Posted on 12/11/2012 2:30:16 PM PST by Ron C.
Key lawmakers expressing concerns about the Obama administration's plan to send 20 F-16 fighter jets to Egypt, where new President Mohamed Morsi's allegiances are as uncertain as his grip on power.
Under a foreign aid deal signed in 2010, when Morsi's U.S.-friendly predecessor Hosni Mubarak was in charge, the U.S. is giving the planes to Egypt's air force, which already has more than 200 of the aircraft. The first four jets are to be delivered beginning Jan. 22, a source at the naval air base in Fort Worth, where the planes have been undergoing testing, told FoxNews.com. But the $213 million gift is raising questions on Capitol Hill as Morsi is under fire for trying to seize dictatorial powers and allegedly siccing thugs and rapists on protesters.
Florida Rep.Vern Buchanan, who recently called for ending foreign aid to Egypt altogether, said the Muslim Brotherhood-backed Morsi government has been sending increasingly troubling signals to Washington, and giving it state-of-the-art fighter jets is a dangerous idea.
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Praise allah no Americans were helped.
Only that Americans get the tax bill for free advanced fighter jets for the muslim brotherhood.
If it walks like a duck ...
If this doesn’t speak volumes about his feelings towards Israel given the context of the alliances that have been drawn nothing will. Obama is assisting his Muslim brethren....
Joint Chiefs seriously need to get their head’s out of their a$$es and report to Congress (if they are not already).
The CIA needs to step up their leaks about torture in Egypt.
Madness - straight from the Muzzie siting in our Oval Office.
Unfortunately Congress won't help, certainly the House won't, because it is led by a cry-baby dolt.
Yeah, that same ugly direction this nation has been going since the White House was occupied by a Muzzie.
No it can't - not as long as this administration exists.
It's going to be a long four years - the beginning of the 'tribulation', my bet, is about to kick off, if it has not already.
It’s all coming down to the wire. He’s cruising like a Pharaoh.
He knows what he is doing. Just working it one piece at a time
“the beginning of the ‘tribulation’, my bet, is about to kick off, if it has not already.”
The Antichrist must confirm the 7-year covenant of “peace” - dividing Israel.
That has not happened yet. But it could be close, very close. What with all that has happened with this Palestinian “state” given observer status. Getting closer.
And look who all are “welcoming” the observer status.
FMS Security Deletions.
If you don’t know what those are, then worry.
If you DO know what those are, then you know enough NOT to worry.
“Rapist” sounds so negative and Islamophobic.
Can’t we use something more culturally sensitive like “unexpected romantic guest”?
Gift?
Will Egypt be paying for these planes?
-PJ
Demoncracy triumphs again, along with democrazy and demolazy.
Are these new build or were they taken from the boneyard?
Looks like Israel will have to strike Iran, before the F-16’s are fully operational by 0bama’s Jihadist force in Egypt.
I read above that Egypt already has 200 of them, and I would think already fully operational. If so, what will a difference of 20 make?
“He knows what he is doing. Just working it one piece at a time”
“2016 obama’s America” said it all. And, things are running right on schedule. Anybody read “Term Limits” by Vince Flynn? Helluva a book!!!
the perfumed princes in the pentagon are as corrupt as everyone else in this fascist regieme. GIFT? FUBO. it’s trime to eliminate half of the flag ranks with no “promotion upon retirement” so they get higher benefits. they care as much about the actual troops as zero does. bastards every one of them.
3AD BRD ‘75-’78
Someone please hold Obama down and scream in his ear that we are broke!
Seems like a heap of dividing Israel has already happened, and more is underway now.
From what I gather, no. Guess we'll soon see.
Yes, it is forming.
We need to see that confirmation of the seven-year covenant.
I expect it will be announced at the U.N. and on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.
Seems to me we will need about 22 true American fighter pilots to “accidentally” lose these planes and then go AWOL for atleast 4 years.
Seems to me we will need about 22 true American fighter pilots to “accidentally” lose these planes and then go AWOL for atleast 4 years.
Seems to me we will need about 22 true American fighter pilots to “accidentally” lose these planes and then go AWOL for atleast 4 years.
Last I read, they already had about 240 F-16’s. Much to come outta there.
They could "accidentally" land them in Israel "by mistake" and join the IDF.
New build. Already ordered as part of the Peace Vector program.
FMF funding.
Bucks in the fed bank in Denver.
Buy US kit.
Bucks never leave the US.
Without going into detail, ALL FMS sales have FMS security deletions, and we have in law a requirement to ensure Israeli’s have a “qualitative edge.”
You should find an example near the top. At worst, select any of the search matches, where you will find lots of examples.
Use "select text" to highlight just the Ø, and Ctrl-C to "copy text". Use "paste text" to drop it into your reply.
Voila! Ø is just so much more descriptive in so little space!
oh, did they actually buy the 200 tanks?
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A $223 million GIFT to another dictator. Wow.
The ONLY way the planes should have been “given” to them is to contain a hidden nuke of say, 1MT each...timed to detonate when they reached their base in Egypt...
That MIGHT have been worth it...
Does anyone think the Republican Lemmings will raise a Voice of Protest and Outrage in CONGRESS? A Dead Criket chirping will be louder!
I am disgusted with Boehner who crys at the drop of the HAT!
I kept believing in him, but NOT anymore! If I ever showed one tear during major International Negotiations I participated in, my career would be Killed at that very moment!
Pray tell! What are they?
You mean like being in a million pieces, and on fire?
Thank you! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays my FRiend I should have known the ham reference, I’m getting old!
Obama gets private swearing in on Sunday, Jan 20.
He gets public & partying swearing in on Mon, Jan 21.
Then- on Jan 22, 4 new F-16’s are going to Morsi.
What a grand coincidence!!!!
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