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Obama considers sending anti-aircraft weapons to Syrian opposition
RT ^ | 3-28-2014 | RT

Posted on 03/28/2014 9:32:13 PM PDT by tcrlaf

President Barack Obama may authorize the shipment of new air defense systems to rebel forces in Syria’s ongoing civil war, a new Associated Press report states.

Citing an unnamed US official, the AP stated Obama is mulling over the idea of sending man-portable air-defense systems, also known as MANPADs, to Syrian opposition groups, a move that would mark a notable shift compared to the White House’s past statements.

As RT reported last month, the Obama administration has been interested in employing new ways to put pressure on Syrian President Bashar Assad and boost the opposing rebels, who have lost ground in the conflict over the last few months.

Officials then stated the US would send anti-tank rockets and humanitarian aid to the opposition, but noted MANPADs – portable missile-launchers – would not be part of the package, due to fears they could land in extremist hands and potentially be used to take down commercial airliners.


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; Russia
KEYWORDS: agitprop; ibtz; missiles; obama; pravda; russiatoday; saudis; syria
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Wow... I said earlier that Obama would try to press Putin in Syria, after yet another embarrassing exchange.

And I knew the Saudi's were angry that Obama didn't follow through with the attack on Syria, but MANPADS TO AL QUAEDA???

1 posted on 03/28/2014 9:32:13 PM PDT by tcrlaf
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this is merely an excuse for al quaeda to use the MANPADS obama gave them in libya


2 posted on 03/28/2014 9:35:47 PM PDT by bigheadfred
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It is all that higher education he has. He KNOWS what is the best thing to do. Giving MANPADS to anyone in the Middle East except Israel is the same as handing them over to terrorists. Our Glorious Leader strikes again.


3 posted on 03/28/2014 9:36:38 PM PDT by rustyboots
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These people are operating SLAUGHTER HOUSES for Christians. Obama is aiding war crimes. He needs to be arrested. HIM AND JOHN MCSHAME!!!!!


4 posted on 03/28/2014 9:37:35 PM PDT by Viennacon
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To: tcrlaf
To the same bastards who are torching Christian Churches and slaughtering Christians every chance they get!

The World has truly turned upside-down!



America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

O stranger, tell the Lacedaemonians that we lie here, obedient to their command.

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

5 posted on 03/28/2014 9:38:05 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1<center> <table back969 - St. Mlichael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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Within a couple weeks all the MANPAD’s will be back in the USA, and al-Qaeda will be shooting down our commercial passenger jets.
6 posted on 03/28/2014 9:39:53 PM PDT by zeestephen
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To: tcrlaf

He already did, in Benghazi.


7 posted on 03/28/2014 9:43:07 PM PDT by FlyingEagle
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MANPADs to Al Qaeda, MRE’s to Ukrainians?


8 posted on 03/28/2014 9:46:38 PM PDT by CivilWarBrewing
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MANPADs to Al Qaeda, MRE’s to Ukrainians?
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Yep, that’s our brilliant young president. I wonder how long it will take the despicable Little Lindsey Graham and the “gotta be in the news” Juan McCain to weigh in and say it’s a wonderful idea.


9 posted on 03/28/2014 9:50:42 PM PDT by House Atreides
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To: ConorMacNessa

He is Beelzebama, the Caliph of Corruption...he is the most vile person that has ever occupied the WH!


10 posted on 03/28/2014 9:55:06 PM PDT by sheik yerbouty ( Make America and the world a jihad free zone!)
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O stranger, tell the Lacedaemonians that we lie here, obedient to their command.

Interesting

"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."

To the same bastards...oy vey

11 posted on 03/28/2014 9:56:01 PM PDT by bigheadfred
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Hussein is bad news.


12 posted on 03/28/2014 9:58:28 PM PDT by BenLurkin (This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both.)
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To: bigheadfred

http://video.foxnews.com/v/3405275804001/fox-news-reporting-surrendering-america/


13 posted on 03/28/2014 10:09:25 PM PDT by LeoWindhorse
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bookmark

Thanks L

I am off to bed and the wife says she hates it when I scream in my sleep.


14 posted on 03/28/2014 10:16:14 PM PDT by bigheadfred
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Obaba sending anti-aircraft missiles to the A.Q. etc terrorists....smooth move!
Send them a suitcase nuke too while you are at it?
Give you an excuse to declare Martial Law and yourself as Dictator For Life if they are used for another 9/11 here.

There is dumb.
There is stupid.
And beyond that, there is Obaba.


15 posted on 03/28/2014 10:32:14 PM PDT by OldArmy52 (The question is not whether Obama ever lies, but whether he ever tells the truth.)
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and beyond that there is me screaming in my sleep

but at least i can blame you for just this one


16 posted on 03/28/2014 10:36:31 PM PDT by bigheadfred
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To: tcrlaf

So war is ok for the US and not Russia


17 posted on 03/28/2014 10:59:07 PM PDT by realcleanguy
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To: BenLurkin

He is a tard, never been a real president always trying to up one the real leaders in the world. Also, his vice Biden the “dud” and those other chearleaders that never had a day in the game. Mclame needs to go home and do a hand stand on the toilet and cut from right to left. It is amazing to see thisw country out of control with these ass clowns.


18 posted on 03/28/2014 11:06:01 PM PDT by Busko (The only thing that is certain is that nothing is certain.)
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Send old equipment, and someone experienced in operating it.


19 posted on 03/28/2014 11:06:27 PM PDT by FredZarguna (Das ist nicht nur nicht richtig, es ist nicht einmal falsch!)
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wait...so Zero wants to send rocket launchers to Syrian rebels, but he’s not going to get his way..while on the other coast, we got a Dem being busted for trying to traffic in, yes, folks, rocket launchers. Not saying anything is fishy but you just can’t make this stuff up.


20 posted on 03/28/2014 11:09:46 PM PDT by blueplum
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