What we said vs what I heard.... - Democratic Underground

dave123williams

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Sat Mar-05-05 01:28 PM
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What we said vs what I heard....

What we said:

"In a written statement, Multnational Forces said that at 9 p.m. (1800 GMT) they opened fire on a vehicle that was approaching a checkpoint at a high speed.

U.S. troops "attempted to warn the driver to stop by hand and arm signals, flashing white lights, and firing warning shots in front of the car," the statement said.

"When the driver didn't stop, the soldiers shot into the engine block, which stopped the vehicle, killing one and wounding two others."

What I heard:

"We sent them western union telegrams, used semaphor flags, sent up several flares, staged a fabulous musical to illustrate why crossing our cordons is bad, tried to throw saftey pamphlets in their window as they sped by the first checkpoint, and as our last three penultimate resorts...we used arm gestures, fired several warning shots (all blanks), shone lights upon them in a flashing pattern. Then, after every other possible option had been exhausted, we fired another series of warning shots (live)...but they still wouldn't stop. So, we had no choice but to open up on them with everything we had. They were comin' right at us."

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SHRED

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Sat Mar-05-05 01:35 PM
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1. Huh?

"...the soldiers shot into the engine block, which stopped the vehicle, killing one and wounding two others."

What were they doing riding in the engine compartment?

:shrug:

cynical sarcasm/off

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leftchick

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Sat Mar-05-05 01:38 PM
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2. they shot 400-500 rounds...

I highly doubt they were aiming for the engine block :eyes:

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uppityperson

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Sat Mar-05-05 01:56 PM
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3. Well, you know those triggers are a bit touchy and engine block's tiny

sarcasm off

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Padraig18

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Sat Mar-05-05 02:01 PM
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4. Ever hear of 'ricochet'?

Firewalls are not bulletproof.

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