http://apnews.excite.com/article/2013080...998O2.html

Quote:ABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - A NATO helicopter called in to support Afghan police at a highway checkpoint opened fire and mistakenly killed five Afghan officers, authorities said Thursday, as international troops prepare to withdraw from the country.

May as well use drones.

Shit happens.

Sometimes even really fucked up shit.

"Close enough for government work" should not apply to missiles.

(August 1, 2013 at 11:09 pm)Minimalist Wrote: http://apnews.excite.com/article/2013080...998O2.html

Quote:ABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - A NATO helicopter called in to support Afghan police at a highway checkpoint opened fire and mistakenly killed five Afghan officers, authorities said Thursday, as international troops prepare to withdraw from the country.

May as well use drones.

Americans and their friendly fire

America: The best ally our enemies could hope for.

(Substitute NATO as needed.)

(August 2, 2013 at 7:51 am)Captain Colostomy Wrote: America: The best ally our enemies could hope for.

(Substitute NATO as needed.)

During the cold war days, NATO wasn't so bad. It was really the only thing that the free people of the earth could look up to. Something like Saruman the White or something. But then, the power of the ring corrupted it, and it began to form its armies....
The white stripe....I mean, white hand, hand, rising over Isengard.

Must be an application of "Kill 'em all and let God sort 'em out."

(August 2, 2013 at 9:14 am)Doubting Thomas Wrote: Must be an application of "Kill 'em all and let God sort 'em out."

You don't do that to your allies though.

I guess fog of war applies. What's worrisome is that nowadays bullets can travel further than the unaided eye can see. At least in olden days you knew who you were dismembering with your sword.

Christ, I'm such a romantic.