Badgerboy 0 Posted March 21, 2003 That depends on wind speed, direction, and fuel efficiency. The news are calculating the time taken by the B52's top speed, which you don't cruise at. 8 turbofans are bloody thirsty! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tex -USMC- 0 Posted March 21, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (bn880 @ Mar. 21 2003,16:38)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">No I think their leadership is unable to organize meaningful statements anymore. Â Communication problems. According to my estimates, they will be entering Baghdad on ground not earlier than 25th of March and not later than 1st of April, and thats after power gets knocked out. And the amount of resistance so far is what is expected, the gloating of U.S. leadership is propaganda, Baghdad is really the only place where an enormous fight could take place. Â Depending on Iraqi willingness to fight and preparation, this could be a disaster for the coalition. Â <span id='postcolor'> lol, in your estimation they aren't able to put together a coherent press release... but They are able to organize an effective defense of the remainder of the country? Something is not adding up here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallenPaladin 0 Posted March 21, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Die Alive @ Mar. 21 2003,15:59)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">You dig him out. Â Like they do after earthquakes and suicide bombings. You can email the troops your support and wishes: US Forces UK Forces -=Die Alive=-<span id='postcolor'> I`d prefer to send an email to Homer Simpson: chunkylover53@aol.com I`ll ask him what he thinks about this war and Bush and how Lisa and Bart and the rest of the family is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralphwiggum 6 Posted March 21, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (denoir @ Mar. 21 2003,17:25)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">White House warned on friday that the war in Iraq can be a long, costly and dangerous commitment. /AFX 16:12 CET <span id='postcolor'><span id='postcolor'> they'sve been saying this for last 1yr. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Longinius 1 Posted March 21, 2003 "lol, in your estimation they aren't able to put together a coherent press release... but They are able to organize an effective defense of the remainder of the country? Something is not adding up here." Yeah, the need new PR and Marketing people... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bn880 5 Posted March 21, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Tex [uSMC] @ Mar. 21 2003,11:46)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (bn880 @ Mar. 21 2003,16:38)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">No I think their leadership is unable to organize meaningful statements anymore. Communication problems. According to my estimates, they will be entering Baghdad on ground not earlier than 25th of March and not later than 1st of April, and thats after power gets knocked out. And the amount of resistance so far is what is expected, the gloating of U.S. leadership is propaganda, Baghdad is really the only place where an enormous fight could take place. Depending on Iraqi willingness to fight and preparation, this could be a disaster for the coalition. <span id='postcolor'> lol, in your estimation they aren't able to put together a coherent press release... but They are able to organize an effective defense of the remainder of the country? Something is not adding up here.<span id='postcolor'> Lol, looks like someone can't add. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badgerboy 0 Posted March 21, 2003 Lots of AAA going up.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bn880 5 Posted March 21, 2003 The Pentagon reports that their Blitzkrieg is about to begin... probably has. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 21, 2003 Damn, the MSNBC live camera in Baghdad just went offline. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badgerboy 0 Posted March 21, 2003 BBC have a feed to one. The streets cleared pretty quickly, but there are still cars driving around! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tex -USMC- 0 Posted March 21, 2003 AAA is starting to go up big time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tex -USMC- 0 Posted March 21, 2003 plus reports of AA fire over Kirkut and Mozul as well. this is it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badgerboy 0 Posted March 21, 2003 How fucking crazy is this? Were watching a war on Live TV. Scary stuff.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tex -USMC- 0 Posted March 21, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Badgerboy @ Mar. 21 2003,18:52)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">How fucking crazy is this? Were watching a war on Live TV. Scary stuff....<span id='postcolor'> That's what i was thinking last night as I watched the 2nd Brigade, 3rd ID all the way from Kuwait to about 100 miles into Iraq. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bn880 5 Posted March 21, 2003 It doesn't look like they are going to pound Baghdad just yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tex -USMC- 0 Posted March 21, 2003 I'm seeing what looks like alot of SAM fire around the outskirts of Baghdad- just no explosions yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tex -USMC- 0 Posted March 21, 2003 holy shit, the Baghdad night sky just went nuts lol- triple A fire absolutely everywhere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badgerboy 0 Posted March 21, 2003 Christ. Imagine being stuck in that! Bloody hell! Jebus! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badgerboy 0 Posted March 21, 2003 Half the sodding camera view just blew up! Jesus christ...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bn880 5 Posted March 21, 2003 WHOLLY SHIT, I spoke too soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Othin 0 Posted March 21, 2003 Shock and Awe, aye. I knew it was coming, but it's another to actually see and hear it. I think I'm going to surrender for good measure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tex -USMC- 0 Posted March 21, 2003 If you can, switch to Fox news ASAP... an area a little bigger than a city block has just been lit up big time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAP 2 Posted March 21, 2003 OMGGGGGG Massive bombardement in Baghdad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badgerboy 0 Posted March 21, 2003 Seen a few SAM launches. I hope any aircrews in the area watch themselves. It appears to be multiple cruise missile strikes mainly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
