Difference between revisions of "2012 Benghazi attack"
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* [[Tyrone S. Woods]] (role unknown) | * [[Tyrone S. Woods]] (role unknown) | ||
===Controversy=== | ===Controversy=== | ||
| − | The event has been the source of ongoing controversy, as the [[Obama administration]] has been repeatedly accused by those on the [[political Right]] of orchestrating a cover-up, while those on the [[ | + | The event has been the source of ongoing controversy, as the [[Obama administration]] has been repeatedly accused by those on the [[political Right]] of orchestrating a cover-up, while those on the [[left wing|Left]] seem to feel that the cover-up arguments are insubstantial and politically motivated. |
The key question seems to be whether or not there was evidence linking the attack to any terrorist groups, Ansar al-Sharia (AAS) being the prime suspect because one of their members supposedly said he participated. However, although AAS posted messages approving of the attack, they did not take credit for it. More solid evidence is needed to resolve the question. | The key question seems to be whether or not there was evidence linking the attack to any terrorist groups, Ansar al-Sharia (AAS) being the prime suspect because one of their members supposedly said he participated. However, although AAS posted messages approving of the attack, they did not take credit for it. More solid evidence is needed to resolve the question. | ||
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It seems very likely that this is a [[manufactroversy]] created as part of the general GOP campaign to drum up anger at Obama, although we are still awaiting conclusive [[evidence]]. | It seems very likely that this is a [[manufactroversy]] created as part of the general GOP campaign to drum up anger at Obama, although we are still awaiting conclusive [[evidence]]. | ||
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| + | * [[/Bush]]: comparable incidents that took place during the [[Bush-Cheney administration]] | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
===Reference=== | ===Reference=== | ||