If this attack was by an "Ansar al-Sharia, a group affiliated with al-Qaida", and the "Martyrs of 17 February Brigade" allowed them into the consulate -- why would they do it?
Was it just an anti-US thing? Or were they opposed to the arms purchase and transfer to Syria? The rebels in Syria are Islamist, and at least some of them are al-Qaida. Or maybe the weapons were going to a rival faction?
And why is a US (and Turkish) ambassador directly involved in a CIA operation? I would expect him to be aware of it, but it seems to be really risky to be directly involved.
FR has been asking these and more, and speculating answers and plausible scenarios - with and without evidence. Gowdy must be ruthless, precise and thorough. I would like to see a full accounting of Stevens every meting, move and briefing from the time he was appointed.
A full accounting of the events of 9/11/12 is important. But, the back story is even more important.
Does anyone know when the hearings begin?