Plane Down: U.S. F-15 Fighter Jet Crashes in Libya
- Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:10am by
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LONDON (AP) — A U.S. military jet crashed in Libya after an equipment malfunction but its two crewmembers ejected and are safe, the U.S. military said Tuesday.
Vince Crawley, a spokesman for the Africa Command, says both sustained minor injuries and were separated because they used parachutes to eject from the F-15E Strike Eagle jet at high altitudes, ending up in different areas.
An F-15 Eagle like the one that went down in Libya.
The crash occurred Monday night at 2130 GMT (5:30 p.m. EST). Its exact location was not given.
One crew member has been recovered and an operation is currently under way to recover the other one – “but we know he’s safe,” said Ken Fidler, another spokesman for Africa Command.
The aircraft, based out of Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, was flying out of Italy’s Aviano Air Base in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn at the time of the incident. The cause of the crash is being investigated.
F-15 Eagle.
The Air Force has said only that B-2, F-15 and F-16 fighters are participating in operations over Libya. The U.S.’s involvement in Libya is being run by Africa Command, which is based in Stuttgart, Germany.
Africa Command launched in Oct. 2008 after the Pentagon abandoned efforts to base the command on the continent after it hit resistance among the African nations, and instead posted about two dozen liaison officers at African embassies.
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AmeriCat
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 8:53amOur military forces in and over Libya, God bless each and every one,
should not be doing the dirty work of the Arab League!
We will never be told of the hardships imposed on our brave men and women
in other theaters due to the shift of their protectors-in-the-air to Libya
…at the whim of OTHER countries!
And even if the Arab League…all 57 states…
repaid the U.S. for every dime of their request
for America to help them CREATE their Caliphate,
Report Post »…the money would end up in the pockets of “organizers.”
rabblechat
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 8:47amAfter some quick research it looks like this is only 1 of 6 F-15′s to crash due to mechanical failure in the past 20 years or so. Makes you wonder if the “malfunction” was a result of ground fire.
http://www.rabblechat.com
Report Post »AmeriCat
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 9:14am“Mechanical failure.” It’s an easy excuse, isn’t it,
in this unconstitutional, unwanted war.
We will not rest until we know the fate of that second downed pilot!
God-willing this will not result IN OUR FIRST POW…or worse.
Imagine…our best, our military forces…giving their all to protect
Report Post »the Libyan rebels, who are Al Qaeda and Muslim Brotherhood!
ProgressivesArePoison
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 8:18pm“crashed” is King 0bamaspeak for “shot down”.. It’s all about political face saving, ya know, just as you can’t “take the lead” in this war or you might upset the Muslims or look like George Bush. Hey 0bama, unlike Bush, you forgot to ask Congress. On the other hand, I guess Congress isn‘t needed when you’ve handed your military over to George Soros’ “new world order”. What a great week for Soros.. He now has our military in addition to a huge boost of his PETROBRAS oil shares in Brazil. Thanks King 0bama!
Report Post »smithclar3nc3
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 8:29amThe entire cost of this operation and any lives lost during it is solely on Obama hands. He took these actions without going to congress and he is responsibile for everything. For all these leftist idiots who said Bush force us into war even though Bush had congressional approval via a vote for all his action what say you now as Obama has sent us to another war without any congressional approval. And act that is unconstitutional unless we are being attacked. WHAT SAY YOU NOW!
Report Post »riseandshine
Posted on March 23, 2011 at 2:04amBush was an absolute ass also
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 8:28am@GHOSTOFJEFFERSON~~~
You are right. I don’t think JESUS is into killing at all. It was my lame attempt to be humorous early in the a.m. Didn’t work, did it?
I do know our avowed enemies (kill ALL infidels~~~that’s us to them~~~men, women and children)~~want to see us deal and gone, out of their way. I simply think that ignoring that fact will do us in.
Thanks for your response. I’ll work on being more clear when I write.
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 8:35amOoops…that’s “dead” and gone…. *sigh*
Report Post »Ironeagle
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 8:28amThe plan that went down is the F-15E “Mud Eagle”–used for air to ground bombing and interdiction (probably on a mission to bomb an anti-air target to help get the no fly zone established. The Air Force has been at war continuously since 1990 when Bosnia kicked off, then PGW I, then Southern and Northern Watch, then Afghanistan, then PGW II. The wear and tear on equipment without any real replacements has and is taking its toll. We paid all that money for the F-22 (which can be used in the air superiority role or the ground interdiction role like the “Mud Eagle”, but its never been used in combat–missing in action here too.
Report Post »rabblechat
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 8:28amAnd I thought Barry said no U.S. boots on the ground. Well theres at least two pairs! and how are we going to get them out? Most likely by having U.S. Marines perform a T.R.A.P mission. Not to mention the spotters already in county painting targets for our jets…
And another thing, who are we supporting in all this? If you listen to what Quadaffi is saying, the rebels are being organized and lead by Al Qaeda! If so we providing close air support for our Enemy!
http://www.rabblechat.com
Report Post »HoneyCrisp
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 8:20amDidn’t take long for mission creep to kick in. As I understood our role we were to provide technical and logistical support to Britain and France. Now our bombers and fighter jets are attacking Libyan targets. Time for Congress to drag the current resident in for a good tongue lashing. Even Smeagle is talking impeachment.
Report Post »chasbronson
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 8:09amOur military does not belong there.Who the hell does Obama think he is? He knows he is a puppet to the New world order.
Report Post »Joan Of Argghh
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 8:04amOh, and Get Our Liberals Out of Libya!
Report Post »Joan Of Argghh
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 8:03amHey! We weren’t done paying for that F-15! Or the training of the crew! Or the missiles on it! . . .
Meanwhile, we’re in Libya without even so much as an address from our President, much less a concensus from our representatives in Congress.
Valerie Jarrett is running the country and nobody cares?
Report Post »GhostOfJefferson
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 8:26amOur input is never asked. Never. We are however, occasionally, “canvased” in order to work up a nice war drum beat, once the powers that be decide to invade other nations who have not attacked us.
This used to be the domain of the Soviet Union, the ChiComs and the Nazis, going out and attacking other nations for no apparent reason. How shameful that we’ve become habitually addicted to the same terrible action.
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:54amBeing a woman, I feel like I need to add a little softness to this discussion:
If we are over there withOUT Congress’ ok, or We The People’s ok, I think we should simply “kick butt” while there….. as a wise man once said, “Kill `em all and let GOD sort it out.”
Well, there goes my standing in the Junior League.
GOD, please, once again, protect our men and women who are doing their jobs unlike the nincompoops who currently THINK they are in charge here. WE thank YOU for YOUR protection, YOUR mercy, YOUR love. Humble us, LORD, and keep us close to YOU. In JESUS’ precious name, amen!
Report Post »GhostOfJefferson
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 8:04amI don’t think Jesus was partial to the notion of killing lots of people at the behest of political leaders.
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:52am.
Report Post »Obama almost got Blood on his hands. This should be all the reason we need to get out now. It’s a Middle East Problem, let them kill each other. Hell if the whole reigon blows up, we should just wait for them to pound each other to a pulp then move in for the mop up. I’m just saying………
V-Forge
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:46amI hope it goes well for the second guy. I’m sure Obama is thinking the Geneva convention will guarantee his safety. What a joke. I’m sure it was not shot down. this thing was flying high so most anti aircraft would not reach that high. I say drop bombs from the edge of space until they give up. They keep saying that we can’t go after the big Q but that is stupid speaking loudly again,.Kill him and 90% of this is done. So going after him should be a priority in order to save lives. Pray for the pilot but be ready to bring judgment day to them if they hurt him.
Report Post »commonsenseguy
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:43amthe other question is, who are the rebels??? where did they come from,o yeah, al queda rebels, who gave them the weapons,and the planes????? do we want to get into bed with the same people who killed thousands of americans???? i think obama is trying to help al queda because they are muslim and he supports them in their beliefs . so he is saying who cares about the americans who have died to protect their country’s freedom.
Report Post »kurwa
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:51amdo u think obama is bin laden in disguise? and in fact the democrats are really al queda? you might be onto something here.
Report Post »FLyoverman
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:39amThis you should find troubling. All through Desert Storm, Iaqi Freedom, and the enforcement of the Iraq no fly zone, we lost no aircraft over target. Remember why Desert One failed? Mechanical problems with several helicopters. This shows a lack of money for maintenance and parts. Operational readiness is slipping. Anyone with military experience understands how bad this is.
Report Post »drbage
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 9:22amThere might have been some mechanical problems with the helos in Desert One, but the main reason for failure was the sandstorm as well as the Peanut Farmer’s incompetence. Still trying to decide who has more military awareness: Peanut or O.
Report Post »EP46
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:37amPray that we do not see Americans being used as shields around Gadhafi’s palace.
The puppet has put American’s in danger only to get rid of Gadhafi and replace him with a New World Order leader. The puppet is following his orders perfectly while he is partying with the new Marxist president in Brazil and the Marxist president in El Salvador.
Report Post »Bruce01
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:37amWhen Christ was tired he slipped away and prayed. Please slip away and pray and lift up these brave individuals and their families to God asking for their protection and peace.
Report Post »QuietRiot
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:47amWell said Bruce , I to am seeking that compfort level in faith ….
Report Post »Bruce01
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 8:16amQuietRiot, Thanks. It seems like the seas are getting rough and water is coming into our small boat, but, I pray to God for strength, and a peaceful journey.
Gonzo
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:36amI thought all we were doing was command and control and cruise missiles? If Obama prays at all, he better pray for the safe return of the second crewman. I am.
Report Post »commonsenseguy
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:46am@gonzo,morning,guess where i am going this morning??? the wife left for work,and i am going fishing again, hope i get home before she does, ha ha, not really,if they are biting.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:50amHow’d you do last time?
Report Post »commonsenseguy
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:52am@gonzo 15 one 9 pounds, maybe another today.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:53amGood luck my friend!
Report Post »PA PATRIOT
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 8:19amCommonsense,
Report Post »Fishin for Bass? 9 pounds is a big fish?
We are Brookie fly guys in PA
piper60
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:34amIf we were to remove the tyrant in Libya, it would be better to send the CIA in to do it quietly…..oh, wait……..that’s right………congress has neutered them for the most part.
Report Post »Too bad our organizer in chief can’t grow a pair and go after this dictator. Maybe this tells us a lot about where his priorities lay.
WAR PIGS CRAWLING
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:50amWhat’s that…..dirty deeds done dirt cheap?…..you’ll need to send in SEIU…
Report Post »QuietRiot
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:31amI hope all goes well for them, I have a question though is this administration or coalition parters attacking known Al Queda assets we hear about in Liba while we are their?
Report Post »NickDeringer
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:31am“We do not believe it was shot down,”
Report Post »Lord, I hope not. But then again, if it was mechanical failure what shape is our air force really in?
Gonzo
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:39amA stealth fighter was shot down in Bosnia. Stuff happens. That‘s why you don’t put men in harms way when the security of the country is not at risk.
Report Post »GhostOfJefferson
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 8:02am@Gonzo
Well said sir!
Report Post »USA4liberty
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:21amWhy are they still flying old pieces of junk like the F-15 which came out in the 1970′s??? Where’s all the new big-buck F-22 & F-35 aircraft? They’re capable of dropping bombs just like the F-15…if not better! Get rid of the that old junkers so our guys are NOT falling out of the skies over enemy territories!!
Or, even better….WHY are we in another war!!!!!? Can’t we nation build our own country first? And if Libya is about removing a tyrant…America has plenty of those we can focus on, right?
USA4Liberty
Report Post »Paleo Archer
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:31ambelieve it was a Strike Eagle F-15E….“Mud Hen” newer in age and design.
Report Post »VTHS
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:32amThe F-15E Strike Eagle isn’t the same as the single seat F-15 which was designed in the 70′s. The Strike Eagle is a two seater, has a completely different airframe and was designed in the late 80′s as a replacement for the F-111A. It isn’t anywhere close to being an old aircraft.
Report Post »ISeeDanger.com
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:38amIt is still one of the best air to air jets out there. (36 of the 39 Air Force air-to-air victories in Baghdad) it also is designed to be a “stand off” shooter. Long range missiles to take out radar, anti aircraft etc. (It can also take out satellites.)
Still a good old jet.
http://www.ISeeDanger.com
Report Post »constitutionparty
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:49amNo F-15 has ever been shot down in an enemy engagement. There is no other jet that has a record as good. There are no F-22′s in the European theater and Obama would not risk one anyway. The F-35 is not out yet. The F-15 is a great aircraft and perfect for Libya. I just hope the pilots make it out without injury.
Report Post »USA4liberty
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:59amOk, guys…then why did the legacy a/c fall out of the sky if it’s so great!? It’s an old piece of junk with a terrible maintenance record. Great why operation…but old and falling apart. It’s time to get the good stuff in the sky and stop being so scared about de-viginizing the F-22. We’ve spend BILLIONS on the new a/c and still have no record to show for the F-22 or F-35. Get them in the game and give our troops the good stuff…not crap so stuff like this doesn’t happen in the middle of combat.
USA4Liberty
Report Post »USA4liberty
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 8:04amRemember Scott O’Grady? Been there — done that….Get em’ some new air craft!
Report Post »Creestof
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 8:07amCareful there hoss…remember, the way we seem to “get rid of our junk” is to sell it to our future enemies.
Report Post »constitutionparty
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 8:24amYou don’t need a stealth fighter to go against a country that has no active radar or modern jets. Mechanical failures happen even on new jets. Just ask Boeing or Airbus. Aircraft are not like cars that are dated after 5 years. I have a friend that is a crew chief on an F-15 today and even he says it is a great aircraft even now. We have B-52‘s from the Early 60’s still in the air. An F-15E is not from the 70′s, they were built as late as 2004.
Report Post »USA4liberty
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 9:47amOk…got it. The F-15E is mainly a 1980′s a/c built on 1970′s platform (F-15C). Whatever the date may be, it’s still a piece of junk with a terrible maintenance record. Yea, there are old a/c still flying…that’s because of our very capable US Airmen.
My point is that we should be using the Billion$ spent on new technology currently shelved (F-22s & F-35s) rather than keep them in training mode in the states. We’ve engaged in THREE wars and have yet to put the technology to use. (Debunk that fact!) If the US continues on the path of not utilizing purchased technology, then manned a/c will go way of the Zepplin and be replaced by unmanned Remote Piloted a/c.
And BTW, why are we in Libya? Can’t we put our resources to better use in America? We have a war on the Mexican boarder (ranchers being decapitated) and a broke economy. We can‘t afford this war or the one’s we’re currently engaged it! Why are we still in Iraq/Afghanistan? Still after Bin Laden or are our politician too afraid to pull out. Let’s get back to the basics and focus on America and the wimp leading this effort. LBJ = BHO!
USA4Liberty
Report Post »constitutionparty
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 10:22amI agree we should not be there at all. No good can come from this. He was not threatening us and to say this is for humanitarian reasons in ridiculous considering we would be at at war all over the world if that was justification. The same thing is happening in Yemen, Bahrain and Saudia Arabia, are we going in there next? I think not. If this were Bush the media would be screaming.
As far as the F-22, it is not a ground attack aircraft, it is for air to air engagements against sophisticated aircraft of which Libya has none. It would be like using Javelin anti tank missile to take out a pick-up truck. The round is worth more than the target. I would rather F-22′s stay here to defend the US.
Report Post »fan-of-glenn
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 1:24pmDidn’t the current administration cancel the F-35 and said there would be no more F-22′s built? They have other priorities than providing our pilots with the best available aircraft. Remember they got to get obamacare funded so his (give me free stuff) base will get out the vote for him in 2012.
Report Post »*************
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 10:38pmF-35 has not been cancelled and the F-22 is flying every day Tyndall AFB, Florida. No new orders for the F-22 have been replaced since the F-35 is coming on line.
Eglin AFB is has been building a huge infrastructure for the arrival of the new F-35.
http://www.srpressgazette.com/news/eglin-10852-force-afb.html
The F-15 has a superb safety record for !00,000 hours flown and it has been used in every conflict since it was introduced in the 70s.
I see the F-15 flying all the time at from the Test Wing of Eglin AFB and it certainly is junk. It has had numerous upgrades and changes to keep it one of the World’s Best Fighter Jets. And the Strike Eagle version, F-15E, two-seater is a deadly threat to any enemy trying to hide from it.
So get your facts straight before opening your mouth! Don’t go off half cocked like that moron Beck does!
Report Post »commonsenseguy
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:21amwhere are the whores who went after bush??? o yeah,their god { obama } has blood own his hands an d they are silent!!! what a bunch of lying cowards,soros,huffington post two of the biggest supporters of obama now also have blood own their hands,and you can never wash it off,.remember what comes around goes around, and it is about to come around big for soros and obama, the longer they are silent,the louder they talk about who and what they really are.
Report Post »piper60
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:29amThose whores, as you put it, are probably rooting for the other side.
Report Post »commonsenseguy
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:32am@piper60.you are right!!!!!!
Report Post »BehindBlueEyes
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:59amThe mask is coming off the Soros/Obama agenda. We’ve got Obama parting in Rio with marxists while we have just got involved in another war in a muslim nation. There is a reason for every thing this guy does. There’s something very insidious going on with this administration. I think Glenn is spot on with his analysis.
Report Post »I‘m not sure America can survive till the end of Obama’s term.
Cemoto78
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 8:06amThe silence from organizations like Code Pink is truly astounding.
Report Post »Bob_R_OathKeeper
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 12:53pmThe left is and will side with the our enemy, Beck said this but I, and I’m sure others already knew this, it’s common sense, that’s all. We must prepare for what is coming.
Report Post »larman
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:15amLets hope that the other pilot is safely recovered.
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commonsenseguy
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:23amand lets pray we don’t lose any more americans .please god protect each and every one of our soldiers and bring them home safely .
Report Post »GIDEON612
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 10:05amIn Jesus’ Name I pray.
Report Post »RugerHoyt
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 5:42pmAmen
Report Post »quarter horseman
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:13amThank God our men or women or ok!
Report Post »Obama Bin Lying
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:15amNotice how all the Mutants who would have tarred and feathered GW, are curiously silent?
Report Post »Thatsitivehadenough
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:21amGod bless them, keep them safe, and bring them home soon.
Report Post »Cemoto78
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:28amI hope both pilots are alright and all our military personnel remain safe. I still believe the U.S. shouldn’t be involved in Libya, Let the so-called Arab League take care of this.
Report Post »TheBees
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:38amThey’ll be fine! Air Force Pararescue is on the job! They are some of the finest spec ops shooters in the business!
Report Post »ishka4me
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:50amoffer kadaffi an island to go to, let him keep his billions, will save us billions and thousands of lives.
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:59amI will breath a sigh of relief when both of our brave soldiers are recovered, until then, pray the the second pilot is safe and unharmed. Pray for the Libyan men, women and children who just want to live in peace, and remove those who don’t.
Report Post »GhostOfJefferson
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 8:00amAnd why are we there precisely?
I’m starting to lose track of the number of nations we bomb at will who have not attacked us first. What a shameful never-ending circle of insanity, and what a shameful way for a supposedly free nation to behave.
At least the pilots are ok.
Report Post »Creestof
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 8:04amThank God they are OK. When this action first started, I had 3 thoughts which I hoped would never happen:
1) One of our planes shot down (or crashed) and the pilots taken hostage
2) A high loss of civillian life due to Gadhafi using human shields
3) A friendly fire incident among us and our allies.
Way to go Air Force Rescue/Recovery! Whoooooo-Hooooo!
Report Post »PA PATRIOT
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 8:05amGhost, I am with you.
Report Post »To me and many others around the world watching this unstable situation, this is nothing more than Christians and Infidels killing Muslims. That is how we will ve viewed ….. once again.
Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 8:39amIndeed thank God for them getting pulled out safe and alive; the search and rescue teams are real life heros with guts equal to anyone who is military regardless of the branch. They keep us safe, so we need to back them fully.
Osama Bin Lying:
True, but figure the fact with their messiah in the White House, what else is new.
Report Post »Czar Casm
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 9:13amShades of Jimmy Carter.
Report Post »Anarcho Capitalist
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 9:57amit was shot down. we all know it.
Report Post »Uncle Crusty
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 10:18amLookit everyone, if we don’t bomb the radar and airfields and command/control centers, we cannot enforce a no-fly zone! We are not in there taking over, we are evening the playing field for the rebels. Now, why are we doing this for people who we have no idea what their real intent is, i don’t know, but this POTUS has now broken his word to his base LOL! I have not decided in my mind, whether this is right or wrong, yet! But we should not have waited on the UN, and should have done this when the rebels had the momentum…bottom line for me – botched from the get go, this fraud in the WH has to go! Vote this charlitan out 2012 – along with his little dogs too!
Report Post »123gone
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 10:25amWere we not told that the French were to maintain the ‘No Fly Zone’ and that our only involvement would be to take out the air defenses?
I’m glad the pilots are safe, but was the F15 taking out additional air defenses or providing air support for the Rebel ground forces? Tanks could hardly be considered ‘air defenses’ yet they were also attacked, according to News reports.
It looks like our POTUS has declared his own ILLEGAL ‘War of Liberation’ in Libya.
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 10:28am@Czar Casm
Report Post »Posted on March 22, 2011 at 9:13am
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Catchy handle!
Showtime
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 10:29amI’ve had about enough of both regimes — ours and Libya’s!
Report Post »bread and circuses
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 10:45amThe pictures of those “rebels” standing all over our F15 reminds me of the “rebels” in somalia, all over our crashed helicopters, and the “faithful” all over our burnt out humvees in iraq.
The rebels we are supporting now are the same ones who cheered when the lockerbie murderer arrived in libya and when the WTC towers fell.
Just exactly whose side are we on ?
Report Post »Kalshion
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 2:16pm@Anarcho Capitalist
No we don’t all know it, there is no evidence to support that CLAIM of yours. How about waiting until some evidence does come out before making accusations?
Report Post »AixSponsa
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 7:57pmIt was shot down. Ya, they are both safe. Obama had no authority to initiate action without congressional approval. The muslim terrorist attacks will begin in the US soon. Be ready.
Report Post »Secret Squirrel
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 8:08pm…..
Report Post »Word on the street is that maybe it wasn’t a mechanical failure, but friendly fire.
Who knows? We can’t trust the media to get the truth or report the truth.
snakeyes4liberty
Posted on March 23, 2011 at 12:20pmWe have no business being in Libya & we should not give a damn who is running their country. We have enough trouble of our own. The plane was shot down, no malfunction. The USAF does not send an F15 into unfriendly territory without being 200% sure it is all systems go!
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