AP sources: Intelligence on weapons no 'slam dunk'

AP ^ | Aug 29, 6:54 AM EDT | KIMBERLY DOZIER and MATT APUZZO

[quimby]

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The intelligence linking Syrian President Bashar Assad or his inner circle to an alleged chemical weapons attack that killed at least 100 people is no "slam dunk," with questions remaining about who actually controls some of Syria's chemical weapons stores and doubts about whether Assad himself ordered the strike, U.S. intelligence officials say.

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However, multiple U.S. officials used the phrase "not a slam dunk" to describe the intelligence picture - a reference to then-CIA Director George Tenet's insistence in 2002 that U.S. intelligence showing Iraq had weapons of mass destruction was a "slam dunk" - intelligence that turned out to be wrong.

A report by the Office of the Director for National Intelligence outlining that evidence against Syria is thick with caveats. It builds a case that Assad's forces are most likely responsible while outlining gaps in the U.S. intelligence picture. Relevant congressional committees were to be briefed on that evidence by teleconference call on Thursday, U.S. officials and congressional aides said.

[Uncle Miltie]

What if the Rebels (Al Qaeda in Syria) were shipped Chemical Rockets from Ghaddafi’s arsenal courtesy of 0bambi / Clinton?

[McGruff]

Well somebody is full of .... then.

[Old Sarge]

U.S. intelligence showing Iraq had weapons of mass destruction was a "slam dunk" - intelligence that turned out to be wrong.

WRONG WRONG WRONG!!!

One thing the Left will NEVER admit is that "Bush Lied" was the real lie!

[Netz]

Here we go again, the weak kneed West, afraid to take decisive action. Hot...cold...hot...cold, oh gee I don’t know what to do or even think for that matter, ohhh, my, gee wiz.

[Old Sarge]

It’s like stirring up a cesspool! They are agreeing with me. I’ve stoked the flames of Obama disdain among his most vehement supporters!

I'd like to join Commander Riker in applauding your magnificent effort:

[Netz]

Not all Birkenstock sandal wearers are Left wing Commies. They happen to be very comfortable, not just fashionable for Lefties...

[redgolum]

Done the same here.

The shock, despair, then rage on their faces is interesting.

[MinuteGal]

Smug, know-it-all O'Reilly was dead certain the other night that Assad was responsible for the poison gas attack. He further opined how he just can't wait for Obama to bomb the hell out of Syrian installations.

The two colonels, Hunt and Peters, jumped all over their host, pointing out how he is wrong on almost everything he spouts on the Syrian situation. But the Bloviator blew them off in his usual classy style, maintaining that he is smarter than the two military men combined in his Syrian analysis.

This segment was followed by Bill's fellow warmonger...Charley the Tuna Krauthammer, whose itchy finger is ALSO on the figurative red button aimed at Russian-armed Syria.

I just hope the evidence shows that the rebels did indeed perpetrate a "false flag" gas-attack operation.......and that the Lord of the Factor will have to eat humble pie and publicly apologize to his viewers for blindly jumping to conclusions.

(disclaimer.....as if O'Reilly would EVER apologize or backtrack for anything....)

Leni

[Yosemitest]

Another thing the Left will NEVER admit is:

that Iraq HAD weapons of mass destruction,
or that U.S. intelligence HAD EVIDENCE SHOWING Iraq HAD weapons of mass destruction.

The left ALWAYS LIES!

[austinaero]

“In fact, the media is spinning themselves silly on this story.”

Oh yeh. I’m sure Carney will be parsing every word today at the WH presser.

[don-o]

Allen West ‏@AllenWest 21m POTUS grand Mideast strategy seems 2 b how many countries can he destabilize & let Islamic terrorists take over. He's an Israeli nightmare.

[seekthetruth]

Ping to post #48! Exactly right, Leni!

Obama’s hatred for Israel and his love for the Muslim Brotherhood Terrorists comes through in ALL his actions!

[devolve]

- “Get a shotgun!”

[cherokee1]

Speaking of intelligence I heard Colin Colonel Powell shooting his mouth off a couple days ago. sounded like he was all for melting down Basher based on “intelligence.” It worked so good last time I’m sure Obamuzzie would do exactly what Powell recommends. Just waiting for Powell to show us his jar of Syrian jungle juice.

[rdcbn]

Smug, know-it-all O’Reilly was dead certain the other night that Assad was responsible for the poison gas attack. He further opined how he just can't wait for Obama to bomb the hell out of Syrian installations.

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Bill O’Reilly is just doing what his boss tells him to do if he wants to keep his cushy job.

Who is is boss?

Well, the Saudis recently purchased a 30% stake in Fox News.

Right about the time Obama Was elected.

Just sayin’

[CDB]

Just doing my part...

Many thanks, AB! As the late President Reagan used to say: "Facts are stubborn things."

[NonValueAdded]

"We ultimately, of course, hold President Assad Obama responsible for the use of chemical weapons the IRS by his regime against his own people, regardless of where the command and control lies," Harf said.

[Lucky9teen]

All this week I’ve been very vocal with them about how Bush did the same that Obama is doing,....

EXCEPT, Bush actually did go to Congress. Obama has not....for ANY of his stupid wars.

#Justsaying

[Lucky9teen]

[Lucky9teen]