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Iraq
16 held in Iraqi hunt for kidnapped US soldiers
2007-05-18
Iraqi troops backed by US military advisers have detained 16 more suspects in their hunt for three US soldiers captured by Al Qaeda, the US military said on Thursday. “Acting on tips received from the local population, Iraqi special operations forces detained 16 individuals during a search for three US soldiers missing since May 13,” a statement said.
Definitely a moment for genuine Craftsman® tools.
US and Iraqi forces, meanwhile, distributed flyers offering a 252 million dinars (200,000 dollars) reward for information leading to the return of the soldiers “safely to their families.”

The three US soldiers went missing on Saturday after their position was attacked by Al Qaeda insurgents in a pre-dawn raid. Four other US troops and an Iraqi interpreter were also killed during the raid. Thousands of US and Iraqi troops have poured into the area where the attack took place. Meanwhile, at least 14 people were killed on Thursday in separate attacks across the country.
Posted by:Fred

#6  We don't do torture. Maybe we should, but we don't. I'd like to think we've developed effective pharmacologicals to help bring out useful information in situations like this - but since I haven't seen it in the New York Times I guess we don't.
Of course, we do things in Guantanamo that are called torture: "...he also had his baby pictures taken from him, that cleaners left marks on his cell walls and that detainees have no DVD players or other entertainment. (he) had his beard shaved twice and was forced to wear a protective suicide prevention smock. And he complained that he was only given cheap unscented soap and shampoo, and that in the recreation room there is "no weight lifting machine, no toilet, no sink, no hoops, and even balls them self have little air in them; they hardly bounce." (Fox News)
Posted by: Glenmore   2007-05-18 16:26  

#5  Record fingers scraping across a blackboard, put it on endless repeat, and crank the amps up to about 200dB. They'll either crack or go deaf - a win-win situation either way.
Posted by: Old Patriot   2007-05-18 14:07  

#4  Well, there is the alternative of playing endless . . . Barbara Streisand music to make 'em talk . . .

That, sir, would be a human rights violation. Fearful torture. Fearful.

So, what'cha waitin' for, guys? Here's a copy of Color Me Barbra and a Yentil soundtrack to get you started. Crank those amps up!
Posted by: Mike   2007-05-18 13:10  

#3  I have a picture of Dustin Hoffman in a chair with Laurence Olivier providing the dental hygiene.
Posted by: anymouse   2007-05-18 12:34  

#2  Resulting from this manhunt, coalition forces have rolled up hundreds of suspects. After water board swim lessons, we should have a mass of info on operations, names, and places. June could be a very busy month.
Posted by: wxjames   2007-05-18 11:41  

#1  Well, their is the alternative of playing endless Barry Manilow or Barbara Streisand music to make em talk.
Posted by: JohnQC   2007-05-18 10:04  

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