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Military officials reportedly caught off guard by White House's warning to Syria
Business Insider ^ | June 27, 2017 | David Choi

Posted on 06/27/2017 5:32:45 AM PDT by House Atreides

Several military officials were reportedly caught off guard by a White House statement Monday night that indicated Syria was engaged in "potential preparations" for a new chemical attack, The New York Times reported....

...The reported lack of communication between military channels also appeared to be corroborated by a BuzzFeed News report that cited five defense officials who said they did not know of the details regarding a potential chemical attack, and were not aware of the White House's plans to release a statement.

Shortly after the White House statement was released, Nikki Haley, the US ambassador to the United Nations, said on Twitter: "Any further attacks done to the people of Syria will be blamed on Assad, but also on Russia & Iran who support him killing his own people.

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


TOPICS: Breaking News; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; Syria
KEYWORDS: buzzfeed; chemical; newyorkslimes; nikkihaley; spicerpresser; syria; syriachemattack; syriawar; whpresser
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To: House Atreides
BuzzFeed News report that cited five defense officials

Fake News.

Buzz Feed released the fake dossier on Pres. Trump.

41 posted on 06/27/2017 6:48:52 AM PDT by xzins (Retired US Army chaplain. Those who truly support our troops pray for their victory.)
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To: gaijin; Karliner; RummyChick

Watch the videos in post 39. Especially the first one.


42 posted on 06/27/2017 6:49:51 AM PDT by dynoman (Objectivity is the essence of intelligence. - Marilyn vos Savant)
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To: House Atreides

Believe me, if Trump ends up bombing Assad, the New York Times and Buzzfeed will be revelling. Take it to the bank and....wise up!


False. He’ll be criticized for not having enough evidence, politicizing Syria, not doing enough for refugees, etc., etc.

Take your nose out of Putin’s rear and wise up yourself, FRiend.


43 posted on 06/27/2017 6:52:35 AM PDT by lodi90
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To: chris37

Don’t worry, I’m sure the New York Slimes and Buzzfeed will tell you what to think of it.

I don’t recall you being a Trump supporter, so I’m not sure why you are pretending to be concerned about him now.


Good luck. You’re dealing with the Always Putin crowd. They never miss an opportunity to prostate themselves at the feet of the mass murdering KGB filth running one party state fascist Russia.


44 posted on 06/27/2017 6:55:07 AM PDT by lodi90
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To: House Atreides

Yes, those PFCs are super pissed they weren’t consulted beforehand


45 posted on 06/27/2017 7:01:43 AM PDT by A_Former_Democrat (pr"Liberalism is a mental disorder" On FULL Display NOW! BOYCOTT Mexico nba NFL PepsiCO Kellogg's)
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To: House Atreides

Agree 100%

There is no imminent national threat to the United States from Syria.

Syria is not a clear and present danger to the United States in any way what so ever.

This alone should eliminate the debate.

Our Republic is over 20 Trillion in debt. The last thing we can afford is to get involved in another war and creating massive debt for future generations. Furthermore, the possibly of nuclear war with Russia would dramatically increase. After all we are in their backyard. That is just insane and completely stupid!

All for what to play policeman to the world and have Americans die for some Middle East Dictators to get a gas pipeline though Syria to Turkey.

That’s all it’s really about Freepers and nothing further.


46 posted on 06/27/2017 7:06:16 AM PDT by Enlightened1
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To: grania

If Nikki did this on her own and/or via the Deep State.....

If Nikki bypassed President Trump, then he needs to fire her immediately.


47 posted on 06/27/2017 7:10:54 AM PDT by Enlightened1
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To: House Atreides
Classic Fake News. Anyone falling for this bs needs to leave FR and go to DU to be with those who care about Fake News that tries to hammer Trump!

Several military officials were reportedly caught off guard by a White House statement Monday night that indicated Syria was engaged in "potential preparations" for a new chemical attack, The New York Times reported....

...The reported lack of communication between military channels also appeared to be corroborated by a BuzzFeed News report that cited five defense officials who said they did not know of the details regarding a potential chemical attack, and were not aware of the White House's plans to release a statement.

Fricking incredible.

48 posted on 06/27/2017 7:15:37 AM PDT by Grampa Dave (Limbaugh: Democratic Party Has Become Largest Hate Group In This Country! Go Trump MAGA!)
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To: july4thfreedomfoundation

The New York Times and BuzzFeed?

If they reported it was raining, I would put on sun block before I went outside.


49 posted on 06/27/2017 7:17:05 AM PDT by Grampa Dave (Limbaugh: Democratic Party Has Become Largest Hate Group In This Country! Go Trump MAGA!)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

That is truly a fatuous remark. Her loyalty to the Trump foreign policy is unquestioned.


50 posted on 06/27/2017 7:36:13 AM PDT by Bookshelf
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To: chris37

The WH and Haley did make statements.

And they are cause for concern that Trump, like all recent presidents, is getting co-opted for deep state purposes. Certainly he’s got enough neocons in high places for that to be expected.


51 posted on 06/27/2017 7:40:50 AM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: july4thfreedomfoundation

I’m betting that the “five officials” at the Defense department were Captains or NCOs who probably wouldn’t know anything about this — or someone in the procurement office i.e., people who work in Defense, but have nothing to do with planning or execution of offensive actions.


52 posted on 06/27/2017 7:54:37 AM PDT by falcon99
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To: House Atreides

Who cares? Let them kill each other.


53 posted on 06/27/2017 8:28:43 AM PDT by wastedyears (Prophecy of sky Gods, the sun and moon)
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To: 9YearLurker

He’s also smart enough not to be played for a fool, and honest enough to know when he’s being lied to or not.


54 posted on 06/27/2017 9:02:36 AM PDT by chris37 (Donald J. Trump, Tom Brady, The Patriots... American Destiny!)
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To: grania

Yeah, I don’t trust Nickki’s judgement or her mouth.


55 posted on 06/27/2017 9:16:40 AM PDT by Crucial
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To: House Atreides

Fake News!


56 posted on 06/27/2017 9:36:40 AM PDT by Davy Crocket
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To: july4thfreedomfoundation

If they said the Sun will rise in the East tomorrow I would check with the weather bureau.


57 posted on 06/27/2017 2:23:25 PM PDT by RipSawyer (Racism is racism regardless of the race of the racist)
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To: House Atreides

Bookmark


58 posted on 06/27/2017 4:07:04 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: grania

Are McMasters and other puppets of the military-industrial-complex trying to lie their war with Russia agenda back into place? I thought that was one of the reasons for Hillary’s unpopularity?


59 posted on 06/27/2017 5:30:39 PM PDT by Trump_vs_Evil_Witch (His Justice will not wait forever.....God, please preserve the Republic)
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To: Travis McGee

“I think the U.S. intel services have gone totally deep-state rogue against Trump, and are feeding him false reports.”.....AGREED!

I hope the Prez doesn’t believe everything he is told by the establishment National Security Advisor, McMasters.


60 posted on 06/27/2017 5:33:35 PM PDT by Trump_vs_Evil_Witch (His Justice will not wait forever.....God, please preserve the Republic)
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