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2014-08-26 Government

Obama Delayed Foley Rescue Mission 30 Days

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Posted by Ebbomosh Hupemp2664 2014-08-26 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 ..cause its all about power for them.

Posted by Procopius2k 2014-08-26 09:00|| 2014-08-26 09:00|| Front Page Top

#2 but Obama, concerned about the ramifications of US troops being killed or captured in Syria, took too long to authorize the mission."

Unlike the UBL Abbottabad raid, the 'fix' was not in. Anything could have gone wrong. Target surveillance is extremely time sensitive. The longer you loiter, the higher the risk of discovery. Postponing the operation 30 days allowed ISIS time to get inside our OODA loop.

Fox News just announced Champ has approved aerial surveillance flights in Syria, probably tactical UAV. Syria has reportedly said "any surveillance flights must be coordinated." Ok, sounds reasonable enough, but it begs the question. Why were tactical UAV surveillance mission not coordinated with Syria prior to the attempted rescue of detained journalists? Looks like another strategic fail.

Posted by Besoeker 2014-08-26 09:09|| 2014-08-26 09:09|| Front Page Top

#3 He is not willing to do much at all if there is a risk involved.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2014-08-26 12:23|| 2014-08-26 12:23|| Front Page Top

#4 He was ready to go but couldn't get permission from Val

Posted by Capsu78 2014-08-26 18:32|| 2014-08-26 18:32|| Front Page Top

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