# Just when you thought the situation in Iraq couldn't get any more surreal **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [October 20, 2004, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-when-you-thought-the-situation-in-iraq-couldnt-get-any-more-surreal/270239 "2004-10-20T16:44:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![rjung](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/45deac/32.png) [@rjung](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rjung)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2004, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-when-you-thought-the-situation-in-iraq-couldnt-get-any-more-surreal/270239/41 "2004-10-21T19:28:51Z")
> [@Debaser](#): > > If it is true, then it actually helps to prove my point. If the US military is capable of pulling off such a successful ruse, then my hat’s off to them. It proves the OP and others wrong who are suggesting that such a feat would not be possible. _Translation:_ “I like being lied to by my government. I like not having to think for myself. I like having my political knowledge spoon-fed to me by those in power to reinforce their authority. Baaaa.” **Debaser,** you’re a tool. And being proud of it doesn’t improve your stature any. ---
**Author:** ![ElectricZ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/58f4c7/32.png) [@ElectricZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElectricZ)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2004, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-when-you-thought-the-situation-in-iraq-couldnt-get-any-more-surreal/270239/42 "2004-10-21T19:39:24Z")
> [@RedFury](#): > > Look like those weren’t the only soldiers who were confused about [\*\*their “real” mission](http://www.robert-fisk.com/USNavyTurds.jpg)\*\*. 'Tis a fake. > **[Did a U.S. Ship Really Display This Message?](https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/naval-engagement/)** > > A photograph appears to show the words "FUCK IRAQ" displayed on the deck of a U.S. aircraft carrier. EZ ---
**Author:** ![RedFury](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ec9cab/32.png) [@RedFury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RedFury)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2004, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-when-you-thought-the-situation-in-iraq-couldnt-get-any-more-surreal/270239/43 "2004-10-21T22:05:43Z")
> [@ElectricZ](#): > > 'Tis a fake. > > [http://www.snopes.com/photos/carrier.asp](http://www.snopes.com/photos/carrier.asp) > > EZ I stand corrected. Thank you. But while we’re at it, I wonder, does Snopes have anything to say [**about these?** \*](http://www.robert-fisk.com/iraqwarvictims_mar2003.htm) \*Warning: graphic images. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2004, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-when-you-thought-the-situation-in-iraq-couldnt-get-any-more-surreal/270239/44 "2004-10-21T23:02:57Z")
**stpauler** : good catch. They got internet in St. Paul? Wow, who knew? ---
**Author:** ![stpauler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9d8465/32.png) [@stpauler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stpauler)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2004, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-when-you-thought-the-situation-in-iraq-couldnt-get-any-more-surreal/270239/45 "2004-10-21T23:26:53Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > **stpauler** : good catch. They got internet in St. Paul? Wow, who knew? yeah, thanks to Mayor “Diamond Joe” Quimby…err Coleman. Everything good in St Paul is thanks to him of course. Including my 20’ bronze statue of him in his Nordic Gear just north of the Capitol. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Princhester](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3e96dc/32.png) [@Princhester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Princhester)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2004, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-when-you-thought-the-situation-in-iraq-couldnt-get-any-more-surreal/270239/46 "2004-10-22T00:33:59Z")
> [@Terrifel](#): > > I was under the impression that the purpose of Army PSYOPS was to facilitate the work of the Army, whereas it would seem to me that this action worked against that goal by creating a distorted picture of how much resistance the troops would face. No, attempting to paint a falsely triumphant picture of an army’s efforts has always been SOP. Armies don’t like anyone to think they are losing, armies don’t like anyone to think they are not welcome, politicians who control armies likewise. ---
**Author:** ![ElectricZ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/58f4c7/32.png) [@ElectricZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElectricZ)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2004, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-when-you-thought-the-situation-in-iraq-couldnt-get-any-more-surreal/270239/47 "2004-10-22T02:24:54Z")
> [@RedFury](#): > > I stand corrected. Thank you. > > But while we’re at it, I wonder, does Snopes have anything to say [**about these?** \*](http://www.robert-fisk.com/iraqwarvictims_mar2003.htm) > > \*Warning: graphic images. Bet those are real – but it’s a reflex to call “snopes” when you see certain images, you know… EZ [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-when-you-thought-the-situation-in-iraq-couldnt-get-any-more-surreal/270239.md?page=2)