Posted on 09/17/2015 10:38:15 AM PDT by Trumpinator
Warnings of jihadists among Syria’s rebels came early, were ignored
Obama administration’s picture of Syrian moderates either dangerous naivete or an outright lie, according to government’s internal assessments
Intelligence revealed extremists were recruiting or routing mainstream fighters, Free Syrian Army no match for better-armed jihadists
Read more here: http://www.heraldonline.com/news/article31183583.html#storylink=cpy
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And here is the kicker. Putin, our so called enemy, outright told Congress that the president/SoS lied to them about the Syrian rebel movement.
From 2013: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/04/us-syria-crisis-russia-congress-idUSBRE9830N620130904
Putin presses US Congress over Syria, says Kerry lied
In remarks that could raise tension further before he hosts President Barack Obama and other G20 leaders on Thursday, Putin also said U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry lied to Congress about the militant group al Qaeda's role in the Syrian conflict.
"They lie beautifully, of course. I saw debates in Congress. A congressman asks Mr Kerry: 'Is al Qaeda there?' He says: 'No, I am telling you responsibly that it is not'," Putin said at a meeting of his human rights council in the Kremlin.
"Al Qaeda units are the main military echelon, and they know this," he said, referring to the United States. "It was unpleasant and surprising for me - we talk to them, we proceed from the assumption that they are decent people. But he is lying and knows he is lying. It's sad."
Putin did not give any more details.
In an exchange with a senator, Kerry was asked whether it was "basically true" that the Syrian opposition had "become more infiltrated by al Qaeda over time. Kerry said: "No, that is actually basically not true. It's basically incorrect".
Our own govt's internal assessments called Obama stupid or a liar. Impeach him and Kerry. What did Clinton know and when did she know it? If a strongman dictator type like Putin is more forthright on foreign policy against ISIS than Obama then we have a problem.
“Putin did not give any more details.”
He knew at least not to bring up Hussein’s sexual preference and “Michelle”’s gender.
It was said on Fox last night that Kerry’s seeking Putins advice on this immigration issue in the Eu and those they’ll be bringing more of here. ....
Kerry and Obama have been lying about Syria from the get go...the same as they have with Ukraine and Egypts Revolution....it’s their standard.
No kidding! I had people on here going completely bonkers and calling me anti-Israel when I pointed out almost three years ago who these people were.
It was already all over the internet with them beheading and crucifying people. Still, I suppose it was the Graham/McCain Freepers (whoever that could be) losing their minds all over the thread.
It was at the time the administration was accusing Assad of using Sarin gas, (red line) and my response was GOOD! Those bugs deserve whatever they get. Of course the know-it-alls on here refuse to listen to anyone anymore.
They Senators calling for bombing Syria on behalf of rebels are probably in on the big lie so this will not cause any sort if Iran Contra investigation.
There were moderates in Syria. And they were pleading for us to stop arming rebels.
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