Iran-Contra + Fast and Furious = Benghazigate

U.S.-Approved Arms for Libya Rebels Fell Into Jihadis’ Hands

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration secretly gave its blessing to arms shipments to Libyan rebels from Qatar last year, but American officials later grew alarmed as evidence grew that Qatar was turning some of the weapons over to Islamic militants, according to United States officials and foreign diplomats.

No evidence has emerged linking the weapons provided by the Qataris during the uprising against Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi to the attack that killed four Americans at the United States diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, in September.

But in the months before, the Obama administration clearly was worried about the consequences of its hidden hand in helping arm Libyan militants, concerns that have not previously been reported. The weapons and money from Qatar strengthened militant groups in Libya, allowing them to become a destabilizing force since the fall of the Qaddafi government.

Concerns that have not previously been reported? Whatever happened to transparency? This is beyond criminal negligence. It's an impeachable offense.

0bama: Coward and Liar (Not Necessarily in That Order)

Obama: Attacks on Susan Rice "outrageous"

"Let me say specifically about Susan Rice: She has done exemplary work. She has represented the U.S. and our interests in the U.N. with skill and professionalism and toughness and grace," said Mr. Obama. "If Senator McCain and Senator Graham and others want to go after somebody, they should go after me. And I'm happy to have that discussion with them. But for them to go after the U.N. ambassador? Who had nothing to do with Benghazi? And was simply making a presentation based on intelligence that she had received? To besmirch her reputation is outrageous."

Lay off the phony "war on women" nonsense, Barack. You are the one who sent U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice to be the public face of your Benghazi lies instead of doing it yourself. Rice lied on your behalf and under your direction, you coward. Four Americans died because of your cowardice, a fact you now try to hide behind your continued lies and fake outrage.