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Originally posted by DKSuddeth
we should all be aware if these kinds of reports, and their contradicting reports from 'the other side' start coming in more frequently. It could all be very reminiscent of 'body counts' from vietnam formulated to garner support.
Originally posted by DKSuddeth
I wasn't being negative Jim, by all means, if 54 'insurgents' are no longer around to cause trouble for a new iraqi government, then great but this report is already being contradicted by others. What i'm saying is if these kinds of reports, and their contradictions, start coming in at a regular rate then maybe we should start to question the veracity of the claim.
These are military personnel reporting back within hours of skirmishes. I'll allow them a few reporting errors when they are being shot at from various directions. Also, let's remember that plenty of the insurgents (if not the majority) are dressed as every day citizens. If the terrorists are using this likeness to their advantage and are working from within citizens, and the citizens still support them, then I have little sympathy for those that get caught in the middle.
Originally posted by DKSuddeth
Thats all fine and well, it still doesn't address my point and statement. If we start getting regular reports of huge body counts that are immediately contradicted by other sources, we should be wary of the truth to the claim.
Huh? I directly addressed your point!
Originally posted by DKSuddeth
No, my original point was to make us aware of the tactics that the defense department used in vietnam and to not succumb to them again. Inflating body counts to sway public opinion around to thinking that the US forces were really accomplishing something over there. I'm sure that you are aware of those 'embellishments' for how could we possibly find 150 NVA in a shelled out village that had died the year before.
Lets not repeat history by blindly believing one sided reports. Objectivity is the name of the game.
sounds like someone is yelling FIRE and there isnt even smoke yet.