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2008 Classic: The “Sons of Iraq” Peak

Why did the U.S. love paying 100,000 Sunnis in 2008? Because “Outsourcing” security is much cheaper than a “Surge,” provided everyone’s check clears on the first of the month.

Part of the 35 Military Jokes: The 2008 “Flying Shoes & Georgian Grinders” Edition archive. Historically Verified

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@CoolSkater9801/31/2013 04:56Totally radical! Sending this to my buddy on AIM.
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@Eminem_Fan_0006/30/2007 17:52Will the real funny joke please stand up?
@Top_List_Winner09/15/1995 20:00Voted #1 on the Top 100 Jokes site!
@Believe_It_Or_N02/06/2008 00:41I choose to believe it’s funny.

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