riiiight. Sure he did.
The CiC is supposed to give broad directives on what to do — basically the Rules of Engagement.
If this report is true, the TOTUS reader was attempting to micromanage a situation he didn’t understand (probably because he was unable to understand it).
The reality is more likely that he had nothing to do with it, since his handlers didn’t know what to do. Once it came out OK, he just is rushing in to take credit.
no no no.. he authorized the use of force thrice!
Hmmm... why do I doubt this? Maybe due to his UN controlling authority... Oh well, I really doubt that he gave authority to the Navy to end this... He just lucked out in this case.
DOUBLEPLUS GOOD!
BS
So they have to ask for a new permission each day?
This story smells like BO
here we go
I really don’t understand why any special permission is needed. Does a SWAT Team wait for any authorization in a hostage crisis? The people on the ground (er, water) have to have discretion to do what is needed.
Oh well, he's just not appreciated around here, I guess. Maybe someone could put up a big 'MISSION ACCOMPLISHED' sign on the White House lawn... maybe photoshop his face on some picture of a Navy Seal or sumpin'....
Why wasn’t once enough? Were they micromanaging the effort from the WH so closely that every opportunity had to be approved by Obama?
If it's true that Obama either approved force, or didn't deny force, then, credit where credit is due.
Good to hear that this brave Captain is safe, and a few pirates are at room temperature.
From http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/04/12/official-sea-captain-faced-imminent-danger/:
“A law enforcement official told FOX News that if the Justice Department determines it has enough evidence to charge the pirate currently in custody, the prosecution will take place in New York where the pirate would be transferred within days.”
IF there’s enough evidence???
Isn't that a tad bit above his pay scale to be making such decisions?
Right, that's why we're all thanking France today for their courage for their latest efforts...
Real leadership is needed in the time of crisis, not after all is done.
I do not care about the how or who in all the spinning. Nothing can convince me that Hussein is not inept and indecisive. This relatively small incident still bodes terrible things if the future holds worse for our nation.
Why does it seem like that awful lady reporter on FOx seems to be pushing the point OBAMA gave the order.....IT WAS A STANDING ORDER!!!! OBAMA WAS TRYING TO MAKE THEM WAIT AND TALK IT OUT....HE WAS ASKED TWO TIMES....WHY BECAUSE HE WANTED TO WAIT AND SEE IF THEY COULD SPARE LIFE....HE DID NOT GIVE THE GO AHEAD TWO TIMES.....DUH!
IT WAS THE NAVY OFFICERS THAT GAVE THE GO !!!
GO NAVY......
P.S. Has the apologist from Outer Space shown up yet?