Technological Advances

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from JoeUser Forums

I dont think anyone would argue with the fact that America has the most technologically advanced military on this planet.    The destruction of the Iraqi military was but a small demonstration of how advanced weapons have come, and how accurate they now are.  But in all these bombs with eyes on them, and shells with computers in them, one thing stands out as the most innovative defensive weapon in this man's army..................................Silly String!

I kid you not!  It seems that GIs in Iraq are asking for care packages of silly string!  It seems they use this toy to test for trip wires when entering insurgents houses!  The need is so desperate that one woman, Marcelle Shriver, is asking for donations to send to our troops.

Now that is one weapon that is guaranteed to be in compliance with the Geneva convention!

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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
Is this for real? Weird hey?

I can see Iraq painted with silly string for a "white" christmas!   
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
Makes sense after a moments thought. Nice to see some boots-on-the-ground innovation again.
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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top

I can see Iraq painted with silly string for a "white" christmas!

Or better yet: "Drop that IED or we string ya!"

Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top

Makes sense after a moments thought. Nice to see some boots-on-the-ground innovation again.

It makes a lot of sense.  But it is kind of funny and ironic as well.  Kudos to the GIs that came up with the idea!  And Kerry called them stupid.

Reply #5 from JoeUser Forums Top
Now that is one weapon that is guaranteed to be in compliance with the Geneva convention!


Not necessarily, some manufacturers apparently sell it with ozone depleting propellant, which might be construed as harmful to the environment, and prohibited by the Conventions (Protocol 1):

"It is prohibited to employ methods or means of warfare which are intended, or may be expected, to cause widespread, long-term and severe damage to the natural environment."

Can't imagine too many successful prosecutions being made though
Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top
Not necessarily, some manufacturers apparently sell it with ozone depleting propellant, which might be construed as harmful to the environment, and prohibited by the Conventions (Protocol 1):


GOD! You would have to find that loophole! DAMN! Now what do they do?   
Reply #7 from JoeUser Forums Top
I just heard about this today and have to say that it's damn clever.
Reply #8 from JoeUser Forums Top
Indeed. However, I would not classify it as a "weapon"..

unless the GI are really underequiped!
Reply #9 from JoeUser Forums Top
why is not a "weapon", african rebel leaders need this type of silly things!!!!!
Reply #10 from JoeUser Forums Top
I just heard about this today and have to say that it's damn clever.


Makes Rangel and kerry look like fools!
Reply #11 from JoeUser Forums Top
Indeed. However, I would not classify it as a "weapon"..


Ah, comeon! Have some fun. Wink at it. Then you could see them that way.
Reply #12 from JoeUser Forums Top
african rebel leaders need this type of silly things!!!!!


SUre! Silly string at 20 paces! may the best shooter win!