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Helicopter Crash in Afghanistan Reportedly Kills Members of SEAL Team 6
FOXNEWS.COM ^ | 8/6/2011 | Associated Press

Posted on 08/06/2011 9:37:25 AM PDT by spiderfern

WASHINGTON -- The Associated Press has learned that more than 20 Navy SEALs from the unit that killed Osama bin Laden were among those lost in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/08/06/afghan-president-31-americans-killed-in-helicopter-crash/#ixzz1UGZcWiEh

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To: TexasFreeper2009
Imagine if we had nuked Falujah back then!

Falujah was a stupid political decision by GW. All to keep the peace with his Wahhabi friends from Saudi Arabia.

By the way nukes were not necessary a simple ultimatum, give up your weapons and leave, would have done wonders, if it didn’t, then a few Daisy Cutters would have been quite enough.

201 posted on 08/06/2011 11:11:02 AM PDT by itsahoot (--I will still vote for Sarah Palin, even if I have to write her in.--No more traitors.)
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To: freeangel
No, it was on the “Breaking News” facebook page. Sick, isn't it. And doesn't he have another fundraiser/party tonight?
202 posted on 08/06/2011 11:11:02 AM PDT by LA Woman3
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To: spiderfern

Terribly sad. May God take them and go with their families.


203 posted on 08/06/2011 11:11:18 AM PDT by AEMILIUS PAULUS (It is a shame that when these people give a riot)
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To: gusopol3
From, 31 Americans, 7 Afghans killed in helicopter crash

............"One current and one former U.S. official said that the dead included more than 20 Navy SEALs from SEAL Team Six, the unit that carried out the raid in Pakistan in May that killed bin Laden. They were being flown by acrew of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. Both officials spoke on condition of anonymity because families are still being notified."................

Good heavens. The families haven't even been notified, but "anonymous" officials are yapping this all over the place. People need to be fired.
204 posted on 08/06/2011 11:11:36 AM PDT by Girlene
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bfl


205 posted on 08/06/2011 11:12:45 AM PDT by lonevoice (schizophrenic hostage taking hobbit terrorist)
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To: Lmo56

The way the WH behaved on that day and weeks later was disgusting. Obama is so immature. You are so correct. Blood is on Obama and his Administration’s hands. Shameful.


206 posted on 08/06/2011 11:14:15 AM PDT by Chgogal (WSJ, Krauthammer, Rove et. al., STFU. Thank you.)
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To: spiderfern

Very bad news. RIP! 20 Seals???


207 posted on 08/06/2011 11:15:03 AM PDT by dennisw (NZT -- works better if you're already smart)
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To: gusopol3

That’s the worst of all. Robert Gates is a good man. He must be positively sick at this.

But we never try anyone for treason anymore not even a freking reprimand!!!!!! They don’t take security seriously.

I remember Caspar Weinberger...I can’t remember which spy/s it was caught on his watch but I remember him saying that they should face a firing squad.


208 posted on 08/06/2011 11:15:57 AM PDT by SueRae (I can see November 2012 from my HOUSE!!!!!!!!)
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To: null and void

Think of the people on our side who knew exactly where that helicopter was at all times. This will most likely provide the explanation for you.


209 posted on 08/06/2011 11:16:39 AM PDT by reasonisfaith (Or, more accurately--reason serves faith.)
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To: Ax

And the japanese helped tremendously by being sticklers about the time table of the flight.Couldnt miss.


210 posted on 08/06/2011 11:16:45 AM PDT by HANG THE EXPENSE (Life is tough.It's tougher when you're stupid.)
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To: Steel Wolf

“It’s really not fishy at all, “

Let me correct your statement,

It “MIGHT NOT BE” fishy at all,

You are welcome.


211 posted on 08/06/2011 11:16:51 AM PDT by faucetman (Just the facts ma'am, just the facts)
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To: gaijin

Yep, it would be easier to plant a bomb inside the aircraft than shoot it down.


212 posted on 08/06/2011 11:17:53 AM PDT by TomasUSMC ( FIGHT LIKE WW2, FINISH LIKE WW2. FIGHT LIKE NAM, FINISH LIKE NAM)
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To: dfwgator

Well, and not just that, “Plugs” Biden had to go blurt out the name of the SEAL group who did the operation in public.


213 posted on 08/06/2011 11:19:25 AM PDT by stratman1969 (Run, Sarah, Run - 2012!)
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To: PennsylvaniaMom
saw that photo and my first thought was...

Dressed for a game of golf with his Hollywood buddies..our Military dies while the Obama’s party and party some more..

vacation, party, and golf = B. Hussein Obama life style.

This jerk is NO commander in chief...he does NOT understand Military life at all..He never served, he doesn't deserve to serve in the White House...
VOTE this jerk out..2012

214 posted on 08/06/2011 11:19:42 AM PDT by haircutter
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To: gusopol3

“after the team had been identified publicly “

BY whom? LINKS? Press? white house? Obozo? curious.


215 posted on 08/06/2011 11:19:45 AM PDT by faucetman (Just the facts ma'am, just the facts)
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To: P-Marlowe

The day the military burned the Bibles to appease the Muslims was the day I realized we had lost this war.

We are not fighting FOR anything in Afghanistan. We may be fighting against some insurgents, but in the end (and not too distant future) Afghanistan will once again be ruled by Islamists that hate America.

.......
Same goes for Iraq. Once we let them put in their Constitution “NO LAW SHALL CONTRADICT ISLAM”, it was over ....done. Stick a fork in it.


216 posted on 08/06/2011 11:20:15 AM PDT by TomasUSMC ( FIGHT LIKE WW2, FINISH LIKE WW2. FIGHT LIKE NAM, FINISH LIKE NAM)
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To: mojito
This is a direct result of the killing of Karzai’s brother, and Usama.. I speculate the ISI used their support from the clan around Ghulam to infiltrate the operation. The ISI looked like chumps after the attack and killing of Usama. They did not help us and were humiliated when we flew in and killed him right next to their ISI West Point. They are the most corrupt intelligence agency on earth and that is saying a lot. They killed our CIA guys and now they Killed some of the best Men put on this earth. I am sick , I am sad, I am mad.
217 posted on 08/06/2011 11:20:20 AM PDT by crosslink (Moderates should play in the middle of a busy street)
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To: spiderfern

May their lives be remembered for their bravery and their deaths will not be in vain. God bless their families with peace and comfort.


218 posted on 08/06/2011 11:20:22 AM PDT by swheats (America, America God shed His grace on thee.)
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To: spiderfern

Just another isolated incident. /sarcasm


219 posted on 08/06/2011 11:22:04 AM PDT by bmwcyle (Obama is a Communist, a Muslim, and an illegal alien)
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To: cableguymn
Really? Check what Gen Casey said immediate after fort hood.
220 posted on 08/06/2011 11:23:15 AM PDT by Red in Blue PA (Let's apply the "reasonable man" standard to gun laws. How many would stand?)
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