Lord of War...arrested!

[Hatterasguy]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32372031/ns/world_news-asiapacific/

He leaves Russia and look what we do to him!

Since their is now an opening anyone want to start a new business with me? I'm going to need some aircraft and someone who is good at making end user certificates.

WVO how much can ahem your plans carry, weight wise...

[kerry]

I thought you were referring to Cheney.

[DieselAddict]

The hypocrisy. I bet if that guy was smuggling weapons to some anti-communist forces (as opposed to the Columbian FARC) the US authorities wouldn't care or might even tacitly approve.

[WVOtoGO]

Originally Posted by kerry

I thought you were referring to Cheney.

Crossed my mind too.

Sorry Hatt. My smug'ln days are behind me.
I spent nearly a year running electronic goodies into Mexico from AZ.
Probably cost me a few years off my life with all the fears.
It was hell on the nerves.
Not do'n that again.

[Hatterasguy]

Originally Posted by DieselAddict

The hypocrisy. I bet if that guy was smuggling weapons to some anti-communist forces (as opposed to the Columbian FARC) the US authorities wouldn't care or might even tacitly approve.

I assume you have seen the movie, because thats how he gets out of jail in the end.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuQYffys8pg

One of the best movie scenes ever.

[Fulcrum525]

Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

I assume you have seen the movie, because thats how he gets out of jail in the end.

Either that or next weeks headline will read

"Thailand army receives shipment of 100,000 AK-74s"

[Hatterasguy]

Probably, but I hope they drive a harder bargin than 74's. I'd at least ask for Fn Fal's...and maybe a few RPG's....

[DieselAddict]

Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

I assume you have seen the movie, because thats how he gets out of jail in the end.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuQYffys8pg

One of the best movie scenes ever.

Is he the same Lord of War? I have seen the movie but don't quite remember it anymore.

[Hatterasguy]

You should watch it again.

Supposidly the character from the movie is based on this guy Viktor Bout.


I would say so since there selling activites seem to match up.

[Fulcrum525]

Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

You should watch it again.

Supposidly the character from the movie is based on this guy Viktor Bout.


I would say so since there selling activites seem to match up.

Yep, he doesn't care who buys the product. Guns to the FARC, supplies to U.S. troops in Iraq, AKs to Africa. So long as someone pays he will deliver the products.

[Ara T.]

Truckinik's dad?

[SwampYankee]

Originally Posted by Ara T.

Truckinik's dad?

That was my first thought!

[WVOtoGO]

Originally Posted by Ara T.

Truckinik's dad?

LOL


Good one!

[okyoureabeast]

I thought that this was going to be about Nicolas Cage.

[Medmech]

" Lord of war" is practically a biography of my father's life, with the exception of the woman,and a few other things. When he did it it was easy to do. Now there are a lot of anti terrorist groups, and the U.S. does things a bit differently. The government of the world have come up with new definitions for "Terrorists".He's always been backed and endorsed by the U.S. govt. though, but they've always stayed in the background, and would never openly admit association with my father, and his competitors. Ver complicated business. He forbade my siblings and I to ever get involved, yet allowed us to begin our own personal collections at very early ages. Hardly my #1 interest lately though, and never been a priority of any type for me though. I assume, keep it all behind locked doors, and walls,somewhat to myself,and in the family. Check out our discussion in "What else do you collect?" for details I've divulged the other day. I'll say no more about it though.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1450941#post1450941