An honest question: The ragheads already attacked, and the photo shows “something” on fire. Isn’t it a bit late for the Marines and Apaches? Shouldn’t our Intelligence have picked up beforehand that an attack was brewing, and reinforcements been in place to meet it?
The “protestors” are only at the outermost perimeter.
I don’t know much about the embassy defences but, apparently, they are very extensive.
Ya mean like maybe the CIA?
An honest question: The ragheads already attacked, and the photo shows “something” on fire. Isn’t it a bit late for the Marines and Apaches? Shouldn’t our Intelligence have picked up beforehand that an attack was brewing, and reinforcements been in place to meet it?
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Yes, an honest question, and also a very perceptive one. Good on you!
“Shouldn’t our Intelligence have picked up beforehand that an attack was brewing, and reinforcements been in place to meet it?”
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Sometimes, even with the best of personnel and equipment, something will get by. As long as it’s not a habit.
Exactly!