Obama Team Mulls Aims Of Somali Extremists

Senior Obama administration officials are debating how to address a potential terrorist threat to U.S. interests from a Somali extremist group, with some in the military advocating strikes against its training camps. But many officials maintain that uncertainty about the intentions of the al-Shabab organization dictates a more patient, nonmilitary approach. Full Story »

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Kenneth Sibbett
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by Kenneth Sibbett - Apr. 11, 2009

A well opinionated article about the comings and going in Somalia, and what Obama and co. are considering. With no stable government, no one person is charge,and lack of intelligence theres not a lot to do.

I wonder if Obama, who I know knew this job was tough, had any idea of the conflicts that can break out in a moments notice. And the differing opinions that he would be inundated with?

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