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SEAL tells 60 Minutes book is for honor, not politics
CBS News ^ | August 29, 2012

Posted on 08/29/2012 2:53:05 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer

(CBS News) A retired Navy SEAL who was present at the killing of Osama bin Laden tells Scott Pelley in a 60 Minutes interview that his book about the raid is not a political statement, rather it is timed to commemorate the 9/11 attack and give credit to the hundreds of people whose work made the mission a success. The former SEAL Team 6 member, who uses the pseudonym Mark Owen, will appear in his first interview on 60 Minutes, Sunday Sept. 9 at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: seal

1 posted on 08/29/2012 2:53:09 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Special Operations OPSEC targets Obama for reckless intelligence leaks (FR thread)

Dishonorable Disclosures (22:00 Youtube video)

Special Operations (OPSEC) (website to get involved)

2 posted on 08/29/2012 2:55:52 PM PDT by TigersEye (dishonorabledisclosure.com - OPSEC (give them support))
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

” it is timed to commemorate the 9/11 attack and give credit to the hundreds of people whose work made the mission a success.”

And we all know that jug eared SOB in the WH isn’t going to give anyone else the credit. I’ll bet ZERO had them waiting for DAYS while he agonized over whether or not to kill a fellow muzzie anti-American SOB.


3 posted on 08/29/2012 2:56:03 PM PDT by jessduntno ("Racism is not dead...it is on life support - kept alive by politicians..." - Thomas Sowell)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Sorry to say my gut feeling is the press will vilify this person and the Dems will slur him with every hideous attribute possible. It’s the way of the MSM/DNC...wondering if we can all just agree that the MSM/DNC are really the same group..? It would save keystrokes.


4 posted on 08/29/2012 2:57:29 PM PDT by austinaero (Obama or America - can't have both)
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To: jessduntno

“And we all know that jug eared SOB in the WH isn’t going to give anyone else the credit. I’ll bet ZERO had them waiting for DAYS while he agonized over whether or not to kill a fellow muzzie anti-American SOB.”

I so do not trust this anti-American president. I have to wonder if the Seals who died in the helicopter crash knew the real truth,,,and thusly,,were killed because of it. I would NOT put it past this A-hole President.


5 posted on 08/29/2012 2:59:25 PM PDT by austinaero (Obama or America - can't have both)
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To: austinaero

Bingo


6 posted on 08/29/2012 3:00:58 PM PDT by svcw (If one living cell on another planet is life, why isn't it life in the womb?)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

While this SEAL has left the servcie he did NOT retire...he has NO benefits or income coming from his years of service


7 posted on 08/29/2012 3:01:19 PM PDT by Nifster
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To: austinaero

“And we all know that jug eared SOB in the WH isn’t going to give anyone else the credit. I’ll bet ZERO had them waiting for DAYS while he agonized over whether or not to kill a fellow muzzie anti-American SOB.”

“I so do not trust this anti-American president. I have to wonder if the Seals who died in the helicopter crash knew the real truth,,,and thusly,,were killed because of it. I would NOT put it past this A-hole President.”

Boy, if this doesn’t make into the DUMMIE land scape, nothing will...JUST KIDDING, THERE, ALL YOU SOCIALISTS...YOU KNOW, LIKE WHEN JOE BIDEN “MISSPEAKS.”


8 posted on 08/29/2012 3:02:33 PM PDT by jessduntno ("Racism is not dead...it is on life support - kept alive by politicians..." - Thomas Sowell)
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To: austinaero

” I’ll bet ZERO had them waiting for DAYS while he agonized over whether or not to kill a fellow muzzie anti-American SOB.”

Continuing along my tin-foil path I wonder if he had them waiting for days so he could notify the muslims he would “side with” in the enemy camp and plan out out the scenario in advance. BTW - given the volatility of the muslim extremists,,don’t you think it’s a bit interesting that they didn’t seem to much mind OBL getting dumped at sea and being told after-the-fact.

They were given notice. I’m almost sure of it.


9 posted on 08/29/2012 3:05:36 PM PDT by austinaero (Obama or America - can't have both)
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To: TigersEye

Sorry but I disagree vehemently with the production of the book and the details surrounding it.

The Navy Seals( and all military) have my unwavering support and gratitude but to put it in words most Seal members would understand.

“STFU”


10 posted on 08/29/2012 3:09:24 PM PDT by Cyman
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Alrighty. Without knowing its content I have no opinion on it one way or the other. Check out those links though.


11 posted on 08/29/2012 3:22:42 PM PDT by TigersEye (dishonorabledisclosure.com - OPSEC (give them support))
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Let's take a step back and look at the whole picture.

The shooters in SpecOps must live in the shadows not only for their sake but for their families sake.

The Emperor stated this whole fiasco when he green lighted Hollywood to produce a reelection movie due for release in October 2012.

I have little doubt that the SEAL community was thoroughly questioned by the producers of this multimillion dollar gift to the Emperor in front of various political critters so the producers could get a “feel” for what happened. I also have little doubt that the SEAL community had many follow on interviews which gave them an excellent feeling as to what the movie was going to say.

In short, I view this book and its uncleared release as a spoiling action designed to reduce the political impact of the Emperor's reelection movie. I have had the honor of knowing and working for too many shooters to think that any of them, especially a team member, would go this route with out excellent reasons and provocation.

12 posted on 08/29/2012 3:55:48 PM PDT by Nip (TANSTAAFL and BOHICA)
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