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May 23, 2007 |
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Crucial Advice for Secret Policemen
FOUND by Paul William Roberts
in Baghdad, Iraq
I spent most of 2003 in Iraq covering the invasion for Harper's Magazine and the CBC. I found this poster in the rubble of a Mukharbharat (Secret Police) training center in Baghdad, April 21, 2003. The Arabic text reads: "When interrogating a suspect, do not leave your gun, wallet, and I.D. card on the coffee table."
Ba'athist ideology in a nutshell.
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to-do lists, ticket stubs, poetry on napkins, telephone bills, doodles -
anything that gives a glimpse into someone
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Well, DUH ! (And don't let the suspect feel up your leg either.)
That's some good advice.
I don't see why not!
What excellent advice, I might have missed that fact otherwise.
I think, in this pictured situation, those are not the most crucial things the policeman should be aware of.
That could be a bit of a problem when you're being seduced like our good man here.
"Interrogating a suspect" my arse! She's flirting like nobody's business and he's totally into it. Look at her hand placement people!
It's alright, that prostitute knows me.
Thats a very good point.
Do the Secret Police often interrogate *cough* solicit *cough* ahem, prostitutes?
Good advice. And don't let the vixen touch your knee. This guy is a goner for sure. How'd he get the job?
that's some pretty friendly interrogation
i think an alternate translation reads "when interrogating a suspect inside a brothel."
how bizarre.
Actually, my first thought was that it was the woman who was the police officer, and she was comforting a witness to something?
Now I can see, she is a bit slutty.
He forgot he was interrogating her . He's gettin' some leg !
You know, it very well could be the woman who is interrogating.
She may have left the most obvious weapons on the table, but she's still got at least two more tricks up her sleeve...or coming out of her shirt...you know
This man is quite the professional!
I love how that strap to her cami has slipped down her arm - it would be VERY sexy if it wasn't for the blood /gaping wound / road rash all over her arm.
THIS is the best find yet....
Just can't tell who the items belong to...she obviously does NOT have pockets...so must place items somewhere...?!?
Must be a pretty concise language to say all that in just a few words.
Next they will tell you not to take out your truncheon too early.
wow! a find from Baghdad. That is beyond cool. Way to go Paul!
i cant believe nobody has pointed out how sexist this is. and some of these comments
i think they do a great job of making interrogation look like fun. who wouldn't wanna go to war now?
The body language clearly suggests the woman is the interrogator. The man's hand is making an 'explaining' gesture, while her forward, arm over shoulder, gentle hand on leg posture says 'confide in me.' Still ... what a queer ad.
The woman is definitely the Secret Police Officer! But they should require their female officers to wear traditional Iraqui garb and then they'd have places to hide their gun, wallet and ID card. It's hard to fit all that into your cleavage and it may distract the detainee from answering your questions.
I think the bigger question is, where is her burka??
The next line reads,
"surfing and water-boarding are not the same thing".
What? Sexist propaganda from Iraq? NO WAY! I think the added point to the poster is that being in the secret police makes you completely irresistible to women. So I do think it's the man who is the "interrogator."
The woman is clearly the criminal. dress code violation...and being a woman.
This man is quite the professional!
I hear from a pretty good source that it really does say just that.
It's not SO sexist to assume the man's the interrogator - the gun is pointing away from him, and towards the woman. Though, if you're going to leave all your stuff on the table, maybe you're foolish enough to leave the gun pointing towards you.
This Found item gives me the creeps like nothing I have ever seen on this site. Are these people the interrogators, or as the picture seems to indicate, the interrogated. If they are the interrogated, then where are the interrogators? Maybe they grabbed the gun off of the coffee table, and did away with him. They look like they are having a really good time, despite their injuries. Actually, I was just thinking how much they look like they should be on cops, in a prostitute sting. He has just told her what he wants for the twenty dollars, and the cops are just about to bust in and take her down.
As much as I would like the officer to be the woman, I think it is the man since the dialogue box has an arrow pointing to his back pocket. I think he looks concerned because he just scared her when he took out the gun, badge and id... I am picturing the conversation was something like "is that a gun in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?" and he saying "Well, actually..."
This photo is just sexy that I didn't notice the items of the table until I read the description, these two are obviously involved in a little "good cop/bad cop" action. Nothing wrong with that between consenting adults.
My goodness SALT, didn't you know that in some cultures men find women with more meat on them more attractive?
Maybe you're fat just like the big fat letters that you used to spell 'SHE'S FAT', maybe you're obsessed with fat, huh!?
You wanna piece of this big FAT chunk of meat!
Yo Toms'!
I betcha wanna piece of dat hunky woman eh?
At first glance (before I noticed the gun on the table), I thought this was an Arabic "Archie and Jughead" comic.
This is a poster to inform the Secret Police the "secret" of the boob-grab. Look at him go!!! This picture also needs booze on the table. Boozy boob-grabby fun! Praise Allah!
Ahem. It is not sexist to assume that the man is interrogating for two reasons - One, I doubt a female police officer would dress like that for work. Two, I don't know if it is just me, but there appears to be the strap of a gun-holster over one of the man's shoulders, thus rendering him the more likely candidate for potential police officer.
As much as I would like the officer to be the woman, I think it is the man since the dialogue box has an arrow pointing to his back pocket. I think he looks concerned because he just scared her when he took out the gun, badge and id... I am picturing the conversation was something like "is that a gun in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?" and he saying "Well, actually..."
Does it look like someone is standing ominously over them on the left side of the poster? Who is that? If it is his partner, he's not doing a very good job of being one. And yes, this is sexist propaganda, but not worse then I see everyday in this country.
How's that saying: when you point a finger at someone else, one is always pointing back to you. (note middle finger placement when trying to point at something for the thicker ones of us).
Interrigation 101 for dummies....need i say more...? Ugh!
Yes, You SURE don't want to leave YOUR WALLET, you KNOW WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE YOU'RE INTERROGATING!
You're supposed to be the *secret* police. Leaving your stuff on the table may give you away.
DO you think that it could be a joke? Like one of the more inept secret policemen got into this situation and everyone was laughing because he lost his gun and i.d.? And someone made a poster about it to further push the joke? I would like to think that even these hard men with dark and evil jobs, might have a sense of humor. Evil with a little humanity on the side.
Maybe he had to take all of that stuff out of his pockets so he could find a condom? Even though he has a gun, he wants to be sure it is safe sex.
That's what I always say.
When did Iraqi women get so whorey?
She will not talk copper. you will never find my cave
I agree with salt. She is fat. But the man is ugly. So I'm thinking he's enjoying her company anyway.
Josie, it didn't even occur to me until I read your post, but I think you nailed it with the joke theory.
It would be somewhat reminiscent of this:
http://www.msxnet.org/humour/terror_alert
and this:
http://www.airtoons.com/toons.php?toon=8
...two of my all time favorite Internet silliness sites.
Although it IS okay to leave them on the kitchen counter.
clearly she is the suspect b/c her ankles AND wrists are showing.
Did anyone notice how incredibly long her right arm is, like maybe it's the "long arm of the law," which leads me to believe she's doing the interrogating. He should watch what that arm's up to.
looks like she's suffering from severe driver's arm.
i think this is one of the best finds yet.
never leave your weapon unattended while interrogating a woman at a brothel.
but, if you keep it in your pocket, she might get confused during your payment.
and that could get messy.
think about it.
he just didn't want anything happen.
This reminds me...I gotta pick up some pita bread today.
Is it just me or does this look like one of those magic paint-with-water things?
oh, and look at the waistline on her skirt, she's not fat, just really busty. That's all tits, man.
Uhm, hello?
Remember where the Secret Police poster was found? It cannot be the woman doing the interrogating... she is a woman. They aren't allowed such jobs in that country. Even more interesting, I didn't think there was much interrogation of prostitutes in that country. Isn't the policy "behead first, ask questions later"?
haha at this being like a photo for an entirely different situation.
"How can we take this already done drawing and make it educational for the police!"
okay, so her arm has a clearly drawn sleeve..but then the front of the shirt is totally tube top shaped.
Water, you should try learning something about the country your country is at war with. Iraq was a *comparatively* modern secular state.
I say "was" because once we give up our little adventure over there the religious extremists are going to have a heyday with the choas we leave behind.
My first thought was it seems like they used the wrong photo! Other than the stuff on the table, it has no relation whatsoever. [And I am an Arab!] I was shocked to see such a slutty woman on a poster, especially in a predominantly Muslim country.
But yes thank you Correctin' Rex. I was going to say the same thing. And why do so many people seem to overlook the sexist propaganda that is all around. It's not exclusive to Iraq you know!
i like heavier women. yes, i'm gay (well, bi, but married to a woman) and prefer a thicker body type to the anorexic waifs our culture lifts up. i feel bad for those on here who are disparaging about her shape ~ you have inordinately high standards for yourself, that you won't be able to withstand into middle age and beyond.
and sarah - it isn't a sleeve, but a tank strap that is falling down.
i'm going with the joke theory.
What "huge tracks of land" that suspect has.
Bam-chicka-wah-wah! Officer, I've been a BAAAAAD hooker. You should cuff me and make me pay for my crimes! How about if I "polish your gun" as a punishment?
Was it really such a problem that had to create a POSTER for it?!
Paul!! I's Chelsea, i dated your nephew when we were high schoolers. I hope things are going well for you! YOU, my friend, are my Found!
Wow! That's what interrogations are like in Iraq? Much hotter than I would have imagined. Instead all we hear about here is Abu Ghraib. Leave it up to the liberal media not to tell us the sexy truth about the sensual pleasures of Iraqi interrogations!
They look like they're very busy...um... interrogating.
I'm Arab adn the translation is a little off.It says "Don't ignore the force's (referring to secret service force) belonging while in your "private" moments.
Although this is what the text says, why would this be mentioned, and does this refer to interogators engaging in sexual acts with suspects?.....
very strange...... but great find
Don't forget his right hand people...he's totally going in to cop a feel.
That's an interrogation? Looks like a date.
The text is actually,"Don't disregard your adherence/duties to the organization during when you are at leisure."
Not as funny, but makes more sense. It's the Arabic way of saying "Loose Lips Sink Ships".
I think it's great the woman sticks with her man despite him coming home with only one wallet.
Text above is actually :"I had THREE but G.I. Joe took TWO !!"
But it saves the detainee from having to ask "Officer, is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me?"
Hahaha..that looks like a politician's interrogation if you ask me..Maxime Bernier anyone!!