Anybody catch this story, particularly the part where the two kids in the back of the truck were accidentally shot? The soldier said he fired two warning shots at the ground in front of the truck that was about 50 meters away and moving towards him. How the hell do both of those rounds end up striking kids that were riding in the back of the truck???
not yet , as I am in the PRofCA but I have set the dvr to record it so I can see…
Isn’t it awesome that our SOF forces in Afghanistan get 14 whole minutes followed by Shawn-fucking-White. :rolleyes:
Took the wife out for dinner and the whole time I was starring past her at the TV attempting to watch it…with no sound. She caught on quick and that was over. Will it be aired again? I really liked the bits and pieces I could see.
Ky Cop
I missed it too. When will it be repeated ?
I was wondering the same thing, one shot in the chest and other on the back side of his thigh while riding in the back of the truck,
It ain’t Shawns fault. Last time I checked he was an American too. And even in the brief 14 minutes given, I thought they managed a respectful portrayal of US special forces doing a difficult job.
As for the shot kids, I suspect the GB tried to come close to the truck but not that close. Fucking shame, not just for the kids who got hit, but only makes things harder over there.
Watch it here: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6160161n&tag=contentMain;cbsCarousel
AND Shawn White brought home the gold for America at the Olympics, I think that’s cool and worthy of a story.
I think they did a pretty good job on the story without demonizing the SF guys and giving them credit for doing an extremely difficult job.
I’ll download the podcast and watch it. Thanks for the heads up.
I caught the last seven minutes or so. Thought it was a respectable portrayal of what are SF guys are doing over there and the difficulties they face. I was extremely surprised that they showed the serious wounds the kids suffered, there was a time that the media never showed graphic images like that. Thankfully, the reporter didn’t crucify the SF for the accidental shoot.
That’s true, I really don’t have anything against Shawn, in fact I wish him luck in the upcoming Olympics. My beef I guess is just far more widespread with the media and their general and utter lack of coverage they are giving this war. I just feel that the story of SOF in A-stan deserves more than 14 minutes of prime time coverage.
ETA: Two and a half months of embedded reporting for a 13 minute segment?!? Please tell me there going to be a follow on.
I agree brother! Nobody acts like we’re even at war anymore… sad state of affairs.
Thanks for the link Irish. Watching it now. You are the M4C news authority. 
Tough luck for those kids. Feel bad for them…
Seeing lots and lots of Elcan’s showing up on SF’s guns.
There’s one in every crowd 
I actually stumbled on it trying to figure out when the broadcast would be here. Lucky me it was staring me in the face on their site.
Also there is a special on Natl Geo at 9PM CST (5 minutes from now) on Marines in Afghanistan.
Was it just me or did that reporter really seem to enjoy those interviews.
I think it was a good piece overall. It gave the average joe a chance to see what some are actually doing over there. It also showed how in war, shit happens.
That really is unbelievable that the rounds struck those kids.
I am watching the CAMP LEATHERNECK on the NatGeo. Looks good. Say, anyone get a good enough look to see what those SOF guys vests were. I rewinded it over and over and still couldn’t figure out the GB working on the accidental shooting kids or the GB who stopped the truck and motorcycle. Driving me nuts. 2 months for a 14 min show seems like a waste. I hope and they should make it a series to follow these guys as they fight for us. And I agree, thanks for making it hot for us Irish!
Ky Cop
I would do dirty dirty things to Laura Logan, I don’t know what it is about her, perhaps the accent, but she excite me:D