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2012-10-05 Africa North

Despite Threats, U.S. Cut Security in Libya Before Attacks

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Posted by Steve White 2012-10-05 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 We had an excellent diplomat in Chris Stevens, who in order to do his job needed to be able to be on the street meeting with Libyans

yeah, we saw the smartphone pics of Libyans ~~dragging his dead body~~ meeting with him in the street.

*Mission Accomplished*

Posted by Frank G 2012-10-05 08:27|| 2012-10-05 08:27|| Front Page Top

#2 I've observed other westerners who get a tingle in the leg with the culture, learn the language, mix with the indigenous, and attempt to go native. It seldom ends well.

Protecting American interests in that part of the world must begin by protecting one's self.

Posted by Besoeker 2012-10-05 09:27|| 2012-10-05 09:27|| Front Page Top

#3 seems like they could have chosen some place for the embassy that had restricted access and was physically stronger. it's not clear how much this bad choice was due to Stevens and how much due to the State Dept. Cutting back on US guards and expanding Libyan staff was a bad call.

Posted by Raider 2012-10-05 09:36|| 2012-10-05 09:36|| Front Page Top

#4 I think the overall situation came from a need to forget they were even in Libya. Remember Obama said there would be no troops on the ground in Libya, just helping with "logistics". That, plus the overwhelming urge to forget the clusterfark it represented via Jihadi's lead to dereliction of duty. Before the election comes around look for a high-seated State Department official to throw themselves under the bus to protect Hillary and Champ.

Posted by Charles 2012-10-05 12:03|| 2012-10-05 12:03|| Front Page Top

#5 The oversight committee's investigation is looking at whether there was adequate security for Ambassador Chris Stevens, who was killed in the attacks that day.

Oh, please! If he was killed in the attacks, isn't that a pretty clear indication that security was not adequate? Do you really need a degree from Harvard to figure that out?

Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2012-10-05 12:33|| 2012-10-05 12:33|| Front Page Top

#6 the word committee tells you everything - they are sidetracking the blame game. Charles is right - someone will be thrown under the bus to save Hillary and Co.

Posted by Raider 2012-10-05 15:02|| 2012-10-05 15:02|| Front Page Top

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