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EXCLUSIVE: CIA operators were denied request for help during Benghazi attack, sources say
Fox News ^ | October 26, 2012 | Jennifer Griffin

Posted on 10/26/2012 8:37:22 AM PDT by Snuph

Fox News has learned from sources who were on the ground in Benghazi that three urgent requests from the CIA annex for military back-up during the attack on the U.S. Consulate and subsequent attack nearly seven hours later were denied by officials in the CIA chain of command -- who also told the CIA operators to "stand down" rather than help the ambassador's team when shots were heard at approximately 9:40 p.m. in Benghazi on Sept. 11. Former Navy SEALs Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty were part of a small team who were at the CIA annex about a mile from the U.S. Consulate where Ambassador Chris Stevens and his team came under attack. When they heard the shots fired, they radioed to inform their higher-ups to tell them what they were hearing. They were told to "stand down," according to sources familiar with the exchange. An hour later, they called again to headquarters and were again told to "stand down."

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To: RetSignman

I agree.


161 posted on 10/26/2012 11:02:17 AM PDT by An American In Dairyland
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To: itssme

I was probably parroting what you had posted. It seems completely plausible and my only add then and now is that the fact that they died of smoke inhalation supports it.

These guys SHOOT PEOPLE AND THEN DECIMATE THEIR BODIES. They don’t take them to the hospital.


162 posted on 10/26/2012 11:03:20 AM PDT by cuban leaf (Were doomed! Details at eleven.)
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To: RetSignman

If what u say is true, and I am very open to believing it is, then we must assume that the puppet will not walk willingly out of the White House.

What do u think will be done or happen to prevent the true winner of the election to take on the role of POTUS?


163 posted on 10/26/2012 11:09:34 AM PDT by uncitizen (Religion of Peace my hind end)
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To: eeevil conservative; penelopesire; Protect the Bill of Rights; thouworm; ColdOne; silverleaf; ...

“Notice— this source waited for Panetta to make his statement about no real time info......then they landed this blow....”

Excellent point!

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2950443/posts

(CNN) Panetta on Benghazi attack: ‘Could not put forces at risk’

The U.S. military did not get involved during the attack on the U.S. mission in Benghazi, Libya, last month because officials did not have enough information about what was going on before the attack was over, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta said Thursday.

At a Pentagon news briefing, Panetta said there was no “real-time information” to be able to act on, even though the U.S. military was prepared to do so.

“You don’t deploy forces into harm’s way without knowing what’s going on,” Panetta said. “(We) felt we could not put forces at risk in that situation.”

(snip)

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http://articles.latimes.com/2012/oct/24/world/la-fg-libya-militias-20121025

October 24, 2012

With Stevens lost in the initial raid on the U.S. mission, survivors were brought around midnight to a second U.S. facility, a compound that included multiple villas and reportedly was used by CIA agents. The Americans huddled in a small room and tried to call the embassy in Tripoli to send reinforcements, but cellphones and satellite phones didn’t work in the house. Some ventured outside to find a signal, only to come under mortar fire, according to a U.S. intelligence officer familiar with events.


164 posted on 10/26/2012 11:12:24 AM PDT by maggief
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To: Snuph
0bama Is A Deserter!

0bama was notified immediately and automatically when the Benghazi consulate triggered the "Critical Incident Report" alert. He did nothing.

Judge Jeanine Investigates Benghazi Gate Part 4 - 10/20/2012 video 6:53
Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer (U.S. Army ret.), former CIA Station Chief Gary Burtson and former CIA operative Mike Baker

They confirm everything Col. Hunt said about automatic notifications to the WH and add more details.

Howie Carr interview with Col. Hunt On The Newest Libyan Revelations audio 28:37

There are three scandals here...

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For weeks now I have thought that the denial of requests for security were a dereliction of duty. I consider the lies and misdirection about the "video" after the attack to be fraud and malfeasance under the color of authority. I don't consider the inaction during the attack to be any of those.

The failure to act during the attack is the direct equivalent of desertion IMO.

ONE man had the authority to act that night.

ONE man deserted his post!


165 posted on 10/26/2012 11:15:52 AM PDT by TigersEye (dishonorabledisclosure.com - OPSEC (give them support))
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To: cuban leaf

“This is looking more and more like an attempt by the president to get the ambassador kidnapped and then successfully negotiate his release before the election.

But then that smoke inhalation thing ruined everything.”

And, a cover for the arms running.

Helps explain the video, as well.


166 posted on 10/26/2012 11:16:07 AM PDT by maggief
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To: maggief

What is Panetta smoking? Of course you always assess risk, but America wasn’t built on a cold calculation of cost - benefit. America, particularly its military, has always been about taking the risk when it’s time to do the right thing. The boys would still be pinned down on the beaches of Iwo Jima if the officers in charge hadn’t take the risks needed to save the asses of their troops. There was an American Ambassador and a group of other Americans in a severe crisis. Yes intervention would have meant taking a risk. But taking a risk was called for in the circumstances.


167 posted on 10/26/2012 11:16:08 AM PDT by littleharbour
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To: itssme

Meanwhile, CNN seems more interested in Hillary’s 65th birthday and the sentencing of Silvio Bersculloni.


168 posted on 10/26/2012 11:17:09 AM PDT by littleharbour
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To: littleharbour

It looks like he help set it up.


169 posted on 10/26/2012 11:20:59 AM PDT by maggief
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To: cuban leaf
EXACTLY. I called Boehner’s office...the calls are coming in by the ton, but I held on. Had to leave a msg to Boehner and I gave him an earful. Told him to get off the “stool” and do his job..we haven't heard a thing from Republican leadership. Have the guts, show love for the USA and make a big noise about demanding the resignations of Panetta, Petraeus, etc. Demand that oboma be subpoenaed, and tried for treason. Everyone connected to the oboma coverup must be tried for treason, or crimes against the people. Tell Boehner that ONLY conservative news sources are covering the latest story of oboma and Benghazi...the leftist media WILL NOT cover it. Tell Boehner that he must step up and do what his position demands...the public must be told about what happened in Benghazi, and the part traitor oboma played in it.

My head is exploding, and calling Boehner helped...we should all call him NOW. Boehner’s phone number is posted on this link..sorry I don't have it on hand. My blood is boiling to the point that I have to do everything I can to get this out. I hope all who read this will join me in doing the same.

170 posted on 10/26/2012 11:21:05 AM PDT by itssme
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To: maggief

Yep...some chess playing going on right now and Obama only plays checkers.

I was up almost all night watching beck and doing open source reading on Benghazi. I told hubby this morning that something big was coming down the pike. I was not disappointed. Had to call him at work and tell him..

There is more to come....hang on.


171 posted on 10/26/2012 11:21:57 AM PDT by penelopesire (TIME FOR OBAMA TO ANSWER FOR BENGHAZI UNDER OATH!!)
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To: penelopesire

I think you’re right.

It’s going to get worse.


172 posted on 10/26/2012 11:23:49 AM PDT by maggief
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To: Covenantor

A couple of question I have are, how long did it take for these ba$tarts to find that stupid video.

Did they have it ready to exploit anticipated these murders?

As far as the guy they have locked up for making this video, how do we know he wasn’t paid by these scum dwellers to produce it?


173 posted on 10/26/2012 11:26:44 AM PDT by RetSignman (REMEMBER THE 2010 MOVEMENT)
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To: Covenantor

A couple of question I have are, how long did it take for these ba$tarts to find that stupid video.

Did they have it ready to exploit anticipated these murders?

As far as the guy they have locked up for making this video, how do we know he wasn’t paid by these scum dwellers to produce it?


174 posted on 10/26/2012 11:28:07 AM PDT by RetSignman (REMEMBER THE 2010 MOVEMENT)
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To: Snuph

Wow, This is Bad.

Is the media really gonna ignore this one?


175 posted on 10/26/2012 11:51:14 AM PDT by mowowie
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To: Terry Mross

Unfortunately, 90+% of Hussein Heads will never allow themselves to realize they’ve been going out of their way to support an opportunistic murderer and fraud for four years.

I see the morons keep posting pro-Hussein propaganda like they’re fighting a holy war to protect him.


176 posted on 10/26/2012 11:51:29 AM PDT by treetopsandroofs (Had FDR been GOP, there would have been no World Wars, just "The Great War" and "Roosevelt's Wars".)
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To: itssme; cuban leaf
My head is exploding, and calling Boehner helped...we should all call him NOW.

I got thru and talked with a gentleman and told him I am a lifelong Pub who contributes to candidates and I'm going out of mind over Libya. I expect action, not some hearings after the election. It is disgraceful. We don't abandon our people.

Boehner's number 202-225-0600

177 posted on 10/26/2012 11:54:53 AM PDT by wmfights
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To: maggief

It’s been difficult for me to keep up with this- lots going on with work- but I have tried to catch up today and am truly SHOCKED. But not at all surprised.

It unravels a little more each day- I wonder if ANY of the networks (other than FOX) are going to tell the citizens of the U.S. what our government has been doing and NOT doing to protect us.


178 posted on 10/26/2012 12:23:28 PM PDT by SE Mom (Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
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To: SE Mom

Tapper is reporting.

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/10/father-of-slain-former-seal-new-report-raise/

We shall see. The lib spin is Woods disobeyed orders.


179 posted on 10/26/2012 12:34:45 PM PDT by maggief
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To: penelopesire; maggief; thouworm; SE Mom; hoosiermama; MestaMachine; STARWISE; stephenjohnbanker; ...

Watch Bret Baier this evening and don’t miss his new special, which he’s putting together as I’m typing. Of course, more information just keep flowing and it gets more serious all the time.

I’m convinced now, that we have a patriot insiders feeding FoxNews the truth and also Reuters, and perhaps the other so-called new media outlets, but they’re electing to continue to cover for the Marxist and his regime.

The Marxist is finished. One way or another.

Pray he loses in a landslide. He’ll NEVER recover.


180 posted on 10/26/2012 12:39:25 PM PDT by onyx (FREE REPUBLIC IS HERE TO STAY! DONATE MONTHLY! IF YOU WANT ON SARAH PALIN''S PING LIST, LET ME KNOW)
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