Pakistan back channels. Really, really.

one explanation on AoS was that it was a negotiated, staged escape to let them “re-enter society”. I can’t remember who posted but it was someone who’s been credible in the past.

I would think not. There is already a reconciliation program for the Talib grunts and low level fellahs. This was just your typical overrcrowded, Third World prison being attacked in a way that had not been planned for. We’re going to need a heck of a cordon around the area and alot of search ops – but an awful lot of these guys will be recaptured or killed – you just won’t hear about it. Unfortunately, some are gone for good – or until we meet again on the battlefield. I rather hope they get killed next time.

number one, you may recall, involved four jihadis slipping out of Bagram AFB in 2005.

I must vigorously protest! No way is this number one…besides, I was already gone when it happened! Heh, heh.

overkill…but I like it!

jerrytbg on June 13, 2008 at 11:55 PM

There is no such thing as overkill in war.

opusrex on June 13, 2008 at 11:40 PM

overkill…but I like it!

jerrytbg on June 13, 2008 at 10:47 PM

Fixed that for you.

dhunter on June 13, 2008 at 10:39 PM

so long as you use lead-free ammo!

We don’t need no stinking, head chopping, jihadi prisoners or ACLU lawyers either for that matter.

funky chicken on June 13, 2008 at 8:59 PM

What difference would it make, we’re living under an oligarchy anyway. Wakeup!

if any American soldier so much as bruises an escapee’s ego in an attempted recapture, he’ll have SCOTUS and Dick durban to deal with.

MaiDee on June 13, 2008 at 7:50 PM

Just wait until the “True Conservatives” help make Obama Commander in Chief. Haditha was just a warmup.

LOL yes well they have the God ray and the other rays … we could us them. But unfortunately, even in my new job, I am worried that I may be put on trial for something that someone else told me to do… via a “order”.

upinak on June 13, 2008 at 5:32 PM

Yep.

I.E. whats the point of being a soldier if i can’t do my job and you can take your frustrations out on me.
upinak on June 13, 2008 at 6:46 PM

I still don’t get it.
What did I ever do to you?
I don’t remember either one of us ever arguing here at HA, or me even referencing you directly;

I agree with your posts here probably more often than I disagree, and even in disagreement, more often give you the benefit of the doubt unless I know for certain what I’m talking about.

Nor, as far as I can I remember, have I ever said or done anything that in any way disparages or hinders the military in any way. In fact the ~ 15 years I spent in uniform and as a DOD ‘civilian’ working with military people were (barring a few irritating incidents) the best years of my life, and other than a few individuals in my past, I have great respect and appreciation for people in the military. Even the ‘chairborne’ and the boys and girls in AF blue and Navy white ;-).

The only thing I can imagine is that you think my non-support of McCain means I hate you or the military in general for some reason.

If you think I have insulted you or tried to harm you in any way, could you be specific about what it is? I’ll fix it if I can.

Massive prison break…
“All the prisoners escaped. There is no one left”….
crumbling two prison walls…
Afghanistan… Taliban…

Got it! AZKABAN!

Based on the recent SCOTUS ruling, I shouldn’t we just kill them instead of capturing them?

Exurban Jon on June 13, 2008 at 5:21 PM

Every grunt out there is thinking the same thing.

¿I have no idea what that means. ?

LegendHasIt on June 13, 2008 at 5:58 PM

I can’t beat you. but you can beat me!

I.E. whats the point of being a soldier if i can’t do my job and you can take your frustrations out on me.

Based on the recent SCOTUS ruling, I shouldn’t we just kill them instead of capturing them?

Exurban Jon on June 13, 2008 at 5:21 PM

This is a recurring theme.

We can’t beat you remember!
upinak on June 13, 2008 at 5:29 PM

¿I have no idea what that means. ?