The Benghazi attacks have resurfaced again in the political world with the same ol' lines and tired reasoning. The mouth foaming about anti-Muslim videos, not using the word "terror," and not providing additional security remind us, once again, which party really embraces the credo "Do it again, only harder" (see also: the Affordable Care Act). Apparently, the Right needs a reminder again of a few key facts.
First, the attack in Benghazi was not on a US Embassy or a consulate. The official word is that it was a "diplomatic mission." In truth, it was a CIA listening station and that's why it was attacked. If you want to bitch about government secrets, that's fine but that means you can't move to crucify guys like Julian Assanges. There are secrets the government is keeping about this location and they have everything to do with why the word "terror" wasn't used and why additional security was not allowed there. The latter was also hampered by lack of funding, another fact that seems to have been conveniently forgotten.
Second, FORMER, not present, Navy SEALS were killed, along with Ambassador Chris Stevens. These men were private contractors working for the CIA. Be honest about this.
Third, this was an extremely destabilized area of the world, not on US soil. We had another attack on September 11th that was on US soil in which there was none of this "outrage" from the Right. Anyone remember that one? We've also had a few other attacks on consulates over the years that (hmmm...) were met with the sound of crickets.
Fourth, just admit that you're pissed off that the anti-Muslim video was brought into the mix because it reveals the rampant bigotry in your population of red faced miscreants. I love the "IT WASN'T THE VIDEO!!! IT WASN'T THE VIDEO!!!" screeches of desperate insecurity combined with the redirect on the president. Methinks thou protest too much...
I realize the Right is trying to find something to latch onto that will stick with the president but nothing is working. So, they keep going over the same ground because they can't find anything new. About time for another vote to repeal Obamacare, isn't it?
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First, the attack in Benghazi was not on a US Embassy or a consulate.
So, what exactly was a US Ambassador doing there? Hmm? You don't seem very interested in that question, do you? Nor any other question about the whole thing.
One day you are going to awaken from your dream and find that all you have to show for your devotion to Obama is a sore and dripping sphincter.
You don't seem very interested in that question
Nor any other question
Yes, that's right. You've found me out. That would be why I put up a post about it:)
That would be why I put up a post about it
Only in your warped world could a post that is the equivalent of 'nothing to see here, move along' be considered 'interest in questions'.
Must be that bubble thing.
On the contrary, GD. I'm happy to have ongoing discussion about Benghazi. Having the right say the same thing over and over again has always worked out quite well for Democrats in the past:)
Having the right say the same thing over and over again has always worked out quite well for Democrats in the past:)
I see you are way past getting sodomized, now you are being a puppet with someone's hand/arm up there.
One source you will attack, and one you can't. Funny how close they are.
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