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Doc Sportello

(7,964 posts)
30. Still wrong
Tue Aug 2, 2022, 03:04 PM
Aug 2022

You know that you used ex-reporter to question his credibility, which isn't in question to anyone who knows journalism. And Reuters and Wapo never claimed that it was proven to be an explosion; they quoted neighbors who said they heard a "blast" or an explosion. Only in your mind does that mean it's verified as an explosion.

Here's the building:
https://images.app.goo.gl/CuREHepZTsToHyF78

That doesn't look like an explosive missile hit it. The point is you were questioning the veracity of a respected journalist who simply posted a graphic of the missile that did the job, as if that dismissed the fact it was used. But I'm sure the photo will be questioned like the journalist. For what reasons are not clear.

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Ouch...that's gotta hurt... PCIntern Aug 2022 #1
Like a Ronco Veg-O-Matic TheBlackAdder Aug 2022 #37
That reminds me of this clip that never seems to get old. TheBlackAdder Aug 2022 #39
Accuracy duckworth969 Aug 2022 #2
I believe they are camera guided. Thomas Hurt Aug 2022 #9
They're laser guided, very very accurate. nt MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2022 #15
The flying ginsu. C_U_L8R Aug 2022 #3
Indeed Deminpenn Aug 2022 #32
So, now his followers can truly be "piece keepers"! Professor---rimshot, please! nt Atticus Aug 2022 #4
Yes! underpants Aug 2022 #11
Another story says that it was Hellfire missiles that got him. Chainfire Aug 2022 #5
It was a modified Hellfire missile, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2022 #6
"guaranteed to stay sharp even when cutting through metal. "...Yup... mitch96 Aug 2022 #14
Also what was used to take out Mohammad Al Badawi Amishman Aug 2022 #7
You hear that, Pootie? Better cool it in Ukraine. brush Aug 2022 #18
And they get results a lot sooner than poisoned tea. lpbk2713 Aug 2022 #20
You have to recognize what Putin's goals are, & they have nothing to do with accuracy... Hekate Aug 2022 #45
Al-Zawaburger. roamer65 Aug 2022 #8
lol 👍, uponit7771 Aug 2022 #10
LOL. MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2022 #16
He probably bled out rather quickly. gab13by13 Aug 2022 #12
I doubt he ever knew what hit him. BlackSkimmer Aug 2022 #22
Agreed. The kinetic energy alone could have killed him misanthrope Aug 2022 #46
I need one of those to clean out my weed patch. KY_EnviroGuy Aug 2022 #13
Also good for kudzu. louis-t Aug 2022 #24
I hope they were box-cutter blades Shrek Aug 2022 #17
I was worried about collateral damage...good tool for this toolbox dutch777 Aug 2022 #19
Norelco is coming out with a version for men on the go who want a close shave. Beakybird Aug 2022 #21
LOL. MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2022 #23
So an ex-reporter claims; witnesses talk about a loud explosion muriel_volestrangler Aug 2022 #25
He has more credibility than your take Doc Sportello Aug 2022 #26
As you say (and he does too), he's a retired journalist, ie ex-reporter muriel_volestrangler Aug 2022 #27
Still wrong Doc Sportello Aug 2022 #30
The point is he's not a reporter out there, or working in a current newsroom muriel_volestrangler Aug 2022 #34
The "explosion" the heard was likely the missile hitting the target at about Mach 1.3 MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2022 #36
He never claimed to be a reporter on the scene Doc Sportello Aug 2022 #38
Well it was still a jet powered steel tube, with a load of fuel and traveling 600 mph. fescuerescue Aug 2022 #33
Thank you Doc Sportello Aug 2022 #40
How did they verify the kill? moondust Aug 2022 #28
Maybe drone cameras on the drone that launched the missle? CottonBear Aug 2022 #41
This message was self-deleted by its author CottonBear Aug 2022 #42
The same way they do when they blow up a terrorist into smitherins Kaleva Aug 2022 #49
For a split second... "You've got to be shitting me...". Baked Potato Aug 2022 #29
Looks like a James Bond weapon. Sky Jewels Aug 2022 #31
It slices! It dices! Ishoutandscream2 Aug 2022 #35
It's a missle launched, high powered food processor! CottonBear Aug 2022 #43
Soylent Green. MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2022 #44
I'm assuming there will not be an Mr.Bill Aug 2022 #47
Or maybe six, but definitely not open. nt eppur_se_muova Aug 2022 #48
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