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3 U.S. MARINES LOST DURING THIS FIREFIGHT CAUGHT ON VIDEO

2009-11-21T00:00:00.000-08:00

US Marines mortar team engage terrorist mortar team in an incredible battle.

3 US marines lost their lives unfortunately.

Some of the footage is very gruesome.

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WAS $53 BILLION U.S. DOLLARS WASTED ON RELIEF AND RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN IRAQ?

2009-11-20T23:03:00.000-08:00

U.S. Fears Iraq Development Projects May Go to Waste

By TIMOTHY WILLIAMS
THE NEW YORK TIMES

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/21/world/middleeast/21reconstruct.html?_r=1&hp

BAGHDAD — In its largest reconstruction effort since the Marshall Plan, the United States government has spent $53 billion for relief and reconstruction in Iraq since the 2003 invasion, building tens of thousands of hospitals, water treatment plants, electricity substations, schools and bridges.

But there are growing concerns among American officials that Iraq will not be able to adequately maintain the facilities once the Americans have left, potentially wasting hundreds of millions of dollars and jeopardizing Iraq’s ability to provide basic services to its people.

The projects run the gamut — from a cutting-edge, $270 million water treatment plant in Nasiriya that works at a fraction of its intended capacity because it is too sophisticated for Iraqi workers to operate, to a farmers’ market that farmers cannot decide how to share, to a large American hospital closed immediately after it was handed over to Iraq because the government was unable to supply it with equipment, a medical staff or electricity.

Continue reading here: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/21/world/middleeast/21reconstruct.html?_r=1&hp

WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE AND BRUTAL FOOTAGE OF THIS FIREFIGHT IN AFGHANISTAN

2009-11-20T10:30:00.000-08:00

This video is not for young people and should be viewed with extreme caution.

U.S. forces are caught in an ambush with Taliban and what follows is a brutal firefight with very explicit language.

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INCREDIBLE 51 VIDEOS OF U.S. MILITARY KICKING TALIBAN ASS

2009-11-20T09:55:00.000-08:00

This is a playlist of 51 videos showing U.S. forces kicking the ass of the Taliban in Afghanistan.

The videos are strung together in one non-stop video.

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COMBAT SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM: "THE GOLDEN HOUR"

2009-11-20T03:31:00.000-08:00

The 129th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron responds to emergency medical evacuation calls. The detachment covers the dual role of providing casualty evacuation and personnel recovery/combat search and rescue. Produced by AFCENT Combat Camera.

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DUMB-GATE: SARAH PALIN DOESN'T KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN IRAN AND IRAQ

2009-11-20T01:34:00.000-08:00

During an interview with FOX NEWS' SEAN HANNITY, SARAH PALIN obviously doesn't know the difference between IRAN and IRAQ.

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COMBAT CAMERA VIDEO: MARINES SEEK OUT TALIBAN IN KOSHTAY, AFGHANISTAN

2009-11-19T21:13:00.000-08:00

This is a fresh video showing U.S. Marines seeking out Taliban in the rugged countryside of Koshtay, Afghanistan.

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MARINE TENDS TO BURNED AFGHAN BABY. YOU MUST WATCH THIS HEART-TUGGING VIDEO

2009-11-19T19:23:00.000-08:00

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2009 -- Video of A Co., 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, a reservist component just arriving in country, touring settlement one. Marines meet new neighbors, provide medical care to a burned baby girl and make plans for future endeavors. Video by Cpl. Jennifer Calaway, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. Length: 00:10:04.

Listen to U.S. Marines explain what they are doing to try and help the wounded Afghan children.

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CAPTURED TALIBAN VIDEO SHOWING ATTACKS ON U.S. CONVOYS AND CHINOOK HELICOPTER

2009-11-19T01:28:00.000-08:00

The video was shown by CNN but only some seconds ,this is the full and complete video it shows Taliban fighters in Afghanistan shoot down a ch46 using B10 anti tank cannon and HMG 12,7mm.

This video is posted to show everyone the type of enemy we are fighting in Afghanistan.

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Submitted by BILL CORCORAN, editor, CORKSPHERE. http://corksphere.blogspot.com
Email: corkcol@aol.com

CHILLING INTERVIEW WITH MEMBER OF ANTI-WAR GROUP WHO NEVER SERVED IN MILITARY, BUT ADVOCATES KILLING U.S. SOLDIERS. CASEY J. PORTER FILM

2009-11-18T11:31:00.000-08:00

YES is my latest film dealing with the controversial wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

While this film does feature pictures from the war in Iraq, it is much more of a focus on a very vocal member of the Anti-War community, Carl Webb.

Carl Webb has advocated violence against Soldiers and sabotage as means of "resistance".I proposed an idea to people within the Anti-War crowd that you could catch a recruiter lying if you recording a conversation with them.

While this was never acted upon they were very enthusiastic about the idea and said I should do it.

Well, I used the same methods and tactics when recording Carl Webb. I invite you to listen to him speak, make your own judgments.

If you are as outraged as others have been over his words of hate, then thereis a contact list of the organizations he belongs to at the end.

Carl is a member of Iraq Vets Against The War.

The audio conversation was given to the Executive Director and the Board of IVAW prior to the release of this film.

No action has been taken against Carl for his past, and present actions.

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http://www.youtube.com/v/LqAEJ1f_zaw&hl=en_US&fs=1

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Submitted by BILL CORCORAN, editor, CORKSPHERE, http://corksphere.blogspot.com
Email: corkcol@aol.com

THIS VIDEO SHOWS WHAT FRESH U.S. TROOPS WILL FACE IN AFGHANISTAN IF PRESIDENT OBAMA SENDS MORE TROOPS

2009-11-18T10:54:00.000-08:00

Bulldog Troop, 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th BCT, 25th Infantry Division -

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GRAPHIC VIDEO OF TALIBAN ANNIHILATING U.S. BASE IN AFGHANISTAN

2009-11-18T10:39:00.000-08:00

This is captured Taliban video showing them preparing then carrying out a raid on U.S. base in Afghanistan. Very graphic.

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DELAY IN U.S. TROOP PULLOUT FROM IRAQ POSSIBLE--IRAQ SUSPENDS PLANS FOR JANUARY ELECTION: NEW YORK TIMES

2009-11-18T09:15:00.000-08:00

Iraq continues to show signs of instability as plans for the January election have been suspended.

The delay in the elections could mean the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq will have to be postponed.

November 19, 2009
Veto of Iraq’s Election Law Could Force Delay in Vote
By ROD NORDLAND
THE NEW YORK TIMES

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/19/world/middleeast/19iraq.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

BAGHDAD — Vice President Tariq al-Hashemi said Wednesday that he had vetoed Iraq’s new election law, throwing preparations for the January voting into disarray.

Any postponement of the Jan. 18 election could affect the schedule for withdrawal of American troops, although the American commanding general said he was “flexible” in the event of a delay.

Both of Iraq’s vice presidents, one a Sunni, the other a Shiite, as well as the president, who is a Kurd, can veto legislation.

Shortly after the vice president’s announcement, Iraq’s Independent High Election Commission suspended preparations for the vote, according to Hamdiya Husseini, the head of the commission.

Continue reading here: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/19/world/middleeast/19iraq.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

COMPILATION OF VIOLENT COMBAT FOOTAGE WITH MUSIC BY IRON MAIDEN

2009-11-17T22:12:00.000-08:00

This video shows a variety of attacks by U.S. forces on enemy positions in both Iraq and Afghanistan. The video is enhanced by the music of Iron Maiden.

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FANTASTIC AERIAL FOOTAGE OF ATTACK ON TALIBAN IN AFGHANISTAN

2009-11-17T21:56:00.000-08:00

War footage and original music by Deadman & Digi Hartatak. Video shows an attack on Taliban positions on the ground in Afghanistan.

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101ST AIRBORNE MEDIVAC TEAM SPRINGS INTO ACTION TO SAVE WOUNDED AMERICAN SOLDIERS IN AFGHANISTAN

2009-11-17T21:39:00.000-08:00

This gut-wrenching video shows the 101st Airborne Medivac team rushing into action to save the lives of wounded American soldiers in Afghanistan.

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I KNOW THE FEELING. BEEN THERE AND DONE THAT

2009-11-17T12:17:00.000-08:00

This video brought back vivid memories of when I returned to my neighborhood after spending two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

The GIs in this video are caught on video tape saying what we used to say when we returned home.

Unless you have been in the military during a war you have no idea what it is like. People make some of the dumbest comments ever heard.

This is a GREAT video and tells it like it is.

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BREAKING NEWS: U.S. WEAPONS END UP IN TALIBAN HANDS

2009-11-17T11:50:00.000-08:00

If it weren't bad enough that our troops are waging an unwindable war in Afghanistan, the military reports troops are finding U.S. made weapons and ammo on the bodies of dead Taliban.

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FRESH VIDEO OF U.S. MARINES POUNDING TALIBAN COMPOUND

2009-11-17T09:07:00.000-08:00

Video shows a platoon of U.S. Marines attacking a Taliban compound in Afghanistan.

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SUPERB VARIETY OF VIDEOS SHOWS WHAT IT IS LIKE TO FIGHT THE TALIBAN IN AFGHANISTAN

2009-11-17T00:39:00.000-08:00

This is a playlist of over 30 videos showing what it is like to fight the Taliban in Afghanistan.

The videos contain graphic footage from the war zone and in some cases explicit language.

There are also some great musical tracks on these videos.

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DOES ANYONE REALLY KNOW WHAT MORE TROOPS TO AFGHANISTAN WILL BE DOING? WATCH THIS VIDEO AND FIND OUT

2009-11-16T09:50:00.000-08:00

According to the latest news reports more than 90 percent of the people in the United States don't have a relative or even know anyone serving in the United States military.

Is it any wonder why so few people both in the mainstream media and with the general population know or care about our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

This video is just a small glimpse of what our troops are doing in Afghanistan.

President Obama may be sending more troops into this mess in Afghanistan.

The question everyone should be asking is WHY?

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SEE WHAT MORE TROOPS TO AFGHANISTAN WILL BE DOING

2009-11-16T08:10:00.000-08:00

If President Obama decides to send more troops to Afghanistan, this is what they will be doing. This video shows our troops in a firefight in the rugged mountains of Afghanistan in the Waterpur Valley region.

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13 BULLET-RIDDLED BODIES FOUND NEAR BAGHDAD

2009-11-16T07:46:00.000-08:00

Posted on November 16, 2009 at 9:42 AM
Updated today at 9:42 AM

http://www.khou.com/news/world/70187662.html

BAGHDAD (AP) — Gunmen wearing Iraqi army uniforms abducted and killed at least 13 people in a village west of Baghdad, in what some described as revenge against Sunnis who helped fight al-Qaida, Iraqi officials said Monday.

The exact motive for the attack was unclear, but it could be a case of insurgents killing locals allied to the central government or an internal struggle among the region's fractious tribes.

While members of the Iraqi military have been accused in the past of taking part in extra-judicial killings, such uniforms are also widely available on the open market and have been used by insurgents in the past to conceal their identities.

Continue reading here: http://www.khou.com/news/world/70187662.html

VIOLENT VIDEO OF U.S. TROOPS ENGAGED IN FEROCIOUS FIREFIGHT WITH THE TALIBAN IN AFGHANISTAN

2009-11-16T00:35:00.000-08:00

This video is of the U.S. Marines in combat from Iraq and Afghanistan. The 1st song is Let the Bodies Hit The Floor. And the second song is Am I Evil. Support Our Troops!

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IF OBAMA SENDS MORE TROOPS TO AFGHANISTAN, THIS IS WHAT THEY WILL ENCOUNTER

2009-11-16T00:24:00.000-08:00

Video taken of firefights in both Iraq and Afghanistan and shows what will happen to U.S. troops if President Obama elects to send more troops to Afghanistan.

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