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The discussion centers around a controversial video depicting American soldiers allegedly burning Taliban bodies, which was reported by Australian journalist Stephen Dupont. Participants express skepticism about the video's authenticity and its implications for U.S. military relations. The conversation highlights the potential negative impact of such actions on public perception and international relations.

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I really really hope that this is not true. I saw the video on the ABC evening news and it looked very real. Stephen Dupont an embedded Austrailian journalist shot the film.
This is definitely no way to win friends and influence people.:mad:

http://www.smh.com.au/text/articles/2005/10/18/1129401256154.html
 
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