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keithyboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-20-04 10:16 PM
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Why hasn't the body of Paul Johnson been found? Is it me, or is this
very strange? I thought that the alleged killers were killed trying to dispose of the body? What happened to that story? If someone saw the alleged killers trying to dispose of the body, the location must be known. What is it about this that makes me think we are being lied to once again?
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ElectroPrincess Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-20-04 10:20 PM
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1. The WP erroneously reported that his body was found on
Saturday. This was on Page 1. The WP prides itself on accuracy. Gee, somebody got that wrong. It would be interesting to know the specifics of this "Keystone Kops" attempt at investigative reporting.
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NMDemDist2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-20-04 10:22 PM
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2. the Saudi's killed one of their rebels claiming he was
dumping the body when they caught him and shot him, then retracted the story re Johnson's body. But the rebel leader is still dead it seems, as is Ronald Reagan (still dead that is)
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keithyboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-20-04 10:24 PM
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3. This gets to the heart of my question. We know who the Saudis killed
but we still don't really know who killed Paul Johnson, do we?
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keithyboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-20-04 10:24 PM
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5. This gets to the heart of my question. We know who the Saudis killed
but we still don't really know who killed Paul Johnson, do we?
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NMDemDist2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-20-04 10:26 PM
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6. nope and don't know where his body is either n/t
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Bluebear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-20-04 10:24 PM
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4. First there is a body, then there is no body, then there is.
Old Donovan tune.
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MnFats Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-20-04 10:27 PM
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8. ummm, wasn't that a mountain?
(hey, just goofin')
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Bluebear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-20-04 10:28 PM
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9. Yeah it was, poetic license lol
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MnFats Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-20-04 10:30 PM
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11. fine song, too.
though right now I'd like to hear "Hurdy Gurdy Man" real loud.
I'd like to turn it up to 11 for Jeff Beck's solo!
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mike1963 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-20-04 10:26 PM
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7. Apparently the body disappeared while they were shooting the killers.
Hey, shit happens. :eyes:
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Loreths Donating Member (81 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-20-04 10:29 PM
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10. odd
I agree, very odd. I have another odd comment, dealing with Nick Berg. Apparently, Berg was detained earlier for some sort of infraction, later released, and he planned on suing the federal government for his detainment. Berg was then picked up by alleged al-Qaida representatives. I have some questions-

1. Body...where is it? It was reported that the body was found, later recanted.

2. Method of execution is the same, but, are they the same killers. With the recent death, the leader came out and said why Johnson was killed. Berg did not receive the same treatment, nor were the days up to the death the same. Are both of these cells related to al-Qaida, to the Iraq militia cells, or to any number of other terrorist groups. Johnson worked for the military, Berg worked for civilians, are these terrorists picking up any americans they see, or are they targeting specific people.

3. Nick Berg was a high priority threat against the government. He was getting ready to come out and speak out against our forces in Iraq, and do who knows what through legal action...was Berg set up, if so, was Johnson set up. I'm not saying there is some sort of foul play here, but I think all avenues of examination need to be looked at.

4. Finally, a south korean man has just been taken hostage, and they are threatening to kill him if south korea doesn't pull out of the coalition...my question is, is anyone safe over there? how can we protect the Iraqi civilians if we can not protect our own people, or members of the coalition. Spain was bombed for helping us. South Korea is being punished. We brought harm to these countries, with no means of protecting them. It is our fault that a 30 some odd year old man, who worked for an Arab company helping Arabs set up infrastructure, is slated for execution in under 24 hours. It is our fault Johnson, Berg, and countless others who worked for the sole purpose of bettering humanity are dead. How have we made it safer by removing saddam, by sending our troops over there? If anyone can answer that, I would be much obliged.

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shraby Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-20-04 10:34 PM
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12. The latest I read was
that the Saudi police had taken Johnson prisoner..at least men dressed as police with police cars. Stopped Johnson at a checkpoint and abducted him. :crazy:
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keithyboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-20-04 11:41 PM
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13. Now who would have easier access to Saudi police uniforms?
Who does this sound like to you? The more you learn about this story, the worse it smells.
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