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lovuian

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5. we used depleted uranium in Iraq

Reply to defacto7 (Reply #1)

Tue May 7, 2013, 12:12 AM

May 2013

there was no objection to that as being preposterous

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This message was self-deleted by its author defacto7 May 2013 #1

we used depleted uranium in Iraq lovuian May 2013 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author defacto7 May 2013 #8

Exactly. It's a big blast but no flash. As far as DU that's a penetration round. Spitfire of ATJ May 2013 #7

Second blast... Spitfire of ATJ May 2013 #2

here is the Ammunitions Dump bombing in Baghdad 6 years ago lovuian May 2013 #3

RT is not a source I would rely on. longship May 2013 #4

are you saying the footage of the bombing is not accurate lovuian May 2013 #6

Who said it was fake? longship May 2013 #12

I just asked the question we used Depleted Uranium on bombs in Iraq lovuian May 2013 #14

DU is an alpha emitter, which has low penetration. longship May 2013 #15

I didn't like the title either lovuian May 2013 #16

Thank you for the info. longship May 2013 #17

I learned Half-Century Man May 2013 #19

Syria Reports Israeli Bombing Sunday lovuian May 2013 #9

I wondered if it was a fuel/air bomb, but I'm certainly no expert in these things. Adsos Letter May 2013 #10

I'm wondering what Syria had in their warehouse that was bombed? lovuian May 2013 #11

Ny times report lovuian May 2013 #13

I read the NYT article 2x and didn't see that...could you point it out for me? maddezmom May 2013 #24

You seem really dedicated to Israel using penetration bombs. Half-Century Man May 2013 #18

I'm not dedicated lovuian May 2013 #20

Why post the dumb lying video that says it's nuclear? And it's a lie that Iran sent nuclear weapons muriel_volestrangler May 2013 #23

Latest news out lovuian May 2013 #36

tritium is hydrogen with an added nuetron mick063 May 2013 #41

You should add the RT link to the OP Turborama May 2013 #21

thank you for the advice I posted one that I hope does not have the bad title lovuian May 2013 #27

Link to Russia Today article which does not mention nukes or depleted uranium azurnoir May 2013 #22

You posted this here the moment it got hidden by a jury in V&M muriel_volestrangler May 2013 #25

I obtained a video with the bombing with a different title lovuian May 2013 #26

So are you going to remove your claim in #20 that Iran sent Hizbollah a nuclear weapon? muriel_volestrangler May 2013 #28

I do not want to spread any fear lovuian May 2013 #30

Good, because making claims about "nuclear weapons" is hyperbolic and deeply irresponsible. Warren DeMontague May 2013 #29

I am so sorry I will refer to the NYT article lovuian May 2013 #31

Let's not kid ourselves. Warren DeMontague May 2013 #32

would Depleted uranium be considered "nuclear weapon" lovuian May 2013 #33

No, it would not. Warren DeMontague May 2013 #34

I got it the power of words lovuian May 2013 #35

FACT: DU is NOT a "nuclear weapon" pinboy3niner May 2013 #37

do you have some sources lovuian May 2013 #39

Do you have the google? pinboy3niner May 2013 #42

That actually tells us that source doesn't know what they're talking about muriel_volestrangler May 2013 #45

Don't worry we will find out because depleted uranium is radioactive lovuian May 2013 #46

Tactical Nuclear weapons ...How Bunker Busters work lovuian May 2013 #38

This was not a nuclear weapon muriel_volestrangler May 2013 #44

Of course, if Syria strikes back, we will brand it the aggressor nation and send "help" to Israel. Tierra_y_Libertad May 2013 #40

I would love an official statement by Israel lovuian May 2013 #43

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