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These Foreign U.S. Allies Just Did Something Major Behind Obama’s Back, And He Will NOT Be Happy
westernjournalism.com ^ | august 26, 2014 | norvell rose

Posted on 08/27/2014 3:47:27 PM PDT by lowbridge

“The Obama administration did not know ahead of time about the highly unusual military intervention….” That’s how the Washington Post describes a recent series of airstrikes in the Libyan capital of Tripoli by Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The secret attacks, according to the New York Times, were aimed at Islamist-allied militias battling for control of Tripoli; and they represent “a major escalation of a regional power struggle set off by Arab Spring revolts.”

In what could be a sign of increasingly strained international relations, the Times also reports:

The United States, the officials said, was caught by surprise: Egypt and the Emirates, both close allies and military partners, acted without informing Washington, leaving the Obama administration on the sidelines.

Some observers note that both the UAE and Egypt appear to be doing more to combat the rise of Islamist extremism than the United States.

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TOPICS: Egypt; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: egypt; liby; libya; obama; terrorism; unitedarabemirates; waronterror
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To: lowbridge

Well, he said he wanted to lead from behind. He got his wish.


21 posted on 08/27/2014 4:46:52 PM PDT by rimtop56 ("My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of Heaven and earth.")
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To: lowbridge

So they finally figured out that Obama is not someone you want to share secrets about covert operations with..... unless you want an ambush/setup waiting for you. About damned time.


22 posted on 08/27/2014 4:57:06 PM PDT by XenaLee (The only good commie is a dead commie)
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To: XenaLee

Like the rest of us, they too know that odumbo is a “muslime” and will no longer share their intent with them. If We American’s don’t trust the bastard child, why do we think foreign governments would? He has set the once great America way behind in world respect. He’s such a loser! Thanks to all the liberal no minds who voted for him.


23 posted on 08/27/2014 5:01:26 PM PDT by DaveA37
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To: XenaLee

Like the rest of us, they too know that odumbo is a “muslime” and will no longer share their intent with them. If We American’s don’t trust the bastard child, why do we think foreign governments would? He has set the once great America way behind in world respect. He’s such a loser! Thanks to all the liberal no minds who voted for him.


24 posted on 08/27/2014 5:01:27 PM PDT by DaveA37
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To: lowbridge

>> “The United States, the officials said, was caught by surprise: Egypt and the Emirates, both close allies and military partners, acted without informing Washington, leaving the Obama administration on the sidelines.” <<

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When you know that your “partner” is a snitch, what else can you do?
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25 posted on 08/27/2014 5:07:06 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: XenaLee

“So they finally figured out that Obama is not someone you want to share secrets about covert operations with..... unless you want an ambush/setup waiting for you. About damned time.”

Exactly right!


26 posted on 08/27/2014 5:27:36 PM PDT by Old Grumpy
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To: originalbuckeye

under obama we’re just a poser on the intl stage.


27 posted on 08/27/2014 5:41:22 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man ( Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: Joe 6-pack

there’s no secure phone on the 11th hole.


28 posted on 08/27/2014 5:42:11 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man ( Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: lowbridge

He was so mad he FOUR-putted.


29 posted on 08/27/2014 5:43:33 PM PDT by Colonel_Flagg ("Compromise" means you've already decided you lost.)
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To: lowbridge

I’m really fed up with these “teaser” headlines. It started with videos: “You’ll Use Up a Whole Box of Kleenex When You See What This Vet’s Hometown Did for Him,” etc.

Now it has spread everywhere, including news stories. Headlines used to tell you what the story was about. They would even tell you the most important fact in the story. Now they tell you how you’ll feel.


30 posted on 08/27/2014 6:48:17 PM PDT by Arthur McGowan
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To: Joe 6-pack
I think it's been proven, documented, and demonstrated that the vast hugely deployed spying activities of our government is only a political tool. Designed and implemented only for monitory and political gains. It doesn't expect or involve intercept of actual threats to people of any sort or any nation. It stands well above the concept of nations. It stands only for the continuance of the powers that be.

You and I are paying for that. Changing it. May take hundreds of years.

31 posted on 08/27/2014 7:34:14 PM PDT by WhoisAlanGreenspan?
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To: Pearls Before Swine
Am I missing something? Isn’t it a good thing that regional powers, supposedly allies, are stepping up without micromanagement from DC?

I guess so, except that they're bombing his Islamic bros.

32 posted on 08/27/2014 9:31:16 PM PDT by Larry381 (In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act)
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To: lowbridge

Don tell the magic negro anything or he’ll tell his mooselimb brotherhood handlers before it can get done.


33 posted on 08/28/2014 4:30:39 AM PDT by Joe Boucher ((FUBO) obammy lied and lied and lied)
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To: Larry381

So it’s a case of, “Nobody bombs my bros but me?”

“Don’t drone me, bro!”


34 posted on 08/28/2014 5:08:08 AM PDT by Pearls Before Swine
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To: lowbridge

Really late to this party but just wanted to say I see this as a positive.

About time some others with skin in the game took some responsibility.

I expect, however, that Egypt and UAE did give the White House a heads up. About five minutes before bombing began. That way, Washington would have been told, but not have enough time to react.


35 posted on 08/28/2014 8:46:25 AM PDT by upchuck (It's a shame nobama truly doesn't care about any of this. Our country, our future, he doesn't care.)
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Berosus; bigheadfred; Bockscar; cardinal4; ColdOne; ...
Rand Slams Congress for Funding Egypt's Generals: 'How Does Your Conscience Feel Now?'
Sen. Rand Paul is hammering his fellow senators for keeping billions in financial aid flowing to Egypt's military -- even as Cairo's security forces massacre anti-government activists. [by "anti-government activists" is meant church-burning Christian-murdering jihadists]
[Posted on 08/15/2013 5:44:10 PM PDT by Hoodat]

36 posted on 08/28/2014 9:38:46 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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