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Violence Against American Embassies Spreads to Yemen and Tunisia: Has White House's Response Emboldened Islamic Supremacists?

Fef 2012/09/13 15:12:46
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Islamic supremacists launched organized attacks against the American embassies in Egypt, Yemen, Tunisia and Libya. They killed the American ambassador in Libya along with 3 other American diplomats. Obama has criticized American filmmakers for allegedly offending the Muslims before he condemned the attacks.

NYTIMES.COM reports:
Protesters angered by an anti-Islam film tried to storm the American Embassy in Sana, the Yemeni capital, on Thursday, two days after assailants killed the United States ambassador to Libya.


sana yemeni capital thursday days assailants killed united ambassador libya

Read More: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/14/world/middleeast...

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  • bettyboop 2012/09/19 13:48:33
  • sglmom 2012/09/16 07:10:57
    Yes
    sglmom
    Obviously ..
  • Torchmanner ~PWCM~JLA 2012/09/14 02:33:47
    Yes
    Torchmanner ~PWCM~JLA
    +1
    It was 9/11 attacks.
  • Semper Fi 2012/09/13 21:50:09
    Yes
    Semper Fi
    +1
    Of course it has. Our enemies know we are leaderless.
  • Billyk75 2012/09/13 19:31:57
    Yes
    Billyk75
    +2
    These nations realize that the POTUS is a gutless maggot that will only apologize.
  • "Abe" 2012/09/13 19:22:05
    Yes
    "Abe"
    +2
    Hell yes~! They started this "Arab Spring" sh!t - they own it~~!! IMHO
  • Wulfdane 2012/09/13 18:34:43 (edited)
    Yes
    Wulfdane
    +2
    The irony of all this is, Obama helped put these people in power, giving them their very own countries.

    Now we must face the consequences of taking sides, despite Obama being warned numerous times beforehand that these groups were not seeking democracy. Obama was warned Al Qaeda was operating out of Libya and had allied themselves with the rebels.

    All we did was replace a tyrant who at least controllable and an enemy of Al Qaeda, for many tyrants who are uncontrollable and our clearly out enemy.

    Arab Spring has turned into an Arab Winter, the radicalization of the Middle East and Obama even gave these terrorists the weapons that are begin used against.

    As long as Obama keeps promising Liberals more government handouts, Liberals will continue to lie for him regardless of the nightmare Obama creates abroad. Because Liberals with their infinitely small minds, see it has someone else's problem and a worthwhile trade off for entitlements.
  • Trader1 is kerbonkin' 2012/09/13 18:27:58
    Yes
    Trader1 is kerbonkin'
    +2
    First, other than the apology that was twittered numerous times, there was no response from the WH. Not for 18 hours. Then obama comes out with a weak statement, doesn't mention the mess in Egypt, refuses to take questions which the media let him slide on ... Hillary comes out with a statement that almost double downs on the apology ... and then obama takes off for Vegas to grab some more money.

    And did you see where he didn't know if Egypt was an ally or not? "Well, it could be, but then it might not be ......"

    And this is what's going out to the mid-east. No wonder they're emboldened.
  • Magus BN-0 2012/09/13 17:45:04
    No
    Magus BN-0
    +2
    All of the "yes" voters are either dishonest or delusional.
  • mich52 Magus BN-0 2012/09/13 20:13:27
    mich52
    Both.
  • Trader1... Magus BN-0 2012/09/13 20:57:51
    Trader1 is kerbonkin'
    +1
    No, we just listen to what he says, instead of immediately breaking into the o-ba-ma chant whenever he comes on tv.
  • Magus BN-0 Trader1... 2012/09/13 22:19:27
    Magus BN-0
    You clearly haven't listened to what he says. Just to what Fox News and talk radio loonies claim he says.
  • Trader1... Magus BN-0 2012/09/13 23:34:59
    Trader1 is kerbonkin'
    +1
    Oh, so when I watch him giving a speech or an interview, that's not really him talking? Does he have a master ventriolquist pulling his strings?
  • Magus BN-0 Trader1... 2012/09/15 15:00:14
    Magus BN-0
    There's a difference between hearing and listening. You might have heard those speeches and interviews, but apparently you didn't pay attention to what was actually said.
  • Trader1... Magus BN-0 2012/09/15 15:54:46
    Trader1 is kerbonkin'
    +1
    Oh Good Grief, give it a rest! I comprehend just fine what I hear, and my reading comprehension is topped out too. I also have the added advantage of NOT having the "depends on what the meaning of "is" is" syndrome going on.

    Obama and his administration's response has been horrific.
  • Lerro DeHazel 2012/09/13 17:35:06
    Yes
    Lerro DeHazel
    +1
    Possibly . . . I don't trust them . . . Because of this; I don't trust my Government . . . . . . .
    http://www.youtube.com/watch_...

    I'm sorry . . . I can't trust them. I am a Catholic. I don't hate anybody . . . It's just that I am NOT a stupid person.
  • Jackie G - Poker Playing Pa... 2012/09/13 17:26:11
    Yes
    Jackie G - Poker Playing Patriot
    +3
    Yes it has - a weak response and attack on the only man who stood up to them.

    Romney was 100% correct - he condemned what should be condemned and decisively stood up for this nation and our rights -

    I am far less concerned about Romney and the timing of his statements than I am for an adjunct embassy with no security, a clearly planned attack, a weak president with no policy other than saying sorry you are offended, the foray into Libya without reason, and a president who deemed a Vegas fund raiser more important than following through on the crisis still going on in the Middle Eas
  • American 2012/09/13 17:13:07
  • UnusualSuspect 2012/09/13 17:12:55
    No
    UnusualSuspect
    +3
    What WH response is that, Fef...I don't see any response from the WH in your intro...

    The only thing that's emboldened Islamics is the stupid video put out there by America's own supposedly Christian extremist, Terrorist Jones.

    What the Muslim extremists are doing is wrong...(and again, this can't be emphasized enough, especially to the stupid conservatives here on SH: only extremists took part in this; most Muslims are not like that); what they should be doing is what the stupid conservatives in this country are doing, but with Bibles...burn them!

    Tit for tat...

    And, Romney's stupid remarks aren't helping...but you conservatives chose him, so now you'll have to live with him, at least until November 7, when he's lost the election.

    Your "anyone but Obama" candidate is losing, proving that not just "anyone" can win...
  • American Unusual... 2012/09/13 17:18:51
  • Trader1... Unusual... 2012/09/13 18:30:47
    Trader1 is kerbonkin'
    +1
    You do know that the WH finally started to distance themselves from the apology too, don't you? So, did the WH utter stupid remarks too?
  • mich52 Unusual... 2012/09/13 20:15:01 (edited)
    mich52
    Well said
  • Max 2012/09/13 17:11:32
    Yes
    Max
    +2
    Also, I'm suspicious of the whole incident and it could be just a ruse. While we're distracted with all that's going on over there, look out for what's coming down the road here in the US.
  • BigEyed... Max 2012/09/13 19:14:36
    BigEyedFish
    +2
    that is exactly what I was thinking!
  • none 2012/09/13 17:10:20
    Yes
    none
    +2
    Apologizing for free speech was a mistake. Weakness shows and will be taken advantage of by the Islamic barbarians.
  • Trader1... none 2012/09/13 18:32:54
    Trader1 is kerbonkin'
    +1
    They know that free speech is the one thing that ALL Americans hold dear ... to get the president's administration to apologise for that is a HUGE deal over there.
  • none Trader1... 2012/09/13 22:03:09
    none
    +2
    The Obama administration is too unqualified to realize that and played right into their hands and showed weakness.
  • JCD aka "biz" 2012/09/13 17:10:19
    No
    JCD aka "biz"
  • Rebel Yell 2012/09/13 17:00:14
    No
    Rebel Yell
    +2
    Two Navy guided missile destroyers are being deployed off the coast of Libya, after attacks Tuesday on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi . The President has instructed the Pentagon to review all diplomatic posts' security around the world. In addition, plans have been executed to use drones in a stepped up search for those responsible for an attack on a U.S. consulate that killed the American ambassador and three others. About 50 U.S. Marines from a rapid reaction force ( FAST) is headed to the Libyan capital, Tripoli, The unit is specially trained to retake or guard diplomatic installations and other U.S. facilities in troubled regions.

    Sources tracking militant Islamist groups in eastern Libya say a pro-al Qaeda group is responsible for a previous armed assault on the Benghazi consulate is the chief suspect. U.S. officials also said they believe the attack was not prompted by the film, but was planned beforehand. A London think tank with strong ties to Libya speculated Wednesday that Stevens was the victim of a targeted al Qaeda revenge attack.

    The assault “came to avenge the death of Abu Yaya al-Libi, al Qaeda’s second in command ". I believe the US President, Pentagon, and State Dept are proceeding quickly but carefully so as not to enflame even more nut jobs. Speaking of nut jobs, I also believe Mitt Romney needs to keep his ignorant mouth shut. Capitalizing on four deaths to make a political point is beyond shameful.
  • Trader1... Rebel Yell 2012/09/13 18:34:13
    Trader1 is kerbonkin'
    +1
    Well, then the WH is shameful too, since they're distancing themselves from that disgusting apology too.
  • mich52 Trader1... 2012/09/13 20:16:44
    mich52
    Post it then..
  • Trader1... mich52 2012/09/13 20:49:30
    Trader1 is kerbonkin'
    +1
    http://www.politico.com/polit...

    Is that source good enough for you?
  • mich52 Trader1... 2012/09/13 21:28:20
    mich52
    Yes..
    "The Obama administration is disavowing a statement from its own Cairo embassy that seemed to apologize for anti-Muslim activity in the United States.

    "The statement by Embassy Cairo was not cleared by Washington and does not reflect the views of the United States government," an administration official told POLITICO.

    The U.S. embassy in Cairo put out a statement early Tuesday that was pegged to anger over an anti-Muslim film being circulated by an Israeli-American real estate developer.

    "The Embassy of the United States in Cairo condemns the continuing efforts by misguided individuals to hurt the religious feelings of Muslims – as we condemn efforts to offend believers of all religions," the embassy said in a statement published online"

    The Obama admin is disavowing the so called apology made by the Cairo Embassy.... BFD.
  • Rebel Yell Trader1... 2012/09/13 21:30:54
    Rebel Yell
    What the hell? Is your reading comprehension anywhere near a third grade level? Look at your own link where it clearly states.....
    "The Obama administration is disavowing a statement from the Cairo embassy that SEEMED to apologize for anti-Muslim activity in the United States."

    The President does not monitor Cairo Embassy tweets.

    Good Lord, SODA is hitting a new low with some of these posts.
  • Trader1... Rebel Yell 2012/09/13 21:51:22
    Trader1 is kerbonkin'
    +1
    And where the heck have you been? Did you even bother to read the statement? It's right up there above your post. Just because Politico is in the bag for obama and uses qualifiers like "seemed" and "so called" doesn't make it any less than what it is ... an apology.

    "the embassy said in a statement published online" "

    Did you at least get this far into the article? Where's the tweet?

    And you know what? What would it have mattered if the apology HAD been done through a tweet? A tweet, or a text, or a phone call, or through a darn bullhorn. It was the first thing this administration put out there, and that's the only thing these protestors are going to remember.
  • Rebel Yell Trader1... 2012/09/13 21:26:49
    Rebel Yell
    The apology Team Romney was dreaming up to try to score a poltical point for that fool?
    The apology they lifted from a freaking TWEET?
  • Old Timer 2012/09/13 16:50:40
    Yes
    Old Timer
    +2
    Apologize? What a sniveling FOOL.
  • Broddy 2012/09/13 16:48:13 (edited)
  • Space Invader 2012/09/13 16:31:22
    Yes
    Space Invader
    +4
    poured gas on the fire;so to speak
  • BigEyed... Space I... 2012/09/13 19:15:39
    BigEyedFish
    Or pulled an "R Kelly" on the US!!

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