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Old 01-15-2009, 10:47 PM
 
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the building had been used to shelter hundreds of people fleeing Israel's 20-day offensive in Gaza. He said that pallets with supplies desperately needed by Palestinians in Gaza were on fire.

You can't put out white phosphorus with traditional methods such as fire extinguishers.

The Geneva Convention of 1980 proscribes the use of white phosphorus as a weapon of war in civilian areas, although it can be used to create a smokescreen.

UN Headquarters in Gaza Hit by Israeli 'White Phosphorus' Shells | CommonDreams.org
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Old 01-15-2009, 10:52 PM
 
Location: Pinal County, Arizona
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Ah, I love the smell of Napalm in the Morning!

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Old 01-15-2009, 10:53 PM
 
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Ah, I love the smell of Napalm in the Morning!

You probably love the smell of burning flesh even more.
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Old 01-15-2009, 10:56 PM
 
Location: Pinal County, Arizona
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You probably love the smell of burning flesh even more.

Nah - been there and done that -
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Old 01-15-2009, 11:12 PM
 
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The Israelis claim they were being attacked from the building. Given Hamas' proven track record of using schools, mosques and hospitals as military centers, chances are they probably were.
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Old 01-15-2009, 11:17 PM
 
Location: southern california
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translation--- human shields that hamas uses when it rocket attacks israel are working. women and children again proof to be useful to hamas. the sky is cryin.
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Old 01-15-2009, 11:34 PM
 
Location: Pa
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And some folks wonder why I have no respect for the UN. Looks like I am not alone.
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Old 01-15-2009, 11:41 PM
 
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And some folks wonder why I have no respect for the UN. Looks like I am not alone.
True story about the tinman.
UN officer: Mr. I would like you to reconnoiter that village.
Tinman: Excuse me but what country are you from?
Officer: Belgium
Tinman: Reconnoiter the village your self.
Officer: I beg your pardon?
Tinman: I wear the American flag on my Uniform and my orders come from my own.
Officer: Damn you I gave you an order.
Tinman: Lick my balls
Officer: I'll have you jailed.
Tinman: Yawn.
In the end Tinman was told to play nice. Officer was reminded that tinman and company were not under his command.
The tinman kills me.
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Old 01-16-2009, 12:05 AM
 
Location: Pa
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True story about the tinman.
UN officer: Mr. I would like you to reconnoiter that village.
Tinman: Excuse me but what country are you from?
Officer: Belgium
Tinman: Reconnoiter the village your self.
Officer: I beg your pardon?
Tinman: I wear the American flag on my Uniform and my orders come from my own.
Officer: Damn you I gave you an order.
Tinman: Lick my balls
Officer: I'll have you jailed.
Tinman: Yawn.
In the end Tinman was told to play nice. Officer was reminded that tinman and company were not under his command.
The tinman kills me.
I was young and stupid and you talk to much.
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Old 01-16-2009, 12:15 AM
 
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I was young and stupid and you talk to much.
No you weren't. And no I don't. Be proud of what we did tin it was awsome.
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