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2003-08-31 Caucasus

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Posted by Fred Pruitt 2003-08-31 11:25|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Now we know why the Russian economy collapsed:
* Five of the deaths came when Russian military positions came under rebel fire
* 10 others were killed in ambushes and clashes
* one was killed when a soldier detonated a booby-trap

But, Fifteen Russian soldiers and policemen were killed

What nationality was the other guy?

Maybe this was how they counted their losses in Afghanistan, too.

Posted by Old Patriot 2003-8-31 1:47:25 PM|| [http://users.codenet.net/mweather/default.htm] 2003-8-31 1:47:25 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 Like I always say, there are three kinds of people in this world: those who understand basic arithmetic, and those who don't.

Posted by Fred 2003-8-31 2:01:51 PM|| 2003-8-31 2:01:51 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 I count five, 3+1+1

Posted by Lucky 2003-8-31 3:23:37 PM|| 2003-8-31 3:23:37 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 One was both a police officer and a soldier. Hence, 5+10+1=15

Posted by nick 2003-9-1 6:27:39 AM|| 2003-9-1 6:27:39 AM|| Front Page Top

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