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merrymini 09-12-2021 06:31 AM
Milley was too busy changing pronouns in military pamphlets.

fastboat 09-12-2021 07:00 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by SkBlogW (Post 2001935)
After the drone strike, the headlines announced:

U.S. drone strike kills ‘multiple suicide bombers’ in Afghanistan, officials say

General Miley deemed it a "righteous strike"

But they never actually named the supposed Isis K "planners" killed in the strike.

The New York Times investigated and tell a different story. They killed a US Aid worker and 9 other innocent people including 3 children.

The New York Times and Washington Post say the strike the US said targeted an Islamic State operative actually killed an aid worker on daily duties in Kabul.

Afghanistan: US media cast doubt on Kabul drone strike

Examining a "righteous strike" WAPO

https://www.washingtonpost.com/inves...ike-questions/

‘Imminent Threat’ or Aid Worker: Did a U.S. Drone Strike in Afghanistan Kill the Wrong Person? - The New York Times

Times Investigation: In U.S. Drone Strike, Evidence Suggests No ISIS Bomb

In US Drone Strike, Evidence Suggests No ISIS Bomb - The New York Times

Military Analysis Raises Questions About Deadly Drone Strike in Kabul

Military Analysis Raises Questions About Deadly Drone Strike in Kabul - The New York Times

‘Imminent Threat’ or Aid Worker: Did a U.S. Drone Strike in Afghanistan Kill the Wrong Person?

US Kabul drone strike appears to have killed an Afghan who worked for a US aid group: report

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/las...-the-wrong-guy

So much for "over the horizon anti terrorist capabilities. Sounds more like a "wag the dog strike" than a "righteous strike.
"They" have NO idea who the suspected bomb planner was. They just lobbed a bomb into a crowd of people and claimed they got the bomber to make the real story go away.

gpk111 09-12-2021 07:43 AM
I saw a large secondary explosion, implying that the targeted truck was loaded with explosives.

It was parked in a densely populated neigborhood, presumably on purpose to avoid detection. The sad killing of the aid worker was unintentional.

The media is now shifting the succesful military and intelligence story to one of blame, surely with the help of the Taliban.

What am I missing?

SkBlogW 09-12-2021 07:44 AM
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“The procedures were correctly followed and it was a righteous strike” Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said afterward.

Some of the kids killed.

Attachment 90771

Attachment 90772

Attachment 90773

Here's a video at NY Times that will tell you everything you need to know.

‘Imminent Threat’ or Aid Worker: Did a U.S. Drone Strike in Afghanistan Kill the Wrong Person? - The New York Times

Billy1 09-12-2021 07:52 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by SkBlogW (Post 2001935)
After the drone strike, the headlines announced:

U.S. drone strike kills ‘multiple suicide bombers’ in Afghanistan, officials say

General Miley deemed it a "righteous strike"

But they never actually named the supposed Isis K "planners" killed in the strike.

The New York Times investigated and tell a different story. They killed a US Aid worker and 9 other innocent people including 3 children.

The New York Times and Washington Post say the strike the US said targeted an Islamic State operative actually killed an aid worker on daily duties in Kabul.

Afghanistan: US media cast doubt on Kabul drone strike

Examining a "righteous strike" WAPO

https://www.washingtonpost.com/inves...ike-questions/

‘Imminent Threat’ or Aid Worker: Did a U.S. Drone Strike in Afghanistan Kill the Wrong Person? - The New York Times

Times Investigation: In U.S. Drone Strike, Evidence Suggests No ISIS Bomb

In US Drone Strike, Evidence Suggests No ISIS Bomb - The New York Times

Military Analysis Raises Questions About Deadly Drone Strike in Kabul

Military Analysis Raises Questions About Deadly Drone Strike in Kabul - The New York Times

‘Imminent Threat’ or Aid Worker: Did a U.S. Drone Strike in Afghanistan Kill the Wrong Person?

US Kabul drone strike appears to have killed an Afghan who worked for a US aid group: report

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/las...-the-wrong-guy

So much for "over the horizon anti terrorist capabilities. Sounds more like a "wag the dog strike" than a "righteous strike.
Let us thank God we re out of Afghanistan.

jdulej 09-12-2021 07:53 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by SkBlogW (Post 2002601)
“The procedures were correctly followed and it was a righteous strike” Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said afterward.

Some of the kids killed.

Attachment 90771

Attachment 90772

Attachment 90773

Here's a video at NY Times that will tell you everything you need to know.

‘Imminent Threat’ or Aid Worker: Did a U.S. Drone Strike in Afghanistan Kill the Wrong Person? - The New York Times
This is a sad moment, but is it any different from the thousands, or tens of thousands of kids killed in Afghanistan over the past 20 years. Oh, wait, there is a difference - it happened under Biden's watch, and he's the right's current bad guy.

Billy1 09-12-2021 07:59 AM
I read the Peter Principle many years ago, I believe they have a new name for the concept now, but I agree with the principle. Old memories came back.

MandoMan 09-12-2021 08:00 AM
Remember the thirteen U.S. troops killed a few days before because the Taliban “guarding” the road to the airport allowed a suicide bomber to get past their checkpoints? Remember the “credible threat” that another bomb was about to be set off? Was there immense pressure to keep that from happening? Did the guy in the car look highly suspicious to people watching on satellite or drone images? Yes! Is there a lag time between when the order to strike is given and when the drone hits? Yes. Would you rather that the guy who gave the order hesitate until after another bomb had gone off? Are you glad the hit was made in an enclosed courtyard instead of on a busy street where hundreds might have been killed? I’m sorry the kids died, but so did those 13 troops. Go complain to their families! Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty, right? Don’t try to politicize this. I think the right decision was made.

lkagele 09-12-2021 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by PugMom (Post 2001983)
i saw that in the UKDailyMail. i don't know what to think or believe anymore. what 1 person says another will deny. such an awful mess
The investigation was done by the NY Times, hardly a far right publication. The investigation was thorough including surveillance video of this guys travels throughout the day.

Our woke military is becoming a joke. Can't tell the difference between bombs and water jugs.

jdulej 09-12-2021 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by lkagele (Post 2002635)
The investigation was done by the NY Times, hardly a far right publication. The investigation was thorough including surveillance video of this guys travels throughout the day.

Our woke military is becoming a joke. Can't tell the difference between bombs and water jugs.
Seriously? Do you remember "Smart Bombs" we used in Iraq? It took longer to find out that it was all BS. I think the military spewing lies has not stayed ahead of people's ability to find the truth.

SkBlogW 09-12-2021 08:13 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gpk111 (Post 2002600)
I saw a large secondary explosion, implying that the targeted truck was loaded with explosives.

It was parked in a densely populated neigborhood, presumably on purpose to avoid detection. The sad killing of the aid worker was unintentional.

The media is now shifting the succesful military and intelligence story to one of blame, surely with the help of the Taliban.

What am I missing?
You saw a gas tank explode. Even a moron could see that the car was not loaded with explosives because the wall 2 feet from the car is still standing.

The car was parked in the aid worker's home after his day of running errands, bringing water etc. Which is why 7 children died.

Attachment 90774

Fassinof 09-12-2021 08:24 AM
So much lying from our government from the top down. And, unfortunately had to watch a walking corpse try to commemorate those that passed on 9/11.

jdulej 09-12-2021 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Fassinof (Post 2002660)
So much lying from our government from the top down. And, unfortunately had to watch a walking corpse try to commemorate those that passed on 9/11.
At least he (and all other living pres except Carter who is sick) showed up.

Topspinmo 09-12-2021 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by jdulej (Post 2002735)
At least he (and all other living pres except Carter who is sick) showed up.
Maybe they wasn’t invited.

Geodyssey 09-12-2021 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by jdulej (Post 2002049)
Could be just another batch of lies from the same generals who have been lying about our great progress in Afghanistan for the past 20 years. Anybody really surprised?
No, not surprised. The whole war was based on fake info. Started & ended terribly. What a waste.

But some people did well, including military contractors & their stockholders and "Our Greatest Ally".


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