The correct term for the exact procedure I just described is "Blogpimp" and it goes on here at FR several times a day, more often on weekends.
Posted on 03/05/2011 1:42:51 PM PST by Dan.S.Defense
IED stands for Improvised Explosive Device. I knew them as "Roadside bombs" when I served in the IDF. Then as now, IEDs are cowardly yet effective terrorist tools. You often hear or read about IED in the news in the context of an attack against our troops in Iraq or Afghanistan. Unfortunately, these attacks are often successful and inflict damage to men and equipment. People often don't understand what an IED is and why they are so effective. IEDs are typically low tech explosive bundles. They contain an explosive charge and, at times, they are enhanced with nails or shotgun type pellets, or just pieces of steel. An IED is typically quite small (for bombs) and only weigh a few tens of kilos (a construction cement bag is 50kg which is about 110lb), which makes them easy to transport and hide. Their small size is one of their main advantages. They cause damage by sending projectiles and unbelievable velocities, which can penetrate light armor, and a shock-wave that causes internal and head injuries. I have seem the damage they cause first hand and it's very bad.
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Dan.S.Defense since 2011-03-04
You joined yesterday to post a questionnaire?
What do I think about IEDs? I think they're a chickenshit way to wage war.
Welcome to FreeRepublic.
IED stands for Improvised Explosive Device. I knew them as "Roadside bombs" when I served in the IDF. Then as now, IEDs are cowardly yet effective terrorist tools.
You often hear or read about IED in the news in the context of an attack against our troops in Iraq or Afghanistan. Unfortunately, these attacks are often successful and inflict damage to men and equipment.
People often don't understand what an IED is and why they are so effective. IEDs are typically low tech explosive bundles. They contain an explosive charge and, at times, they are enhanced with nails or shotgun type pellets, or just pieces of steel.
An IED is typically quite small (for bombs) and only weigh a few tens of kilos (a construction cement bag is 50kg which is about 110lb), which makes them easy to transport and hide. Their small size is one of their main advantages.
They cause damage by sending projectiles and unbelievable velocities, which can penetrate light armor, and a shock-wave that causes internal and head injuries. I have seem the damage they cause first hand and it's very bad.
Let’s hear him out; whaddaya say;>)
I'll let "all of you" know that associated content is a blog and need not be excerpted.
We (us) are not your personal blog-hit ranch.
Welcome to Free Republic.
That being said, you make many statements, but I'm not sure what your point is. Elaborate if you would.
Keep that blog-pimp-hand strong.
Is this type of post in violation of FR guidelines?
It's an educational post. I have seen these in action. Most people don't have a clue when it comes to IEDs.
The ask here isn't for the nature of IEDs and the scumbags that used them. It's for personal stories of warriors who lived through such an attack. Makes sense?
Cheers,
Dan
My point is that we need to find a way to fight these. Passive vehicle armor isn’t working. A more active approach of hunting the baddies as they plant the IEDs is needed. That’s the point. We sink tons of money and get very little for it. That’s an additional point. Everyone knows about IEDS but have you done about it lately? Ever write you elected officials and ask they they do . That’s my final point.
Could you take a look and sort this out?
Why did you feel the need to excerpt something you claim to have written yourself?
Guidelines?
Burning the flag is legal. Does that make it right?
Okay, now you are making a point.
I asked you because you have been a member for quite some time, and thought you might have an answer for me. Because I don't know.
Oops, my post was directed at the excerpter in need of blog hits.
Apologies.
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