Marines outraged after placed under british command

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XXXXX DRUDGE REPORT XXXXX SUN MARCH 16, 2003 20:12:37 ET XXXXX

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Some American marines camped in Kuwait are furious they have been put under British command, the DRUDGE REPORT can reveal.

"I want to serve under my own country!," one angry marine communicated to the DRUDGE REPORT this weekend.

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In several desert camps, American troops have been placed under the command of British officers, it has been revealed.

With brutal weather conditions and the lack of familiar modern conveniences taking a toll, the issue has become a hot flash point -- even before the first bombs are dropped!

"This is bogus, if I die, it's for the United States... not the freakin' world," said the marine, whose identity, location and mode of communication was assured anonymity. "I did not come here to take orders from the British. [We] already feel a big let down by this."

A top Pentagon source would neither confirm nor deny that some American troops have been placed under British command.

One well-placed White House source said late Sunday, "Rest assured, when it comes time for battle, every American man and woman in uniform will be under the direction of U.S. Central Command and General Franks."

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Well you can't blame them. They don't teach us to have faith in the brits. Besides, you wouldn't believe all the hoo-ha that was raised in the United States military during desert storm when the brits would hold up the entire war to stop for tea.
 
if i was a us marine i'd be pissed at being put under brit control. first up they are now way more likely to get killed - by friendly fire. secondly, all our food comes pre-overboiled and guaranteed taste free
 
ris said:
if i was a us marine i'd be pissed at being put under brit control. first up they are now way more likely to get killed - by friendly fire.
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Beat me to that comment Ris ;)

"This is bogus, if I die, it's for the United States... not the freakin' world,"

Well go back to the States and stay there. I mean its a allied operation. I can see how they might be slightly pissed at this but its for the good of the world (apparently) and for that reason he should be able to make this little concession. It seems like a very short sighted comment in my opinion.
 
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