Auction of the day : Solution to the War in Iraq

mimo2005 · 07-16-2007, 06:29 PM

US army officer puts 'war solution' on eBay
A Solution to the War in Iraq, is being offered by a US Army intelligence officer fed up with the conflict and anxious to attract some attention to what he says is a viable and face-saving solution to the four-year-old conflict.

"I am offering the winning bidder the solution to the war in Iraq," the seller, identified as "cptnabil", said in the bid.

"This is not a flippant or facetious offer ... if you are the high bidder, I will send you a viable solution to the conflict in which we are currently engaged," the seller wrote.

The New York Post on today identified the seller as Army Captain Thad Krasnesky, who describes himself on eBay as a US Army military intelligence officer with an extensive background in the Middle East.

"I speak the language and understand the culture, history, and religion, well enough to construct a fair, honourable, and successful plan."

Cptnabil said he served in both the Gulf War and Iraq in military intelligence and had been involved in planning over 400 combat operations ranging from "terrorist cell take-downs to single-handed arms market raids".

"I disagree with the way the war is being handled," Capt Krasnesky told The Post.

"I think we're doing some good things over there but I think the end result is going to be bad."

Cptnabil did not immediately respond to email requests to confirm his identity.

Among potential bidders were senators, congressmen or possible presidential candidates, cptnabil wrote, suggesting to aides: "Maybe you should get everyone at the office to chip in and purchase my solution for them."

The lot comes with a buy-it-now price tag of $US5 million ($5.75 million) dollars and if not sold will go to the highest bidder when the auction ends on Monday.

The top bid around midday today was $US20.50 ($23.59) from a buyer whose most recent other bids were for gun parts, knives and military memorabilia.

A competing buyer had recently bid for women's shoes and unidentified body piercing accessories.

Ebay link :
http://cgi.ebay.com/A-Solution-to-th...QQcmdZViewItem

More info :
http://rawstory.com/news/afp/US_army..._07162007.html

yustr · 07-16-2007, 07:46 PM

Dang, it's been removed from eBay.

**jen56** · 07-16-2007, 07:48 PM

I love eBay

mimo2005 · 07-16-2007, 08:16 PM

The article published by the new york post :

07-16-2007, 06:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
mimo2005 Manager, Emeritus Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 11,142 OS: xp	Auction of the day : Solution to the War in Iraq US army officer puts 'war solution' on eBay A Solution to the War in Iraq, is being offered by a US Army intelligence officer fed up with the conflict and anxious to attract some attention to what he says is a viable and face-saving solution to the four-year-old conflict. "I am offering the winning bidder the solution to the war in Iraq," the seller, identified as "cptnabil", said in the bid. "This is not a flippant or facetious offer ... if you are the high bidder, I will send you a viable solution to the conflict in which we are currently engaged," the seller wrote. The New York Post on today identified the seller as Army Captain Thad Krasnesky, who describes himself on eBay as a US Army military intelligence officer with an extensive background in the Middle East. "I speak the language and understand the culture, history, and religion, well enough to construct a fair, honourable, and successful plan." Cptnabil said he served in both the Gulf War and Iraq in military intelligence and had been involved in planning over 400 combat operations ranging from "terrorist cell take-downs to single-handed arms market raids". "I disagree with the way the war is being handled," Capt Krasnesky told The Post. "I think we're doing some good things over there but I think the end result is going to be bad." Cptnabil did not immediately respond to email requests to confirm his identity. Among potential bidders were senators, congressmen or possible presidential candidates, cptnabil wrote, suggesting to aides: "Maybe you should get everyone at the office to chip in and purchase my solution for them." The lot comes with a buy-it-now price tag of $US5 million ($5.75 million) dollars and if not sold will go to the highest bidder when the auction ends on Monday. The top bid around midday today was $US20.50 ($23.59) from a buyer whose most recent other bids were for gun parts, knives and military memorabilia. A competing buyer had recently bid for women's shoes and unidentified body piercing accessories. Ebay link : http://cgi.ebay.com/A-Solution-to-th...QQcmdZViewItem More info : http://rawstory.com/news/afp/US_army..._07162007.html __________________ TSF has outgrown its server, again. Please help "Gutta cavat lapidem, non vi sed saepe cadendo"

07-16-2007, 07:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
yustr Asst. Manager, The Conversation Pit Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Connecticut shore Posts: 6,049 OS: XP Pro My System	Re: Auction of the day : Solution to the War in Iraq Dang, it's been removed from eBay. __________________ If there are lawyers or politicians involved, logic may be a very poor tool for reaching a conclusion.

07-16-2007, 07:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
jen56 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Elizabeth. South Australia. Australia Posts: 2,649 OS: XP My System	Re: Auction of the day : Solution to the War in Iraq I love eBay __________________ GO AHEAD MAKE MY DAY!!! Regards Jen

07-16-2007, 08:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
mimo2005 Manager, Emeritus Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 11,142 OS: xp	Re: Auction of the day : Solution to the War in Iraq The article published by the new york post : __________________ TSF has outgrown its server, again. Please help "Gutta cavat lapidem, non vi sed saepe cadendo"