What do you think of the tape shown around the world of Iraki teens being beaten by U.K. soldier?
106906
It probably happens more often, but a lot less often than if the Iraqi Defense Force was there.  For all the issues that has been brought up, Saddam already have everyone beat when he was the dictator.  He killed thousands that opposed him.
552995
Thank you for this beautiful montage.  I can't imagine anyone not being impressed, American or not, with the images shown. The music was nice, too. \n\nI almost didn't open it, because I don't want you defining who a patriot is, especially since their definition is almost always at odds with mine. \n\nRemember, donate responsibly.
1070893
I agree except for the part about how it's a shame that the soldiers died the way they did. I'm sure ya meant it's tragic for them to die over there. But it's always tragic for a soldier to die. The shame would come in if they were shot during a disgraceful act, etc. \n  Semantics, perhaps. But it's such a faux paus that twisted "peacenicks" used to make a soldier out to be a monster, rather than a victim of our government's foreign policy.
121580
Not a good syllogism.  Yes the US IS guilty of warcrimes. Yes the war was totally under false pretenses and yes the Iraqis are not better off today.  HOWEVER, in my wildest dreams I can not vusualize how Humpty Dumpty could be put back together. \n\nwe are kind of stuck with this Kubuki Theater and for good or ill, ( I think ill ) , its slowly, inexorably moving forward.\n\nHowerver the US has no legitimacy in this dog and kangroo court show.
609512
Wars going bad for them and they are losing support. Even from those who were all gung ho just last year. The public is saying 'it's a mess and we need to take care of ourselves first.' And 'this is another vietnam.' years and years if gurilla insurgents that continue to recruit with no end in sight. \n\nThey release the tape to remind us all why we're there. And maintain support for the war. A guy from saudi arabia, based in the sudan, is supposedly behind an attack and was maybe hiding in Afgahnistan so it's obvious that we need to free Iraq. \n\nThey didn't release the other two because we've still got years to go. Thier saving those for four more years till you need another reminder. \n\nThe medias been shut out of the loop unless they support the administration and have given up trying to get anything from them. The media who supports him is fine with using journalism to promote the national interest.
1004054
Well... hopefully that was a typo... because I didn't see any hermaphrodite crying for it's father. (Girl... he...). But yeah, I'm just being a jerkwad.\n\nNo, I didn't see it, actually. But It'd be hard to stomache the torment the poor child must be feeling (I assume the father was either dying or dead... as a result of clashes between opposing forces). :-(\n\nThe reason the violence doesn't stop and the reason it doesn't heavily impact outside families (esp. American families, because they can readily see it on the news networks) is because no one attributes themselves to the feelings and thoughts of the afflicted. If you put yourself in that child's shoes, you'd die as a person inside. The pain and instability inside would be so much that you'd literally break down. But I have to give them (the children near Gaza and Israel) a lot of kudos. They can be decaying on the inside, but still keep an "honorable" facade on the outside. Could it be because they're afraid that the rebels *want* to see them cry? If so... fuc*ing sadists, if you ask me.\n\nI want to hug that child now... really badly. :-(
901751
Primitive?  Have you watched the "Saddam's Reign of Terror" documentary showing the videos his government made (and released to the people to scare them into submission) of the torture of Iraqis?  They tied people up, blindfolded them, and pushed them off of tall buildings.  They strapped live grenades to people's chests.  They dropped nerve gas on children, leaving them to die slow, painful deaths.  They killed people by firing squad.  They broke people's arms and legs with hammers.  And, finally (although I know I am leaving a lot out), they . . . . .\n\nhanged people.\n\nHanging in this case is far too civilized.
788037
there are several ways to look at this.firstly the weapons of mass destruction were never found but the iraqs were living under a dictator.sometimes you have to look at the wider angle and decide the real motives behind it was it oil.i dont know but what i do know is this tinderbox is well and truly kindled and people are getting killed trying to stabalise the situation.i feel sorry for all the soldiers and innocent people caught up and being killed  in a confused and volatile country .in my opinion it is a no win situatin for both sides .
552731
Wow thats pretty f'd up. I think its a sick game. Why would they make a game out of it? 4,000 people died from that, I do not see the point in making a game out of it.\n\nIm disturbed by it. I think they will get sh*t for it soon. I hope the families who lost their loved ones do not see that game, cuz I could see some nastiness coming out of it.
1152220
big waste of everything. Yeah, I'm sure killing innocent Iraqis is one less innocent Iraqi to kill over here.  What we did to Iraq is equivilant to a bully beating the crap out of someone and then telling him that he beat him up  for his own good. Fighting for peace is like fucking for virginity.
1071934
Abu Gharib ... ooooh scary, dogs barked at me, someone put underwear on my head, a woman pointed at me and laughed.  Big deal.\n\nGuantanamo ... tell me, what happened there.  FACTS, not the NewsWeek/60 Minutes lies.  Air conditioned rooms, 3 hots and a cot, meals made specially for them.  WOW that's real torture.\n\nHaditha ... you don't know what happened there, I don't know what happened.  All we know is that there has been an investigation, all of the Marines were given thumbs up on a job well done.  No soldier is being charged with anything.\n\nOK now let's look at the guys we are fighting:\n-using women/children as bombs\n-beheadings, kidnappings, REAL torture, rape\n-blowing up anything and everything with IEDs\n-these guys would kill you, your family, and everyone you know if you gave them half a chance\n\nSo before you want to wring your hands and shout THOSE POOR PEOPLE.  Look at the facts before you dump on Pres Bush and our marines and demand we leave.
719686
Civilian casualties are a fact of war yes, but there is recorded video footage of American and, I am truly ashamed to say, British soilders and officers killing civilians in cold blood.  There have been many photos and videos leaked to the press and shown on the internet of soilders harassing and even torturing innocent civilians before, in some of the worst cases, killing them.\n\nThis is obviously against the code of war and the Geneva Convention and so yes, those found to be responsible for these actions must be charged accordingly, and even more so as they are representative of their respective countries.
1022595
I seriously doubt these guys did any intentional harm. It makes no sense, they have zero motivation. One of the accused is a Palistinian Doctor. Why would he seek to kill fellow Arabs? \n\nThe Bulgarian nurses, again what motivation would they have? Bulgaria really does not care about the Middle East. \n\nThat torture and rape happened is very believeable. So the confessions are useless. What is believable is that libya is using the situation to blackmail money and other considerations out of Europe. A very typical game Ghadifi is well known for. The nurses and Doc on the other hand have already paid heavily for apparently volenteering to work in such a hell hole in the first place. \n\nLast we are talking about some unsanitary conditions. No screening of blood products, no needle sanitation. It's a wonder there isn't a huge empidemic going on there.
1048422
I've posted the story I think your refering to for those who aren't aware of recent developements.\n\nHowever, a U.S. official close to the investigation said at least one of the soldiers, all assigned to the 502nd Infantry Regiment, has admitted his role and been arrested. Two soldiers from the same regiment were slain this month when they were kidnapped at a checkpoint near Youssifiyah. (1)\n\nThe confesson has nothing to do with violations of the Geneva Convention.  It does have to do with a military presence in another country and those who would abuse or misuse there power.  The sad thing is it reflects on us as a nation and there will come a time when the military won't be able to justify these things as the minority.  This story is horrific in the sense that we were outraged over those two soliders and now we come to find out it could be in retaliation for other crimes.  The investigation is pending and one can hope it's a mistake  but I trust the military will deal with parties if found guilty.
1077462
Have you taught them about Kurdish kids BEFORE this war? Is there some Hitlerish plan to incinerate Iraqi children that we haven't heard of? Keep things in context, and remember that this has been a SHORT war with amazingly few casualties, most of which are inflicted BY IRAQIS!!!!!!\nNo comparison to Nazi genocide is possible.
758156
i hve seen those videos too your describeing on the net, these ppl should not be allowed to join the army, it like giveing a child killer a job in a school as a caretaker,
1011865
Zarqawi's death, while it is not the end of terrorism, it is a major blow and a huge "high-five" for our troops. I agree with you completely about the reports on soldiers beating him. It's amazing how so many Americans jump at the chance to believe anything negative reported about them, and totally resist the concept that these are good, decent men and women trying to help a country and its people. They are more willing to believe unvalidated video clips that could be totally misrepresenting the facts and similar statements from INSURGENTS than our own troops. It truly is amazing!