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2014-03-23 Home Front: WoT

Congressman: Benghazi Attackers Knew Location Of Ambassador's Safe Room

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Posted by trailing wife 2014-03-23 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 The cable also reflected a grave concern among officials on the ground that the Libyan militia charged with protecting the consulate had been compromised, perhaps even infiltrated by extremists.

One of the many downsides of contracted, host-nation security. Apparently, no one has yet to solicit comment from the UK's Blue Mountain security firm Program Manager. Yes, that's the bloke who unassed, and flew back to London a few days prior to the attack.

Posted by Besoeker 2014-03-23 00:57|| 2014-03-23 00:57|| Front Page Top

#2 He didn't "unass"; Blue Mountain pulled him from Benghazi, IIRC.

Posted by Pappy 2014-03-23 12:12|| 2014-03-23 12:12|| Front Page Top

#3 Yes, while I've not read the actual reason for his departure from Benghazi, he was indeed very likely recalled by the 'home office' [no pun intended]. Pardon my crude, catch-all descriptor.

Posted by Besoeker 2014-03-23 12:21|| 2014-03-23 12:21|| Front Page Top

#4 Wow, this is really eye opening information.

Posted by Herb Bluetooth3529 2014-03-23 14:24|| 2014-03-23 14:24|| Front Page Top

#5 From what I can recall, there was an undisclosed 'dispute' between Blue Mountain and the State Department. I don't remember whether or not it was with the "Tripoli office".

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