[justlurking]

I have a few questions: maybe someone with more knowledge or insight about the various factions in Libya can answer it.

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.

[don-o]

These are good questions. To my knowledge, none of the previous investigations have looked at that. Hence, my question in Post #1. I think the regime has painted "National Security" with the broadest brush possible to stymie and stonewall.

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?