***Operation Iraqi Freedom - Situation Room - Day 21 - LIVE THREAD***

Multiple ^ | April 9, 2003 | Various

[An.American.Expatriate]

Operation Iraqi Freedom

This thread is dedicated to the brave men and women of the

 Armed Forces of the United States of America.

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"Wish You Were Here"

For all the free people that still protest.
You're welcome. We protect you and you are protected by the best.
Your voice is strong and loud,
but who will fight for you? No one standing in your crowd.
We are your fathers, brothers, and sons,
wearing the boots and carrying guns.
We are the ones that leave all we own,
to make sure your future is carved in stone.
We are the ones who fight and die,
We might not be able to save the world, Well, at least we try.
We walked the paths to where we are at
and we want no choice other than that.
so when you rally your group to complain,
take a look in the back of your brain.
In order for that flag you love to fly
wars must be fought and young men must die.
We came here to fight for the ones we hold dear.
If that's not respected, we would rather stay here.
So please stop yelling, put down your signs,
and pray for those behind enemy lines.
When the conflict is over and all is well,
be thankful that we chose to go through hell.

Corporal Joshua Miles and all the boys from 3rd Battalion 2nd Marines,
Kuwait 3/9/2003

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Links to the past threads

Day 1	Day 8	Day 15
Day 2	Day 9	Day 16
Day 3	Day 10	Day 17
Day 4	Day 11	Day 18
Day 5	Day 12	Day 19
Day 6	Day 13	Day 20
Day 7	Day 14

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Mhking's live cam links 

Live Video/Audio Feeds: (If you can't reach a feed by clicking on it, make sure to try copying the address, and pasting it in the appropriate browser -- WMV=Windows Media Player; Real=Real Player/RealOne; MP3=WinAmp/Audion/other streaming MP3 player; QT=QuickTime) FR: Final Update: Streaming Video/Audio Links (Includes info & HTML/Javascript code on how to create your own multi-feeds page)
"Mother Of All War Websites" (Additional links to live audio/video feeds)
VirtualTuner.com - Showdown in Iraq
WWI-TV Portal (WorldWide Internet-TV Portal Site)
Abu Dhabi TV (Real - Arabic)
BBC/Baghdad Cam(Real)
BBC News 24 (Real - 56)
BBC News 24 (Real - BB)
CablePulse 24 - Toronto (WMV)
CBS/Baghdad Cam (Real)
CBC RadioOne - Toronto (QT)
CN8 Philadelphia (Real)
CNN+ (Spain) (WMV)
CNN Baghdad Cam (WMV)
CNN Radio (WMV)
CNN via KGW/Portland (Real - mostly down)
DW-TV Berlin (Real - German/English)
IraqiTV (Real)
IraqiTV (WMV - #1)
IraqiTV (WMV - #2)
IraqiTV (WMV - #3)
ITN News Channel - London (Real - Audio Only)
MSNBC/NBC (WMV/Feeds page)
MSNBC (WMV - Audio Only - Headlines & Breaking News)
MSNBC Bagdad Cam (WMV)
N-TV Berlin (Real - In German Where Available)
NTV Baghdad Cam (Real)
NWCN, Seattle/Portland (Real)
Reuters Feedroom (Real - Raw Video Feeds)
Sky News (56K - WMV/Copy/Paste)
Sky News (BB - WMV/Copy-Paste)
SNN6 Sarasota, FL (Real)
WSVN-TV/DT Miami (WMV - Fox Affiliate)

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Cboldt's Goody Bag

Baghdad City Maps

http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/middle_east_and_asia/baghdad_nima_2003.jpg <-- 1.6 Mb
http://www.stripes.com/02/dec02/baghdad.pdf <-- 440 Kb

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Good Morning.

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Special thanks to Null and Void for keeping these threads running on the weekends, Mo1 for the screamer, the AdminMods for their tolerance, mhking for the video links, Ragtime Cowgirl for her Exclusive Live Transcription Service™, Fledermaus for his 15 minutes of fame, and, of course, Belly Girl...

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[Lauratealeaf]

You could see the fear on Brett's face as he suddenly realized, "Uh-oh, I just told Rummy to hold on."

I saw his Brett's red face but just missed the question. Thanks.

[Robert A Cook PE]

4400 went to who?

[Norman Arbuthnot]

Now asking about Iran and Syria for God's sake!

What a dum question that was. It was as if the reporter wanted Rummy to declare war on them on the spot and announce that B-1s and B-2's were already enroute to bomb their capitol cities. Most of the press corps seem to want Rummy to be portrayed as an out of control Dr. Strangelove type.

[ken5050]

Actually, it doesn't make a big difference, except for the poor people in those districts, because the Dems haven't got a prayer of retaking the House anytime in the future...

[Nam Vet]

And I'm sure they're cute. All of them.

Nam Vet

[Carolina]

Rummy: Why don't we do one question at a time. There are some many people here today.

[cyncooper]

Did ya'll here what that lady reporter repeated what was just said to her about where SH might be?

Please!

Just tell us without making us answer questions!

LOL

No! I did not hear.

[LisaFab]

yeah..he just found out the Knicks were eliminated.......BTW..congrats on UConn....and they'll be better NEXT year..

Hello to you too ken. Men and lady Huskies will win it all next year. Ditto the Yanks this year. How bout that Benitez guy?

[GOPrincess]

I always feel a bit guilty for loving that Toby Keith song, as far as my children hearing that line with language we don't allow around here (grin)...but the song is so appropriate for this moment in time...and your photo was wonderful!

[justshe]

Moi.....4400 went to moi.....(if you'll excuse my cussing)

[Dog]

Syria is in for a world of hurt I think......Rummy keeps bringing them up.....not good for Syria.

[Cboldt]

Syria better watch out. Rummy is doing some straight talking. Not giving short answers. Not happy with Syria's response to recent requests and warnings.

[ken5050]

FYI..the first damaged B-29 ditched in the ocean alongside Iwo during the third day of the battle....a DDE providing the Marines with close in gun support picked up the crew....and you're correct on the estimate of saved aircrew, it's over 25,000...

[Fast5]

On NTV cam: she said 'oh, so he is with Russians north of of Baghdad?' like she was repeating what was just said to her

[Mo1]

HA! .. Lara screwed up her lines .. she ment to say the earth and instead said the oil .. she had to redo her lines

she was talking about an Iraqi man she meet today .. he talked about his family being born in iraq and tears running down his face .. she goes on about the iraqi children that were bombed and burnt in the hospitals and how the Marines have a lot of work ahead of them to convence the iraqi people ..

[Amanda King]

Anyone want to buy a domain name named after an event that didn't happen? LOL - This is just too funny!

Auction Title: www. The Siege Of Baghdad .com
eBay Item # 2521912784
Category: Business&Industrial:Businesses for Sale:Websites
Starting bid: US $1.00
# of bids: 0
Time left: 21+ hours
Location: Orlando, Florida
Description: "...Buy this very valuble domain name and start a web site now that will get an amazing amount of type in traffic!! "

[LisaFab]

"Unhelpful" was the word he used Re Syria.

[Anamensis]

I like Bret - he's a cutie. I think Rummy likes him too.

Mmm. I don't think Rummy likes him the way you like him.

[Carolina]

Syria is in for a world of hurt I think......Rummy keeps bringing them up.....not good for Syria.

These sad boys need to go. First, SADdam...next, AsSAD.

[Consort]

The Italian Anchorette is back. I missed her. She's giving me her telephone number on NTV.