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Marine at Haditha: 'I Can Still Smell the Blood'
ABC News ^
| May 29, 2006
| JONATHAN KARL
Posted on 05/29/2006 6:12:03 PM PDT by Marli
Only hours after Iraqi civilians were killed, a second team of Marines was sent in to take the victims' bodies to a local morgue.
Lance Corp. Ryan Briones was among the Marines sent in to recover the bodies, and he told the Los Angeles Times he is still haunted by what he saw, including a young girl who was shot in the head.
"[The victims] ranged from little babies to adult males and females," Briones told the newspaper. "I can still smell the blood."
Briones says he and another Marine were told to photograph the bodies. Military officials say those photos which they say show people shot at close range in the head and chest clearly contradict initial reports that the civilians were killed by a roadside bomb.
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TOPICS: News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: abchelpingenemywin; haditha; iraq; marines
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To: freema; Spruce
You know, if this is the scenario, Murtha is crucifying these Marines
Well no, he is trying to crucify the Marines. But the Marines are bigger than this no matter what eventually unfolds. That this incident has not already lit Iraq up like a Mohammed cartoon is telling also ie; they have seen American troops up close, and there is an element of doubt in their minds too.
Once again 'my gut' says that there are lots of things wrong here, for even if a combat massacre took place (ala My Lai) all the direct 'execution style' head shots to little babies says otherwise.
I mean look, we are dealing with a culture that will murder people taliban style in a soccer stadium to make their point, there is nothing that is beyond the means to their ends.
And that is what we can never forget. But unfortunately 85% of the people of America are asleep at the wheel 95% of the time.
Wolf
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posted on
05/29/2006 10:15:35 PM PDT
by
RunningWolf
(Vet US Army Air Cav 1975)
To: Lancey Howard
"Yeah, okay - - I trust Briones."So you think his photography work is bad?
To: Dave S
I believe that the Marines in question deserve any support I can give. Because I think they are innocent.
I have been polite to you. I ask that you would treat me in the same manner.
Don't tread on me.
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posted on
05/29/2006 10:17:29 PM PDT
by
Spruce
(Keep your mitts off my wallet)
To: Marli
"Do you have a problem with this quote being reported?"
"including a young girl who was shot in the head"
Now where have we heard this type of thing before Marli? With NO video, and NO pictures of the supposed atrocities being done, NO sworn witness testimony, and NO ballistics evidence presented this is all sounding like the second and fifth hand statements of John Kerry when testifying to congress about our atrocities in VN.
Hey, it was good enough to get him a cushy job with great pay. Even though NONE of his testimony was PROVED either.
I don't have a problem with events being reported, but do have a problem with them being presented with an obvious bent to attempt to destroy our military's reputation and that of our soldier's who defend our country.
Where do you stand?
Remember, NOTHING PROVEN yet.
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posted on
05/29/2006 10:18:46 PM PDT
by
JSteff
To: Lancey Howard
"You gave me the article from Marine Times and that's what I was referring to."Well if you can't grasp where the information comes from, then I can't help you.
To: spunkets
So you think his photography work is bad?LOL, the photography he "deleted"?
I haven't seen those photos, but if you have a link I'll be happy to review them and get back to you.
To: spunkets
Hey Dilbrit, Photo's prove absolutely nothing, Threatening people with electrical shock is not torture 'til it's done.
Threatening Terrorists with a Dog is not Torture until the Dog bites the Terrorists. and making them pose naked is not torture until they are sexually abused.
Ridiculing someone and Embarrassing someone is not Torture
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posted on
05/29/2006 10:22:08 PM PDT
by
MJY1288
(THE DEMOCRATS OFFER NOTHING FOR THE FUTURE AND THEY LIE ABOUT THE PAST)
To: Marli
"Sorry, this is an eyewitness. "
Nice try.
This guy was NOT an eyewitness to anything other than bodies. Even HE is NOT claiming that he SAW it occur.
Maybe you don't realize that there are always bodies in a war zone, but that DOES NOT make soldiers murderers.
What are you attempting to get out of the tone of all you have posted here today?
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posted on
05/29/2006 10:24:44 PM PDT
by
JSteff
To: spunkets
Well if you can't grasp where the information comes from, then I can't help you.???
Are you illiterate?
To: Lancey Howard
"I haven't seen those photos,"The photos are the property of the DOD. They haven't been released.
To: Dave S
It's the GOVERNMENT that must hold this presumption, not the people. We are free to use our God given minds. You didn't answer my last post to you.
You said it's the GOVERNMENT and not the people that must hold the presumption of innocence.
Simple question.
Is Murtha the GOVERNMENT or the people?
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posted on
05/29/2006 10:25:39 PM PDT
by
jazusamo
(DIANA IREY for Congress, PA 12th District: Retire murtha.)
To: MJY1288
"Hey Dilbrit"try paying attention.
To: sinkspur
"There is way too much smoke for there not to be fire."
What stunning logic! I bet you were the best in your womens studies class. There are men in every city but that does not mean some women was raped.
Nice try though.
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posted on
05/29/2006 10:28:41 PM PDT
by
JSteff
To: Lancey Howard
"Are you illiterate?"Did the marines involved in this incident falsify their field reports? Yes, or no.
To: spunkets
Have been! Thank You anyway
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posted on
05/29/2006 10:33:46 PM PDT
by
MJY1288
(THE DEMOCRATS OFFER NOTHING FOR THE FUTURE AND THEY LIE ABOUT THE PAST)
To: spunkets
I haven't seen the field reports. Got a link?
By the way, the word "Marine" is always capitalized.
To: bnelson44
"and her head was blown off and her brain splattered on his boots"
How did he know it was SHOT OFF by a U.S. Marine? Just read folks.. he said it was blown off.
No proof that I heard yet? Anyone? Proof?
John Kerry? Come on... maybe you can get elected on some lies... oh, you tried that already.
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posted on
05/29/2006 10:36:10 PM PDT
by
JSteff
To: spunkets
Listen, spunky, let's wait until the investigations are completed and see what's what. Meantime, you go ahead and prepare the gallows and I'll continue to give the Marines the benefit of the doubt. Okay?
Semper fidelis,
LH
To: Lancey Howard; spunkets
"I haven't seen the field reports. Got a link?" I'm sure those field reports have been released to the general population so I'm sure your question will be answered very swiftly........ ROFLMAO
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posted on
05/29/2006 10:37:10 PM PDT
by
MJY1288
(THE DEMOCRATS OFFER NOTHING FOR THE FUTURE AND THEY LIE ABOUT THE PAST)
To: sgtbono2002
I predict there will be a Lt. Calley coming out of this. My thoughts, too.
The MSM have been looking for a My Lai to fit their Iraq=Vietnam paradigm from the get-go.
I hope this is not it. We'll have to wait for the investigation, but I doubt they (the MSM)will.
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posted on
05/29/2006 10:39:43 PM PDT
by
Smokin' Joe
(How often God must weep at humans' folly.)
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