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Originally posted by Timber Loftis:
Well, I agree that Al Queda actions are ongoing - and I cite the recent car-bombing by remote control plane that we posted tons about on this very forum.
But, from what I understand, Clinton had an absolute OBSESSION with Osama, and would have done a lot more if he could have gotten away with it. Even with the Cole, the instances of Al Queda action at that time were not of the scale that would have supported the actions I do believe he wanted to take. So, instead, he popped off a few dozen missiles, blew up some buildings, and called it a day. I do remember hearing about one other time when the Clinton folks knew/suspected Osama's location and did nothing - but I think there were just too many other irons in the fire at the time for them to go after what was then an "off-the-radar-screen" guy.
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Also remember the few times Clinton tried to take forceful action vs Osama the republican's started shooting that he was doing to divert attention from other troubles, ala 'Wag the Dog'. Just today on Fresh Air, they had an interview with Bob Woodward on his new book 'Bush at War'. It seems that the CIA, under Clinton, had a fairly good network in place in Afganistan keeping tabs on Osama, but they were not authorized to attempt to take him out. This policy was also continued under the Bush Administration, till 9/11.