Savage Beatings Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 So I'm sure most of you have heard about this. A couple of months ago three young Americans went hiking in Northern Iraq, and accidentally strayed into Iran and were arrested, and continue to be held. While it must suck to be an American held in an Iranian prison, from the first moment that I heard about this story, I was suspicious. Who in their right mind goes hiking along the border of Iraq/Iran just for kicks? Something isn't right about this story. Are these guys really that incredibly stupid? I suspect that they were up to something. What do you all think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarc117 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 as with the reporters in nkorea. if you choose to go to a place that is hostile to americans, you are on your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 play stupid games, win stupid prizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I was going to say, these people must either be remarkably naive and stupid, or working for the CIA....which is it? then I clicked the link and read that they are all berkeley grads and that kinda answered my question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I was going to say, these people must either be remarkably naive and stupid, or working for the CIA....which is it? then I clicked the link and read that they are all berkeley grads and that kinda answered my question. so there smarter than you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 so there smarter than you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Agent Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 so there smarter than you? Backfire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 dammit whomper i was a fishen . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt770 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 This reminds me of a canoe trip I took with 3 of my buddies when I lived in Atlanta. We drove out to Aintry where we encountered some colorful locals. My friend Drew happened to bring his guitar and had an impromptu jam session with a boy who played banjo. Later some stuff happened that I'd rather not get in to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I was going to say, these people must either be remarkably naive and stupid, or working for the CIA....which is it? then I clicked the link and read that they are all berkeley grads and that kinda answered my question. What kind of intelligence need would make the CIA put three neophyte operatives on the ground? If they did need to for a meeting with some technology challenged local warlord or whatever, it obviously wouldn't be three pimply-faced buffoons from SoCal, would it.......? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Stupid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 One of them is a chick. Bill Clinton to the rescue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 dammit whomper i was a fishen . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAUgrad Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Stupid is as stupid does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Hikin' in northern Iraq. I'd like to meet their travel agent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Like Soup Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 (edited) They will be out of the gene pool in short order. What a bunch of slows. Are people from Berkley really that out of touch? Edited October 1, 2009 by I Like Soup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 This reminds me of a canoe trip I took with 3 of my buddies when I lived in Atlanta. We drove out to Aintry where we encountered some colorful locals. My friend Drew happened to bring his guitar and had an impromptu jam session with a boy who played banjo. Later some stuff happened that I'd rather not get in to. That sounds rough. One time back when I worked for a pharmaceutical company, I went down to Haiti to check on a rumor about a herbal drug that rendered a person totally paralyzed, but still conscious. But, I was way out of place in this land of witch doctors and craziness. Next thing you know... Boom. Stake through the scrotum, then I get buried alive. Man, that sucked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 This reminds me of a canoe trip I took with 3 of my buddies when I lived in Atlanta. We drove out to Aintry where we encountered some colorful locals. My friend Drew happened to bring his guitar and had an impromptu jam session with a boy who played banjo. Later some stuff happened that I'd rather not get in to. In all seriousness, +1 to the rest. I'm about as astonished by this as I was when I found out the dude who was living with grizzlies got mauled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 That sounds rough. One time back when I worked for a pharmaceutical company, I went down to Haiti to check on a rumor about a herbal drug that rendered a person totally paralyzed, but still conscious. But, I was way out of place in this land of witch doctors and craziness. Next thing you know... Boom. Stake through the scrotum, then I get buried alive. Man, that sucked. Dennis Allan? Is that you? I heard you married some girl next door looking chick that stalked and raped your comatose brother? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 This reminds me of a canoe trip I took with 3 of my buddies when I lived in Atlanta. We drove out to Aintry where we encountered some colorful locals. My friend Drew happened to bring his guitar and had an impromptu jam session with a boy who played banjo. Later some stuff happened that I'd rather not get in to. Sir, I tip my hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 This reminds me of a canoe trip I took with 3 of my buddies when I lived in Atlanta. We drove out to Aintry where we encountered some colorful locals. My friend Drew happened to bring his guitar and had an impromptu jam session with a boy who played banjo. Later some stuff happened that I'd rather not get in to. Oh my, I never thought that I would hear from you again... PM me maybe we can get back together P.S. Sorry about he um... tearing, did you get that fixed? And I still have my Banjo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 morans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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