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Panetta feared to be target of suicide attack in Afghanistan
THE SUN/NEWSCORE ^ | March 14, 2012

Posted on 03/14/2012 9:30:35 AM PDT by Free ThinkerNY

KABUL -- Defense Secretary Leon Panetta was feared to have been the target of a suicide attack at Camp Bastion on Wednesday as he arrived in Afghanistan.

A vehicle got on to the runway and burst into flames as Panetta's plane landed at the sprawling British base.

Panetta was flying into Afghanistan just days after a US soldier went on the rampage in the country, killing 16 Afghan civilians. But as his plane was landing a vehicle appeared on the runway and subsequently caught fire.

Sources at the scene claim it was a suicide attack -- but those allegations have not yet been officially confirmed.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: afghanistan; bhosecdef; campbastion; panetta

1 posted on 03/14/2012 9:30:42 AM PDT by Free ThinkerNY
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To: Free ThinkerNY

These people don’t want our troops to pull out of Afghanistan. Ever notice that whenever we talk about pulling out, they always pull this stuff. We spend a hell of a lot of money over there and they know it. We need to get out of there and if they want to continue to blow themselves up.....that’s up to them. We’re done and we need our troops at home. I hate to support Obama but I want our troops home.


2 posted on 03/14/2012 9:34:16 AM PDT by RC2
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To: Free ThinkerNY

News on the radio reported he is safe....


3 posted on 03/14/2012 9:34:35 AM PDT by ncfool (OMG 2012)
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To: Free ThinkerNY
But as his plane was landing a vehicle appeared on the runway and subsequently caught fire.

Maybe that Chevy Volt wasn't the best choice.

4 posted on 03/14/2012 9:37:30 AM PDT by agere_contra ("Debt is the foundation of destruction" : Sarah Palin.)
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To: Free ThinkerNY
Get our troops out then send in the bombers!
5 posted on 03/14/2012 9:38:57 AM PDT by McGruff (Newt Gingrich, the closest thing we've got to Sarah Palin.)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Someone on the Afghan side gave him access and logistical details - count on it...


6 posted on 03/14/2012 9:42:13 AM PDT by IFly4Him
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To: Free ThinkerNY

I`ll hold off on my suggestion for an Obama-Karzai victory parade in downtown Kandahar.. wouldn`t be prudent at this time..


7 posted on 03/14/2012 9:43:10 AM PDT by ScottinVA (A single drop of American blood for muslims is one drop too many!)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Are they suspecting the Taliban, or one of our troops?

Certainly hope Obama was quick to issue the apology.


8 posted on 03/14/2012 9:48:03 AM PDT by dagogo redux (A whiff of primitive spirits in the air, harbingers of an impending descent into the feral.)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Oh noes! What if there was a Koran in that car?


9 posted on 03/14/2012 10:00:18 AM PDT by agere_contra ("Debt is the foundation of destruction" : Sarah Palin.)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

maybe he should contact the UN to discuss the matter...


10 posted on 03/14/2012 10:00:55 AM PDT by sten (fighting tyranny never goes out of style)
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To: ScottinVA

Actually that would be a great suggestion.


11 posted on 03/14/2012 10:53:50 AM PDT by Mouton (Voting is an opiate of the electorate. Nothing changes no matter who wins..)
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To: agere_contra
But as his plane was landing a vehicle appeared on the runway and subsequently caught fire.

I bet if you check the engine block, there's a big ole 50 cal hole in it.
There are snipers all around those airports

12 posted on 03/14/2012 11:41:05 AM PDT by Robe (Rome did not create a great empire by talking, they did it by killing all those who opposed them)
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