That little flag-incident

[lapslf]

Yesterday, a US Soldier placed an american flag over the head of a statue of saddam hussein's head, in front of the whole wide world.

Pretty stupid action if you ask me. That would only enrage the arabic nations and encourages the idea that the war on iraq is a US invasion.

[JudgeDredd]

i'm sure it's published in all the newspapers today ;)

the fact is that America doesn't want to find "evil leaders", otherwise they would say "WANTED - dead in 1 piece, or alive" ..not utterly obliterating a residential restaurant.

[XkwiziTOnE]

i dont think he placed the US flag to show dominance but to show that the US means business......if you noticed the soldier did the same thing to the Iraqi flag and it was quickly removed....this one showing that the country iis for the people to let him know that he has lost his grip on the country.......

[JMHX]

At 4/10/03 08:51 AM, XkwiziTOnE wrote: i dont think he placed the US flag to show dominance but to show that the US means business......if you noticed the soldier did the same thing to the Iraqi flag and it was quickly removed....this one showing that the country iis for the people to let him know that he has lost his grip on the country.......

Either way, it enraged a lot of Iraqis and Iraqi Americans, as well as people in Middle Eastern nations that were pissed from seeing the flag raised in Basra. We're not doing a good job of keeping the "conquest" wave in check.

[BinLadenmustdie]

If you saw the tape of the soldier, he actually put the American flag over Saddam's head like an executioners mask briefly. It was only up for a moment, to send a message. The Arab world tends to understand symbolism more than logic. Message: get your shit together, because the U.S. means business. That sent a message. The soldier then took it down and put the Iraqi flag up only after a couple minutes. Message delivered. Nice job, troops!

[bumcheekcity]

At 4/10/03 05:42 AM, Veggiemeal wrote: Yesterday, a US Soldier placed an american flag over the head of a statue of saddam hussein's head, in front of the whole wide world.

Pretty stupid action if you ask me. That would only enrage the arabic nations and encourages the idea that the war on iraq is a US invasion.

probably. a better thing to have done was to have just knocked the statue over. muslims think this is a war on islam.

[Jimsween]

Oh give them a break, the soldiers need to feel good for a little while they wont get to stay in bahgdad for long. Besides When the showed the video, the Iraqi people were cheering much higher when the American flag was up, I think they are scared the soldiers might leave.

[Commander-K25]

What many are conveniently trying to ignore is that when that flag was put up there, the crowd roared in approval. I saw it live that morning before it was reduced to 'highlights' later in the afternoon. That flag was passed to the crowd who held it high in exultation.

When you see Arab crowds holding pictures of Bush and US flags in triumph and joy, rather than in flames, you know that something remarkable has happened in that region.

[ichbincow]

Oh give them a break, the soldiers need to feel good for a little while they wont get to stay in bahgdad for long. Besides When the showed the video, the Iraqi people were cheering much higher when the American flag was up, I think they are scared the soldiers might leave.

jimsween
Age: 13
Gender: Male
Habitat: minnesota
Job: student

SHUSH=If your gonna watch the news and refer to the video footage shown--->>WATCH the WHOLE thing not just a part --oh wait it musta been near your bedtime AND on a school night so you wouldnt have been able to see it all------>STFU and do your homework before you YAP on something.

[AbstractVagabond]

What if an Iraqi thought of the idea to place the US flag there?

[AukeSam]

At 4/10/03 05:42 AM, Veggiemeal wrote: Pretty stupid action if you ask me.

I totally agree with that

That would only enrage the arabic nations and encourages the idea that the war on iraq is a US invasion.

That's probably why they took it off after a few minutes.

[bumcheekcity]

At 4/11/03 03:58 AM, Ovalshine wrote: What if an Iraqi thought of the idea to place the US flag there?

he or she would probably get shot by an iraqui still loyal to saddam

[JudgeDredd]

At 4/11/03 03:58 AM, Ovalshine wrote: What if an Iraqi thought of the idea to place the US flag there?

unlikely.. as i heard it, it was a 9-11 flag taken to Iraq as a token for all those that died in the Twin-towers ..which kinda puzzles me even more!

B:/

[bumcheekcity]

At 4/11/03 09:05 AM, Judge_DREDD wrote: unlikely.. as i heard it, it was a 9-11 flag taken to Iraq as a token for all those that died in the Twin-towers ..which kinda puzzles me even more!

what 9/11 flag? they made a flag? how stupid..

[Jimsween]

At 4/11/03 02:02 AM, ichbincow wrote:

jimsween
Age: 13
Gender: Male
Habitat: minnesota
Job: student

SHUSH=If your gonna watch the news and refer to the video footage shown--->>WATCH the WHOLE thing not just a part --oh wait it musta been near your bedtime AND on a school night so you wouldnt have been able to see it all------>STFU and do your homework before you YAP on something.

Hmm... it's interesting you offer no real rebuttle and only childish insults, it must suck to be dumber than a 13 year old...

[TheShrike]

ichbincow
Too scared to have a profile... AND
First post: 2/24/03
Total posts < 30

Lay off of the regulars. We bite.

If you're going to stoop to insults, at least try and attack his opinion.

[bumcheekcity]

At 4/11/03 06:08 PM, jimsween wrote: Hmm... it's interesting you offer no real rebuttle and only childish insults, it must suck to be dumber than a 13 year old...

lol. dont let people put you down because you're still a teenager. im 14, but i was 13 when i started posting. its people like you and me that are the presidents and prime ministers of tomorrow.

[TheShrike]

Gee, I sure hope not!

=]

[Jimsween]

At 4/11/03 06:27 PM, TheShrike wrote: Gee, I sure hope not!

=]

Note to self: put theshrike down on my people to kill when I am president list, scratch that, people to kill when I am king of the universe list...

Mwahahahahaha

[TheShrike]

I take it back! I take it all back!!!!

*cowers in fear*

[Jimsween]

At 4/11/03 06:38 PM, TheShrike wrote: I take it back! I take it all back!!!!

*cowers in fear*

They always do...

[NEMESiSZ]

At 4/10/03 05:42 AM, Veggiemeal wrote: Yesterday, a US Soldier placed an american flag over the head of a statue of saddam hussein's head, in front of the whole wide world.

Pretty stupid action if you ask me. That would only enrage the arabic nations and encourages the idea that the war on iraq is a US invasion.

Yeah, you're absolutely right, we should let the Arabs take over the United States to be fair, and we shouldn't eat meat either.

[bumcheekcity]

At 4/11/03 06:44 PM, jimsween wrote:

At 4/11/03 06:38 PM, TheShrike wrote: I take it back! I take it all back!!!!

*cowers in fear*

They always do...

guess teenagers are stronger than people think eh?

[TheShrike]

Actually, I take that back about cowering in fear.

I have PC-Bot to protect me.

=p

[EvilGovernmentAgents]

At 4/12/03 05:29 AM, TheShrike wrote: Actually, I take that back about cowering in fear.

I have PC-Bot to protect me.

"wonders about what to do when I am King of the Universe. Remembers about jimsween, burns his people to kill when he is king of the universe list, AND the people to kill when he is president."

Please tell me you don't have anymore lists.... I don't have anyone but my hyperactive hampster of doom to protect me....

[bumcheekcity]

At 4/12/03 05:38 AM, UNpossible wrote: "wonders about what to do when I am King of the Universe. Remembers about jimsween, burns his people to kill when he is king of the universe list, AND the people to kill when he is president."

Please tell me you don't have anymore lists.... I don't have anyone but my hyperactive hampster of doom to protect me....

the terrifying hamster of doooom. please dont unleash it! we'll co-operate! please *AARGH* no, not again *cowers*

[lapslf]

Yeah, you're absolutely right, we should let the Arabs take over the United States to be fair, and we shouldn't eat meat either.

Hm... are you making fun of me?

Anyhow, use some fucking arguments.

[Jimsween]

I have several backup lists, *adds unpossible to list of people to kill when he is king of the universe*

[karasz]

At 4/11/03 06:08 PM, jimsween wrote: Hmm... it's interesting you offer no real rebuttle and only childish insults, it must suck to be dumber than a 13 year old...

wow... so 1 point for jimsween...

[bumcheekcity]

At 4/12/03 05:29 AM, TheShrike wrote: Actually, I take that back about cowering in fear.

I have PC-Bot to protect me.

=p

hey wait a minuite. im in the politics crew too. PC-Bot must protect us both.

which is strange because when i;m master of the universe ill send himm after you. oh well. fate is cruel.