HQ would say, if they knew how things really are there, "Aw shucks, gents - that's okay. We'll get to it later. Don't worry about those Iranian arms and matÃ©riel coming across the border, no sweat. Make tea." Heh. Takes some serious disconnects from reality to buy such obvious bullshit. The cousins could do massive damage to the asshats and the mules - if they wanted. So I'm still thinkin' it's the leadership - that snotty arrogant bunch of pissants that sneer at US operations.

Do I doubt the UK soldier? Nope, not if he's not a snide commander with terminal penis envy.

But that's just me. Sure. HQ knows all about this mess and has given everyone a pass. Sit in your camps and ignore everything. We're not worried. Those high-grade mil-spec explosives pouring in and blowing up Iraqi and US troops from Baghdad to Mosul are no problem. Don't trouble yourselves. Right. Rings like a bell. Yewbetcha.

So where's Shitstani - still on Pluto?

Where's Jaafari - still up his own ass?

Where's...

Pfeh.

Posted by .com 2005-09-20 15:08|| 2005-09-20 15:08|| Front Page Top

#5 .com: Do I doubt the UK soldier? Nope, not if he's not a snide commander with terminal penis envy.

I think British officers and other senior people are born with a chronic case of potty mouth - not in the sense of cursing people out, but in the sense of being unable to resist saying uncomplimentary things, accurate or not, about other people. They are incredibly fast with a comeback, but it is also true that, the vast majority of the time, these comebacks are not only untrue, but also diametrically opposed from the truth. The idea that some things are better left unsaid - especially things that are not only insulting, but wrong - doesn't seem to have occurred to these people.

Posted by Zhang Fei">Zhang Fei 2005-09-20 15:21|| http://timurileng.blogspot.com]">[http://timurileng.blogspot.com] 2005-09-20 15:21|| Front Page Top

#6 I guess it's a modern phenomenon. Just like Clinton tosses the rules out to damage Bush so he can get back to the WH, these ranking Hyde Park Rangers just can't help themselves and trash-talk their peers. Boggles that they aren't beaten like a drum - or drummed out for being too stupid to command. That said, I've vented, heh, you don't doubt the average UK trooper, do you?

Posted by .com 2005-09-20 15:25|| 2005-09-20 15:25|| Front Page Top

#7 My question is, was this 'journalist' embedded with the 'insurgents'?

I mean, most of them seem to be over there.

Posted by Silentbrick">Silentbrick 2005-09-20 15:34|| 2005-09-20 15:34|| Front Page Top

#8 I can think of a few more NY Times that could be sent over there to take his place. :)

Posted by BillH 2005-09-20 16:24|| 2005-09-20 16:24|| Front Page Top

#9 Things are tough all over for the NYT....If you are in a war zone, better watch your six. If you are playing the "neutral" reporter and observer, better watch your six. There are no neutrals in the war unless you are out of the country. If you want a good scoop by following the terrorists with camera, you are fair game, AFAIC. The media is just as an important weapon as the rifle in this war.

Posted by Alaska Paul">Alaska Paul 2005-09-20 17:11|| 2005-09-20 17:11|| Front Page Top

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