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12 Strong
Fox News ^ | Jan 18, 2018 | Stephanie Nolasco

Posted on 01/19/2018 3:44:38 AM PST by Shark24

Bruckheimer’s latest project is “12 Strong,” which was inspired by the first U.S. Special Forces that were sent to Afghanistan in the weeks after the September 11th terror attack. It’s a tale that was kept under wraps until Doug Stanton’s book “Horse Soldiers” was published in 2009.

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TOPICS: Military/Veterans
KEYWORDS: movie; patriotic
Just saw 12 Strong in Abu Dhabi (9 hours ahead of EST over here). Only one comment: Go see it!
1 posted on 01/19/2018 3:44:38 AM PST by Shark24
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To: Shark24
Trailer #1.

Trailer #2.

Plan to see this movie on Saturday. (that is a significant statement as I VERY rarely see movies on the large screen)

2 posted on 01/19/2018 3:50:00 AM PST by markomalley (Nothing emboldens the wicked so greatly as the lack of courage on the part of the good -- Leo XIII)
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To: markomalley

We wait for your report....enjoy!


3 posted on 01/19/2018 4:08:41 AM PST by Doogle (( USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand....never store a threat you should have eliminated)))
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To: Shark24

the real men the real story...

http://www.gowatchfreemovies.to/watch-2aa944-Legion-of-Brothers-movie-online-free-putlocker.html


4 posted on 01/19/2018 4:08:49 AM PST by Chode (You have all of the resources you are going to have. Abandon your illusions and plan accordingly.)
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To: markomalley

Looks good...EXCEPT that idiot Rob Riggle is in it. I can’t stand the Fox NFL bad comedy he does


5 posted on 01/19/2018 4:11:43 AM PST by BubbaJunebug
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To: Shark24

I read the book. The question I have is what happened to the Afghans that our operators aligned with? Never understood how the current government came to be.


6 posted on 01/19/2018 4:43:23 AM PST by Jimmy Valentine's brother (Crush the Democrats; see them driven before you and hear the lamentation of the girly men.)
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To: Shark24

Immediately I wanted to see this.

By then I saw that Michael Shannon appears to be a major star in it.

I’m tired of filling the coffers with my money for people who hate us and our President.

Just Google.... Michael Shannon, Trump ....and you will get a barrel full of elitist hateful garbage against our President and all of us who voted for him

He must not be very bright to think no one can find his ugly words and attitude and how it might alienate future viewers of his movies.


7 posted on 01/19/2018 4:52:06 AM PST by Guenevere
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To: BubbaJunebug

Rob Riggle is a Retired Marine LtCol.


8 posted on 01/19/2018 4:58:57 AM PST by sean327 (God created all men equal, then some become Marines!)
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To: Shark24

PS ...at movies we tend to suspend reality a bit and if an actor is playing a hero we like to think....yeah, I believe that...ie John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, etc

I could not watch this movie knowing how much Shannon hates our President and hates us.
Just a paycheck for him


9 posted on 01/19/2018 4:59:58 AM PST by Guenevere
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To: Shark24
I'm headed to the big city today to go to the VA for some medical appointments.

I'm going to see 12 Strong at the theater after I'm done. It looks good.

10 posted on 01/19/2018 5:17:13 AM PST by HotHunt
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To: sean327

That I know. He is still an idiot.


11 posted on 01/19/2018 5:35:14 AM PST by BubbaJunebug
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To: HotHunt

Good flick. Saw it last night

Late night Thursday two groups of high school boys and little ole me nice that the kids are seeing this stuff getting ideas about service and developing talent and skills and following good leaders


12 posted on 01/19/2018 5:36:47 AM PST by stanne
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To: Shark24

I really enjoyed the “Horse Soldiers” book. I think the main takeaway from the book was that it showed exactly how we should have prosecuted the war on the Taliban and bin Laden in Afghanistan. The deployment of heavy formations is what invited the IED as the primary weapon. It also would have kept the Afghan fighters in the forefront of taking back their country, albeit with SF and their access to air support.

Even better, learn the lessons taught by other conventional armies, like the Brits and the Soviets, and stay clear of Afghanistan entirely.


13 posted on 01/19/2018 5:39:11 AM PST by T-Bird45 (It feels like the seventies, and it shouldn't.)
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To: stanne
Just got back from seeing the movie in the matinee. Theater was maybe third to half full. Audience applause at the end of the movie. I know the Friday evening showings will be full. after seeing it. It is an excellent movie. Very well-done.

A true story that the majority of American are unaware of because the mission shown in the movie was classified for years. Very patriotic.

12 volunteers motivated to take it directly to the enemy right after the 9/11 attacks.

Magnificent movie. after seeing this movie

14 posted on 01/19/2018 5:04:28 PM PST by HotHunt
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