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Retired officer: Obama watched Benghazi attack happen, sources say (and did nothing)
the examiner ^ | October 28, 2012 | BY: JOE NEWBY

Posted on 10/29/2012 3:14:31 AM PDT by tobyhill

On Saturday, retired Army Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer told Fox News that according to his sources, President Obama watched the assault on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, from the White House as it took place.

“This was in the middle of the business day in Washington, so everybody at the White House, CIA, Pentagon, everybody was watching this go down,” he said on Fox News’ “Justice with Judge Jeanine.”

“According to my sources, yes, [President Obama] was one of those in the White House Situation Room in real-time watching this,” he added.

Video: Military analyst says Obama watched Benghazi attack in real time. Col. David Hunt, a Fox News military analyst, said the "entire U.S. government was paying attention," since this was the fourth embassy to have been attacked in a 24-hour period.

But President Obama said Friday that he was "not personally aware" of any requests for additional security.

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TOPICS: Extended News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: benrhodes; christopherstevens; foxnews; jaycarney; libya; shadowwars; soshillary; susanrice; threatmatrix; tonyshaffer; usembassy
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1 posted on 10/29/2012 3:14:35 AM PDT by tobyhill
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To: tobyhill

Obama, Hillary, Panetta, Patreaus, Charlene Lamb have BLOOD ON THEIR HANDS!!!!!!


2 posted on 10/29/2012 3:19:18 AM PDT by Ann Archy ( ABORTION...the HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: tobyhill

No experience to guide the little twerp. Hey let’s reelect this joker.


3 posted on 10/29/2012 3:20:25 AM PDT by DooDahhhh (ma)
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To: tobyhill

Obama said “not personally aware”...parsed that means someone else got the info FIRST and then gave it to him OR he PERSONALLY didn’t CARE!


4 posted on 10/29/2012 3:20:33 AM PDT by Ann Archy ( ABORTION...the HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: Ann Archy

obama was “present” but not ‘aware’

sums it up nicely


5 posted on 10/29/2012 3:25:10 AM PDT by Einherjar ( Asking only workman's wages I come looking for a job But I get no offers...)
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To: tobyhill

When they asked what he wanted to do he probably soiled himelf and ran to Valerie Jarrett to get his nappies changed.


6 posted on 10/29/2012 3:29:40 AM PDT by Venturer
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I sounds like someone, maybe Valerie or Axelrod is actually running the executive branch. They are answering to someone else outside this country, but who?? Who is controlling this puppet regime?


7 posted on 10/29/2012 3:37:04 AM PDT by upstatenyrepublican
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To: Einherjar

Once again, its all about not knowing how to make a decision.


8 posted on 10/29/2012 3:44:35 AM PDT by Sacajaweau (r)
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To: upstatenyrepublican

Where is Romney? Why aren’t we hearing Romney condeming this ?


9 posted on 10/29/2012 3:49:28 AM PDT by tommix2 (,)
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To: tommix2

Romney decided to let it implode on its own. Conservative media will draw attention to it and eventually MSM will be forced to come along.

I also believe an insider (military) told Romney what happened. It was such a disaster and is coming out every day with more to come (according to Brett B they have gotten 150 tips so far) that he’s letting it happen on its own.

Women and undecided voters weren’t turned off by the brawling at the debate and Romney has a 5 point Gallup lead. He can afford to take the high road!


10 posted on 10/29/2012 4:00:02 AM PDT by TigerClaws
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To: Ann Archy
Never let a crisis go to waste - even if you have to manufacture one. This is all about the first amendment to the constitution. Freedom of speech is irksome to islamists, they want our constitution overhauled to a more modern version that they can live with.

A random,Youtube video, a sacrificial (now dead), gay ambassador whose job it was to run guns to Al Qaeda in Libya (to help with the muslim spring) and a worldwide outcry against US free speech as an incitement to violence didn't work for the Bamster and the Brotherhood.

Even firing Generals and Admirals who had the guts to try and save the doomed consulate is not going unnoticed.

Axelrod, and the Muslim Brotherhood can't run this country.

11 posted on 10/29/2012 4:07:27 AM PDT by x_plus_one (Leaving Islam?...http://freedomdefense.typepad.com/leave-islam/)
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To: tobyhill

We may recall that *after* the WTC had been hit on 9/11/2001, W was informed of the attacks in front of schoolchildren and took YEARS of flak for pausing momentarily.

By contrast here’s a president who was fully aware of an attack in plenty of time to do something about it. O didn’t just pause momentarily, he *chose* to let our guys die without help.


12 posted on 10/29/2012 4:11:49 AM PDT by No.6 (www.fourthfightergroup.com)
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To: TigerClaws

I’m worried that Obama’s stonewalling is working. Other than Fox and Drudge, who’s carrying this information?


13 posted on 10/29/2012 4:22:52 AM PDT by July4 (Remember the price paid for your freedom.)
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To: upstatenyrepublican
I sounds like someone, maybe Valerie or Axelrod is actually running the executive branch. They are answering to someone else outside this country, but who?? Who is controlling this puppet regime?

Finally. Someone appears to be waking up. Kind of like someone leaving the river gate open that night...on purpose. Hmmm...

14 posted on 10/29/2012 4:33:34 AM PDT by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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To: tobyhill

I’ve started posted this stuff on my facebook and I may loose friends but I don’t care at least am saying something. More people need to start speaking out. I’m glad that Ty Woods family has come forward. These cowards need to get out of office.


15 posted on 10/29/2012 4:33:55 AM PDT by coconut47
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To: July4

Obama’s likeability went down 7 points in the last week! Word is getting out. Email, radio, fox, internet. MSM no longer has control over news.


16 posted on 10/29/2012 4:36:02 AM PDT by TigerClaws
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To: TigerClaws

and Romney simply lets Obummer cook in his own juices.


17 posted on 10/29/2012 4:48:39 AM PDT by Tugo (Romney & Ryan)
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To: TigerClaws

and Romney simply lets Obummer cook in his own juices.


18 posted on 10/29/2012 4:48:50 AM PDT by Tugo (Romney & Ryan)
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To: No.6

“We may recall that *after* the WTC had been hit on 9/11/2001, W was informed of the attacks in front of schoolchildren and took YEARS of flak for pausing momentarily.

By contrast here’s a president who was fully aware of an attack in plenty of time to do something about it. O didn’t just pause momentarily, he *chose* to let our guys die without help.”

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You are spot on. GW didn’t want to alarm the children—he left as soon as he could without frightening anyone. I’m so sick of people criticizing him for his careful response.

Obama, on the other hand, has blood on his hands, IMO.


19 posted on 10/29/2012 5:02:11 AM PDT by proud American in Canada (Pray for America. She is the world's last best hope for freedom.)
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To: tobyhill

That office in Benghazi wasn’t a “consulate”. It was a CIA field station, part of an arms-smuggling operation.


20 posted on 10/29/2012 5:03:40 AM PDT by Renfield (Turning apples into venison since 1999!)
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