Obama Deploys 3,000 Troops To Catch Ebola
WASHINGTON D.C. — Amid criticism over his handling of crises in Syria and Ukraine, President Obama has ordered 3,000 U.S. soldiers to catch Ebola in west Africa, Duffel Blog has learned.
“Once on the ground, our brave men and women will establish forward camps and combat outposts throughout the countryside," the president told reporters during a press conference. “Then once our logistical footprint is completed, the soldiers will begin daily patrols into remote villages with the goal of catching Ebola.”
While many expressed concern that the deployment of ground troops was something the president needed authorization from Congress to do, Obama was adamant that their immediate use was absolutely necessary and justified his unilateral action.
“This is a scourge upon the world, and we cannot wait while Congress sits on its hands," Obama said. "Already our partners in the African Union have sent thousands of their own people to catch Ebola. They need our help.”
Still, others have warned this l…
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