Comments on: Thompson: Iraqi insurgents 'a bunch of kids' with IEDs http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: yabba dabba doo, old colony, ma. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-125807 yabba dabba doo, old colony, ma. Mon, 05 Nov 2007 01:06:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-125807 He reminded me of some old man who hated kids and was always yelling at them. He always wondered what the heck is that white stuff on his windshield. He reminded me of some old man who hated kids and was always yelling at them. He always wondered what the heck is that white stuff on his windshield.

]]> By: Ray VerWys, Grand Rapids, MI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-115338 Ray VerWys, Grand Rapids, MI Sat, 27 Oct 2007 16:51:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-115338 We know the Iranian and Saude insurgents use children on a regular basis to fight our troops. Fred may very well have made a political mistake by using the words he used, but it's nice to hear a cadidiate not speaking on behalf on 10 different advisors.....at least not all of the time Ray VerWys Grand Rapids, MI We know the Iranian and Saude insurgents use children on a regular basis to fight our troops. Fred may very well have made a political mistake by using the words he used, but it's nice to hear a cadidiate not speaking on behalf on 10 different advisors.....at least not all of the time

Ray VerWys
Grand Rapids, MI

]]> By: Post American Albuquerque The New Mexico http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-115283 Post American Albuquerque The New Mexico Sat, 27 Oct 2007 15:33:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-115283 CNN doesn't even report the daily violence in Iraq, not with words, pictures or videos. I suppose if they did the entire US Government would be swinging from streetlights. regards Friday: 2 GIs, 48 Iraqis Killed; 29 Iraqis Wounded http://www.antiwar.com/updates/?articleid=11818 Who cares, right? CNN doesn't even report the daily violence in Iraq, not with words, pictures or videos. I suppose if they did the entire US Government would be swinging from streetlights. regards
Friday: 2 GIs, 48 Iraqis Killed; 29 Iraqis Wounded
http://www.antiwar.com/updates/?articleid=11818
Who cares, right?

]]> By: Terry, Blacksburg, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-115248 Terry, Blacksburg, VA Sat, 27 Oct 2007 14:35:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-115248 "Saddam lured everybody into believing he had weapons of mass destruction..." Huh! Sounds like Thompson thinks Saddam invited us in. Like an evil neighbor to the innocent kid on Halloween night. Kreikies! "Saddam lured everybody into believing he had weapons of mass destruction..."

Huh! Sounds like Thompson thinks Saddam invited us in. Like an evil neighbor to the innocent kid on Halloween night. Kreikies!

]]> By: Iftekhar Ali, Dhaka, Bangaldesh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-115219 Iftekhar Ali, Dhaka, Bangaldesh Sat, 27 Oct 2007 14:00:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-115219 It is amazing to contemplate that these are the people in the highest reaches of American political system - the ignorance of Americans about the rest of the world is just collossal. It would be funny if it were not for the fact that these hicks have so much power to destroy. It is amazing to contemplate that these are the people in the highest reaches of American political system – the ignorance of Americans about the rest of the world is just collossal. It would be funny if it were not for the fact that these hicks have so much power to destroy.

]]> By: Germantown Wisconsin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-115217 Germantown Wisconsin Sat, 27 Oct 2007 13:57:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-115217 So a bunch of kids killed almost 4000 soldiers?Whay a disrespect for our troops. Romi.C So a bunch of kids killed almost 4000 soldiers?Whay a disrespect for our troops. Romi.C

]]> By: Brian , Toronto , Canada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-115125 Brian , Toronto , Canada Sat, 27 Oct 2007 08:29:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-115125 In my opinion , if a soldier can't decide to kill an enemy who is staging to fire a weapon or otherwise , that soldier should not be assigned to carry any rank or weapon that would involve killing. They are a risk to the entire unit and personify a possible weakness that can be exploited. Sympathetic soldiers have absolutely no place on the battlefield and are the cause of confusion about whether to take down an opponent who may be waving a white flag or appear to be too young to shoot. I will never forget the early invasion newsclip of the American soldiers who were ambushed by some white flag waving Iraqi's who immediately shot them at point blank range when they knew that their gaurd had been let down just a little bit at the moment it occurred. So , kids with any intent to fight US Troops should be dealt with as adults , before they too kill us because of a misconception. These kids , have eyes that can see armed US Troops and they have lived amongst these conditions. I am , and always have been the type of man who would board a helicopter or whatever means of transport and never look back on what my purpose is. If a babysitter is your purpose , you will die a victim of abuse , now an easy tactic laid out for your perception. In other words , around me , you would be extremely lucky to live as any sort of prisoner , when my life is at stake in a war. Training one's self to use the tactics of survival is your best weapon. In a war , use it or die. Seeing as there has to be a debate over the matter , our enemies have found a place to begin targeting. Intent is the key to making choices , if I even see wrong intent , I would kill. And live to say why. You can't have a democracy if you die. In my opinion , if a soldier can't
decide to kill an enemy who is staging
to fire a weapon or otherwise , that
soldier should not be assigned to carry
any rank or weapon that would involve
killing. They are a risk to the
entire unit and personify a possible
weakness that can be exploited.

Sympathetic soldiers have absolutely no
place on the battlefield and are the
cause of confusion about whether to take down an opponent who may be waving
a white flag or appear to be too young
to shoot.

I will never forget the early invasion
newsclip of the American soldiers who
were ambushed by some white flag waving
Iraqi's who immediately shot them at
point blank range when they knew that
their gaurd had been let down just a
little bit at the moment it occurred.

So , kids with any intent to fight US
Troops should be dealt with as adults ,
before they too kill us because of a
misconception. These kids , have eyes
that can see armed US Troops and they
have lived amongst these conditions.

I am , and always have been the type of
man who would board a helicopter or
whatever means of transport and never
look back on what my purpose is. If
a babysitter is your purpose , you will
die a victim of abuse , now an easy
tactic laid out for your perception.

In other words , around me , you would
be extremely lucky to live as any sort
of prisoner , when my life is at stake
in a war.

Training one's self to use the tactics
of survival is your best weapon. In a
war , use it or die. Seeing as there
has to be a debate over the matter ,
our enemies have found a place to begin
targeting. Intent is the key to making
choices , if I even see wrong intent ,
I would kill. And live to say why.

You can't have a democracy if you die.

]]> By: Steve, Lyons, CO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-114228 Steve, Lyons, CO Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:21:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-114228 Geez, Freddie, go back to you wooden acting career. You're a complete moron, and not qualified to be a president. Of course, neither is George W. Useless. Geez, Freddie, go back to you wooden acting career. You're a complete moron, and not qualified to be a president.

Of course, neither is George W. Useless.

]]> By: Rob, Colorado Springs, CO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113801 Rob, Colorado Springs, CO Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:18:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113801 Hmmm... this article is a lesson on what to do with truth you don't like. Actually, children are among the conscripts to islamofascism who are recruited for homicide bombing. Happens in Iraq, happens in Israel, and would happen here in the US given the chance. So what about Fred's comments was newsworthy? This is old news. Hmmm... this article is a lesson on what to do with truth you don't like. Actually, children are among the conscripts to islamofascism who are recruited for homicide bombing. Happens in Iraq, happens in Israel, and would happen here in the US given the chance. So what about Fred's comments was newsworthy? This is old news.

]]> By: Mike Brouwer, Ada, MI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113785 Mike Brouwer, Ada, MI Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:03:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113785 This guy is so out of touch. How can anybody take him seriously? Scary that some will .... This guy is so out of touch. How can anybody take him seriously? Scary that some will ....

]]> By: Karen,nj http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113763 Karen,nj Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:23:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113763 I suppose he thinks that they are all a bunch of Dennis the Menaces. That man is a fool and has no idea how to run the American government. Even Law&Order probably won't take him back. I suppose he thinks that they are all a bunch of Dennis the Menaces. That man is a fool and has no idea how to run the American government. Even Law&Order probably won't take him back.

]]> By: West Palm Beach, Fl. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113708 West Palm Beach, Fl. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:30:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113708 Maybe Thompson has a point when saying this if we can still remember Rush Limbaugh's comment concerning the conduct of some of our troops at the Abu Ghraib prison classifying that as "nothing more than is done with fraternity hazing in our colleges." I guess such comments mean this is the Iraqi version of playing "cowboy and indians." Maybe Thompson has a point when saying this if we can still remember Rush Limbaugh's comment concerning the conduct of some of our troops at the Abu Ghraib prison classifying that as "nothing more than is done with fraternity hazing in our colleges." I guess such comments mean this is the Iraqi version of playing "cowboy and indians."

]]> By: James, North Arlington, NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113693 James, North Arlington, NJ Fri, 26 Oct 2007 07:11:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113693 I served in Iraq for 15 months......I would rather serve another 15 months than have another idiot like him in the whitehouse I served in Iraq for 15 months......I would rather serve another 15 months than have another idiot like him in the whitehouse

]]> By: Steve, Portland, OR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113683 Steve, Portland, OR Fri, 26 Oct 2007 06:41:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113683 Being in my 50s now and of the Vietnam era, I see the list of our fallen US soldiers that have died in the line of duty in Iraq on PBS regularly. Many are 18-19 years old. "Just a bunch of kids" who died young for our senseless politicians of both parties who started this war with misinformation and now unaccountability. Being in my 50s now and of the Vietnam era, I see the list of our fallen US soldiers that have died in the line of duty in Iraq on PBS regularly. Many are 18-19 years old. "Just a bunch of kids" who died young for our senseless politicians of both parties who started this war with misinformation and now unaccountability.

]]> By: Tim, El Cerrito CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113652 Tim, El Cerrito CA Fri, 26 Oct 2007 05:00:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113652 I agree. What an idiot to just throw out a statement like that. What does it really even mean? This is the best they can do? Our poor Irag policy and invasion has been the best recruiting tool for the Islamic radicals. We're creating more enemies at a faster rate than we can kill them. Why don't the studid Repubs and their supporters get that. Because their stubborn and determined to think they are correct. I know the Dems have their own shortcomings but at least we can tell what a failed policy looks like. Billions for was and non for heathlcare...now that sounds like a solution if I ever heard on (snark). Give it up you right wing neocons. Go home and give someone else a chance because you guys ain't doin a very good job by any stretch of the imaginination! I agree. What an idiot to just throw out a statement like that. What does it really even mean? This is the best they can do? Our poor Irag policy and invasion has been the best recruiting tool for the Islamic radicals. We're creating more enemies at a faster rate than we can kill them. Why don't the studid Repubs and their supporters get that. Because their stubborn and determined to think they are correct. I know the Dems have their own shortcomings but at least we can tell what a failed policy looks like. Billions for was and non for heathlcare...now that sounds like a solution if I ever heard on (snark). Give it up you right wing neocons. Go home and give someone else a chance because you guys ain't doin a very good job by any stretch of the imaginination!

]]> By: Charles Watson, Los Angeles, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113643 Charles Watson, Los Angeles, CA Fri, 26 Oct 2007 04:39:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113643 "Saddam lured everybody into believing he had weapons of mass destruction"? What is this guy talking about? Saddam Hussein gave weapons inspectors the run of the place so they could look for weapons of mass destruction - they didn't find any, remember? That's what the whole fuss is about. He's right on one thing - they are a bunch of kids with IEDs. Just like the Vietcong were a bunch of kids with booby traps, and our soldiers are a bunch of kids in helicopters and Humvees. The more things change, the more they stay the same. "Saddam lured everybody into believing he had weapons of mass destruction"? What is this guy talking about? Saddam Hussein gave weapons inspectors the run of the place so they could look for weapons of mass destruction – they didn't find any, remember? That's what the whole fuss is about.

He's right on one thing – they are a bunch of kids with IEDs. Just like the Vietcong were a bunch of kids with booby traps, and our soldiers are a bunch of kids in helicopters and Humvees. The more things change, the more they stay the same.

]]> By: Spence, Dallas Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113623 Spence, Dallas Tx Fri, 26 Oct 2007 03:56:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113623 I'm missing the meaning of his observation. I think in general all soldiers are young. It seems like he forgot his script. Is Thompson's Observation indicative being on the dumb side? ---> http://www.youpolls.com/details.asp?pid=795 . I'm missing the meaning of his observation. I think in general all soldiers are young.

It seems like he forgot his script.

Is Thompson's Observation indicative being on the dumb side?
->
http://www.youpolls.com/details.asp?pid=795
.

]]> By: Brian P Lenac, Everett WA STATE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113619 Brian P Lenac, Everett WA STATE Fri, 26 Oct 2007 03:40:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113619 Thompson said: <i>"Saddam lured everybody into believing he had weapons of mass destruction." </i> Am I really reading this?? Which chemical weapons, the ones we SOLD him to fight Iran with? What year is it--1984? Kim, I would submit that the Bush administration HAS read the Art of War, and understands it well. Those in PNAC and our current leaders may be chicken-hawks, but they are not stupid. These people were salivating over invading Iraq in order to occupy and divide the country years before 9-11 took place. That's not my opinion, it's documented history. The documents don't lie, though neo-cons do all the time. The secondary goal (my opinion this time) was to entice Iran into a confrontation in order to topple their government--round two since we already toppled their elected government once after WW2. Go google it, or go to the CIA website, they brag all about it there. Perhaps when thousands of our children are being drafted to fight the ground war in Iran, good Americans will being to realize how severely we have been duped, and quit defending these liars. Thompson said: "Saddam lured everybody into believing he had weapons of mass destruction." Am I really reading this?? Which chemical weapons, the ones we SOLD him to fight Iran with? What year is it–1984?

Kim, I would submit that the Bush administration HAS read the Art of War, and understands it well. Those in PNAC and our current leaders may be chicken-hawks, but they are not stupid.

These people were salivating over invading Iraq in order to occupy and divide the country years before 9-11 took place. That's not my opinion, it's documented history. The documents don't lie, though neo-cons do all the time.

The secondary goal (my opinion this time) was to entice Iran into a confrontation in order to topple their government–round two since we already toppled their elected government once after WW2. Go google it, or go to the CIA website, they brag all about it there.

Perhaps when thousands of our children are being drafted to fight the ground war in Iran, good Americans will being to realize how severely we have been duped, and quit defending these liars.

]]> By: Scott, Houston TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113606 Scott, Houston TX Fri, 26 Oct 2007 03:25:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113606 Kim from Peabody MA has it wrong...These KIDS are being trained, supplied, financed, and provided logistics from Saudi Arabia, NOT Iran. So say the commanders in Iraq. When the idiots that lied and got us into this quagmire (and the idiots who support them) finish beating the bee hive, they'll also have finished alienating the entire world. What ever happened to the "war on terror?" "mission accomplished" is still the most shameful joke from the most embarassing administration in U.S. History. Kim from Peabody MA has it wrong...These KIDS are being trained, supplied, financed, and provided logistics from Saudi Arabia, NOT Iran. So say the commanders in Iraq. When the idiots that lied and got us into this quagmire (and the idiots who support them) finish beating the bee hive, they'll also have finished alienating the entire world. What ever happened to the "war on terror?" "mission accomplished" is still the most shameful joke from the most embarassing administration in U.S. History.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113595 Anonymous Fri, 26 Oct 2007 02:59:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113595 Mr. Thompson; A bunch of kids with IED's? You are an idiot. Glad you showed it before the election. Mrs. Carol Jellings Wife of Sgt. David Jellings Stationed at BIAP Mr. Thompson;

A bunch of kids with IED's?
You are an idiot.

Glad you showed it before the election.

Mrs. Carol Jellings
Wife of Sgt. David Jellings
Stationed at BIAP

]]> By: Dave T, Sparta, NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113568 Dave T, Sparta, NJ Fri, 26 Oct 2007 02:21:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113568 Leave poor Fred alone. When your as old as him, comparatively everyone is a "kid". Leave poor Fred alone. When your as old as him, comparatively everyone is a "kid".

]]> By: Brandon, Tampa, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113547 Brandon, Tampa, FL Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:45:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113547 I see Fred Thompson as the political version of the stereotypical old guy yelling at kids to get off his lawn. This just confirms it. I see Fred Thompson as the political version of the stereotypical old guy yelling at kids to get off his lawn. This just confirms it.

]]> By: Jerry Walters http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113537 Jerry Walters Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:35:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113537 He and his granddaughter need to exit stage left NOW! This guy is too arrogant, pious and self-enamored to lead a TV show let alone a nation. Go home dunce! Thompson is everything that is wrong with politics and especially republican politics in this day and age. He and his granddaughter need to exit stage left NOW!

This guy is too arrogant, pious and self-enamored to lead a TV show let alone a nation.

Go home dunce!

Thompson is everything that is wrong with politics and especially republican politics in this day and age.

]]> By: Dan, Cambridge, MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113535 Dan, Cambridge, MA Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:32:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113535 All democratic candidates would wish Freddy gets the nomination! Too naive too simple. All democratic candidates would wish Freddy gets the nomination!

Too naive too simple.

]]> By: Mike, Michigan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113519 Mike, Michigan Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:13:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113519 These "Kids" are kicking our asses on their playground! These "Kids" are kicking our asses on their playground!

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113515 Anonymous Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:03:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113515 LOL!!! GOP sure likes Hollywood when it serves it's purposes. LOL!!! GOP sure likes Hollywood when it serves it's purposes.

]]> By: Brian, Orlando, Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113511 Brian, Orlando, Florida Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:56:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113511 wow! 2,400,000,000,000 on fighting kids????? What would the Republicans want to spend on fighting adults? 2,400,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 wow! 2,400,000,000,000 on fighting kids????? What would the Republicans want to spend on fighting adults?

2,400,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000

]]> By: OIF Infantry soldier. FT. Wainwright AK http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113505 OIF Infantry soldier. FT. Wainwright AK Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:48:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113505 I can not understand why this man is doing as well as he is for the GOP nomination. Using phrases like "were getting good news out of there" and they sent General Petraeus DOWN there for a reason". Honestly whats wrong with "we are getting good news out of Iraq" and "General Petraeus was sent OVER there for a reason". It sounds all to familiar. I served in Iraq and I am about to go back, if he thinks that we are fighting a bunch of kids I would be more than happy to let him come on patrol with me. See what he thinks about kicking in doors and being blasted by IEDS. Please America don't pick the same optionfor 08 as 04. I can not understand why this man is doing as well as he is for the GOP nomination. Using phrases like "were getting good news out of there" and they sent General Petraeus DOWN there for a reason". Honestly whats wrong with "we are getting good news out of Iraq" and "General Petraeus was sent OVER there for a reason". It sounds all to familiar. I served in Iraq and I am about to go back, if he thinks that we are fighting a bunch of kids I would be more than happy to let him come on patrol with me. See what he thinks about kicking in doors and being blasted by IEDS. Please America don't pick the same optionfor 08 as 04.

]]> By: Tom, Anaheim, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113496 Tom, Anaheim, CA Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:41:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113496 His comments seem more like a smart aleck trying to be witty. Truth is they are soldiers trained to wage guerilla war. Making light of them degrades the American soldiers being killed every day. Lots of snipers kill and wound American soldiers. It takes alot of skill to pick off a man at 500 yards. To: Kim, Peabody MA Can you post the source for your statement, "These KIDS are being trained, supplied, financed, and provided logistics from IRAN."? My reading indicates this is speculation to a large degree unproven with concrete evidence. His comments seem more like a smart aleck trying to be witty. Truth is they are soldiers trained to wage guerilla war. Making light of them degrades the American soldiers being killed every day. Lots of snipers kill and wound American soldiers. It takes alot of skill to pick off a man at 500 yards.

To: Kim, Peabody MA
Can you post the source for your statement, "These KIDS are being trained, supplied, financed, and provided logistics from IRAN."? My reading indicates this is speculation to a large degree unproven with concrete evidence.

]]> By: Jesse Las Vegas NV. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113471 Jesse Las Vegas NV. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:22:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113471 Didn't Fred play the part of Mr. Cleaver on the Leave it to Beaver show? Fred should go back home to Mayberry, put on his house slippers and load his pipe again with whatever it is he's been smoking while his perfect wife prepares the perfect 1955's dinner. Grandpa Fred, pleeeeze. You're embarrassing yourself. Didn't Fred play the part of Mr. Cleaver on the Leave it to Beaver show?

Fred should go back home to Mayberry, put on his house slippers and load his pipe again with whatever it is he's been smoking while his perfect wife prepares the perfect 1955's dinner.

Grandpa Fred, pleeeeze. You're embarrassing yourself.

]]> By: Paul C. Palmetto Bay, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113441 Paul C. Palmetto Bay, FL Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:01:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113441 Thompson is a grown man and can whip a bunch of kids...Right? Sign him up and he will have this war over by Christmas. Thompson is a grown man and can whip a bunch of kids...Right?
Sign him up and he will have this war over by Christmas.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113415 Anonymous Thu, 25 Oct 2007 23:37:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113415 Calling Iraqi insurgents "kids with IEDs" is like saying no harm can be done by a monkey with a loaded gun. Bush screwed us royally; I don't want to be driven further into the ground! We've lost enough soldiers as it is! Calling Iraqi insurgents "kids with IEDs" is like saying no harm can be done by a monkey with a loaded gun. Bush screwed us royally; I don't want to be driven further into the ground! We've lost enough soldiers as it is!

]]> By: TC, Portland OR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113361 TC, Portland OR Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:55:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113361 So Thompson knows why we've lost nearly 4,000 troops over in Iraq. It's those darn kids. So Thompson knows why we've lost nearly 4,000 troops over in Iraq.
It's those darn kids.

]]> By: dan, Reality, USA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113360 dan, Reality, USA Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:54:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113360 CAREFUL. The DEMS don't want to hear any good news coming out of Iraq. News of any success in Iraq could spell the death knoll for the messenger. Posted By Bob, Seattle, WA : October 25, 2007 12:35 pm CAREFUL. Righties will continuously peddle tired, pathetic talking points. The most tired and pathetic of which is that Dems don't want us to succeed in Iraq. It's a stupid talking point peddled by stupid people. CAREFUL. The DEMS don't want to hear any good news coming out of Iraq. News of any success in Iraq could spell the death knoll for the messenger.

Posted By Bob, Seattle, WA : October 25, 2007 12:35 pm

CAREFUL. Righties will continuously peddle tired, pathetic talking points. The most tired and pathetic of which is that Dems don't want us to succeed in Iraq. It's a stupid talking point peddled by stupid people.

]]> By: Lisla Lee, Dallas, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113335 Lisla Lee, Dallas, TX Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:34:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113335 This guy is such a joke. Note to GOP bigwigs-- you really need to go have a heart to heart with Fred and tell him it's time for him to drop out of this race!! He is embarassing the party! This guy is such a joke.
Note to GOP bigwigs– you really need to go have a heart to heart with Fred and tell him it's time for him to drop out of this race!! He is embarassing the party!

]]> By: Brian P. Lenac, Everett, WA State http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113330 Brian P. Lenac, Everett, WA State Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:30:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113330 Thompson said: <i>"Saddam lured everybody into believing he had weapons of mass destruction." </i> Am I really reading this?? Which chemical weapons, the ones we SOLD him to fight Iran with? What year is it--1984? Kim, I would submit that the Bush administration HAS read the Art of War, and understands it well. Those in PNAC and our current leaders may be globalist hawks, but they are not stupid. These people were salivating over invading Iraq in order to occupy and divide the country years before 9-11 took place. That's not my opinion, it's documented history. The documents don't lie, though neo-cons do often. The secondary goal (my opinion this time) was to entice Iran into a confrontation in order to topple their government--round two since we already toppled their elected government once after WW2. Go google it, or go to the CIA website, they brag about it there. Perhaps when thousands of our children are being drafted to fight the ground war in Iran, good Americans will being to realize how severely we have been duped, and quit defending these liars. Thompson said: "Saddam lured everybody into believing he had weapons of mass destruction." Am I really reading this?? Which chemical weapons, the ones we SOLD him to fight Iran with? What year is it–1984?

Kim, I would submit that the Bush administration HAS read the Art of War, and understands it well. Those in PNAC and our current leaders may be globalist hawks, but they are not stupid. These people were salivating over invading Iraq in order to occupy and divide the country years before 9-11 took place. That's not my opinion, it's documented history. The documents don't lie, though neo-cons do often.

The secondary goal (my opinion this time) was to entice Iran into a confrontation in order to topple their government–round two since we already toppled their elected government once after WW2. Go google it, or go to the CIA website, they brag about it there.

Perhaps when thousands of our children are being drafted to fight the ground war in Iran, good Americans will being to realize how severely we have been duped, and quit defending these liars.

]]> By: Nashville Neddie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113326 Nashville Neddie Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:27:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113326 Barely worth commenting on - just wanted to see my signature cuz it's simpleminded, just like Freddie and his Repugnantcan fasci-friends. "Two peanuts were walking down the street and one was asalted." Barely worth commenting on – just wanted to see my signature cuz it's simpleminded, just like Freddie and his Repugnantcan fasci-friends.

"Two peanuts were walking down the street and one was asalted."

]]> By: C in Kansas City, Missouri http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113323 C in Kansas City, Missouri Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:26:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113323 Fred, I didn't think you could be a bigger jerk but then there you go and open your pie hole again. Your John Wayne attitude is embarassing. Fred, I didn't think you could be a bigger jerk but then there you go and open your pie hole again.

Your John Wayne attitude is embarassing.

]]> By: bill, Phoenix, AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113314 bill, Phoenix, AZ Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:14:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113314 Those "kids" are getting their weapons and money for America's greatest enemy, SAUDI ARABIA. You know the country that almost all of the 9/11 killers were from and best friends of the bush crime family. And Bob in Seattle, where are you stationed in Iraq? Oh that's right, Republithugs are all show and NO GO. So your opinion means NOTHING. All Republithugs need to report to their Army recuiter's office until then, STFU with "your" good news. Those "kids" are getting their weapons and money for America's greatest enemy, SAUDI ARABIA. You know the country that almost all of the 9/11 killers were from and best friends of the bush crime family.

And Bob in Seattle, where are you stationed in Iraq? Oh that's right, Republithugs are all show and NO GO. So your opinion means NOTHING. All Republithugs need to report to their Army recuiter's office until then, STFU with "your" good news.

]]> By: Bob, San Francisco, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113295 Bob, San Francisco, CA Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:04:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113295 So are the Republicans going to get up in arms about this comment? Yeah right. Can you imagine the foaming at the mouth if a Democrat said this? This is not the first time that Thompson has revealed what an oaf he is. So are the Republicans going to get up in arms about this comment? Yeah right. Can you imagine the foaming at the mouth if a Democrat said this?

This is not the first time that Thompson has revealed what an oaf he is.

]]> By: Brock, Dallas, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113291 Brock, Dallas, TX Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:02:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113291 Thompson should know a lot about IEDs. After all, he's a dud. Thompson should know a lot about IEDs. After all, he's a dud.

]]> By: Dee, Nebraska http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113287 Dee, Nebraska Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:59:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113287 This guy is an insult to every intelligent, red pick-up drivin' American. Get off the stage dude, you're embarassing me! This guy is an insult to every intelligent, red pick-up drivin' American. Get off the stage dude, you're embarassing me!

]]> By: Song, OKC , ok http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113279 Song, OKC , ok Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:56:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113279 If the US was true fighting kids in Iraq, you got a more serious question to ask yourself then just "we are going to look bad losing to a bunch of kids" more like what the hell are we doing there if even kids are willing to fight us to the death. If the US was true fighting kids in Iraq, you got a more serious question to ask yourself then just "we are going to look bad losing to a bunch of kids" more like what the hell are we doing there if even kids are willing to fight us to the death.

]]> By: Doremus Jessup http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113257 Doremus Jessup Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:42:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113257 THINK ABOUT IT - anyone under 50 is a "kid" to Fred. Anyhow, of the many ugly aspects of war, one harsh reality from the beginning of time is that children, ok, teenagers and young adults are the primary fighters and casualties. Taken with the civilian children killed and maimed, of course thousands of children are victims of the insane aspirations of guttless psuedo-leaders like our current maniac and pending neo-con wannabe's. THINK ABOUT IT – anyone under 50 is a "kid" to Fred. Anyhow, of the many ugly aspects of war, one harsh reality from the beginning of time is that children, ok, teenagers and young adults are the primary fighters and casualties. Taken with the civilian children killed and maimed, of course thousands of children are victims of the insane aspirations of guttless psuedo-leaders like our current maniac and pending neo-con wannabe's.

]]> By: USAF Vet, Georgia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113238 USAF Vet, Georgia Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:29:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113238 Hey, who invited this doofus? He makes it sound like it's a bunch of bored teenagers throwing rocks at stray dogs. What does he propose, grounding them for staying out late on a school night? These "kids" are highly trained, well-organized, highly motivated, well-financed, and extremely dangerous. If it were just a bunch of kids, our "kids" would have been home long ago. Hey, who invited this doofus?

He makes it sound like it's a bunch of bored teenagers throwing rocks at stray dogs. What does he propose, grounding them for staying out late on a school night?

These "kids" are highly trained, well-organized, highly motivated, well-financed, and extremely dangerous. If it were just a bunch of kids, our "kids" would have been home long ago.

]]> By: Gary, Boston USA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113223 Gary, Boston USA Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:27:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113223 All they need is a good old fashioned spankin' ! All they need is a good old fashioned spankin' !

]]> By: Perry St. Louis, MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113183 Perry St. Louis, MO Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:08:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113183 Lawd, Jesus! This man is actually ludicrous and vapid enough to become the next president of the U. S. ! Lawd, Jesus!

This man is actually ludicrous and vapid enough to become the next president of the U. S. !

]]> By: Steve, Washington, DC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113170 Steve, Washington, DC Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:01:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113170 Perhaps Mr Thompson needs to see this film. www.meetingresistance.com Showing in DC and NY now. Perhaps Mr Thompson needs to see this film.

http://www.meetingresistance.com

Showing in DC and NY now.

]]> By: Fred Thompson, Bluffton SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113156 Fred Thompson, Bluffton SC Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:57:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113156 Hey! Those kids blew up my stretch limo! Hey! Those kids blew up my stretch limo!

]]> By: Darko, New Orleans LA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113146 Darko, New Orleans LA Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:53:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/25/thompson-iraqi-insurgents-a-bunch-of-kids-with-ieds/#comment-113146 "Now they're talking about nuking Iran for oil and Israel." Where do you people get this crap??? Sanctions DO NOT EQUAL war. They are means to AVOID IT. "Now they're talking about nuking Iran for oil and Israel."

Where do you people get this crap???

Sanctions DO NOT EQUAL war. They are means to AVOID IT.

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