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Originally Posted by Calgaryborn
The reason why I would doubt that the CIA was the source is that the guns provided weren't any better than the cartel could get from other sources. They weren't even fully automatic. Columbia can provide fully automatic AK47s for whoever is willing to pay.
The Fast and Furious operation began shortly after Obama was elected and at a time when he was trying to sell the American public that the gun problem in Mexico were caused be American guns. Unfortunately the evidence didn't back up the accusation. Showing an increase in American guns being used in across the border crime would achieve two objectives. It would give traction to any new gun laws as well as provide an escape goat for his failed border/immigration policy: Someone points out immigration crime- Obama points to American guns as the problem.
What is silly is that they could even pretend this operation was to track the guns to the buyers in Mexico. If they were going to do that they would need the cooperation of the Mexican government. Mexico knew nothing about this and are pretty upset about the whole thing.
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Yup, they are going to ramp up the gun grabbing in America, although I hope this situation represents a set-back in the effort.
The insiders know that the economy is only going to get worse, and that is why I believe that the gun-grabbing efforts will increase. They don't want a Greece situation with an armed populace...could you imagine? This is why I support protests. Unfortunately (Fred Phelps) you have to take the good with the bad, but it's worth the price.
I believe the CIA is likely involved because historically they are no strangers to the drug industry, and operate internationally. I'm not sure the FBI or ATF can do that, ...correct me if I'm wrong. Also, if it is true that the Mexican government does not know about this operation, that could be further indication that the CIA is involved.
The cartels also possess sniper rifles and grenades. Hopefully those hardcore weapons didn't come from the States...yikes.
You know what? Why doesn't Obama send a couple of those fancy drones to patrol for cartel thugs from the skies in Mexico? That would do humanity a great favor.