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AP sources: Intelligence on weapons no 'slam dunk'
AP ^ | Aug 29, 6:54 AM EDT | KIMBERLY DOZIER and MATT APUZZO

Posted on 08/29/2013 4:08:38 AM PDT by quimby

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The intelligence linking Syrian President Bashar Assad or his inner circle to an alleged chemical weapons attack that killed at least 100 people is no "slam dunk," with questions remaining about who actually controls some of Syria's chemical weapons stores and doubts about whether Assad himself ordered the strike, U.S. intelligence officials say.

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However, multiple U.S. officials used the phrase "not a slam dunk" to describe the intelligence picture - a reference to then-CIA Director George Tenet's insistence in 2002 that U.S. intelligence showing Iraq had weapons of mass destruction was a "slam dunk" - intelligence that turned out to be wrong.

A report by the Office of the Director for National Intelligence outlining that evidence against Syria is thick with caveats. It builds a case that Assad's forces are most likely responsible while outlining gaps in the U.S. intelligence picture. Relevant congressional committees were to be briefed on that evidence by teleconference call on Thursday, U.S. officials and congressional aides said.

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TOPICS: Breaking News; Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events
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To: bray

What if the Rebels (Al Qaeda in Syria) were shipped Chemical Rockets from Ghaddafi’s arsenal courtesy of 0bambi / Clinton?


41 posted on 08/29/2013 6:22:44 AM PDT by Uncle Miltie (Cram black misbehavior down their throats until they change.)
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To: quimby
Well somebody is full of .... then.

42 posted on 08/29/2013 6:23:43 AM PDT by McGruff (Strange times are these in which we live...)
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To: quimby; Yosemitest
U.S. intelligence showing Iraq had weapons of mass destruction was a "slam dunk" - intelligence that turned out to be wrong.

WRONG WRONG WRONG!!!

One thing the Left will NEVER admit is that "Bush Lied" was the real lie!

43 posted on 08/29/2013 6:28:57 AM PDT by Old Sarge (Opinions are like orgasms: only mine count, and I couldn't care less if you have one...)
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To: Timber Rattler

Here we go again, the weak kneed West, afraid to take decisive action. Hot...cold...hot...cold, oh gee I don’t know what to do or even think for that matter, ohhh, my, gee wiz.


44 posted on 08/29/2013 6:38:07 AM PDT by Netz
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To: Alas Babylon!
It’s like stirring up a cesspool! They are agreeing with me. I’ve stoked the flames of Obama disdain among his most vehement supporters!

I'd like to join Commander Riker in applauding your magnificent effort:


45 posted on 08/29/2013 6:38:45 AM PDT by Old Sarge (Opinions are like orgasms: only mine count, and I couldn't care less if you have one...)
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To: Alas Babylon!

Not all Birkenstock sandal wearers are Left wing Commies. They happen to be very comfortable, not just fashionable for Lefties...


46 posted on 08/29/2013 6:46:12 AM PDT by Netz
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To: Alas Babylon!
Done the same here.

The shock, despair, then rage on their faces is interesting.

47 posted on 08/29/2013 6:48:50 AM PDT by redgolum ("God is dead" -- Nietzsche. "Nietzsche is dead" -- God.)
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To: quimby; mickie; flaglady47; seekthetruth; seenenuf; pax_et_bonum; Maine Mariner; Old Sarge; ...
Smug, know-it-all O'Reilly was dead certain the other night that Assad was responsible for the poison gas attack. He further opined how he just can't wait for Obama to bomb the hell out of Syrian installations.

The two colonels, Hunt and Peters, jumped all over their host, pointing out how he is wrong on almost everything he spouts on the Syrian situation. But the Bloviator blew them off in his usual classy style, maintaining that he is smarter than the two military men combined in his Syrian analysis.

This segment was followed by Bill's fellow warmonger...Charley the Tuna Krauthammer, whose itchy finger is ALSO on the figurative red button aimed at Russian-armed Syria.

I just hope the evidence shows that the rebels did indeed perpetrate a "false flag" gas-attack operation.......and that the Lord of the Factor will have to eat humble pie and publicly apologize to his viewers for blindly jumping to conclusions.

(disclaimer.....as if O'Reilly would EVER apologize or backtrack for anything....)

Leni

48 posted on 08/29/2013 6:57:12 AM PDT by MinuteGal
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To: Old Sarge
Another thing the Left will NEVER admit is:The left ALWAYS LIES!
49 posted on 08/29/2013 7:15:59 AM PDT by Yosemitest (It's Simple ! Fight, ... or Die !)
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To: quimby

“In fact, the media is spinning themselves silly on this story.”

Oh yeh. I’m sure Carney will be parsing every word today at the WH presser.


50 posted on 08/29/2013 7:21:49 AM PDT by austinaero
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To: austinaero
Allen West ‏@AllenWest 21m POTUS grand Mideast strategy seems 2 b how many countries can he destabilize & let Islamic terrorists take over. He's an Israeli nightmare.
51 posted on 08/29/2013 7:26:31 AM PDT by don-o (He will not share His glory, and He will not be mocked! Blessed be the Name of the Lord forever!)
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To: MinuteGal

Ping to post #48! Exactly right, Leni!

Obama’s hatred for Israel and his love for the Muslim Brotherhood Terrorists comes through in ALL his actions!


52 posted on 08/29/2013 9:02:24 AM PDT by seekthetruth (I still want a Commander In Chief who honors and supports our Military!)
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To: McGruff

- “Get a shotgun!”


53 posted on 08/29/2013 9:34:14 AM PDT by devolve (----- ----- ----- it not unlegal iffen I do`s it ----- ----- -----)
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To: Earthdweller

Speaking of intelligence I heard Colin Colonel Powell shooting his mouth off a couple days ago. sounded like he was all for melting down Basher based on “intelligence.” It worked so good last time I’m sure Obamuzzie would do exactly what Powell recommends. Just waiting for Powell to show us his jar of Syrian jungle juice.


54 posted on 08/29/2013 10:18:39 AM PDT by cherokee1 (skip the names---just kick the buttz)
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To: MinuteGal
Smug, know-it-all O’Reilly was dead certain the other night that Assad was responsible for the poison gas attack. He further opined how he just can't wait for Obama to bomb the hell out of Syrian installations.


Bill O’Reilly is just doing what his boss tells him to do if he wants to keep his cushy job.

Who is is boss?

Well, the Saudis recently purchased a 30% stake in Fox News.

Right about the time Obama Was elected.

Just sayin’

55 posted on 08/29/2013 10:31:26 AM PDT by rdcbn
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To: Alas Babylon!
Just doing my part...

Many thanks, AB! As the late President Reagan used to say: "Facts are stubborn things."

56 posted on 08/29/2013 10:39:01 AM PDT by CDB ("Phony" scandals attacked by a phony president who advocates phony perptual crises)
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To: PuzzledInTX
"We ultimately, of course, hold President Assad Obama responsible for the use of chemical weapons the IRS by his regime against his own people, regardless of where the command and control lies," Harf said.
57 posted on 08/29/2013 10:59:18 AM PDT by NonValueAdded ("When there is no penalty for failure, failures proliferate." George F. Will)
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To: Alas Babylon!

All this week I’ve been very vocal with them about how Bush did the same that Obama is doing,....

EXCEPT, Bush actually did go to Congress. Obama has not....for ANY of his stupid wars.

#Justsaying


58 posted on 08/29/2013 11:28:35 AM PDT by Lucky9teen ("The only thing worse than a knee-jerk liberal is a knee-pad conservative." ~ Edward Abbey)
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To: mmichaels1970

59 posted on 08/29/2013 11:31:07 AM PDT by Lucky9teen ("The only thing worse than a knee-jerk liberal is a knee-pad conservative." ~ Edward Abbey)
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To: Netz

60 posted on 08/29/2013 11:34:13 AM PDT by Lucky9teen ("The only thing worse than a knee-jerk liberal is a knee-pad conservative." ~ Edward Abbey)
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