[goldstategop]

Saddam thinks he's seen the worst. LOL! He ain't seen nuthin' yet.

[Thane_Banquo]

I'm wondering if the targets will be in Basrah rather than Baghdad.

[hispanarepublicana]

Last night, my entire family had dinner out together (siblings, etc.) A major topic of conversation was "what do you think is the most musical war phrase/word?" the favorites were "carpet bombing" and "hellfire missiles".

[dfwgator]

Cool. Rock Lobster is one of my favorite songs. Oh, THOSE B-52s. Never mind.

[chuknospam]

Please keep us cubicle-bound posted!

[ladtx]

That's 132 JDAMS.

[finnman69]

"Mr. Sulu. Set viewer screen to Baghdad Cam"

[BureaucratusMaximus]

I understand what the attitude range of the B-52 is, BUT...isnt is 6:25pm over there now? (CST+8hours...i.e. not nightime yet?)

[ewing]

I thought it was 14 B-52's but no matter.

[PhiKapMom]

The plane has been in service with the United States Air Force since 1955.

Just wanted to remind Freepers that the B-52's flying today are B-52H's and haven't been in the inventory since 1955. B-52H's the latest version are upgraded as much as any plane in the inventory.

[COBOL2Java]

Senator Daschle is saddened...

[Grampa Dave]

Message to Republic Guard around Baghdad.

" You have about one hour to drop your weapons, abandon your tanks and to start the Iraqi Taco Bell Running for the Borders Marathon to save your a$$es.

"Choose wisely! Your wrong choice will be your death!"

[BSunday]

I heard it was 14

[Cyber Liberty]

I said 10-11 AM MST in another thread. This is right in the ballpark.

[floriduh voter]

Is this the shock and awe or awe shucks?

UK Defense Briefing in London on Fox right now. They all talk like Prince Charles.

[VOA]

B52S TO HIT WITHIN HOUR

As much as I like the Rolling Thunder effects (on bad guys)...
I'd love to see jaws hit the ground at CNN if the bomb-bay doors opened...and load, upon
load of humanitarian aid was parachuted on the bedraggled Iraqi soldiers and
civilians...with a message that "we're here to help anyone who wants to
save Iraq from Saddam; please signify your desire to help us by running up a white flag
within the hour; otherwise, we'll return to make sure you don't have a part in
the new Iraq."

(yeah, I know B-52s are not the usual carrier for humanitarian aid drops)

[Alouette]

Fri Mar 21, 9:39 AM ET

One of eight USAF B-52 bombers takes off from the Royal Air Force Fairford airbase, England, Friday March 21, 2003. It is the first time they had left the base since the start of the war against Iraq. (AP Photo/Max Nash)

Fri Mar 21, 9:35 AM ET

With anti-war grafitti seen on an official warning sign, one of eight USAF B-52 bombers takes off from the Royal Air Force Fairford airbase, in England, Friday March 21, 2003. It is the first time they had left the base since the start of the war against Iraq (news - web sites). (AP Photo/Max Nash)

Fri Mar 21, 6:43 AM ET

A USAF B-52 bomber takes-off Friday March 21, 2003 from RAF Fairford airbase in England. Although there are no details about its mission or destination, recent activity at the base suggest that the aircraft was heading for Iraq. (AP Photo/PA, David Jones)

Fri Mar 21, 8:42 AM ET

One of eight U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers prepares to take off on a mission over Iraq (news - web sites) from the Royal Air Force base at Fairford, England, Friday March 21, 2003. It was the first mission against Iraq flown from the base.(AP Photo/Max Nash)

[Lunatic Fringe]

How many times have we heard this about B-52s over the past few days...?

[aristeides]

Limbaugh: air raid sirens in Baghdad; shock and awe about to begin.

[BobP]

Bombs away boys!!!