Contrary to Military Statements-US Soldiers Did NOT Die Repelling Sneak Attack-They Were ABDUCTED

[kpete]

AP on a major cover up about what went down in Karbala last week: "Contrary to U.S. military statements, four U.S. soldiers did not die repelling a sneak attack at the governor's office in the Shiite holy city of Karbala last week. New information obtained by The Associated Press shows they were abducted and found dead or dying as far as 25 miles away."

http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003538279

[ClintonTyree]

1. Yikes....

the first casualty of war: the truth.

[ebayfool]

2. I wonder what kind of info they are getting off the computer.

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The daring commando team also took an unclassified U.S. computer with them as they fled with the four soldiers and left behind an American M-4 automatic rifle, senior U.S. military officials said.


This was supposed to be a meeting dealing w/security for an upcoming Shiite holiday. Perhaps that was the intent - intelligence, rather than hostages?

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"A meeting was taking place at the time of the attack to ensure the security of Shiite pilgrims participating in the Ashoura commemorations," said a statement from Brig. Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, deputy commander of theMulti-National Division-Baghdad.

Thousands of Shiite pilgrims are flocking to the city to mark the 10-day Ashoura festival commemorating the death of one of Shiite Islam's most sacred saints, Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.





Bring 'em home.

[Tatiana]

3. I bet they were TORTURED! n/t

[jayschool]

4. My cousin

was one of the five killed. His funeral is Wednesday in Verdon/Falls City, Nebraska. Tough enough to deal with the pain, now the lies.

[dogday]

5. I am so very sorry for your loss and the lies by this

administration... This is just more of a reason to end the war now...

My Deepest Sympathies :cry:

Welcome to DU :hi:

[Libby2]

6. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Welcome to DU.

[Hepburn]

7. OMG........

......I am so sorry for the loss you and your family have in the death of your cousin.

I know there are no words I can say that can even begin to recognize or feel the pain you and yours are going through.

And...I will say also, welcome to the DU. So sorry that it is in a time of sadness in your life, but glad that you are here with us.

:cry:

[JohnnyLib2]

8. How horrible.

Deepest sympathies to all the family.

[JohnnyLib2]

9. Earlier mention of this awful story on DU today.

Welcome to DU, Jayschool. You have our sorrowful support.


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