On the one hand, the copy with this video says that American soldiers have to drive like this to limit the risk of attack. Some in the comments say its arrogant, and it’s no wonder Iraqis hate Americans. Others says if the driver slows down, gunfire would start, and thats not safe for anyone. What do you think?
*update: Those who know have identified the city as Mosul, not Baghdad. I used the title it was posted under at YouTube.
I think in this case, I'd have to say that both hands have a point.
Tactically, it makes good sense to keep moving in territory that hasn't been secured.
Nationalistically, it makes sense to be angry at an occupying force, and further angered by members of that force driving through the streets of your capitol city, bumping cars off the road, and driving on the wrong side of the street.
It's amazing that Dubya and his cronies can still say things like "We've made great progress in Iraq."
Stupid, delusional or evil?
what you guys think ??
chinamon
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Originally posted by Arsalan
Stupid, delusional or evil?
what you guys think ??
none of the above. i think its just funny as hell.
EvilTree
What's so wrong about that?
Coalition forces are providing security. You see them coming, you move the out the way, just like you would for any police, ambulance, fire or other emergency services.
You don't know if these guys are on the streets to as Quick Reaction Force responding to an insurgent attack, IED, on a patrol, whatever.
You know who these guys are and what they do and what their job is, so move the out of the way.
(It's same for Canadians in Kandahar)
Cro_Addict
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Originally posted by chinamon
none of the above. i think its just funny as hell.
+1
also...no need to drive like that....hit other ppls cars??
"look at that guy picking his nose, not a in care in the world"
rabbitjoker
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Originally posted by Cro_Addict
also...no need to drive like that....hit other ppls cars??
Sure their is. The minute they stop they are sitting ducks for attack.
They must keep moving to keep secure.
darouge11
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Originally posted by EvilTree
What's so wrong about that?
Coalition forces are providing security. You see them coming, you move the out the way, just like you would for any police, ambulance, fire or other emergency services.
You don't know if these guys are on the streets to as Quick Reaction Force responding to an insurgent attack, IED, on a patrol, whatever.
You know who these guys are and what they do and what their job is, so move the out of the way.
(It's same for Canadians in Kandahar)
Right on!
Cosmic Fur
So this is why people buy Hummers!
On topic, I agree with EvilTree. If you see someone constantly honking their horn and driving a military humvee, you get the out of the way.
EvilTree
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Originally posted by rabbitjoker
Sure their is. The minute they stop they are sitting ducks for attack.
They must keep moving to keep secure.
RJ brings up another good point.
The threat of IEDs and suicide bombers increase with slower you are and more stops you make.
For example, one Canadian convoy was ambushed and a firefight ensued. During the reorganization (that convoy stopped, ensuring that there were no casualties, no severe equipment.vehicle damage etc) a suicide bomber struck against one of the LAVs (APC used by Canadians) severely damaging it and injuring 2 Canadian soldiers.
Dr. DAS
How many US soldiers die everyday in Iraq? How many die as a result of vehicle-borne IED, Vehicle-borne suicide bomber or ambush? A lot, I'll bet. I'd be moving my ass too.
Also, I agree that out of context, this proves nothing. Maybe thier buddies were pinned down in a firefight two blocks away. Maybe they're rushing a wounded Iraqi child to the hospital. Maybe he's just having fun driving like an ass because nobody can stop him. I don't care. He's in a dangerous place, at serious risk, being asked to potentially put a bullet in a child if he thinks that kid is a threat, and at serious risk of being wrong about that kid and having to live with it. Do I care if he drives like a maniac? Not at all.
Support THE troops.
Provocative_boi
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Swamper
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Originally posted by rabbitjoker
The minute they stop they are sitting ducks for attack.
Dr. DAS
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Originally posted by Provocative_boi
Try to be in their shoes, think that the worlds most stupidest president decides to send its army into Canada for peace keeping purposes lets say Toronto for argument sake and they drive around 401 or QEW or spadina like that, and you are driving and the Humvee dood bumps your car like that How would you feel? Go for a smoke outside for 5 minutes think about it and then post a reply.
That stupid guy wouldnt have cared if someone actually got hit by the humvee.Your comment on ambulance police and EMS people... they dont come and bump their vehicles in your cars,plus you give them way because their going to save someones life........Not like these guys who are just taking inncoent lives...
If there such pussies that they cant be still at one place,tell them to go home and join Lazer Quest, or go playball club.
Dont join the army.
Easy to say while living in Toronto, isn't it?
And I take extreme offense to the inference that they are 'just taking innocent lives'. Get shot at, then post.
