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U.S. military: No soldier missing in Iraq
AP Wire (direct feed) | February 1, 2005

Posted on 02/01/2005 1:13:54 PM PST by NYer

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BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) _ A Web site posted a photograph of what it claimed was a kidnapped U.S. soldier, but doubts were quickly raised about its authenticity and the U.S. military said no soldiers were missing.

A toy manufacturer said the figure in the photo resembled one of its military action figures, originally produced for sale at U.S. bases in Kuwamt>? *42 9:0:2627: 08820922 77 0 +21 94te often used for posting statements from militants, some of which have proven authentic in the past, and was in the name of a group that has claimed previous kidnappings, the Mujahedeen Brigades.

The Arabic text, however, contained several mispellings and repetitions. Staff Sgt. Nick Minecci of the U.S. military's press office in Baghdad said ``no units have reported anyone missing.''

The photo in the posting showed a figure dressed in desert camouflage fatigues, wearing a vest and knee pads and with a gun pointed to its head. All the items are similar to ones that come in a box with the action figure, named ``Cody.'' The figure in the photo appeared stiff and expressionless, and the statement said he was named ``John Adam.''

Liam Cusack, of the toy manufacturer Dragon Models USA, inc., said the image of the soldier portrayed in the photo bore a striking resemblance to the African-American version of its ``Cody'' action figure. ``It is our doll ... to me it definitely looks like it is,'' Cusack told The Associated Press. ``Everything the guy is wearing is exactly what comes with our figure.''

He said the figures were ordered by the U.S. military in Kuwait for sale in their bases, ``so they would have been in region.''

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TOPICS: Breaking News; Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: denial; hoax; hostages; iraq; johnadam; missing
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To: hattend

Yes Je$$e was duped by a black soldier doll.


61 posted on 02/01/2005 2:13:43 PM PST by BigSkyFreeper (PEST/Suicide Hotline 1-800-BUSH-WON)
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To: hattend

All your action figures are belong to us!!!


62 posted on 02/01/2005 2:14:01 PM PST by WestVirginiaRebel ("Senator, we can have this discussion in any way that you would like.")
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To: Imaverygooddriver

Wow, less than $7 each. That was decades ago! When they were made in America.


63 posted on 02/01/2005 2:14:29 PM PST by hattend (Liberals! Beware the Perfect Rovian Storm [All Hail, Chimpus Khan!])
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To: mammer
This will make a fool out of all of them.

It almost makes one wonder of that was our intent.

64 posted on 02/01/2005 2:16:30 PM PST by Publius Scipio
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To: steveo

OMG! I just noticed that Tourist Guy changed race.

LOL!!! I'm still cracking up...I looked at that pic 5 or 6 times on reloads and just now noticed it.


65 posted on 02/01/2005 2:17:19 PM PST by hattend (Liberals! Beware the Perfect Rovian Storm [All Hail, Chimpus Khan!])
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To: hattend

Now they probably cost $90 and are 10" smaller. I remember the sailor GI Joe, I use to have that one. This was before the "kung fu grip" and his hands where always in a shooting position.


66 posted on 02/01/2005 2:26:31 PM PST by Imaverygooddriver (I`m a very good driver and I approve this message.)
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To: NYer
U.S. agent Snake Eyes to lead rescue operation. With the assistance of Fellow Agent Scarlet and Duke With his knowledge of transportation the crew will be accompanied by Road Block. Road Block has been on record as saying, "Who wants a body massage?"

U.S. Forces are to be on alert for covert agents Storm Shadow and Destro who have been often seen with The Baroness.

Developing....
67 posted on 02/01/2005 2:27:38 PM PST by Pyroxene (U.S. agent Snake Eyes to lead rescue operation.)
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To: tallhappy

Not only that, but the name of the doll closely resembles the name of a US President.


68 posted on 02/01/2005 2:34:18 PM PST by BigSkyFreeper (PEST/Suicide Hotline 1-800-BUSH-WON)
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To: Dog Gone

There are allegedly Arabic mis-spellings in the photo indicating that the perpetrator might be a wise-ass American hoaxter. But AP and NPR fell for it.


69 posted on 02/01/2005 2:45:32 PM PST by Thud
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To: NYer

70 posted on 02/01/2005 5:33:13 PM PST by killjoy (War is not the answer, simply part of the solution)
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To: anotherdubya

When I first heard that an American soldier was captured and would be beheaded if we did not release captured Iraqis, I was heartbroken and prayed my heart out. Then I learn, through FreeRepublic, that the soldier was a "doll". Thank God for FreeRepublic and as far as the MSM is concerned, my contempt is complete!


71 posted on 02/01/2005 6:19:29 PM PST by maxwellp
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To: NYer

Is Dan Rather working for the jihadists nowadays?


72 posted on 02/01/2005 6:21:12 PM PST by Mad_Tom_Rackham (This just in from CBS: "There is no bias at CBS")
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To: NYer

All your action figures are belong to us.


73 posted on 02/01/2005 6:22:11 PM PST by roaddog727 (The marginal propensity to save is 1 minus the marginal propensity to consume.)
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To: NYer

This is so laughable, it's almost hard to believe these idiots have outsmarted our boys and been a pain in our ass for over a year.


74 posted on 02/01/2005 7:48:53 PM PST by Lunatic Fringe (http://www.drunkenbuffoonery.com/mboards/)
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To: dfwgator

It HAD to be done!


75 posted on 02/01/2005 8:48:23 PM PST by Obadiah
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To: Grampa Dave

baghdad zog! LOL!


76 posted on 02/02/2005 1:25:45 AM PST by skullocrushah (banzai!)
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To: Thud

Barbie will be raped by French Algerian gangs in Paris and called an infidel slut and whore!


77 posted on 02/02/2005 5:00:22 AM PST by mdmathis6
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To: mdmathis6

That was actually Madonna on her last European tour!


78 posted on 02/02/2005 1:54:12 PM PST by Holicheese (The Red Hat makes great mudslides)
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To: hophead
The media had high HOPES it was real. They have been waiting for this for quite some time.
Very high hopes. And they're still hoping that a real soldier will yet be kidnapped. The fact that it hasn't happened yet must be torture for them.
79 posted on 02/03/2005 2:47:59 AM PST by samtheman
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