I saw this article earlier today about that murder of two Americans last weekend and it made me so mad, I could spit. But here’s where the administration starts covering up for our Afghan “allies” from (who else?) the LA Times;
However, at a news conference early Sunday evening, Lt. Gen. Adrian Bradshaw, a deputy coalition forces commander, said NATO and Afghan military officials were still trying to determine whether the incident was triggered by firing from insurgents, adding that the “circumstances were somewhat confused.”
“There was a report of insurgent firing taking place in this incident, which we believe may have been a factor,” Bradshaw said. “We are trying to establish whether it was an insider attack or whether the initial exchange of fire was provoked by insurgent firing.”
Bradshaw did not provide any further details on the incident.
So, somehow, the Talban showed up and started it all, huh? Kind of sounds like the “video excuse” they used for the murder of our ambassador in Benghazi, doesn’t it?
Well, I got a second statement in regards to the incident;
Hadn’t been out on patrol in a couple of weeks. Decided they needed to go back out and “check in”. Convoy got to the checkpoint where they had been many times. 2 ANA came down from the OP and were talking to SFC and Contractor. One of the ANA asked if they would like to come up to the OP for [tea]. SFC respectfully declined. The 2 ANA turned around and started walking back to the OP. Then (I think only one but maybe both of the ANA) turned back around and starting firing on the SFC and Contractor. SFC did get shots off and killed the 2. The ANA at their OP opened up on our entire convoy wounding the other three of our guys then ran. Our Soldiers began to secure the area so that the KIA and wounded could be evacuated and were not able to go after the ANA who ran.
Kind of leaves the insurgents completely out of the story, doesn’t it? Of course, the insurgents story is mostly wishful thinking on the part of NATO. I’m pretty sure the SFC knew who was shooting at him when he returned fire. And since the soldiers in the convoy saw who was shooting at them as the ANA turned tail and ran, who would have said that there were insurgents involved? Besides Gen. Bradshaw, I mean.
This misinformation campaign is getting out of hand. From workplace violence excuses to this latest “fog of war” and ninja insurgents excuse. These are soldiers’ lives not campaign handbills we’re discussing here.
The chickens are starting to come home to roost.
Foreign and domestic policies.
We are living in interesting times.
“These are soldiers’ lives not campaign handbills we’re discussing here.”
No, Jonn, not to them. To them these Fallen are sticking points, uncomfortable situations, and negligible losses. That’s all. Unless the Obama and Co. can figure out how to play this up as a positive, it’s not worth their time. Perhaps soon, in an effort to portray obama’s compassionate side as C-in-C, we will have a photo-op pic of him as he pens a personal letter to the wife or Mom or Dad of one these Americans who come home in a flag-draped coffin. In the meantime, the schedule seems to be fundraisers, Letterman, fundraisers, The View, and fundraisers.
The crescendo is building and the knucklehead with the big ears is deaf.
Just more “bumps in the road” but Obama killed Bin Laden….
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/01/world/asia/suspected-insider-attack-in-afghanistan.html?ref=rodnordland&_r=0
New York Times By ROD NORDLAND
September 30, 2012 KABUL, Afghanistan
“Afghan officials said that the clash on Saturday was a misunderstanding and that the Americans apparently attacked an Afghan National Army unit in error.”
“A top coalition officer said the Americans were attacked first in what might possibly have been an insurgent attack. Nonetheless, he expressed regret for what ensued.”
It’s time we pulled our troops out completely, and declared “exterminatus” on the entire country and began the orbital bombardment.
I can’t think of a single thing worth saving in Afghanistan, short of some Buddhist temples and sanctuaries. beyond that, kill everything. Humans, animals, plant life. Kill it all and let the ruins stand as warning to anyone who even thinks about fucking with us ever again.
Yeah, I know……. wishful thinking with the pussies we have in office and are likely to have for the foreseeable future. But I can dream of how things ought to be.
We offered them our hand in friendship, our blood, sweat and treasure to help them move up to at least the 19th century, but they slapped it away and spit upon our efforts.
Damn them all forever. There’s nothing there worth the effort to save. At least, nothing living, anyway.
CPT Drew Russel was murdered by an ANA SGT on 8 oct 2011. Reports all say RPG fire, this is a lie. Our TAC was attacked while inside a “secured” ANA compound called Old Corps in central Kandahar city.
Maybe it’s President Bush’s fault!? Hell, everything else has been for the past four years. It’s we declared “open season” on the goat rapers.
“So a black guy, a Muslim, an illegal immigrant and a Communist walk into a bar. The bartender asks, “What’ll it be, Mr. President?”