American Soldier Killed in Baghdad - Democratic Underground

NNN0LHI

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Tue Mar-02-04 05:39 AM
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American Soldier Killed in Baghdad

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20040302/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_american_killed&cid=540&ncid=1473

BAGHDAD, Iraq - An American soldier was killed Tuesday when insurgents tossed a grenade at an Army Humvee as it drove down a road Baghdad, the military said.

Another soldier was injured and taken to a military hospital where he was listed in serious condition. There was no word on Iraqi casualties.

Both soldiers were part of the 1st Armored Division. Their names were being withheld.

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Kinkistyle

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Tue Mar-02-04 05:43 AM
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1. Did the insurgent show his right boob?

Edited on Tue Mar-02-04 05:43 AM by japanduh

Otherwise who cares. Another inexperienced, frightened young Reservist will take his place.

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saigon68

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Tue Mar-02-04 08:32 PM
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12. Another Gold Star Mother

There will unfortunately be more. Many more

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Sugarbleus

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Tue Mar-02-04 05:58 AM
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2. Yeah, this was in conjunction with those blasts in Iraq today.......

The Iraqis are venting some nasty rage on anyone they deem responsible for the hell they live in these days... so sad.

And all the sympathy Herr Bush can muster is for his dog!!

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Judi Lynn

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Tue Mar-02-04 06:01 AM
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3. Article says he's number 548. Sad.

And yes, it's true, these stories appear doomed to attract notice in oridnary news formats, due to their lack of sexual reference of some kind.

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Flagg

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Tue Mar-02-04 06:07 AM
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4. Bring 'em on ?

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GCP

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Tue Mar-02-04 06:40 AM
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5. I'm wondering if it was a Marine

My friend's grandson just went back there for the second time and all the family know is that he's in the Sunni triangle.

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Hand

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Tue Mar-02-04 01:37 PM
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10. I don't think so...

Article says they were 1st Armored Division, an Army unit. May your friend's young man be safe--and all the other innocents who have been sent to this slaughterhouse.

:cry: :grouphug:

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dbt

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Tue Mar-02-04 07:12 AM
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6. Would this be another of the Humvees

that went over there before they were properly reinforced? Another McWar cost-cutting/profit-maximizing hallmark of the BFEE?

Or would it simply be another inevitable casualty of a war that we had NO GODDAMN BUSINESS starting?

Either way, another American soldier has died for nothing beyond a few million dollars in some bu$h crony's pockets.

I want my country back!
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dbt

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shtinkycat

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Tue Mar-02-04 09:05 AM
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7. so tragic

These stories don't even make the "front pages" of the news sites any more. My heart is breaking over all these senseless deaths, Americans AND Iraqis.

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Mari333

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Tue Mar-02-04 09:09 AM
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8. There is a blackout , Bu$h re election demands that our kids

dont get on the front pages anymore if they die.
Im crying now, and tired. One can take so much worry and I cant imagine the hell the parents must be going thru now
I dont want to know about it Im so scared
BRING THE TROOPS HOME NOW

http://www.bringthemhomenow.com

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newyawker99

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Tue Mar-02-04 08:27 PM
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11. Hi shtinkycat!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

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bluestateguy

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Tue Mar-02-04 11:03 AM
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9. Disgusting

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