16 US troops commit suicide in Iraq, page 1

16 US troops commit suicide in Iraq

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Sixteen US troops from the 57th Unit of the Airborne Division have committed suicide inside a military base in Iraq, security sources say.

Iraqi security sources have revealed that 21 US troops had committed suicide inside a former Iraqi air force base 27 days ago, Fars News Agency reported on Monday.

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Im not sure why i haven't heard this story on any of the mainstream news channels, it seems pretty important to me. Suicide seems unlikely doesn't it? And just after dinner! Very strange i think, wouldn't it make more sense that they were poisoned at dinner time but the Government doesn't want people to know that its that easy for Iraqi insurgents to infiltrate American military bases to poison troops. Or maybe it was the Government themselves trying to silence troops as to not talk about the orders they received prior to them massacring innocent women and children.

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Originally posted by MarkAkaSilent


Im not sure why i haven't heard this story on any of the mainstream news channels, it seems pretty important to me. Suicide seems unlikely doesn't it? And just after dinner! Very strange i think, wouldn't it make more sense that they were poisoned at dinner time but the Government doesn't want people to know that its that easy for Iraqi insurgents to infiltrate American military bases to poison troops. Or maybe it was the Government themselves trying to silence troops as to not talk about the orders they received prior to them massacring innocent women and children.

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You haven't heard any of this on mainstream news channels because its blatant anti-American propaganda coming out of an Iranian government run news agency. This is about as legitimate of a news source as that Weekly World News magazine with batboy. Don't post enemy propaganda here, you'll make a lot of enemies here quickly that way.

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The Major is curious as to why you are "not sure" about this article? Is it because many more than 16 must have committed suicide? Surely it couldn't be the source. The Major is certain that no ATS member would allow themselves to be duped into spreading Iranian propaganda. With that confidence the Major is willing to explore other avenues. The Major believes that there is a chance that these unfortunate souls were forced to sacrifice their lives to offer life sustaining blood to Dick Cheney, while their organs were roasted and served at the White House. Oh, and it was all a Zionist plot bent on furthering the Jewish pornography industry. yes, the Major sees this all quite clearly.

Dismissed.

Originally posted by ppskylight

Originally posted by MarkAkaSilent


Im not sure why i haven't heard this story on any of the mainstream news channels, it seems pretty important to me. Suicide seems unlikely doesn't it? And just after dinner! Very strange i think, wouldn't it make more sense that they were poisoned at dinner time but the Government doesn't want people to know that its that easy for Iraqi insurgents to infiltrate American military bases to poison troops. Or maybe it was the Government themselves trying to silence troops as to not talk about the orders they received prior to them massacring innocent women and children.

www.presstv.ir
(visit the link for the full news article)

You haven't heard any of this on mainstream news channels because its blatant anti-American propaganda coming out of an Iranian government run news agency. This is about as legitimate of a news source as that Weekly World News magazine with batboy. Don't post enemy propaganda here, you'll make a lot of enemies here quickly that way.

I did a few searches and the only source that came up was the Iranian source. If this was true I wouldn't expect American media to give it attention, but surely some Russian or Chinese or even European media would be reporting on it.

Propaganda

[edit on 8-9-2008 by ben420]

Originally posted by MemoryShock
Two seperate instances of 15+ troops committing suicide?
That doesn't sound like a coincedence...it actually smells kind of rotten...

You are really going to believe an English language Iranian News agency? The only thing that smells rotten here is the source. The story is blatant propaganda, and if you're going to buy that I'm willing to bet you're one of these types that talks about "chem trails". Can I shovel some more [SNIP] onto your plate, you seem to be finished digesting all the BS the OP has provided. You probably buy into the 9/11 conspiracy stuff too, don't you? Blatant anti-Americanism.

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Im not an American so this isn't propaganda to me, nor are Iraqi people my enemy, they haven't attacked my country nor have they attacked yours so why are they your enemy? They didn't have the WMD's that they were said to have nor did their Government harbor terrorist's. So what would you do in their situation? Would you sit back and let a foreign power take control of your country for no other reason then to control your oil, no i don't think so somehow. Far be it for me to say but at this moment in time American's are seen as the enemy in most parts of the world. I know its not the peoples fault that their Government is corrupt and has no regard for international law or their own Constitution which by the way dissolves a little bit everyday. So think about who the enemy really is, a country thousands of miles away that could never threaten America or the Government that eats away your civil liberties piece by piece everyday.

Originally posted by MarkAkaSilent
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Im not an American so this isn't propaganda to me, nor are Iraqi people my enemy, they haven't attacked my country nor have they attacked yours so why are they your enemy? They didn't have the WMD's that they were said to have nor did their Government harbor terrorist's. So what would you do in their situation? Would you sit back and let a foreign power take control of your country for no other reason then to control your oil, no i don't think so somehow. Far be it for me to say but at this moment in time American's are seen as the enemy in most parts of the world. I know its not the peoples fault that their Government is corrupt and has no regard for international law or their own Constitution which by the way dissolves a little bit everyday. So think about who the enemy really is, a country thousands of miles away that could never threaten America or the Government that eats away your civil liberties piece by piece everyday.

...and your true colors come out. You blatantly anti-American,left wing extremists all come across the same. You my friend should do a bit of research before you attempt to lecture somebody you don't know. Anyways, you need to check out your sources before you post because this entire article was propaganda, and this thread absolutely shredded the info you provided. Here's a hint, Iranian state run media is generally a little bit skewed. I don't care what you have to say about our media being skewed, but this kind of story is meant to damage the image of the US, and it looks like you and the Iranians have a common goal in spreading this utter nonsense.

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So you hate the US good for you! I say let the whole thing fall to the ground! Why not? Well because I am an American and I love my country and its people not the government so much but they pay my bills. Propaganda is not welcome here check your sources and your attitude at the door when posting because. Much like Santa we know when you’re sleeping, we know when your awake, we know when you’ve been bad or good so please be good for goodness sake. You better not pout you better not cry im telling you why America is in your town we are in the air you breathe we are in every sip of coke and every mc nugget you eat. And when we go we are taking it all with us. So go on and hate if you want but please don’t post fake news stories. Oh and as for Iraq f them I don't care why we are there but we are and now it is a person like me who has to deal with it so STFU until you have to go somewhere and do crap you are not wanting to do for a reason you know is fake. But that is just my opinion and I could be a douche who knows. They are the enemy because I am told they are I do not need another reason other than that. and I think for my self just so you know that is why im only a SPC and not a SSG by now I have been known to say f off at things I think is bunk so go on accuse me of being a government pawn. or a diss info agent, ohh I wish that was an MOS that would be cool I get to be on ATS all day spreading lies like 16 US TROOPS KILL them self’s. Oh wait you already did way to go.
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