Widespread skepticism over Obama's story in the Democratic Debate
that
"OBAMA: You know, I've heard from an Army captain who was the head of
a
rifle platoon -- supposed to have 39 men in a rifle platoon. Ended up
being sent to Afghanistan with 24 because 15 of those soldiers had
been
sent to Iraq.
And as a consequence, they didn't have enough ammunition,
they didn't have enough Humvees. They were actually capturing Taliban
weapons, because it was easier to get Taliban weapons than it was for
them to get properly equipped by our current commander in chief. "
http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=YjMxMDE4YzViZjAyMDZiMjI0ZWFiOGRkODBjNzVjMjE=
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In short, this story is so full of holes and I've never seen or even
heard of a story like this in my years in the Marine Corps or after.
If this was the actual case, there are some very senior officers who
would be relived of duty ASAP. Someone should call BS, get this
Captains name and unit, and start an investigation. How can he deny
that if he's so concerned for those that are taking the fight to the
enemy?
....
Short of ammunition? Oh, they took all their bullets with them? When
the Platoon Sergeant went back to Sup****t Platoon for re-supply they
wouldn't give him any more? Somebody told a US Army sergeant in a
combat zone they wouldn't give him ammo for his troops?
This one flunks the reality check on so many different levels that it
isn't even funny.
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