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Title: U.S. soldiers play 'video prank' on Iraqi motorist - by planting a LIVE grenade in his car
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URL Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/wor ... grenade-car.html#ixzz0yt65v1Pb
Published: Sep 8, 2010
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Post Date: 2010-09-08 10:20:14 by PSUSA
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By Oliver Pickup Now that the American mission in Iraq is officially over, some videos showing U.S. soldiers pranking Iraqis - and vice versa - for fun have come to light. The below video was uploaded on to YouTube by a U.S. soldier and shows troops hiding a live grenade in an Iraqi's car before 'finding' it and - after the popular MTV show Punk'd - pranking him. The Iraqis have a similar reality show, 'Put Him in Camp Bucca', where fake bombs are planted in celebrities' cars - only for them to be found and the stars tricked in to thinking they will be jailed for terrorism. 'Having fun': U.S. soldiers plant a live grenade in an Iraqi man's car as a joke Sergeant Leo Dunson, who uploaded the video on YouTube, said: 'This was all in fun and never in any intent to harm anyone.' The man who uploaded this video, where a live grenade was used, was Sergeant Leo Dunson. The description that runs next to the video reads: 'This is my partner and I working at a Traffic control point in Iraq. 'We decided to scare one of the locals a bit by placing a grenade in his trunk while he wasn't looking. 'This was all in fun and never in any intent to harm anyone.' Punk'd: The U.S. soldier reveals the joke to the Iraqi, who is relieved and laughs nervously In an interview with War News Radio, Dunson explained why he posted the video. He said: 'I got the one video of us playing MTV Punk'd. 'When we were over there we were playing all sorts of jokes, here and there, having fun. 'I didn't want people to think that we were just over there and that we hated all of them.' Fake bombs: A popular Iraqi reality TV show sees celebrities pranked by having fake bombs planted in their cars Prank: The unknowing victims are made to sweat following the discovery of bombs at checkpoints Only last week did President Barack Obama end the U.S. combat mission in Iraq, declaring no victory after seven years of bloodshed, and telling Americans and the world: 'It is time to turn the page.' He said the United States 'has paid a huge price' to give Iraqis the chance to shape their future. The toll includes more than 4,400 U.S. troops dead and many more Iraqis, tens of thousands more Americans wounded, and hundreds of billions of dollars spent. Obama is keeping up to 50,000 troops in Iraq for support and counterterrorism training, and the last forces are not due to leave until the end of 2011 at the latest.
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#7. To: Anyone (#0)
A-rabs. Drone their wedding receptions and their fine. Embargo their nation for 5 years before invading it, killing god knows how many, and they accept candy from GIs on tanks. Have a Florida preacher warm his hands with a pile of Korans, and the goat humpers dump in their robes. Tell me again why we're there?
I understand these people having lived among them. They have a greater reverence for their book than flag wavers here have for the Constitution. A good number of them will lay down their lives for it. You need to understand this. Personally, I think it is a flawed and man-made work. However, for Americans to burn it in public is probably one the most stupid pranks that I could conceive of at this particular point in time. To have a little war or two or three in which the fortunate among us can make a fast buck. Questions??
I support it for many reasons, but the most important reason is one I can't prove or adequately define at this time. It seems to me, for reasons unknown, Muslims in America are fast becoming a protected minority. I sense it in the way the media treats them, and now the way the federal government is aggressively protecting their precious book. I wouldn't put it past our government to charge this preacher with some sort of crime should he follows through with the burning. Now, if these were bibles, they'd be no problem and our government would be insensitive the the feelings and beliefs of the Christian soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. The ACLU would also stand guard to protect his 1st amendment rights. They're conspicuous by their absence. Again, I'm not sure I can express more than what I feel is happening, but my track record on these things is rather good.
I don't sense that at all. It's the media that constantly links Muslims to terrorists. And we all know who owns the media here, and it isn't muslims. . Edit to add: Do you really think the kikes would give a damn if they burned Bibles? The Bible and Koran are fair game to the kikes, but burn a talmud and see their reaction... .
Anyone has a right to burn any book they want, and it isn't the governments business.
Yep. I heard on the radio that his congregation has only 50 people. But the publicity he's getting is priceless. If he wanted to burn books he could have just done it without all the publicity. But if getting publicity was his only goal, then he achieved it. Maybe he wants to add on a daycare center to his church or something that will build up his little empire, I don't know, but I do know how they think and work. They're so twisted that you can't take anything they say or do at face value. He's one of those that think people are going to "hell" to be tortured "forever" if people don't believe as he does. If he really believed that, and cared about muslims, he wouldn't first spit in their faces by pulling a publicity stunt like this. I don't think we're getting the whole picture here. .
#20. To: PSUSA (#19)
Probably not, but having heard him interviewed on teebee, he truly hates Muslims and their absurd mockery, the Koran. Since I'm also a man of strong feelings, we're kindred spirits in that regard. He also apparently hates government, since government has has brought an inordinate amount of pressure directly to his pulpit. I can't think of another book that would cause this type of reaction. That the pastor hasn't budged is also a big plus in my book, since a preemptive WACO-like attack is a distinct possibility, IMO. So, personal religious values aside, I fully support the Koran burning, and urge others to follow with the book of their choice.
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#9. To: Jethro Tull (#7)
Have a Florida preacher warm his hands with a pile of Korans, and the goat humpers dump in their robes.
Tell me again why we're there?
#10. To: randge, 4 (#9)
However, for Americans to burn it in public is probably one the most stupid pranks that I could conceive of at this particular point in time.
#11. To: Jethro Tull (#10)
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It seems to me, for reasons unknown, Muslims in America are fast becoming a protected minority. I sense it in the way the media treats them,
#15. To: PSUSA (#11)
Do you really think the kikes would give a damn if they burned Bibles? The Bible and Koran are fair game to the kikes, but burn a talmud and see their reaction...
#19. To: Jethro Tull (#15)
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Anyone has a right to burn any book they want, and it isn't the governments business.
Replies to Comment # 19. I don't think we're getting the whole picture here.
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