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In reply to the discussion: US contractors stranded in Iraq under threat of imminent attack: 'We are sitting ducks' [View all]

NBachers

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13. Maybe they can resurrect Ollie North. He's got plenty of experience from the failed Carter hostage rescue attempt.
Reply to 2na fisherman (Reply #5)
Wed Mar 18, 2026, 07:50 PM
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US contractors stranded in Iraq under threat of imminent attack: 'We are sitting ducks' [View all] BumRushDaShow Mar 18 OP
What a mess UpInArms Mar 18 #1
Anyone who chooses to work as a middle east merc in a Trump admin is FAFO-ing. RockRaven Mar 18 #2
You're under contract. It's not like working at Macys. I know a guy there. Callie1979 Mar 18 #6
The money's good COL Mustard Mar 18 #8
In 1983 I got a bid from a Middle Eastern hospital to work for a year on staff. irisblue Mar 18 #10
And life there is very good COL Mustard Mar 18 #11
I know for sure THIS guy didnt! Neither did his wife. Callie1979 Thursday #23
Kudos to you OrangeJoe Mar 18 #14
Exempt from federal income tax AverageOldGuy Mar 18 #18
And sometimes it's tax free. nt Callie1979 Thursday #22
I feel for their kids, spouses & extended family irisblue Mar 18 #9
welp dweller Mar 18 #3
Number one thing to never, ever, ever do. Put your trust in Trump. twodogsbarking Mar 18 #4
Iran Hostage Crisis Redux 1979, 2026 2na fisherman Mar 18 #5
Maybe they can resurrect Ollie North. He's got plenty of experience from the failed Carter hostage rescue attempt. NBachers Mar 18 #13
I honestly don't think any President after Carter would have let it go on for 444 days Polybius Mar 18 #15
I am less sure karynnj Mar 18 #16
I wonder how many of them voted for Trump COL Mustard Mar 18 #7
"Suckers and losers" according to the convicted felon. Justice matters. Mar 18 #12
Let me see, the best advice I've heard from the right is, "write your Senators and Representative". Enter stage left Mar 18 #17
Quack Quack rpannier Mar 18 #19
And I bet many of them were trump supporters.👎 Figarosmom Thursday #20
You mean mercenaries? RandySF Thursday #21
They probably signed up for the no accountability/no consequences package Orrex Thursday #24
What a perfect excuse for Rump to put boots on the ground. Not that he ever cared about having an excuse or a reason. LaMouffette Thursday #25
Choose where you drop? OC375 Thursday #26
Use ICE next. travelingthrulife Thursday #27
Rapist will parachute in soon and save you! City Lights Thursday #28
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