RAID GONE WRONG

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◼ American Hostage Luke Somers Killed in a desperate US Rescue Attempt

"The United States strongly condemns the barbaric murder of Luke Somers at the hands of al Qaeda terrorists during a rescue operation conducted by U.S. forces in Yemen," Obama said. "Earlier this week, a video released by his terrorist captors announced that Luke would be killed within 72 hours. Other information also indicated Luke's life was in imminent danger. Based on this assessment, and as soon as there was reliable intelligence and an operational plan, I authorized a rescue attempt yesterday."

"On behalf of the American people, I offer my deepest condolences to Luke's family and to his loved ones," the President said.

◼ No Yemeni Victory Lap for Obama - Larry Johnson/No Quarter

Unlike his lack of response and cover up with respect to Benghazi, Obama is demonstrating here the kind of leadership Americans expect from a President.

Based on what I have read in the press, it appears that the raid was briefed to the Yemeni Government and that someone in that Government in turn alerted the kidnappers. They were waiting for the Spec Ops guys and had time to shoot the defenseless hostages.