FREEPING CALL TO ACTION! PROTECTING OUR TROOPS IN BAGHDAD --- We need your help

dfu | 12-18-03 | doug from upland

[doug from upland]

FReepers, a short time ago I posted an article about how lives are being saved by using Humvees with special armor. HERE IS THAT THREAD.

Yes, lives have been saved in Afghanistan thanks to the use of these Humvees. But we have a problem that needs action. These Humvees are not yet in Iraq. I have verified from an impeccable source that SOME OF THESE VEHICLES ARE SITTING IN BOSNIA! They don't belong there. They belong in Iraq.

Please start making the phone calls. Get this on talk radio. Post contact numbers on this thread, and let's get busy. Thanks.

[doug from upland]

Need your help, AR.

[MineralMan]

"But we have a problem that needs action. These Humvees are not yet in Iraq. I have verified from an impeccable source that SOME OF THESE VEHICLES ARE SITTING IN BOSNIA! They don't belong there. They belong in Iraq.
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I believe I will leave military decisions up to the military, under the Commander in Chief.

[Cannoneer No. 4]

Why is no use being made of the armored cars taken from Saddam's Army and Republican Guard last spring?

[doug from upland]

Bush does not micromanage. It is likely that he does not know this. Will you make a phone call, please?

[doug from upland]

I don't know anything about the Hussein vehicles.

[Dagny Taggart]

Bump!!!!!

[ALOHA RONNIE]

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If it's Tuesday, It's Belgium.


If it's HUMVEEs, It's Bosnia.


If it's Iraq, It's Gemmie Shelter.

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[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

URGENT HELP FOR THE MILITARY PING

doug from upland : I'm spreading the word here and elsewhere.
Thanks for posting this.

ALOHA RONNIE : Thanks for the ping

[zip]

Jump on in.

[Soaring Feather]

bump

[TexasCowboy]

Thanks for the ping, Tonk.

At $180,000 apiece this is a bargain!
I agree that they don't need to be in Bosnia!
I'll do what I can.

Thanks for the heads-up!

[VOA]

These Humvees are not yet in Iraq. I have verified from an impeccable source that
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES ARE SITTING IN BOSNIA!

DFU, I'm all for raising the issue.
But is it possible that they've got to have some on hand in Bosnia, in case the
natives get restless?
My recollection is hazy, but didn't the regular Humvee get punctured fairly well
with small arms fire when those three US soldiers got taken captive in that theater?

Maybe the US commanders in the area have a minimum of the re-inforced Humvees that
are gonna' hold on to...perhaps due to a lack of Bradleys and other heavier gear.

Check your freepmail for one other thought.

[armymarinemom]

They don't have any in Iraq? Do you have some data to show this. We need to get the mom's involved if you can pass along the info that there aren't any over there.

[VOA]

bump...situation that does need attention and publicity!

[VOA]

thanks for the ping, AR...
hope this situation gets rectified as quickly as possible...

[Calpernia]

I forwarded both of your articles onto my Legion and Vets email lists.

Pinging to my military list, sorry if you are double pinged. I tried to delete who I knew was on Tonk's list.

[Dubya]

bump

[TexasCowboy]

Okay, I'll admit to being a little dense.

I don't know exactly how to go about getting this the attention it deserves.
Who do we contact about something like this?

[Calpernia]

I went for my Vet list. The ones I know are still voluntary actively involved in some capacity.

I'm not sure if media is the way to go here. They might spin it.