[kabar]

Whitewash. I expected as much from Pickering and Dick Shinnick. There needs to be an outside investigation of what happened.

I certainly don't buy the assertion that there were no military assets that could have made a difference. Certainly, some fighter aircraft could have been sent from Italy. No doubt there were political considerations at play about violating Libyan airspace and the possibility of collateral damage.

[kristinn]

The report blames Ambassador Stevens for not demanding loud and long enough for proper security in Benghazi:

Security in Benghazi was not recognized and implemented as a “shared responsibility” by the bureaus in Washington charged with supporting the post, resulting in stove-piped discussions and decisions on policy and security. That said, Embassy Tripoli did not demonstrate strong and sustained advocacy with Washington for increased security for Special Mission Benghazi. (Bold added.)

[Eagle of Liberty]

about violating Libyan airspace and the possibility of collateral damage.

Obama didn't give two wits about violating Libyan airspace when he was trying to blow up Gaddafi.