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2011-07-25 -Short Attention Span Theater-

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Posted by Steve White 2011-07-25 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 The Humvee isn't an armored vehicle, which it's detractors go out of their way to ignore. It's a utility vehicle, the successor to the old Jeep my father turned over on himself during the Battle of the Bulge and that I about froze to death in during a Wintex in Germany 40 years later. Because it's not armored it's a lot faster, more maneuverable, and economical to operate than even a track -- the difference between two tons and 20 tons.

Posted by Fred 2011-07-25 09:10|| 2011-07-25 09:10|| Front Page Top

#2 those EFP's had Iranian fingerprints all over them. Would be nice to provide some for the anti-mullah/anti-IRG thugs in Iran

Posted by Frank G 2011-07-25 09:51|| 2011-07-25 09:51|| Front Page Top

#3 And if I understand correctly, even MRAP armor can't stop a lot of EFPs. Be quicker and maybe they'll miss.

Posted by Glenmore 2011-07-25 11:25|| 2011-07-25 11:25|| Front Page Top

#4 You're not going to outrun a mach 5 molten jet.

Posted by Eohippus Phater7165 2011-07-25 12:11|| 2011-07-25 12:11|| Front Page Top

#5 Not talking about outrunning the EFP, just about not being where the trigger-man thought you would be.

Posted by Glenmore 2011-07-25 14:11|| 2011-07-25 14:11|| Front Page Top

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