Stolen Iraqi paintings nabbed in U.S.

Kargyle · Post by **Kargyle** » April 23, 2003, 6:25 pm

http://www.msnbc.com/news/904187.asp?0cv=CB20

This is a lot more than swiping some ashtrays from Sadam's Palace. I understand people wanting a souvenir, but this is a bit ridiculous.

Acies · Post by **Acies** » April 23, 2003, 6:57 pm

Fizzlewhip · Post by **Fizzlewhip** » April 23, 2003, 7:26 pm

on the military. Just glad they caught them. It happens every war, however they (leaders of the units) have been more diligent on catching them at it (the items are considered contraband).

We even had soldiers trying to send home casings from exploded ordinance. Nothing on the scale of this however.

Chidoro · Post by **Chidoro** » April 24, 2003, 7:48 am

My grandfather, who was in a Ranger squad not unlike the one in Saving Private Ryan, told me stories of looting that was done in castles throughout the land during his 9 months in WWII (he was older and drafted later in the war). Silverware and paintings were normally taken and sent back to the states. The one item my grandfather took was a sword that was on a wall with Goerbels' signature inscribed. My grandmother couldn't stand having anything about the war around and made him give it away sometime back in the 60's.

Kelshara · Post by **Kelshara** » April 24, 2003, 8:05 am

Well so much for what certain people here said! You know who you are, you claimed that NO American soldier looted anything!

Funny that the person has not made a comment on this thread..

Silvarel Mistmoon · Post by **Silvarel Mistmoon** » April 24, 2003, 10:39 am

Well so much for what certain people here said! You know who you are, you claimed that NO American soldier looted anything!

I haven't said that but reading that article it said that there are some servicemen being questioned about missing cash. Should be easy for them to solve that.
The other serviceman tried to send home a couple of guns he took off the enemy which isn't to unusual for soliders of any nation to do.

You did notice they talked about the media people in this article right?

Kelshara · Post by **Kelshara** » April 24, 2003, 11:55 am

Actually I posted that comment right after reading about 5 US Soldiers who stole several hundred thousand dollars. Also, this article in question (since you brought it up) also says 1 US Service Man.. isn't that a military person? Not really familiar with the expression.

Spangaloid_PE · Post by **Spangaloid_PE** » April 24, 2003, 2:25 pm

Kelshara wrote:Well so much for what certain people here said! You know who you are, you claimed that NO American soldier looted anything!

Funny that the person has not made a comment on this thread..

you talking about me?

Voronwë · Post by **Voronwë** » April 24, 2003, 2:32 pm

Benjamin James Johnson, who worked as an engineer for Fox News Channel, is the only person charged or identified by the government.

Dregor Thule · Post by **Dregor Thule** » April 24, 2003, 5:18 pm

They're on a mission from Dog himself to liberate the Iraqi culture and wealth.

kyoukan · Post by **kyoukan** » April 24, 2003, 5:48 pm

They wouldn't know what to do with anyway. Fucking barbarians.

Xzion · Post by **Xzion** » April 24, 2003, 6:26 pm

heh, if i was down there raiding a palace i would defendentally grab a few souviners, support your troops right?

Akaran_D · Post by **Akaran_D** » April 24, 2003, 7:01 pm

It's not like they're exactly getting paid what their worth to do their job, either.

Acies · Post by **Acies** » April 24, 2003, 7:13 pm

Akaran_D wrote:It's not like they're exactly getting paid what their worth to do their job, either.

Then they should seek employment elsewhere, not become criminals.
At least IMO.

kyoukan · Post by **kyoukan** » April 24, 2003, 7:13 pm

Akaran_D wrote:It's not like they're exactly getting paid what their worth to do their job, either.

I knew some fuckwad would try to justify looting and stealing.

Go back to rambling incoherently in general discussion. Actually no I read that too. Just go away forever.

Akaran_D · Post by **Akaran_D** » April 24, 2003, 8:21 pm

There's a difference between offering insight as to why they were doing it and saying it's ok.

Dregor Thule · Post by **Dregor Thule** » April 24, 2003, 8:24 pm

I thought the satisfaction of nabbing some terrorist camel jockey scum was payment enough?