Posted on 04/22/2011 6:05:24 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
The most senior US solider, Adm Mike Mullen, says the war in Libya is "moving towards stalemate", even though US and Nato air strikes have destroyed 30-40% of Libya's ground forces.
The US has authorised the use of armed, unmanned Predator drones over Libya to give "precision cap".
Libyan rebels have been battling Col Gaddafi's troops since February but have recently made little headway.
Adm Mullen also said there was no sign of al-Qaeda in the Libyan opposition.
In a speech to US troops in Iraq, he admitted radical groups might try to take advantage of the uprising in Libya, but added: "We're watchful of it, mindful of it and I just haven't seen much of it at all. In fact, I've seen no al-Qaeda representation there at all."
Last month, a Nato commander said US intelligence had picked up "flickers" of al-Qaeda activity among the rebels.
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Hey hey O bomb A
How many kids have you killed today?
Knowing what we know of these terrorists groups and how they infiltrate, how would we really KNOW if there is infiltration? I mean, they infiltrated and killed police in Iraq and Afghanistan, so I think I would “trust and verify” and not be so adamant about their lack of presence.
With fools like Mullen in the military, what difference does it make. Hay stupid, do you think that wear a frigging sign on their back that says AQ member in good standing. Are we actually paying this damn idiot.
ADmiral WEstmoreland says he sees the light at the end of the tunnel.
Last month, a Nato commander said US intelligence had picked up "flickers" of al-Qaeda activity among the rebels.
We have lying traitors at the top of almost all categories in this country now. Mullen is the one who blew off the victims at Fort Hood when he said the important thing there was to protect Muslims. Under him and Islamo Bamma we are helping Muslims, INCLUDING Al Qaeda, kill people.
I guess “precision cap” means your hat fits right.
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