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To: leadpenny

This pi$$es me off ...

"Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld has been criticized for the vulnerability of U.S. forces to cheap, low-tech RPGs and simply made remote-control roadside bombs called "improvised explosive devices" or IEDs.

The fast-moving technological innovation of Trophy and Project Sheriff comes at a time when Rumsfeld is under more criticism. He has come under fire from some, including retired Marine Gen. Anthony Zinni, who on Sunday called for Rumsfeld to be replaced and specifically mentioned U.S. problems in dealing with basic weaponry like shoulder-fired RPGs. "


OH, and I wanna meet the guy who can ACCURATELY fire an RPG from 500 yds. Perhaps as an area weapon, but certainly not as a point weapon. Please ... Even a deuce and a half would be tiny in the iron sights of an RPG at 500 yds.


13 posted on 04/05/2006 5:24:08 AM PDT by Blueflag (Res ipsa loquitor)
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To: Blueflag

I don't quite understand what p's you off?


15 posted on 04/05/2006 5:38:21 AM PDT by leadpenny
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To: Blueflag

An RPG is basically a bazooka. After 150 yards, you are just spraying and praying.


18 posted on 04/05/2006 5:58:04 AM PDT by AppyPappy (If you aren't part of the solution, there is good money to be made prolonging the problem.)
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