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re: 200 U.S. contractors surrounded by jihadists in Iraq
Posted on 6/13/14 at 2:28 pm to Ace Midnight
Posted on 6/13/14 at 2:28 pm to Ace Midnight
I don't see ISIS making a distinction between contractor and AMerican military over there. Hope they get them out.
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Posted on 6/13/14 at 2:29 pm to Jagd Tiger
this is rapidly spiraling out of control.
I wonder how long we let this sit.
I wonder how long we let this sit.
Posted on 6/13/14 at 2:30 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
So we trade 5 high risk terrorists for a deserted and Taliban sympathizer but we can't give these guys fricking air support? Disgusting
Posted on 6/13/14 at 2:32 pm to Lsut81
quote:Nah. I was commenting in relation to not reacting to protect our own folks that we contracted to have there in the first place.
So us trying to nation build and it falling flat, thus leading to this begs the question "What happened to us"?
IF, and I say if because well, WND. But, if the story is true, one would hope we would have an effort already in play to go help those guys. I mean, it aint like we don't have assets in the area.
Posted on 6/13/14 at 2:36 pm to ShortyRob
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IF, and I say if because well, WND. But, if the story is true, one would hope we would have an effort already in play to go help those guys. I mean, it aint like we don't have assets in the area.
We would still need permission or otherwise have consent of the Baghdad government - who are ostensibly responsible for our guys safety as it is.
Since the Iraqi army is better at running than fighting - this could be a really bad situation for everyone involved.
:inb4theyknewtherisks:
Posted on 6/13/14 at 2:37 pm to ShortyRob
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Nah. I was commenting in relation to not reacting to protect our own folks that we contracted to have there in the first place
Oh ok, I took it the wrong way
Posted on 6/13/14 at 2:50 pm to volmaverick
Obama should be sparing no expense to get those guys out by whatever means necessary.
The whole point of the military is to ensure safety for Americans.
The whole point of the military is to ensure safety for Americans.
Posted on 6/13/14 at 2:53 pm to ShortyRob
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rocket surgeon
ROFLMAO
Posted on 6/13/14 at 2:53 pm to volmaverick
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200 U.S. contractors surrounded by jihadists in Iraq
Posted on 6/13/14 at 2:53 pm to PrimeTime Money
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The whole point of the military is to ensure safety for Americans.
Oh just wait till TxTiger gets a hold of this one.
Posted on 6/13/14 at 2:55 pm to GeeOH
We need to get Hilary to chime in on this......there is potential here to ruin her campaign thru the missteps that I have ZERO doubt will occur
Posted on 6/13/14 at 2:58 pm to volmaverick
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it was only a matter of time before the ISIS terrorists succeeded in breaking through the perimeter
WTF? Are they staying in a castle?
Is this even a credible news source? It's a poorly written article - no offense OP.
Posted on 6/13/14 at 2:58 pm to idlewatcher
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WTF? Are they staying in a castle?
Is this even a credible news source? It's a poorly written article - no offense OP.
What are you talking about? Do you not understand the concept of a security perimeter?
Posted on 6/13/14 at 3:00 pm to volmaverick
Assuming this is true and Im not willing to bank on that at this point.. We absolutely need to get our arse in gear and get these guys out. They are essentially Military personnel as a security force.
Posted on 6/13/14 at 3:01 pm to TROLA
WND is your source
Posted on 6/13/14 at 3:03 pm to TROLA
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They are essentially Military personnel as a security force.
I don't think they're security personnel. More like airplane mechanics and the like supporting Iraq's newborn air force.
Posted on 6/13/14 at 3:05 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
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I don't think they're security personnel. More like airplane mechanics and the like supporting Iraq's newborn air force.
You'd know more than me but I just thought they were possibly more security for securing the area in anticipation of the f-16's..
Posted on 6/13/14 at 3:07 pm to TROLA
I don't really know for sure but I do know that a lot of the contractors over there now are guys like that. We also have a lot of guys still operating drones for the Iraqi Air Force. That's the job I almost took.
Posted on 6/13/14 at 3:07 pm to volmaverick
Who is WND?
Before I get my jimmies rustled, I want a credible source.
Before I get my jimmies rustled, I want a credible source.
Posted on 6/13/14 at 3:15 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
There will be no order to stand down as you perceive it to be.
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