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2006-06-16 Iraq

Probe into possible Haditha cover up complete

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Posted by Sherry 2006-06-16 16:50|| || Front Page|| [8 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Why conduct the probe? These are the brave soldiers who volunteered to protect us all, but the MSM is the high court, right?

Posted by Captain America 2006-06-16 17:07|| 2006-06-16 17:07|| Front Page Top

#2 An editorial here at the 'Burg some months back tagged the MSM as the "New Inquisitors" - taking the place of the Catholic Church in the 1500's.

They can do no wrong, and are on a quest for the holy grail of truth and perfection.

It fits.

Posted by Bobby 2006-06-16 17:41|| 2006-06-16 17:41|| Front Page Top

#3 The mnilitary was on this case long before the MSM even knew of it, just like Abu Ghraib. That our military takes these incidents seriously and investigates them is part of what makes it the most oputstanding military in the world. It is also why those in the chain who may not have followed procedure properly may end up paying a price even if it is determined that nothing worthy of prosecution occurred in the actual event itself.

When the media gets involved, these things become political and we get outrages such as the Marines here being held in irons in spite of not being charged with any violation. Remember that when you give the media money by watching and reading it.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2006-06-16 17:49|| 2006-06-16 17:49|| Front Page Top

#4 Reuters is in "Cover Your A$$" mode it seems.

Posted by grb 2006-06-16 18:03|| 2006-06-16 18:03|| Front Page Top

#5 not the only ones....

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2006-06-16 20:13|| 2006-06-16 20:13|| Front Page Top

#6 The big problem here is some PR dufus did up a press release that said the peopel were killed by an IED.

Problem is, that is NOT what the marines in combat reported, nor wha their CO reported.

Blame the "coverup" talk on a dumbass REMF and a f'd up press release.

Posted by Oldspook 2006-06-16 21:17|| 2006-06-16 21:17|| Front Page Top

#7 amen OS - this smells of Pentagon REMF's covering their ass by throwing away innocent Marines. Contact your congresscritter. Demand JUSTICE and unshackling for those not convicted of any crimes, DAMMIT!

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2006-06-16 21:59|| 2006-06-16 21:59|| Front Page Top

#8 ...and the MSM is all too eager to oblige. The video didn't come from REMF but a so-called "credible humanitarian" (who just happened to spend quality time at Abu Ghraib)

Posted by Captain America 2006-06-16 22:34|| 2006-06-16 22:34|| Front Page Top

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