Obama has apparently told Congress that he’s sending troops to help the French in Mali. I just hope that’s really why they are going there and not on some secret mission to help John Brennan or something. Really, who knows with this president.

NBC NEWS – President Barack Obama has deployed American military personnel and drone aircraft to the African country of Niger, where they could be used to support a French counterterrorism mission in neighboring Mali.

Defense Department officials told NBC News that a first wave will include two Raptor surveillance drones and 250 to 300 military personnel, including remote pilots and security and maintenance crews. They are expected to arrive soon.

The officials stressed that the drones are meant for surveillance only. The White House has faced criticism for a legal memo concluding that the U.S. government can use drones to kill American citizens overseas in certain cases.

Besides helping the French in Mali, the drones could be used to provide intelligence on a growing Islamic militant threat throughout North and East Africa.

The president notified Congress on Friday under the War Powers Act, which requires him to tell Congress when heavily armed U.S. military personnel are newly deployed to a region or nation.

Obama told Congress that the U.S. military presence was under the consent of the government of Niger, and that they would “facilitate intelligence-sharing” with the French. He said that the American military personnel were armed for their own protection and security.




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repubboy
repubboy

Why ???? So he can look like he is doing something other than ruining this country ?

Or is he trying to fix something that President Bush did ?

We have enough troops over seas embroiled in other countries problems, enough is enough, congress needs to man up and put and end to this BS once and for all. !

davienne
davienne

as with the unconstitutional invasion of libia congress will do absolutly NOTHING... constitution ? what constitution ? he dont need no stinking constitution....

Charm4sure
Charm4sure

Obama treats our military like his personal slaves. Wonder what the French are offering him and Moochelle?

hongryhawg
hongryhawg

This is exactly why our young citizens should double-think a stint in the military. In another time, I would encourage my son to enlist, but now, I discourage because I don't want him dying on foreign soil for foreign interests. Just because there is someone who pretends to be a commander in chief does not mean he is. No child of mine will be cannon fodder for this Communist/Socialist/Marxist/etc. regime that hates the United States of America.

SineWaveII
SineWaveII

"Armed for their own protection"

Wow, what a concept.

keninil
keninil

Someone should give O a quick quiz to find out if O know what continent Mali is on.

57thunderbird
57thunderbird

But,but,but,the sequester.The sky is falling.

Amjean
Amjean

Mali asked the French for help and apparently the French asked the US for

help. Which is fine. However, does bathhouse Barry think that the French

are going to allow him to install the Muslim Brotherhood in the region?

What is this agenda all about? Can't provide security for an ambassador and

others in Benghazi, however, now we are in Mali providing support for the French.

Since Bathhouse Barry only does things for political gain, what is his end

game? I wonder.

tinlizzieowner
tinlizzieowner

"So, Obama's sending more troops in eh? If this was Bush, the left would be crapping their pants in phony outrage, but when Dear Leader does it? It's all good."

Exactly.

Bush Drones = Bad.

Obama Drones = Good.

Bush 'Surge' (Iraq, with Gen. 'Betray-Us') = Bad.

Obama 'Surge' (Afghanistan, with Gen. Petraeus) = Good.

Typical liberal situational hypocrisy.

tinlizzieowner
tinlizzieowner

Didn't Barry say something like 'no boots on the ground'? Maybe their just 'advisers' like Johnson (D) sent to Viet Nam. ;-) ;-)

notsofastthere
notsofastthere

In Oct. 2011 Obama sent 100 plus troops to Uganda to track down Joseph Kony. Kony hasn't caused trouble since 2006 in Uganda. Anyone hear from our troops since?

Let's hear from that anti war media? No boots on the ground? Responsibility to protect. Make war, not peace. Ban the bomb. Take guns away from American citizens and give them to the terrorists.

OneThinDime
OneThinDime

Yes he did say "no boots on the ground" wish that video was posted with thread since the MSM is absolutely crickets

Richard Drakos
Richard Drakos

So, Obama's sending more troops in eh? If this was Bush, the left would be crapping their pants in phony outrage, but when Dear Leader does it? It's all good.

GWShrub
GWShrub

Well, lets see if he receives any flak like Mr. Bush did, from the leftist doves, peace(?) lovers & the follywood fools! I'd be willing to bet that there is absolutely NO outrage or questions asked. Obamallamadingdong at his best.

sickandtired
sickandtired

Read my lips...."I'll do as I damn well please!".....the almighty has spoken!

Betsey_Ross
Betsey_Ross

Another budget item that we cannot afford.

Ray
Ray

Hey Nobel, how is that "hope" in giving him that peace prize workin' out for ya?

Les_in_NC
Les_in_NC

How about sending some troups to help our Border Patrol agents?

sDee
sDee

Open borders further global governance. Why would anyone wan to stop that?

sDee
sDee

One thing that has always held back UN style global governance is a global police force.

Meet Sheriff Hussein Obama. Have Drone. Will Travel.

jleinf
jleinf

Sweet, now more of our guys can be killed by guns supplied to terrorists via Benghazi. Congress can you please impeach or at least ban Obama from giving weapons to ANYBODY.

Conniption Fitz
Conniption Fitz

We fund Islamists in Egypt, help Islamists (who turn and kill us) in Libya, fight Islamists in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Mali?

We fund AIDS research and treatment in Africa, but promote the #1 cause of AIDS in Africa and everywhere else on the globe.

Howse that for consistency and coherence?

The Obama regime, the first certifiably irrational and insane administration in US history.

sDee
sDee

It is not irrational. The globalists need:

- a constant global menace so we are in enough fear to let our government act like this

- a global police force to get those in line who are not

- plenty of global crises to maintain the transfer of wealth

Conniption Fitz
Conniption Fitz

AlertNet - France ready to start Mali withdrawal despite Gao attack -admiral trust.org/alertnet/news/…

So, why is Obama sending US troops?

He will do what he has done since he took office - PROMOTE THE SPREAD OF ISLAMISTS - Israel's and America's enemies.

57thunderbird
57thunderbird

The Americans arrive and the French drop their rifles and go home.

SineWaveII
SineWaveII

Get ready for Indo-China II. Obama is following the JFK road right into another Viet Nam

tinlizzieowner
tinlizzieowner

You remember when the libs were saying,

"Hey, Hey, LBJ. (D) How many kids have you killed today".

What happened to them, now that Barry (D) is President?

"Hey, Hey, BHO. Where'd all the anti-war protesters go?"

;-) ;-)

OneThinDime
OneThinDime

Good one! The anti-war protesters changed into anti-Keystone pipeline and climate change protesters.

tinlizzieowner
tinlizzieowner

Yup, the bastids are 'stiuationally' anti-war. ;-) ;-)

Rshill7
Rshill7

Would you send your Pally Wally to Mali? I wouldn't.

Joe
Joe

Send in JOHN - LURCH - KERRY

He'll fix it all up!

Rshill7
Rshill7

Did you double-check that word 'fix'? The first letter is right, then suddenly goes horribly awry.

Libertyship46
Libertyship46

But I thought the war was over in Mali and the much-vaunted French military put the rebellion down? You mean, we were lied to us again? Say it ain't so. Well, Obama didn't need any permission to fight an entire war in Libya, so why should Congress care about sending troops to Mali? They WILL care, though, if Americans start getting killed there. And as for the cost of fighting yet another war in another part of the world that has absolutely nothing to do with us, hey, it's only money, right? But, don't worry, if we need any help, the we can always rely on the French. If that's the case, we really are doomed.

tinlizzieowner
tinlizzieowner

"But, don't worry, if we need any help, the we can always rely on the French."

Yup, just like we did in WW1, WW2 and French Indo-China (Viet Nam).

;-) ;-)

DCGere
DCGere

I don't know if they will care if Americans get killed. Look at the silence re: Benghazi.

Prayers for our soldiers.

Conniption Fitz
Conniption Fitz

Rumors are the French are withdrawing:

AlertNet France ready to start Mali withdrawal despite Gao attack -admiral trust.org/alertnet/news/…

Rshill7
Rshill7

I want to be armed for my "own protection and security" too.

VirusX
VirusX

PRESIDENT WARMONGER.

And who was the dumbass that gave the public troop strengths and equipment?

Laurel
Laurel

Why do I get the vibe these guys are 300 hundred Star Trek red shirts?!

AmericanborninCanada
AmericanborninCanada

He told congress? Where's the code pinkos? Cindy Sheehan? Bill "unrepentant terrorist" Ayers and his hag Bernadette? oh right. It's deal leader, not Bush.

God Bless our troops and keep them safe wherever they are.

I hate this.

Spartan4Palin
Spartan4Palin

He in formed Congress while Congress is out meeting with constituents and aren't due back until Monday? That same Congress?

The guy Jay Carney just reminded the WH press corpse, again today, that if he had the ability to act when Congress won't, but the law won't allow him to. And he would LOVE the ability to do that. That guy?

Thank you again to the 52% that voted for your king!

OneThinDime
OneThinDime

And thanks again for the ones that stayed home, more of our military will be murdered because you failed to vote.