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2015-10-25 Iraq

US to tighten noose around Daesh after Iraq captives freed

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Posted by Steve White 2015-10-25 00:00|| || Front Page|| [13 views ] Top

#1 Obama:
"I had no prior knowledge, nor gave approval for this operation.

Oh. It was successful?

Then it was my operation"

Posted by Frank G 2015-10-25 10:28|| 2015-10-25 10:28|| Front Page Top

#2 Mr.Obama hasn't said anything, preferring that SecDef does all the talking.

It may be that circumstances warrant the increased SOCOM acivity. Bit it also sounds like Mr. Obama is trying not to anger his base, and placate the center-left and internationalists, who want robust-yet-detached action in the region.

Posted by Pappy 2015-10-25 13:28|| 2015-10-25 13:28|| Front Page Top

#3 "Troubled U S campaign"

Keep an eye on that phrase.

Posted by Shipman 2015-10-25 14:38|| 2015-10-25 14:38|| Front Page Top

#4 Got a good man killed for ppl that will probably turn against us.

Posted by chris 2015-10-25 19:56|| 2015-10-25 19:56|| Front Page Top

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