Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

A State Department official familiar with the seizure told Dow Jones Newswires most of the material, which was intended for use in a hostage-rescue course, had been properly declared and previously approved by Argentine authorities.

The only thing that hadn't been declared was the medication confiscated at the airport, said the official, who asked to remain anonymous because of the delicate nature of the issue.

The medication, including morphine, is part of a first aid kit belonging to an Army medic who participates in the training courses, the official said.

1 posted on 02/15/2011 11:33:15 AM PST by Islander7
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies ]


To: Islander7
Now even third rate, bankrupt countries spit on the US. “Mission Accomplished” for Obama.
2 posted on 02/15/2011 11:38:56 AM PST by Truth29
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Islander7
Relations between Argentina and the U.S. have deteriorated rapidly since U.S. President Barack Obama said in January that he would visit El Salvador, Brazil and Chile next month, skipping Argentina.

The real reason for this broad-daylight theft.

3 posted on 02/15/2011 11:39:19 AM PST by Virginia Ridgerunner (Sarah Palin has crossed the Rubicon!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Islander7

Somebody’s feeling his oats, looks like. Not sure exactly who, but this would not have happened under Dubya or Ronaldus Magnus.

Colonel, USAFR


4 posted on 02/15/2011 11:39:27 AM PST by jagusafr ("We hold these truths to be self-evident...")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Islander7

Our Military is at huge risk anywhere in the World now with this White House.


7 posted on 02/15/2011 11:45:24 AM PST by ColdOne
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Islander7

So, material that was to be used in training how to rescue hostages, is being held hostage?


9 posted on 02/15/2011 11:48:14 AM PST by knittnmom (Save the earth! It's the only planet with chocolate!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Islander7

We need to immediately send Madonna on a diplomatic mission to Argentina! She has the right credentials, no? Not Evita but playing a Peron has got to count for something.


11 posted on 02/15/2011 11:59:06 AM PST by Cyman
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Islander7

Tin foil websites are spinning this seizure as a CIA plane carrying weapons and drugs.


12 posted on 02/15/2011 11:59:47 AM PST by Rebelbase
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Islander7
The shortest war in history was the Anglo-Zanzibar War of 1896. It lasted 40 minutes.

The Sultan of Zanzibar passed away and the man who then ascended to the throne was not to Britain's liking. Britain announced a deadline by which their chosen man was to be installed on the throne. The deadline was 9 AM on a certain day. At 9 AM, the British fleet began shelling the palace and surrounding neighborhood. Zanzibar surrendered at 9:40.

Just saying.

17 posted on 02/15/2011 12:14:42 PM PST by ClearCase_guy (BO + MB = BOMB -- The One will make sure they get one.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Islander7
I miss the good ole days when we would just send another plane.


20 posted on 02/15/2011 12:22:31 PM PST by TexasPatriot1 ("Tyranny is defined as that which legal for the government but illegal for the citizenry" Jefferson)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Islander7
Perhaps this is happening because everyone in Argentina knows President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner is qualified to run the nation as she is a Natural Born Citizen.

Even the beauty queens are challenging the U.S. If the fiasco in Egypt was not enough, other countries are diving right in.
22 posted on 02/15/2011 12:30:48 PM PST by devattel
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Islander7; All

Uh Oh...just wait...the Free Trader Communist Globalists will try to work out a Free Trade deal with Argentina....because we need a Free Trade deal with Argentina so they won’t steal our military equipment.....

Why are we sending the Argies military-type equipment, in the first place? We need it here in America


25 posted on 02/15/2011 12:48:27 PM PST by UCFRoadWarrior (Newt Gingrich and Chris Matthews: Seperated at Birth??)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Islander7

This may have been pulled off to insure Obama DOES NOT visit Argentina. He visited Egypt and look what happened.


31 posted on 02/15/2011 1:26:34 PM PST by Cacique (quos Deus vult perdere, prius dementat ( Islamia Delenda Est ))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Islander7

More proof Obama is just a skinny little big eared kid.


32 posted on 02/15/2011 1:41:52 PM PST by CodeToad (Islam needs to be banned in the US and treated as a criminal enterprise.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Islander7

“Ahhhh...the old “hostage rescue training racket “ I see...


39 posted on 02/15/2011 4:35:24 PM PST by mo ("If you understand, no explanation is needed; if you do not, no explanation is possible")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Islander7

I thought the world was supposed to like us again, what happened? /s>


41 posted on 02/15/2011 7:27:38 PM PST by Kaslin (Acronym for OBAMA: One Big Ass Mistake America)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

To: Islander7

They didn’t happen to confiscate any large burlap bags and manacles along with that first aid kit, did they? ;-)


43 posted on 02/15/2011 8:53:14 PM PST by piasa
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson