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Why don't people understand that the Romney statement was LAST NIGHT about the very apologetic statement issued from the US Embassy in Cairo? Look, I agree with the sentiment of not launching a political attack over the death of someone - I wouldn't want that. But, at the time, the response was to this ridiculous PR
The comments I was talking about in post #1 were this morning, carried live on every major network.
These wordr? "We will not waver in our commitment to see that justice is done for this terrible act. And make no mistake, justice will be done,"
Romney jumped the gun and critisized Obama before Obama even issued his statement.
Obama was too busy campaigning yesterday to make a statement. Had Obama been behaving as a Commander-in-Chief who was clearly in control there would have been no opening to criticize.
Funny, I was disturbed by the above statement as it reminded me of Clinton's response to the muslim terrorist attacks on our nation during his time in office,...use the FBI and courts against muslim terrorist. Wow, that really put them terrorist in their place.
Why don't people understand that the Romney statement was LAST NIGHT about the very apologetic statement issued from the US Embassy in Cairo? Look, I agree with the sentiment of not launching a political attack over the death of someone - I wouldn't want that. But, at the time, the response was to this ridiculous PR
And the embassy statement was from Egypt was BEFORE anyone was killed and it was just a demonstration. The events in Egypt were not nearly as violent. "Your side" is distorting the timeline as well.
They need to be educated? YES. In the mean time, while they are not educated, we don't tamper with their feelings. We know what they're capable of. We know what they'll do in reaction. It's not right, but it is what it is. And knowing this, whoever makes such a film becomes just as responsible.
If you know there is a 100% chance that you're going to get robbed walking down Avenue A at night, and you do it anyway instead of taking a detour, I will not pity you. You knew the risks involved. You ignored them for whatever reason.
So, we need to worry about hurting their wittle bitty feelings? Is that your vision of how America should be? Bow down to our enemies and show no strength? So, obama should be a big ole "P"? Our freedom of speech is supposed to be taken away because there are crazy people in another part of the world? I am so irritated at this comment that I don't even know what to say to you because I don't want to hurt your wittle bitty feelings too. So, I will let others do it for me.
"Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."-Benjamin Franklin.
"The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans hve always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path to surrender or submission".-JFK
"My definition of a free society is where it is safe to be unpopular".-Adalai Stenenson
"For what avail the plough or sail, or land or life, if freedom fail"-Ralph Waldo Emerson
"We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home" Edward R. Murrow
"I prefer liberty with danger to peace with slavery"- unknown
Are you really ready to give up one of your freedoms because of these horrible people? If so, then I feel the same way about you that Ben Franklin would. I hope obama doesn't agree with you or America, as we know it, is DONE!
Boy, my point just went right over your head! Clinton was president during many muslim terrorist attacks against our nation (including the 1993 bombing of the WTC and two US Embassies being bombed in Africa) and he used the FBI against muslim terrorist world wide. Obama's statement reflects Clinton's views back then.
Ok. I'm not going to argue this point, just want reactions. Romneys statement last night accusing the Obama administration of apologizing to the attackers was repeated today. Do you think this is his way of appeasing the Rep. pundits who say he's not being tough enough? Do you think it was appropriate? Do you think it was a mistake?
Obama was too busy campaigning yesterday to make a statement. Had Obama been behaving as a Commander-in-Chief who was clearly in control there would have been no opening to criticize.
Sorry, but Romney made a major errror in jumping the gun with this one. He should apologize to save face.
Obama was too busy campaigning yesterday to make a statement. Had Obama been behaving as a Commander-in-Chief who was clearly in control there would have been no opening to criticize.
Maybe Obama is doing what a Commander in Chief should do......... Digest what is happening..... NOT jump in with both feet and use a cool head.
Romney would be a complete disaster in a emergency situation.
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