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The Benghazi operation is erroneously called a US consulate. It's "a meeting place to coordinate aid for the rebel-led insurgencies in the Middle East."Tasks performed include "collaborating with Arab countries on the recruitment of fighters -- including jihadists -- to target Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria."
Consulate designation provides cover. Obama and Clinton call the post a "US mission." The State Department lists no consulate in Benghazi.
WND reported earlier that ambassador Stevens "played a central role in recruiting (anti-Assad) jihadists." He coordinated with Saudi and Qatari efforts. Fighters go to Syria via Turkey.
Washington claims only non-lethal aid is provided. In fact, the CIA and perhaps Pentagon are actively involved in arming anti-Assad fighters.
Agency efforts to conceal its operations may have contributed to Stevens' death. Perhaps Petraeus is blamed and was sacked. Letting him resign for any reason is how Washington usually orchestrates exits. Why he chose extramarital sex he'll have to explain.
Robert Parry said Petraeus' departure "removes the last high-ranking neoconservative holdover from George W. Bush's administration and gives the reelected President Barack Obama more maneuvering room to negotiate a settlement over Iran's nuclear program."
Petraeus wasn't an Obama favorite. He had suspect loyalties. An unnamed administration source said "some key figures close to the President wanted (him) out, and there was no sadness" to see him go.
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