E-mail updates
Follow on Twitter
Subscribe to RSSGOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney criticizes the Obama administration concerning their response to the "disgusting" attack on the US consulate in Libya in which Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans were killed.
Updated 2:50 pm ET Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney on Wednesday condemned a statement made by the American embassy in Cairo that criticized a video made by an Israeli-American that portrayed the prophet Muhammad in a disparaging way and may have sparked mob attacks on the consulate in Benghazi, Libya, as well as on the Cairo embassy.
The Libya attack killed four Americans including Chris Stevens, U.S. ambassador to the North African nation.
Repeating criticism he made in a statement overnight, Romney slammed the initial U.S. embassy statement put out in Cairo on Tuesday as “disgraceful” and “a severe miscalculation” that was “akin to apology.”
He said it was “a terrible course for America to stand in apology for our values ... Apology for America’s values is never the right course.”
The GOP candidate said President Barack Obama was responsible for the Cairo embassy statement -- even though White House officials had on Tuesday night disavowed it.
Related: First Thoughts: Over the top
“It’s their administration that spoke,” Romney told reporters at a press conference in Florida. “The president takes responsibility not just for the words that come from his mouth but also for the words that come from his ambassadors, from his administration, from his embassies, from his State Department. They clearly sent mixed messages to the world.”
Romney said the White House disavowal of the Cairo embassy statement “reflects the mixed signals they’re sending to the world.”
Mitt Romney is standing by his original statement regarding the events in Libya and Egypt as reporters piled on questions about the timing of his comments. Former Ambassador Richard Williamson discusses.
But NBC’s Andrea Mitchell reported that the Cairo embassy statement was issued six hours before the mob attacked the embassy. She pressed Romney foreign policy advisor Ambassador Richard Williamson to explain why Romney had criticized a statement made before the mob assault.
Williamson said the White House was trying to distract from the substance of the issue by focusing on the timing of the Cairo statement. “The fact is the substance of what the governor said last night was true -- he continues to stand by it,” Williamson told Mitchell on MSNBC.
Williamson said the Cairo embassy statement “was re-issued after the U.S. compound in Cairo was breached.” He contended that “the White House didn’t respond and back away from it and say they did not approve of this (Cairo embassy) statement until many hours later after President Obama had seen the statement from Gov. Romney.”
House Intelligence Committee chairman Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., told Mitchell that the Benghazi attack was “a well-armed, well-coordinated event” and not mere spontaneous mob violence.
Rogers kept his distance from Romney’s condemnation of the Cairo embassy statement, saying, “I’m not exactly sure what Gov. Romney was specifically talking about. I think probably what you saw there was the frustration over a foreign policy that is probably is a little out of kilter … .”
The attacks on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya and in Cairo almost immediately became a campaign issue Tuesday night, ending the hiatus in political action for the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
NBC's Richard Engel reports from outside the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, where Egyptians have lowered the level of their protests against a controversial anti-Islam movie made by an Israeli-American filmmaker. However, there may be nationwide protests on Friday called by the ruling Muslim Brotherhood party.
At 10:25 p.m. ET Tuesday night -- after news of the attacks in Cairo and Benghazi but before it was confirmed Stevens had been killed -- the Romney campaign released a statement in which Romney said, “I'm outraged by the attacks on American diplomatic missions in Libya and Egypt and by the death of an American consulate worker in Benghazi. It's disgraceful that the Obama Administration's first response was not to condemn attacks on our diplomatic missions, but to sympathize with those who waged the attacks.”
Romney’s criticism of the “Obama Administration's first response” was a reference to the following statement issued by the American embassy in Cairo: “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. Today, the 11th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, Americans are honoring our patriots and those who serve our nation as the fitting response to the enemies of democracy. Respect for religious beliefs is a cornerstone of American democracy. We firmly reject the actions by those who abuse the universal right of free speech to hurt the religious beliefs of others."
Charles Dharapak / AP
Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney makes comments on the killing of U.S. embassy officials in Benghazi, Libya, while speaking in Jacksonville, Fla., Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012.
After the Romney campaign issued his statement on Tuesday night, Obama campaign spokesman Ben LaBolt issued one of his own, saying, “We are shocked that, at a time when the United States of America is confronting the tragic death of one of our diplomatic officers in Libya, Governor Romney would choose to launch a political attack.”
A few minutes after Romney spoke on Wednesday morning, Obama appeared in the White House Rose Garden with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and said, “The United States condemns in the strongest terms this outrageous and shocking attack.”
The president said he had ordered increased security protection for U.S. diplomatic posts around the world and pledged to “work with the Libyan government to bring to justice the killers who attacked our people.” He added, “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.”
Obama said the lives of Stevens and his colleagues “stand in stark contrast to those of their attackers” because they “stood up for freedom and human dignity.”
Obama said the United States “rejects all efforts to denigrate the religious beliefs of others -- but there is absolutely no justification for this type of senseless violence. None.” He said many Libyans had joined the United States in condemning the attack in Benghazi.
The president made no reference to Romney’s statements in his brief remarks.
Former Sen. Blanche Lincoln and former Sen. John Sununu talk about the political reaction to the attack in Libya that killed the U.S. Ambassador Stevens.
When a reporter asked Romney Wednesday morning whether he had “jumped the gun” in reacting Tuesday night to the Cairo embassy statement, the Republican said, “I don’t think we ever hesitate when we see something which is a violation of our principles. We express immediately when we feel that the president and his administration have done something which is inconsistent with the principles of America. Simply put, having an embassy which has been breached and has protestors on its grounds, having the violated the sovereignty of the United States, having that embassy reiterate a statement effectively apologizing for the right of free speech -- is not the right course for an administration.”
Later in an impromptu remark, Romney also commented on the brewing controversy over whether Obama refused to schedule a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a United Nations gathering.
NBC’s Mitchell reported that Israeli officials had suggested Tuesday that the White House was snubbing Netanyahu by not scheduling a meeting in late September.
The White House issued a statement Tuesday night saying that “contrary to reports in the press, there was never a request for Prime Minister Netanyahu to meet with President Obama in Washington, nor was a request for a meeting ever denied.”
But Netanyahu’s office emailed a contradictory statement saying “the Prime Minister’s Office requested a meeting with President Obama during his visit. The White House informed Jerusalem that a meeting during those days won’t be possible due to the President’s agenda.”
Referring to all this, Romney said "I stand with our friends in Israel … I stand strong with our allies. I can't ever imagine, if the prime minister of Israel asked to meet with me, I can't imagine ever saying no. They're our friends; they're our closest allies in the Middle East.”
Leave a Comment:
For Mitt to even be commenting is highly offensive and anti productive. He's using the death of someone for his own political gain. Tasteless, tacky and an insight to his personality.
At a time when politicians should be sending a unified response about these attacks, Romney sows the seeds of division to the American people.
All for political gain.
There is nothing wrong with criticizing this disgusting movie as well as the senseless violence.
Unless they aren't Christian then screw em all right Mitt? Talk out your @$$ all you want Mitt, but you're a phony.
I don't expect them to even side with Obama, but to use these attacks as a political knee-jerking is highly self-serving of Mitt.
So ContemptMe. Are you moving to Israel soon?
Ah, ContemptMe is a troll. Never mind answering. I don't read the ignored. :)
Each time Romney makes a concrete statement of any kind it turns out to be absent of sound judgment in the face of the kinds of economic and foreign policy difficulties our country has to manage. I can't wait for his campaign to release actual policy ideas, such as which popular tax deductions he's going to take away from us in order to pay for tax cuts for everyone, including the super-rich.
Mitt Romney and the Republicans are merely the human form of Cockroaches, but all you Freedom Loving Americans just need to do is keep Shining your individual "Spotlight of Truth Lamps" on these Cretins, and watch them go back to scurrying under the rocks from whence they came.
Mitt Romney is a known Liar, admitted Tax-Cheat, and probable Felon.
He has stolen all your hard-working Pension Fund money which he then Laundries in his phony Cayman Island shell companies, so he can then Hide your Money in his hidden Swiss Bank accounts, so he won't have to pay his fair-share of Taxes, and then he uses your stolen Money to buy his Stepford Trophy Wife a Olympic Show Horse and takes that off his Taxes by calling it a "Therapy Horse". hello?
Plus he lied about being CEO of Bain Capital.
Sick.
Typical GOP take a tragedy that a GOPer started and turn it into something political. The problem started with a Israeli-American, with the help of 100+ jewboys making an anti-muslim movie and spreading it across this planet.
The staffer, NOT the President made the comment. The pu$$cake who made the movie should be charged with inciting mayhem and causing the death of the 4 Americans. If this "film-maker" doesn't face the music, then more of this crap will happen. The staffer had NO clue at the time of the attacks what the root cause was.
The GOP are the root cause of hatred in America. Their hatred for anything non-white-America is disgusting. Israel will be Americas downfall and the jews we support will kill US!
Here is what is really going on, despite what NBC wants you to know.
Obama's a failure.. All he knows how to do is campaign for reelection... & apologize for America...
He is weak and without a backbone...
Quote his apology. See if you can find it. :)
Yeah, Bin Laden thought so too. :)
God help us all if Romney doesn't win! America will not survive another four years of Obama the failure
God? LOL
You mean the Jesus who came to America to absolve the Native Americans of sin, 15 hundred years before America was discovered? That God Mitt believes in? :D
Right Jeff.. Liberals don't believe in God...
If Obama had gotten his way and the enhanced interrogations under Bush were stopped and Gitmo was closed and the Terrorist were give rights, Osama Bin Laden would be alive and well.
It is really unfortante that Obama gets to take credit for something he did everything he could to prevent!
Yea Djames, tell that to bin laden or the other high ranking al-qaeda weve blown to bits. tell tht to our serviceman who have come home from Iraq or donthave to live a lie. tell that to college students, people without healthcare or seniors with a shrinking prescription "doughnut hole"
As for netanyahu, he was a business partner of Mittens Robme in the past and pals around with Sheldon Adelsen who do you think hes supporting? mittens and other Republithugs also lie about israel their defense minister Barak says Obama has done more for them than any recent president.
Better than the God Liberals warship everyday...obama
Hey devddoc, the only people who think torture works is dick cheney. Many intelligence operatives have stated so and i will believe them over someone who gets their "truth" from Rush or Faux Noise.
That answered nothing now didn't it. :) I guess you can't find the quote he made to apologize can you. As for Bin Laden, the facts are the facts. Obama gave the command, Bush didn't. Bush actually said he didn't care about going after Bin Laden.
So when you are so empty of facts and do nothing but spew bullsh!t where does that leave you? :D
"Dean Vernon Wormer: Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son."
What a piece of garbage. Actually I suppose all politicians are garbage, but the garbage used to abide by little disciplines, like not turning real-time foreign events into campaign footballs. In other words, politicians used to not be this completely shameless.
Who is Mitt Romney to stand in front of a podium with the American flags behind him pretending he is the President giving a national speach after a world event? What gives him the right to use a world event like this that has cost american lives to further his political career? He is not the POTUS, but a wannabe hopeful for the republican party. He and the has been Sarah Palin should STFU.
What's truly tragic here, you people who support Sh(m)ittens in this discussion -- Sh(m)ittens made his statement criticizing what the President didn't even say well before the Ambassador's death had even been confirmed!
Talk about jumping the gun. Talk about major, MAJOR screwup. This is not an expression made by a man who has even the slightest smidgen of diplomatic diplomacy in his make-up; this is the expression of a lunatic: Mitt Romney.
Have to say I somewhat agree with Romney. This man has the right, guaranteed by the Constitution, to free speech. If he wants to criticize Islam, that's his right.
I don't think the Embassy should be apologizing. They should be emphasizing that the movie reflects the beliefs/values of only the man who made it, not the country as a whole. Just as those who killed the ambassador do not represent the beliefs/values of all Muslims.
But both Obama and Romney are still missing the underlying issues here of imperialist American policy, so I don't expect anything to change as a result of this attack.
The statements that Romney is criticizing (condeming the Israeli-funded and made anti-Islamic movie) were made BEFORE the attacks. Not only does Mitt lie, but he actually encourages the attacks with his lies. This is very close to treason.
Oh wow, didn't even wait for the bodies to cool before using them as political fodder. Shameful!
Good he!! Willard! You're in one deep hole and you just keep digging???? I don't know who he's getting his "advice" from but maybe he ought to call in someone with a brain!
And that message was sent PRIOR to the attack!!!
Was that actually up for debate? But that still doesn't mean the guy was smart doing what he did.
I agree with that statement. Except it wasn't actually an apology as much as an attempt to defuse the situation.
I don't know how America's imperialist policies have anything to do with a nitwit posting an inflammatory video on YouTube has anything to do with the current situation.
This from the people whose president has kissed butt at every opportunity (like the travon martin stuff and the behind the scenes program for black students after the black community said he wasn't doing enough for them and the gay marriage evolution thing)? barrack couldn't care less about the American people – he's interested in one thing only – staying in power long enough to enact his vision of what he thinks America should look like and whatever that takes is exactly what he'll do. If he has to kiss people's butts by buying votes with favors and empty promises, so what – in his mind it will accomplish his goal. You people are an interesting lot. Blind, naive and hypocritical, but still interesting.
Rahm Emanuel Quotes
You never let a serious crisis go to waste. And what I mean by that it's an opportunity to do things you think you could not do before.
It looks to me like he's actually taking a page out of one of the almighty bho's cronies playbook. I find it unbelievable that our elected leader would apologize before condeming these cowardly attacks from these pseudo-religious fanatics who have the audacity to attack us on our own soil! And yes, embassies as well as any naval ship and military base is considered American soil. But by all means, let's cowtow to these cowardly perverts for the fact that someone from their region, sees this cult for what it truly is. Okay, now let the accusations fly! I can't wait to be called a short sighted bigot, hater, idiot, knuckle dragging caveperson (don't want to sound sexist!). Have a great day you silly liberals!
Yes Jeff, and if Romney chose not to release a statement, you would be criticizing him for remaining silent. Face it, "your guy" will go down as one of the worst presidents in US history alongside of Jimmy Carter.
You're attacking me using something that I never did? You do realize that's dishonest and a strawman argument right?
Try to be smarter than that. If I say something that you can use it against me do, but don't make up a pretend circumstance and try to shoe horn me into it.
Jeff-1592116
Maybe you need to go back to bed and get up on the "RIGHT" side. The left is not working for you too well for you today.
Non sequitur:
Welcome to my "people too ignorant to argue with" list. :)
Ah, rereg so soon after being banned, again? :D
Here is what too many people are missing - Mitt Romney included. The film was made by a person of Jewish faith who, by his own statement, places Muhhamad and Jesus on the same level - he does not believe Jesus was the son of God, and our saviour. In his statement, Mitt Romney made the critical point of referring to our country's values - but as a Mormon he either must stand for his beliefs in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour, or stand indifferent. Mitt Romney has shown his true colors as a person who places public opinion, (via false witness) that his religious beliefs. You can't have it both ways - you either believe Jesus Christ is Lord and Saviour, or you can defend those who do not believe - Mitt has shown his heart.
The Republican leaders do not seem to agree with ROMNEY.
I would point out that the anti-Muslim movie in question was funded and created by Israeli-"americans". Their intent is to stir up trouble in the Middle East in the hopes of getting Obama to back an attack on Iran prior to the election. When the movie played once to a nearly empty theater, the Israelis dubbed parts of a "14-minute trailer" in Arabic and put it on youtube to try to further inflate Arab public opinion. Analysts are saying that the the dubbing was most likely done by an Israeli. This is based on the use of several "inappropriate Arabic words" because apparently Israelis avoid certain Arabic words because of their similarity to Hebrew words. The Mossad must be slipping.
Once again Baby Netanyahu has his diaper in a wad because Obama will not back hius plans for an iommediate war with Iran. This is just Israeli trouble-making at its worst. They know that Obama will never back a first strike against Iran without something more than circumstantial evidence and that if Romney is elected that NO US President has evcer committed to a major military operation in his first year in office. This leaves Baby up the creek without a paddle for at least the next 18 months no matter what happens. He should never have dabbled in American politics in the first place.
Actually djames...most Liberals do believe in God. There are however, a growing number of us who recognize and can appreciate mythology when we see it...without having to "adhere" to it.
And I actually know many Conservative Republicans who don't believe in God, my in-laws among them. Rabid Obama haters but have no use for religion either.
Both Liberals and Conservatives need to watch alienating those among them by pigeonholing an entire group.
No Toxic Chemist, If Romney did not release a statement it would be the first sign yet that he may have what it takes to be a president. No, that anti American POS needs that smirk slapped right off his face. Using this moment when the bodies are still warm to call out our President for something said by a state department employee half way across the world before this even happened goes beyond disgusting. Traitor is the word to describe Willard Romney. Almost as disgusting are the freaks here today defending him.
Romney showed some spine by not backing down after the earlier treatment by the Leftist media. Finally we have the option to vote for someone who isn't interested only in opinion polls, but instead will work for supporting the US regardless of the popularity of his stand.
Jeff
Welcome to my "people too ignorant to argue with" list. :)
Wow! Jeff has a list. Who would have thunk it. Great come back too, and in bold. After viewing your posts, you might want to add Jeff to that list...and in bold too:)
Actually here's a fairly recent ranking so you're wrong yet again. :)
Don't you get tired of looking bad?
OK, first of all there is no evidence "enhanced interrogation techniques" also known internationally by treaty as torture provided any useful, actionable intelligence whatsoever.
Second, it was President Obama who gave the order to get bin Laden, not President Bush who for all intents and purposes, quit looking for him.
I would address your last thought but I believe my second sentence above works quite well for that. Your rant is that of someone who has nothing. It's like the entire Republican party that can bash Obama but can say nothing more positive about Romney than "he isn't Obama"...pathetic.
By the way, I see you approved of Bush's tactics (you must have thought the war in Iraq was the best thing since sliced bread), you'll love Romney. He hired Bush advisers for foreign policy (who to invade) and finance (how to borrow the money to do it...and keep it off the books).
Sheldon Adelson's money at work! He has bought the top of the ticket of the RepubliCon Party. He's Netanyahu's sugar daddy, too!
And what were the 3 RepubliCon grape stompers in Israel actually there for last week anyway?
Oh, did I upset witto _Paladin? *breaks out the worlds smallest violin and plays a dirge*
lolz, I will loose little sleep over you my friend. :)
So, I suppose Romney is going to expect his embassy staff to further inflame any rabble that appears at the door. His sense of diplomacy would be laughable if the circumstances weren't so tragic.
My diagnosis: He's a shameless opportunist looking to exploit the death of American Diplomats for political gain. We can't honestly be considering electing this man president. How much good will he do for the economy when his diplomacy immerges us in more unnecessary, and vastly expensive war?
Romney is an opportunist no different than the opportunist armed with guns and grenades who saw the protests at the embassy as an opportunity to mix in with protesters and takes lives. Romney is not fit to hold public office. Romney can not be trusted with security briefings. He has no sense of right and wrong because he is an irresponsible war monger much like Dick Cheney and John Bolton. This is a dangerous man America. Do we want another 10 years of war with Libya and then Iran? That is what a Romney presidency will get you. Better wake up and vote. Obama/Biden 2012.
"There he, (the liar Mitt Romney) goes again"
I know that it is considered politically incorrect to mention his religion but if more people understood it they would turn from him in droves.
jeff_1592116
... this is what mitt the twit believes ...the "almost would be president" he condemns other religions ... his religion is based on the following "facts" ...
Mormonism includes many other unusual teachings which you will probably not be told about until you have been in the church for a long time. These teachings are not revealed to investigators or new converts because those people are not yet considered ready to have more than "milk" as doctrine. The Mormons also probably realize that if investigators knew of these unusual teachings they would not join the church.
God was once a man like us.
..... PERHAPS THE USA SHOULD HAVE SENT "CURIOUSITY" TO THE PLANET KOLOB .... IMAGINE THE REVELATION ... OUR PROBLEMS HERE ON EARTH WOULD BE SOLVED
What a f@#king idiot. The embassy statement was made BEFORE the protests and BEFORE the Libyan deaths in an attempt to calm down the people protesting in Egypt.
So what does dickhead do now?
He double-downs on his unbelievable error... now it's a blatant lie.
And who on earth would want this clown in the White House?!?!?!?!?!
Come on, people... THINK!
Said Romney:
Are you, sir, saying it's OK to denigrate religion, ANY religion? As likely as not, this violence was, in no small part, sparked by the movie ridiculing Islam and it's prophet.
So you mean to say that it's OK to hate on mormonism too? Christianity? Judaism? Buddhism even?
You mean to say that ridiculing religion is an American value?!?
Now, says Obama:
That does not sound like an apology, Mr. Romney. That sounds to me more like one of the tenets this country was founded on, that people are free to worship as they choose, or not at all, but that hatred towards religion, ANY religion, is not tolerable.
What say you, Mr. Romney? Is this just more political ankle biting for the sake of winning this election at the expense of tearing down our president? A man whose job I HOPE you never take over!
Some one was asking for the Obama appology?????
Why is Mitt smiling so much while talking about this tragic event? The vulture looks eager to be able to profit from the pain of others. Just when you think you can't hate the guy any more, he shows a little more of his a$$.
Oh, shut up, Mitt. Go home and dye your hair. Collapse a few more American companies and ship their jobs overseas. Stick with what you know best.
Devdoc12able
You DO realize that this was published by the embassy BEFORE the protests to try to calm it down, right? An "apology" doesn't happen before the fact.
So, are you going to double-down on this error like Romney is?
Historians generally rank Buchanan the worst ever because of his inaction on the eve of the Civil War. Many historians believe that he basically started the Civil War almost single-handedly.
In the meantime a few days ago, the NY Times did an article on Obama stating that he made a good Chili, hums a great tune, plays a great game of pool and his doodles are fantastic. Yep, all qualities that makes for a fine president.
Jeff 1.50
Oh poor Jeff, did you find these rankings next to the one that gave Bush a low IQ? I wasn't aware that the ideologues were still pushing the fictitious Lovenstein Institute.
Since there are any number of sources of presidential rankings on the internet, I'll relate one from the Harris poll that shows Obama one point worse than Jimmy Carter on the list of worst presidents. Rational people realize many such polls are ideologically driven and will change over time as perceptions change.
At the 1st sign of a hic-cup, Romney will put us into a WAR.
NOTE: What affects our lives, our children, our safety, our country IS NOT GAYS OR ABORTION.
It is this kind of International Incident spawned by radicals and encouraged by NEO-CONS
Dear Republicans,
Please stand bye while we deploy the Marines. You aren't fooling anybody anymore. We don't like innocent Americans being killed.
Sincerely,
The American People
Mitt Romney has surpassed Newt Gingrich as the biggest pile of filth, garbage and slime in American politics. He will exploit any situation, tell any lie, change any position if he thinks it will gain him one more vote than it will cost him. I would suggest Mitt get the facts before he starts running his ignorant yap but then -- Romney could care less what the actual facts are. Fortunately after November 6 we will no longer have to listen to this disgusting excuse for an American.
i am sick of hearing "make no mistake justice will be done" words mean nothing actions speak much louder. Take action now and prove that your not just a talking head with no backbone! saying you will do something means that your not currently doing something to me.
Throughout the Democratic convention, Mitt Romney was belittled about his absence of foreign affair experience and Obama was cheered about how stellar his abilities. He was attacked for pointing out the dangers that still exist in the mid east inferring that Romney wants to beat the war drum and that his policy of keeping the defense budget strong is a ridiculous notion.
He pointed out Obama's negligence of Israel and now we see Obama ignoring Israel's Prime Minister because he doesn't fit into his busy schedule, this a man, who believe me will pull the trigger if he feels his country is threatened, and of course he does, yeh, let's ignore him, the one who could start World War 3.
If Romney says nothing about this incident, he will be criticized; and as he has spoken out, he is criticized, but he is doing what he must. He looks more Presidential than the Obama. Like it or not, the reality is this world is a dangerous place and there are many out there that would like to see us disappear as a nation.
Mitt is a small-minded man who is seeking a big office. There is no worse sight than a small minded man in a big position.
God bless the people who serve our country in dangerous foreign service positions abroad, and God bless our troops who protect them. While they put their lives on the line in the face of extremism abroad Mit is at home attacking them for using diplomatic words and means to save their very lives.
I know all about Mormonism. My first wife was Mormon and involved with the church at the time. Yes, they have some odd beliefs but that's their right.
johngis
How fast is fast enough for you? It took Dubya nearly a month to go into Afghanistan.
Most of you are missing the point. Freedom of speech includes satirical or any other critisism of religion and gov't. If not you are supporting censorship. We can't just bow down to other countries and bend our laws to meet the needs of other countries, no matter what the situation is. We can't apologize for our freedoms. We can express that one persons views aren't those of our country, but don't apologize. And any political situation is fair game on either side.
So now Obama is responsible for the words of every person that works for his Administration?
If that is so, let's take a look at comments made by all Republicans, because Mitt is the Republican party leader at this point...
That logic doesn't wash....
Romney is an idiot. He insulted the Palestinian people. He insulted the Polish. He insulted the British. He put Russia on notice that he considers them our number one foe... Hell, we haven't even had the election yet and his foreign policy looks dismal.
Anyone that votes for Romney is voting against Obama, not for Romney...
This finally settles it, if Romney were any more slimy he'd leave a trail. Let's see out there who is shameless enough to defend him.
You very well know where I found those rankings because I cited my material, not made up some stupid kind of bullsh!t like you did. :)
Here, in case you were too lazy the last time to click the link.
http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2010/07/02/survey-ranks-obama-15th-best-president-bush-among-worst
Charlie
You need to go to Factcheck.org and review the Democratic Convention speakers, everyone of them lied in their speeches. Clinton gave the cleanest speech, but even his was misleading at times, but the others were blatant untruths.
Romney and Ryan were guilty as well, but not to the degree of the Democrats, unfortunately, that's not saying a whole lot about our political leaders, but then we already know that.
What I've read in most of these post profoundly astonishes me. You all are mostly mimicking exactly what the news media said and what they want you to - they really don't want you to think for yourselves and sadly you respond as they programed you to.
The White House comes out and tells the world that we are abusing our free speech - totally without knowing (or knowing but just trying to make political gain from it) what happened in Libya. Hiliary Clinton calls them our friends - WTF, they just killed our Ambassador.
Romney is the only one that came out and defended America and condemned this attack and killing - and ALL YOU FOOLS can do his criticize him??.........you are all morons and zombies of the Fatherland of Obambaloney. If the circumstances were switched you'd all be praising Obama for his heroic statement in defense of America on 9/11 - I am saddened by your collective stupidity.....but not surprised by it.
I am very sad for the loss of Ambassador Chris Stevens and all the others who were killed by the mob. When the truth comes out (but with obambaloney at the helm I have my doubts) you all will see obama for what he really is - A COWARD and a POLITICAL OPPORTUNIST.
LOL Jeff! Loved that list.
And who made up that list? The same guys that awarded Obama a Nobel Peace Prize for doing...well...absolutely nothing?
Point them out as untruths. Just saying it doesn't make it so. Misleading is something entirely different than calling them untrue.
For instance. Clinton said, and I paraphrase, all economic growth has happened when Democrats were in the White house. While true it is misleading connecting the dots as such, but the facts are correct on face value.
If you're so inclined you could answer that yourself.
America should never have to apologize to other countries for a bad Hollywood movie or anything else.... especially the way our Embassy in Egypt did (on Barry's orders)!
And it is every American's right to voice their anger over such apologizes, including Mitt Romney!
What is it that the libbies, liberal media, and barack hussein obama don't get about this! You all should be ashamed!
I bet terrorists around the world are drinking a toast to the tweeted apology (even though liquor is supposedly forbidden in Islam, wink..wink)
And if that doesn't work for you here's the actual study.
http://www.siena.edu/uploadedfiles/home/parents_and_community/community_page/sri/independent_research/Presidents%20Release_2010_final.pdf
One thing you'll find me do, unlike Mitt and the GOP, is I fact-check my sources prior to making a comment. Well normally. :D
You're a liar, Obama never ordered the Embassy to make a statement. Don't be an @$$.
Oh stop Charlie 191. Romney is a good man who loves this country and doesn't apologize for her. Obama is the biggest exploiter of all times. He panders to the gays, the illegals, women, Mu'slimes', college students and their loans and any group of the hour that will help get him re-elected. He is a phony and a liar. That sleazy anti-American Muslim needs to go. Take your crap and go spin it somewhere else.
Romney/Ryan 2012
I spit on the false god allah and the false prophet. Mad bro? Come get some Islamist pigs.
"God help us all if Romney doesn't win! America will not survive another four years of Obama the failure"
You've got to be kiddin' me!!! Another Republican president - the successor to W would be like watching Dumb and Dumber in real life!! Or would that be like Dumest and equally Dumb?
I can't understand why so many folks are for this idiot and his idiot running mate unless there are that many bigots, hypocrits, liars, cheaters, off shore bank account holders, confused people who lack common sense, logic, observation and understanding. The new Republican party is a POS organization built on a pyramid scheme.
Yeah that makes you look like an adult, not...
Only one thing to say about Giggles Romney:
GO GET YOUR TAX RETURNS OR GO GET YOUR SHINEBOX WEASEL-BOY.
Let me say this from the bottom of my heart, F-U-C-K Y-O-U Israel. Put your "Big-Boy" pants on and if you're going to play hardball on the World Stage, then be prepared to do it yourself. We have enough @!$%# on our own plate not to be worrying about your little sissy-ass. And on a personal note, I truly believe Israel had more to do with 9/11 than any Arab did in attacking the US.
Jeff - Oh, but every time there's a shooting in the U.S. it's perfectly alright for libtards like you to stand up on your soapbox and try to say it was the Tea Party, right? Obama is an idiot, and so are you.
Jeff,
The death of the Ambassador and the other staff members is unarguably a tragedy, and all of us should express sympathy for the loss by their families. That said, please reconsider your umbrage re death and political gain. Might I remind you of the issue of the late Mrs. Soptic? I think the moral outrage is justified, but only if it is redirected.
They're both sad events, the difference being that the more current one seems to have been a deliberate attempt to fatally harm.
Nope, and if you look back at my past postings you'll find I don't do that.
Well there you go, being an @$$hole is a career path for you. Welcome to my Douchebags 'R' Us list.
@Jeff-1592116 And I really care what you think........not........
So once again Barry & Hillary's inexperience has cost American Lives and all These Demo/RepubloRAT Supporters can do is Point Fingers!
Everybody Is Guilty So Nobody Gets Punished....What A Crock!
Islamic Riots Against Americans in Libya & Egypt (and Allah Knows Where Else) Over A MOVIE?
These Al-Qaeda Murderers where just out looking for an Obama & Hillary Granted Opportunity To Express Their New Found Freedom!
When Gaddafi and Mubarak Where In Power The Attacking Of Our Embassies & Murdering Our Ambassadors Did Not Happen!
Arab Spring Nonsense.....This Is What Happens When Pompous Obama Gives Secret Aid To Al-Qaeda and assumes Only He Knows!
Now Bumbling Barry & No Experience Hillary Want To Do The Same Thing In Syria?
Nonsense and we need to Stop Rewarding Incumbent Failures With Re-Election No Matter What these Political Partisan Trolls Say!
Douchebags 'R' Us? Well, at least you libtards are finally admitting that you're douchebags. I guess that's a start.
Yes.
Did you miss the part of this thread topic or are you purposely playing ignorant to bolster your lame argument?
Two wrongs make you right? Kind of a tenuous logical stretch you're making there.
They're not even the same thing apart for death being the common denominator.
WOW! Even romney's stupidity needs clarification!!!
JUST PLAIN PATHETIC!!
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/09/12/romney-camp-tries-to-manage-fallout-from-libya-response/?hpt=po_c2
Hey Truth....keep it up your party loves ignorant morons like you because you do what your told and when your told to do it and they know you will believe any line of BS they feed you - if you ever get a brain it will come from the Land of OZ....now go back and play in your little sandbox, fool, because you shouldn't speak when adults are talking.!
Oh stop Charlie 191. Romney is a good man who loves this country and doesn't apologize for her.
Total BS. Romney is a LYING scumbag. He's LYING about welfare reform. He's LYING about "you didn't build that." He will take any position, tell any lie, flip-flop all over the place if he thinks he can gain one vote. I never voted for George W. Bush. But if the choice was between Bush and this Romney dirtball, I would gladly vote for Bush. At least with Bush, you know what you have. Romney stands for NOTHING other than getting elected.
Mitt takes a stand on both sides of every issue...examples:
"The Arizona immigration policy is a good model" – Mitt Romney.
"I didn't really support the Arizona immigration policy" – Mitt Romney.
“The Massachusetts healthcare plan should be a model for the nation” – Mitt Romney.
“Healthcare reform should be left to the states” – Mitt Romney.
"Let Detroit go bankrupt" -Mitt Romney.
"I'll take a lot of credit for saving the auto industry" -Mitt Romney.
“I believe Roe v Wade has gone too far.” – Mitt Romney.
“Roe v Wade has been the law for 20 years we should sustain and support it.”– Mitt Romney.
“I respect and will protect a woman’s right to choose.” – Mitt Romney.
“I never really called myself pro-choice.” – Mitt Romney.
“It was not my desire to go off and serve in Vietnam.” – Mitt Romney.
“I longed in many respects to actually be in Vietnam and represent our country there.” – Mitt Romney.
“I’m not trying to return to Reagan-Bush.” – Mitt Romney.
“Ronald Reagan is… my hero.” – Mitt Romney.
“I think the minimum wage ought to keep pace with inflation.” – Mitt Romney.
"There’s no question raising the minimum wage excessively causes a loss of jobs.”– Mitt Romney.
“I saw my father march with Martin Luther King.” – Mitt Romney.
“I did not see it with my own eyes.” – Mitt Romney.
“I would like to have campaign spending limits.” – Mitt Romney.
“The American people should be free to advocate for their candidates without burdensome limitations.” – Mitt Romney.
“I supported the assault weapon ban.” – Mitt Romney
"I don’t support any gun control legislation.” – Mitt Romney.
“The stimulus that was passed in early 2009 will accelerate the recovery…” –Mitt Romney.
“The stimulus passed in early 2009 has been a failure.” – Mitt Romney.
Yo, dude you fall off the turnip truck?
Your statement is completely dumb.
Mitt, where was your condemnation when 3,200 died on 9?111 of the then president? Or the loss of 7,200 wasted American lives in the two lost wars he created?
Hypocrisy!
Yo, Jeffy dude you're the one with the Google Eyed Avatar! Or is that a "Self Portrait"?
Judging from your witty response I'd have to say.....Yep Jeff Must Have Really Just Fell Off Of That There Turnip Truck He Keeps Yakin About!
Please Note Folks..... Jeff Failed To Respond To My Statements.....Nothing But Petty Belittlement As If His Clueless Nonsense Insults Actually Meant Something?
But Ole Googly Eyed Jeff Is A Perfect Example Of A Partisan Political Troll!
Obama w/o consent of Congress, staged massive air strikes killing thousand of innocent Libyans, to drive out Qaddafi, who was no longer a threat to US. Then the country was given to his Muslim Brotherhood, a terrorist group.
Barack is responsible for the killing of 4 Americans in Libya and the destruction of the consulate.
In Egypt, he forced out our friend and ally, Mubarak, and Obama's brothers took control and now are a threat to US and Israel!
Well, this means that Romney is attacking his fellow Americans who just came under fire. Way to go Romney. You have now proven yourself to be unfit to lead. Durrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
That's highly overstating and misleading. The "collation" airstrikes didn't kill "thousands" of innocent Libyans.
Try to tell the truth next time.
Mubarak was our friend? lolz, yeah, hard to imagine why the Egyptian people are fearful of OUR intentions isn't it?
Being dishonest doesn't make you right, it makes you dishonest. Worthless really to having any real dialog. I have no use for hacks.
Nonsense AT Romney Is Merely Pointing Out Another Failure By Odumba!
It is Bumbling Barry's Al-Qaeda Fighter Doing The Attacking Of Americans In Libya...Remember?
Nope Because Political Partisans Never Do.............
Jeff,
My point about umbrage had to do with your statement of distaste when you accused Romney of using a death for political gain. I'll table my view about the veracity of your allegation. The quite simple point is the sanctimony that seems to be embedded in your astatement. I don't know how you felt about the Mrs. Soptic incident. You may, or may not, have expressed the same view then as you have today. If you didn't, then I think there is an issue of double standards.
No. Two wrongs don't make me right. And what lame argument? I made no argument at all, at least, not that I am aware. I merely commented on the possibility of a double standard, either by you or by others who express outrage at what they perceive as an attempt at political gain via someone's death, either by illness or by man's inhumanity to man.
You certainly do not need my permission to expound all you want, accuse all you want, or assign intent all you want, on or to what Romney said, but if you weren't outraged by the ad that revolved around Mrs. Soptic, I just don't see how you can so righteously include that part in your post. Not more complicated than that.
The more you look at Mitt Robme, The more he looks like Bush 43. Cowboy Diplomacy, He shoots off at the mouth before any facts are in. Are Americans ready for many many more wars if Romney becomes POTUS. A VOTE FOR ROMNEY IS A VOTE FOR MORE WAR, and we know it wont be his children fighting and dieing
Romney is so out-of-touch and ill-informed on foreign policy and status updates the president gets daily, he should stay out of making any kind of statements on foreign issues or actions. His incompetence is super-ceding his ineptness as he continues to open mouth and insert foot. Romney is only good for lying about and acknowledging the Todd Akin Firestorm, the repeated hurdles and road blocks for voting rights, stand silent as soldier in combat is booed on stage by primary contenders and continue to fight the Supreme court sanctioned PPACA. (formerly called RomneyCare, once called ObamaCares and now is the Health Care Act)
Romney is good at
hiding money in off-shore accounts from the tax man.
Nonsense Depends........The Obomination Has Started At Least 11 New Not Wars (that we know of) Using His Killer Drones & Secret Aid To Al-Qaeda, All Without Congressional Approval In Libya, Syria, Pakistan, Egypt, Sudan, Yemen, Somalia, Mexico, Columbia, Guatemala, now even in America, and soon to be Iran! Only The Outrage Of America Towards A New Not War Has Stopped Him So Far With Iran!
BTW We're Still In Iraq & Afghanistan After Broken Promise Barry Promised We'd Be Out By Now If Only We Would Elect Him Instead......Now The Bumbler Wants To Be Re-Elected For His FAILURES Like Al-Qaeda In Libya Blowing Up Another Of Our Embassies!!
But Hey Pompous Obama Got bin NOBODY.....NOT!
Psst.....Hopelessness & Change For The Worse Doesn't Count!
Any "argument" made by quoting Breitbart is invalid. He is a proven liar; see Sherrod, Shirley...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resignation_of_Shirley_Sherrod
More: http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/HaireoftheDog/archives/2012/03/01/andrew-breitbart-remembering-a-traitor-who-used-lies-and-trickery-to-deceive-his-fellow-americans
Then there's Breitbart lackey James O'Keefe: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/15/james-okeefe-lawsuit-acorn_n_1782949.html
Trying to use Breitbart as a credible source is like expecting the Colts to win this year's Super Bowl: it ain't happenin'...
One example of a rambling statement full of B.S. Obama said we'd be out of Iraq by now, and we are. What "secret aid to al Qaeda"? Proof? All of your "11 New Not Wars"...proof? al Qaeda in Libya blowing up our embassy? Proof?
You can't just make up garbage and expect everyone to agree with it. Oh wait, you're a Republican, that's your agenda, isn't it? Tell the same lie often enough and people will believe it. But...Americans are smart enough to see through this kind of tripe, as you'll find out in November...
Romney is President Obamas Secret weapon, Every time Romney opens his mouth another Million Voters will go and Vote Obama. Romney an Empty Suit who constantly slams his Dick
cheneyin the door.Romney did make the statement for political gain. There's no denying it.
I've never made a statement about Mrs. Soptic and honestly have no reason to still.
There's no double standard and the absurdity is comparing the two incidents and being similar. They are not.
Accuse? I am making no accusations. Romney is trying to reap political hay from the death of a US Ambassador. Plain and simple.
I don't have to have make an opinion on a different indecent to have my point valid. I am not sure why you think I need to.
Nonsense DG_W
Just More Obaman Propaganda We Still Have Troops All Over Iraq They Just Happen To Be Behind Mega Fortresses Like The New US Embassy In Baghdad!
Not Counting at least 15,000 Of Our Troops Still Setting In Kuwait!
http://security.blogs.cnn.com/2012/06/19/kuwait-to-host-a-significant-amount-of-u-s-troops/
US Drones In Libya http://articles.latimes.com/2011/apr/22/world/la-fg-gates-libya-20110422
http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2012/09/libya-drone-war/
I could fill the Page With Links Proving Your Masters Nonsense To Be Lies......
So If You Want To Play The Shell Game Go Right Ahead Your Nonsense Is Meaningless As NONE OF OUR TROOPS Have Left The Theater Of Iraq and We Are in At least 11 New Obama Not Wars.....So Do Your Own Research Instead of Spewing Nonsense!
Psst If You Drop a Drone Missile On My Neighbors House Or Send Your Troops Into My Land You Had Better Believe We Are At War Whether The Obomination Claims To Be Or NOT!
Americans will be paying for POMPUS Obama's Mistakes (Like Our LIBYAN Ambassador Today) for Years!
Romney has now shown us clearly that he puts himself and being elected even above the good of America. If he was even half a man he would stand strong for the responses made by our State department and President condemning this horrible act.
Romney has no grasp on International Relations and would clearly be a disaster to our foriegn policy and foreign relations. We would be back to the age of senseless sabre rattling and pompous belligerance.
Trying to gain political points from the tragic death of an amazing and vibrant young ambassodor is dispicable and unsavory. Mr Romney is a cad and a dolt.
Romney is a loose radical smoking gun.
Totally inappropriate to use this very bad situation to chastise
our president.
Shows just how desperate he is.
How low can you go.
Mr Romney has proved to the United States he is not worthy to become
Commander & Chief of our country.
Lets go back a bit. Constitution was born in 1789, it’s now 2012.
Think about it.
Oh please, as if Obama would ever hesitate to launch a political attack. Politicians on both sides use tragedy to their advantage. Open your eyes...neither side has the market cornered on shady tactics, and if you believe otherwise you're a damned fool.
Jeff-1592116
And if that doesn't work for you here's the actual study.
http://www.siena.edu/uploadedfiles/home/parents_and_community/community_page/sri/independent_research/Presidents%20Release_2010_final.pdf
One thing you'll find me do, unlike Mitt and the GOP, is I fact-check my sources prior to making a comment. Well normally. :D
Jeff, this survey is from 2010.... where are the surveys for 2012? I did my research too, there are so many surveys out there done by various groups about this, which is the best or most reliable??? Each group has different rankings and some don't even compare Obama because he has not finished his term yet. There are many surveys that use just a hand full of participants out of millions of US citizens. Everyone has the right to express their opinions, not everyone gets the chance. My opinion is that you have a right to feel confident in this survey, but I have very little faith in any survey.
PS: http://www.siena.edu/pages/1158.asp shows that only a certain group was used to gather facts where only 238 responded.
Oblamo should just issue a blanket apology to the rest of the world and be done with it.
I see the GOP spin police are trying to do damage control for Mitt being stupid again. Someone should tell them " You can't fix stupid" Mitty is arrogant, elitist, and basically he will do anything he can to grasp at the presidency of the United States. He seems to exhibit a complete lack of integrity and will do whatever his handlers tell him. I imagine it would be the same if he became president. He would still do whatever his handlers told him. I cannot believe his latest response is to purposely misquote the President and State department and call a forceful reply an apology. What a schmuck!!!!!!!
Gee...Can't we all just grow up and get along....guess not.
Ad hom and pointless to argue with you. If you can find me a more recent version by all means try. Also cite it as I have.
Next time try not to be such a pathetic hack too if you can.
Here's a fact..Clueless short minded people use fact checking as an excuse to make themselves righteous because they contain a system of ideas of right and wrong that are moraly and sensibly wrong. And it's always some outside web link.
So I guess that all of Mitt's sons will be grabbing their weapons, hopping into helicopters and kicking in doors for dad when he launches his attacks on everyone? Oh yea I forgot "they have made other career choices". The French still need to be rescued from wine and premarital sex. ChickenSh!t chicken hawk.
Mitt, get a clue, Israel ISN'T on your side. Your foreign relations visit to the Holy Land with your statement about "cultural superiority," went over like a lead balloon. Some Jews now think you're some kind of, "wanna-be failure that's trying too hard to please only your base."
But it is true that Israel's leaders appreciate the Obama Administration better than all the rest that recently preceded it ...it is a major foreign relations and security policy achievement of the Obama White House that you, Romney, will never admit to!
Ehud Barak sings praises of Obama administration
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/07/30/ehud-barak-sings-praises-of-obama-administration/
Bingo, Devil's son!!! (1.128)
I'll bet everything I have that if Misfit is elected, he will do what he can to show off in the Middle East AND HE WILL MAKE SURE HIS SONS WILL NEVER SACRIFICE ANYTHING FOR OUR COUNTRY--ESPECIALLY BY SERVING THE MILITARY!!!!!!!
Yeah Mitt, Christ taught us to bring people to Him, not by extolling his virtues, but by dissing someone else. Maybe Mitt is getting the current actions of politicians confused with the God of peace and love.
That's not even close to reality. And it wasn't what he was trying to do to US that was the concern. I applaud what Obama did in Libya, is still doing in Libya.
Quaddafi DID attack us, that's why we bombed Libya in '86
Mobs of angry Muslims attacked the American embassies in Libya, killing four Americans, and also in Egypt, replacing the American flag with an Islamic one. The Cairo embassy reacted by stating its sympathy for their attackers, and condemning those who offend Muslims. Crazies and thugs outside their doors, and the embassy criticizes people who insult Islam? Romney rightly issued a statement denouncing the attacks and slamming the Obama administration's sympathy for the perpetrators.
Romney gave a speech this morning that refused to back down from his earlier criticism of Obama. He held a press conference saying that America should never apologize for its values, especially not when it's under attack. Romney said the United States should always defend its constitutional values of free speech, and that "it's never too early for the United States Government to condemn attacks on Americans".
Meanwhile, Obama apparently didn't get the message. In his address this morning, he STILL condemned those in the United States who "denigrate the religious beliefs of others". Is he serious? While trying to distance himself from a tweet apologizing for the attackers, Obama essentially agreed with it! The contrast couldn't be clearer: Romney's the only candidate who will defend free speech when violent Islamists use as it an excuse for violence.
Jeff-1592116:
Prior to the 'Arab Spring', Libya was a friend to the USA and a strong ally in the 'War on Terror' since Y2001. Libya was peaceful and a stable force in the region until B H Obama turned his back on it.
Please explain how the so-called "protesters" were able to climb the wall of the USA Embassy without getting stop? After the fact, the USA has dispatched 200 Marines to the site. People have to die before this president does anything positive. Obummer!
The Cairo embassy released the statement SIX HOURS before the protests. They DID NOT react to the attacks. Pull your head out of your @$$.
That's stupid. What else is there to say. Tell the families of members of the Lockerbie bombing Libya was peaceful. You sir are a few facts short of the truth.
Worse yet, your dumb@$$ed presidential hopeful has his head firmly embedded in his anus as you do. You and Mitt are un-American and should find another country to live in.
Jeff-1592116:
Your lack of facts and knowledge about the North Africa region is very obvious. Please show me any "anti-American" attack and/or event connect to Libya in the past 15 years. The Colonial was once very anti-American in the 80s to up to the mid 90s, but NOT since that period. Libya provided substantial terror information for the region to the USA since Y2001.
I have business in the region and I travel there often before the so-called "Arab Spring" (not). I was there last month for a short period and I will not go back anytime soon.
Your post is the same old respond from the uneducated group you belong to.
Welcome to ignore. I won't debate ignoramuses such as yourself.
Does Romney actually believe what he is being asked to say any more?
Obama didn't "apologize", in fact, if you fact check that talking point prior to this attack it was rated as a lie.
Dividing the American response to this catastrophic event is wrong and anti-American.
Romney would be the Divider and Chief.
The state department did issue an apology to the pissed off savages who had taken down and burned the american flag and replaced it with one praising Bin laden.
Perhaps if 0bama and Biden weren't grandstanding and spiking the football every day bragging about killing bin laden they wouldn't have attacked the embassy.
And you want to talk about divisive? Look what that assclown 0bama is doing here with his class warfare? Or anyone on the left, especially the goons on msnbc who call everything racist in hopes of shoring up the black vote against Romney.
You cant say anything without being called a racist, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are now racist, golf is now racist, constitution is now racist.
divisive?
It was once accepted etiquette that politics stopped at our shores. By shooting off his big mouth, before all the facts were known even, Romney didn't only undermine our president but further risked the safety of other foreign service officials by stoking a very dangerous fire.
Mr Romney, right now we need the people in charge handling this volatile situation. You and Mr Senor need to keep your asinine comments in the peanut gallery where they belong.
Elliot please show me source of that, reference? oh you don't have any do you.
Yea Elliot Politifact already rated Robme's statement on Obamas apology tour as "Pants on Fire"
Se post 1.11 above.
The embassy released the statement in an attempt to calm protesters and prevent more deaths. Romney was dangerously wrong to rush to judgement of these brave Americans just to score a few quick political points. He's arrogant, stubborn and rash. Not great qualities for someone who wants to make foreign policy decisions.
The embassy is run by the state department which is run by the 0bama administration.
0bama apologized for the savages feelings being hurt by some video online about that assclown mohamed.
The embassy released the statement in an attempt to calm protesters and prevent more deaths.
You seriously believe the protesters are going to read the statement and go, "oops, maybe we messed up?" Seriously???
idiot... i mean elliot- wtf are you smoking?! class warfare? really?! you better check your @!$%# pal- robme is taking us back to kings, queens, and peasants. Obama is supporting a solid and healthy middle class. understand? still not? nothing a little bit of lead can't cure, and you can do that yourself! ha!
Willard, you are showing everyone what a POS you are.
cantbelieveit, get some sunlight by removing your cranium from your rectum.
Man are the haters out in force today. Do any of you actually read? Please note the timeline of events leading up to this horrible tragedy . . .
And for those that produced this film, yes, you have the right to do so but the question is why? Why is it necessary to run around and stir up a fire. The blood of those that died serving this country is on your hands.
http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2012/09/12/timeline_the_romney_campaign_s_odd_response_to_the_embassy_protests.html
@eric,
The State Department statement was made BEFORE the attacks. Romney lied!
If you were the head of a business or an organization, would YOU (Elliot) take responsibility for every word uttered by every employee of your business or member of your organization (especially if it were a national or international one?)
As for Romney's comment about American Principles, please tell me exactly what those are that every single American would agree to be a valid American principle. That anti-Muslim film produced by a group of Israeli-Americans does NOT fit what I would consider part of the American principles, as outlined in the Preamble of the US Constitution. I hope the IRS would finally remove all non-prifit status rights from that FL minister, because to me he is a traitor to the US, the same as the Israeli-Americans who produced that film.
I;m getting so sick of Romney's BS, this Clown is a total Loser !!!!!!!!!!
Oh please Elliot, at least try to be honest. Here's the Statement:
"Today, the 11th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, Americans are honoring our patriots and those who serve our nation as the fitting response to the enemies of democracy," the embassy said.
"Respect for religious beliefs is a cornerstone of American democracy. We firmly reject the actions by those who abuse the universal right of free speech to hurt the religious beliefs of others," the embassy said.
Does that really sound like capitulation to you? ...well maybe it would to you.
Grand standing and spiking the football for getting bin Laden? Funny, I don't remember Obama landing on a carrier with a cod piece in his pants and "mission accomplished" banner in the background...and that was for "starting" a war Obama had to finish.
The democrats are calling class warfare...the republicans have actually been waging it for over 30 years. How dare we call it like we see it. Same goes for your racist claim. Obama was the only president in American history that was hounded to provide a birth certificate. Obama is the only president in American History to be hounded about his college records, no president or candidate has ever released those records. RWNJs claimed Obama's foreign, Muslim, "not one of us"...so what's different about Obama...um...let me think.
Perhaps only your interpretation of the Constitution. Your comments remind me of the Tea Bagger battle cry "keep your govmnt out of my Medicare".
Romney blew it.
The very "response" he criticized and put American lives in danger about was issued by the embassy in Egypt 4 hours before the protests TO CALM THINGS DOWN.
So what does Romney do once he's realized he screwed up?
He doubles-down on his criticism which now makes it a lie.
Ignorant. A huge mistake. Dangerous. A LIAR.
What a perfect candidate!
Wow, I'm glad we have a "real man" like you on our side...so, who should be invade/bomb/torture?
Oh, you mean the Muslim terrorist who killed bin Laden? that Muslim terrorist? As opposed to the Texas village idiot who kept bin Laden alive for how many years?
Yes moron, he is a US citizen (you know, born in the USA?). What makes him a Muslim, going to school in Indonesia for a few years as a child? If you lived in Italy for a few years would that make you a Roman Catholic?
Brilliant statement, you give no example. Are you the future of the Republican Party? We can only hope.
As a Neo-Conservative you don't deal in facts, how would you even recognize one?
Right off the cliff.
Just curious...did you say the same thing when prominent Democrats publicly bashed Bush foreign policy in similar circumstances?
If you follow a real time line of events, they looked like this:
Nut cases in US create internet movie offensive to Islam.
FL nut case who had burned Koran praises movie.
Middle east versions of Fox News and Rush Limbaugh pick up on movie and fan flames of hatred.
US embassy issues statement to try to calm situation.
Cairo embassy attacked, flag burned.
Libyan embassy attacked, ambassador dies.
President Obama, Sec. of State Clinton issue statement condemning attack, praising ambassador, somewhat disavowing Egyptian embassy statement.
Romney & GOP issue statements condemning "Obama administration response"
Gee, who looks foolish on foreign policy, again.
Maybe Mitt should change his campaign slogan to, "Mitt Romney Instigator for the New Age Holy War"? Hey Mitt, why not tell them that your God can kick their God's ass?
What...do you think he needs your approval - or any one else for that matter. Wow, the height of your sanctimonious drivel is sickening! He's a man, wtf are you?
Of course you would know what a loser looks like - you see one in the mirror every day! And you see the one that is currently setting in the oval office, too, don't you!
I see the Obama apologists are out in force today. Face it all you koolaide drinkers. Your messiah supported, praised, back militarily, and backed financialy the Arab Spring. He owns it. Now that it has turned to a debacle, now that terrorists have taken control, Barry wants to distance himself from the failed results. Romney is correct in his assertion that the Obama Administration's response is pathetic and weak. But we shouldn't be surprised. It is the response we always get from OBumbles when he is trying to shirk responsibility: "It's not my fault, It's Bush's fault. It's Romney's fault. It's America's fault, etc etc......."
WHat a horrible excuse of a leader and president we have in the Oval Office.
Jeff159, is Feisty your sister, mother? You seem to share the same DNA
I see the Romney apologist are all out trying to do damage control for Romney and defend his dispicible act of using an ambassadors death to try and score cheap political points. It just shows how these clowns think. Vote (D) to go forward (R) to go bacward is great advice. The days of sabre rattling and Pompous beligerance are behind us. When you believe defending freedom of religeon and condemning terrorism is apologizing you have apparently lost your copy of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
The true reflection of Miss Mittsy is the lying scum that supports him.
With an ever changing world, one thing will always remain constant. Teabaggers are lying bigots.
Obama once again apologizes to our attacker on 9/11. Just like he did after the atack while he was a senator. I am tired of him apologzing when we were the ones attacked. Any fool including those on this site that think this is OK are cowards and obviously isiots. Don't like my comment I don't care and certainly make no apologies to anyone that would take american lives for any reason. Romney made a statement I think was a great remark in regards to a statement put our by Obamas administration. Obama only disavowed the statement after he started getting heat for it.
By the way why wouldn't the president take the time to handle this situation. The answer is easy he had a compain to tend to like he has done the entire past year. Thats all Obama is about.
If we could channel all the negative energy thats posted on this site towards the middle east...It would be wiped off the face of the earth.
Free speech is more limited than you may think. You can't yell "Fire!" in a crowded theater because the resulting riot can get people injured or killed. This was established long ago and on good legal, moral and ethical grounds. If you make an intentionally inflammatory video, knowing that it will incite violence and possibly get someone killed (and we have several examples of where inflammatory propaganda against Muhammad caused exactly that), is that not the same thing?
When free speech costs lives, it is no longer free.
As George Orwell famously noted, bad public policy often hides behind dishonest language.
“If you have to cheat in order to win an election, your ideas must really suck...” – Jam3965, 10:56 am PDT on Thu Aug 30, 2012
Yes free speech is limited. Has been especially in the past year. It is not free any more. This conflict has lost too many lives and getting us no where. Someone on this discussion said Romney would start another war. What do you think this is, playtime. There are not any more FDR's in this world, but he had it right. Did President Roosevelt stand around and studder when Pearl Harbor was bombed. Why don't some of you research that speech he made to the country on Dec 7,1941? No, Hawaii didn't belong to us, but that military base was, They did not attack Hawaii, they attact the United States of America on that day. That book that was written was an excuse, to attack us once more, only this time it was an American Embassy, and I will, mention this has happend before, only them we answered back with militay fire power. Another person wrote something about Romney standing in front of the flag and lied. Well, Obama sits in the oval office at a desk and never once have I seen any pictures of him saluting the American flag when protcal lcalled for it as Commaner in Chief, neither has Mrs. Obama. So tell me the difference in him and Romney. Roneys speech had meaning and purpose. He didn't attack Obama because this is the election year, at least he appeared toe up set over the whole thing. Now Obama sounded like the speech was written for him and he had to read it, where Romney spoke his true feelings about America. This has been an ugly election year, one of the worst, both parties slinging mud and filth. I am neither party, and I have not made up my mind who will get my vote. Someone also said something about who does Romney think he is to get up there and give a speech like he was president. Being an American gives him the right. the same right we as citizen have. Beware and be caefulwhat you wish for, you just might get it. Then it will to late.
No such affiliation but I'd be proud to have suckled her breast, sister or mother. :)
This lack of Statesmanship on Romney's part will probably kill his chances of becoming President.
Personally, I don't want a person who will "knee-jerk" react to these world situations. I want clear thought... instead of political statements.
This is pure desperation by the Romney campaign, hoping to change the polling information. Guess what, it's back firing.
The proof will be before midnight on November 6th, but for now you can just check the latest polls.
The proof is as obvious as the contempt on your face.
Mitt-the-Twit is as big and dangerous an imbecile as Sam Becile.
ContemptMe
unemployment was 10.2% in 2010 and now its 8.2%. We created 4.5 million jobs since, you can look that up with department of labor. If your house morons didn't block every proposal that President put and work with him, we would have faster recovery.
what your repukes destroyed economy and president didn't clean up fast enough and now you think the same morons will do any better. Most of Romney advisers were Bush Advisers so what different did he will do then Bush?
Now you might claim Romney is business man, ok only two presidents that ran on business experience was Hoover(great depression) and Bush II(2008 meltdown). Plus in Massachussets 47 out of 50 job creation, that shows his business experience, doubling of all the fees=raising taxes. The only good thing he did is RomneyCare, but he can't even run on that because he is attacking ACA which is same thing. Oh yea if you going to mention unemployment rate ofi Massachussets when he left, that because people left state to find jobs. You can't have 47 out of 50 job creation rating any other way. If you want to replace President Obama, you should have nominated somebody better then him like Huntsman, but Romney lol. Flip floper in chief
actually contemptme, we are. by far. but you surface value rejects can't see past your @!$%# covered eyes.
ContemptMe..... Letterman's show was taped earlier before the Libya and Egypt incidents unfolded. No points scored here.
Currently, the polls, when aggregated, give Romney only a 1 in 4 chance of winning on Nov 6th. In order to do so, he must sweep EVERY tossup state. At this point he is only leading in North Carolina and even that lead is shrinking daily. He has bailed in Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania and is trailing badly in Florida. The math is no better for Romney than his invisible "plans" for economic recover, foreign policy, domestic policy, etc.
Romney's campaign died when he refused to release only one year of tax returns (2010) and an "estimate" of one other (the real return for 2011 won't be ready until "early 2013.") He demanded ten years from Ryan, though.
Romney's campaign is just about exactly where McCain was after the 9/15 debacle when his campaign collapsed. The desperate rhetoric is the same.
Personally, I don't want a person who will "knee-jerk" react to these world situations. I want clear thought... instead of political statements.
It seems this is Romney minus his handlers. Can't imagine he ran this one by his staff.
When is this Clown going to stop with his BS, I wouldn't give this Loser the right time of the day !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You ContemptMe and everyone else. Romney's first reaction is OUTRAGE.
outRAGE!!!! Is that the person we want in the White House?
I would rather see Clinton and Obama's obvious grief and investigation into the causes.
ContemptMe
your desperate rambling is not convincing.
Of course he did. I don't believe you can't recognize this crap. Romney hired Bush's former advisers as his foreign affairs and economic advisers. Are you telling me you've never heard this stuff before?
GOP are leaders-always have been!
Is obviously a TROLL. You know the drill folks.
Contemptme, I find it funny that your remarks draw a few thumbs up and the points you are countering draw 50-70 or higher. That is very telling...
Maybe it's time for you to sit back and do a bit of soul searching and self reflection?
Ol_Doc...exactly. There was nothing 'knee-jerk' about this. Romney's very sorry advisers failed big time on this one. What really bothers me, is that Romney didn't spend a few seconds in reflection and then tell them, "No way. We're not going there."
I think the best leaders in this country are in the Girl and Boy Scouts.
Reagan averaged 7.9% throughout his presidency and peaked at over 10%. Math is hard.
Right, Nov. 6th is the only one that counts - as for the latest polls they are only served up by the pollsters to boost the morale of those who need their confidence re-verified with their messiah(much like cheerleaders due to the fans when their team is losing and the home team fans need "encouragement")! In reality they mean squat! BTW you'll see more accurate polls around the last two weeks before the election because that's when the poll takers will be trying to boost up (repair/substantiate) their own reps. by providing more accurately obtained numbers!
This is a time, even during campaigning when we come together as one and be exemplary to the rest of the world. You've done yourself and the rest of us a disservice with your words Mr. Romney. Its very character revealing.
THANK GOD!!!!! This country can't afford another Reagan. We will keep the REAL man we have, thank you very much.
I kinda like the way romney came out on the embassy attacks, its refreshing to see someone take a stand and tell it like it is without a teleprompter... and not waffle around the subject and have to be convinced that what he says won't offend anyone....Instead of 50 marines being sent it should be 1000 and drop the hammer...the only response these people understand is violence, so send them violence...
Oh, by the way shockandisgust, your "real man" squats to pee....
How do you know that, "coyote"? Do you watch or do you just fantasize??
You're more perverted than a Governor of Virginia!!
p.s....I would like to see the documented proof of your outrage every time your "god in the white house" BushII used a teleprompter. If you can not provide that, perhaps you should close your mouth and go squat like a real teabagger should...
Some one wrote on a blog All the haters are out today. So true. This country can't offord another Obama for anothr 4 years, maybe a third term if Obama has his way or passes an executie order, with out congress approval. Which there has been talk about, by guess who. We have a law now that says 2 trems only to servae as president of the US.
Oh, sure, Frankie. Saying that the President of the United States of America squats to pee was meant in love and kindness. Your opinion of "hate" is gravely distorted...almost as distorted as your understanding of the English language.
Speaking of gravely distorted, would you care to back up your "3 terms" comment with documented evidence? Is it out of love and kindness that you lie?
Shame on you.
A desperate man tries to make political hay off of a tragic incident. Romney is a joke.
No, he's not a joke. He's the dirtiest presidential candidate since Richard Nixon. Expect more lies and below-the-belt attacks as election day approaches.
Contempt...
Do you even know when the Letterman show tapes? It tapes at 5 in the afternoon. You do realize that the little people are not really in the box on you t.v. stand, right?
Letterman is taped around 5pm. It is not live tv. So what the hell is your point?
Facts like actual taping time for the Letterman show mean no more to ContemptMe than they do to Magic Mitt.
contempt - You would do well to study time zones and the hour in which the attack took place and the taping of Letterman.
The manner in which you draw conclusions are as distorted as those by Romney !
Contemptme you do realize Letterman is shot at 5pm eastern time right hours before the incident or are you another republican liar distorting the truth?
here's the fuxing problem. contempt, you actually think the facts stated above are opinions. you need to fuxing understand THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FACT AND FICTION!!
Who cares about the time difference! We assume the attack in Benghazi happened during daytimne hours, maybe? What about evening hours? Details we may not know. Romney was wrong to start making these kinds of comments, and he knows it! But let him talk his bloomin' head off, it will only help Obama!
There comes a time when we need to tell the offended parties that we stand for a few things, such as freedom of expression, something they do not like, so tough! How about Morsi being totally quiet about the attack on our Cairo Embassy. Remember that the Lybian Government has already made statements condemning the attack on the Benghazi Consulate and the killing of the 4 people! Those people are better informed than Romney!
Considering that the ambassador was brought to the Libyan hospital at 7pm ET, I would guess that the embassy was attacked during and after the taping. What should the president do? He can be kept informed just as well taping for Letterman as he can in the oval office, and the Letterman show would be an inappropriate place to display a public reaction to all this. This is pretty standard MO for any president. Look at Bush II's initial reaction (or lack thereof) to 9/11. Stop trolling.
Rahm Emanuel Quotes
You never let a serious crisis go to waste. And what I mean by that it's an opportunity to do things you think you could not do before.
Did you expect an airstrike? What?
Looks like that Crazy Tea is sinking in Romney's head !!!!!!!!
And people talk about Romney's anti-Muslim anti-Arab screed, you have to remember he is NOT a Christian. That is, to a point, he does not accept the same theology that is accepted by every Christian church, both Catholic and Protestant --- the Nicene Creed.
Romney is a guy who believes that American Indians are a "lost" tribe is Israel and they they spoke Hebrew and were pale-skinned. Christ came an ministered among them, but they refused to follow him, so he turned them brown, gave them many languages, and said the first Christian that came along could have their land. Mitt's campaign staff has said that he will be sworn on a King James Bible "atop" a "Book of Mormon." This is the same practice that is used when Mormons are sworn in as federal judges and district attorneys.
contempt - You sure seem to be trying to "deflect" much more than the others you have accused of the practice.
Your recent statements lack in substance as badly as those of Romney.
You might consider trying another topic as you worse than Romney on this topic and that is nearly impossible to do.
@GOP are leaders....
Your cut and paste insults of President Obama were addressed the first time you posted that crap... why not scroll up and address that?
Contemptme, I've never done this before on Newsvine, I try to avoid outright insults of other's opinions, but Romney has me angered, and you are speaking for him, so here it is...
You are a pos with absolutely nothing of value to say....
There, now i feel better... thanks for being a stooge...
GOP are leaders-always have been!
Has gone into TROLL infinite-loop mode. No need to address his repetitive rants. Unless of course you have an emotional need to FEED THE TROLL.
The GOP are always have been!! Romney is not a leader!! Maybe you are the only one following this well oiled weathervane!
This is totally off topic, I know, I know, but modern day democrats are freaking stupid. Not a damn thing that comes out of their fingers in here holds any quality, context or unbiased "facts" as you call them. I want Romney to win now just to see how pissed you idiots get. If you would read some news or history with an open mind instead of just acting like brain dead parrots, this country may get somewhere.
The embassy statement was dead wrong. When Americans are being attacked, we should not apologize for one of the most important pillars of our nation. Hell, you people attack Christians all the time. Shouldn't you be apologizing, or can we use that as an excuse to attack liberals now? By your standards, we would be justified.
Idiots.
@ in the middle:
You aren't paying attention. That "apology" from the embassy was issued before the attack. It doesn't have the context you think it has.
Idiot.
In the middle... i'm counting on romney winning just to see the lather the dems on these posts get into, it will be fun to read.....
COYOTEHUNTER (4.26):
You need to plan to be counting for the rest of your life and even when you get to heaven (that is, if you ever get there..........)
Romney is desperate. It shows, he can't move the numbers no matter what he says because people simply don't trust him.
He takes advantage of every opportunity to "gain" points without regard to the situation.
---
The greatest threat to Romney is the Truth and Voter turnout
GottaRegister.com
Register to Vote!
Already Registered? Get information about Vote-by-Mail
GottaVote.com
The number Romney needs to move is his two-digit IQ - and that's a tough call.
@GOP,
Nope. Obama showed his "Muslim favoritism" by killing bin Laden and 23 of the top 26 leaders of al-Quaeda.
The statement in question was NOT made by the White House, it came from the embassy in Tripoli (which was NOT attacked) and was made BEFORE the attacks to condemn an Israeli-funded and made movie that was blatantly anti-Muslim.
Romney lied! In a situation like this such a lie is akin to treason!
R & R are looking to steal the election with their 1% buddies, don't let the Mega Rich buy our democracy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@GOP - "Could there be a better event to happen to reveal Obamas Muslim favoritism???"
So you think this is a good thing? 4 U.S. embassy staff killed? Talk about "heartfelt." Stay classy.
Mitt Romney is not ready(on any level whatsoever) to be the POTUS!
Simple are the minds that support Obama. Those that hate Christians,, claim there is no God and wimp out at calling terrorists, what they are. Romney is the only hope our country has of not becoming just another Muslim overrun country and the end of our nation as it was founded and as we have lived in it.
.....and below simple minds are those that think Obama supporters are NOT Christian.
And by the way, get your facts straight: Romney is NOT Christian, he's Mormon (Very different). Obama is a Christian.
Muslim overrun country??? Perhaps if you would stop shaking your head, the pea will stop rattling enough for you to realize that you are sounding like a desperate, paranoid freak.
There is nothing christian about brainwashed evangelical teabaggers...so desperate in their hatred that they are forced to support a lying Mormon.
shock&disgusted...the only pea rattling around is our present potus's...these attacks would never have taken place with proper foreign policy, and they also should have been expected on 9/11...poor policy leads to poor planning, which leads to poor intelligence, which led to 4 americans being killed....
What, exactly, would you have done differently to diffuse the situation, "coyote"?
The attacks in both Benghazi and Cairo reflect ignorance and misattributed hatred leading to wrongful blaming and attacks on others.
Mr Romney's response fits that caricature.
This is a complete condemnation of Romney's judgement and his candidacy.
Obama just created more jobs. He hired more posters for the Narwhale room so that they can try to spin this result of his supporting the terrorists in Libya and using our money and munitions to do it without consulting Congress. This is the direct result because it would never have happened if Gadafi was still in charge. Gadafi who was no longer any threat to the USA, replaced thanks to Obama's help by terrorists who have now killed 5 Americans in our EMbassy. And what does Obama have to say,, oh we won't disparage anyone elses religion, it is a tragedy. WHAT, if you are so weak or on the wrong side enough to not tell it like it is than you have no place in our WHitehouse or even our country.
NBC supports all actions of Obama and thus as an enabler, are responsible for the american deaths in Libya. Osama was at odds with Obamas muslim brotherhood and had to be taken out!
Romanticwarrior - One only has to read the drivel of Miss Mittsy's minions that follow your comment to know that you hit the nail on the head. Lying, ignorant bigoted minions following a lying, ignorant bigot.
How dare anyone point out the chosen ones many blunders. The Obammanites are moving forward to the edge of the cliff; as all good lemmings must.
"randy"...Are you actually referring to Americans supporting their democratically elected President? Why would you wish to portray patriotic Americans as if they were brainwashed minions in a teabagger mega-church?
So what, exactly, was the President's blunder in this situation? What exactly is it about Miss Mittsy's response that calls to you as an American? Can you express yourself on this topic without repeating any lies?
It'd be nice if NBC would mention the fact that the Embassy statement was released BEFORE either the Egyptian or Libyian Embassies/Consulates were attacked. So Romney claiming that it constitutes the Obama Administrations "first response" to the attacks is A LIE. Shocking, I know.
According to Politifact.com, about 42% of what Mitt says ranges from "Mostly False" to "Pants on Fire". Another 28% of his statements are "Half True"; i.e., half false.
Obama does slightly better, with 26% being "Mostly False" to "False", and only 1% being "Pants on Fire" (9% for Romney!). And another 26% of Obama's statements are "Half True".
So which liar do I vote for?
Both sides lie. No doubt about that. But if you look at the lies, Mitt's are way more egregious. I wish that if a politician lied and was discovered, they were forced to make a public apology and state the truth. Ha...it would never work!
The problem with our government right now (one of the problems; a BIG one) is the fact that the SCOTUS (republican't placed majority) has voted to allow flat out lying by politicians with zero consequences. This decision was made along "party" lines and is absolutely disgusting. But not surprising, coming from the 'party of values' right? un@!$%#ingbelievable.
So, you're saying that prior to the Reagan revolution in the early 80's, politicians were prohibited from lying by the SCOTUS??? And if they did there were repercussions??? Interesting...and possibly the biggest load of manure I've ever seen!!! Good job cantbeliveitsnotbutter!!! LMAO!!! Now get out there and "occupy" something, so that your taking up some space can substitute for some semblance of an actual job...
Politicians always lie or misrepresent their opponent. Because of twitter and facebook and camera phones, your misrepresentations go viral immediately and get slammed. Romney hasn't adjusted to that yet. And he is a dangerous opportunists. His security briefings should stop immediately until he is made to understand that he needs to STFU regarding sensitive international situations. He may have inflamed the situation and made matters worse which would be treasonous on his part.
banana
So...now we're going to censor free speech or anyone that doesn't agree with the Democrats?
Man of Steel - If you believe that the "free speech" should include the freedom to threaten, then you’re an imbecile!
Man of Steel,
No! We don't censor free speech. We let stupid people like Romney say whatever they want and destroy their political futures with their words. However, I understand but have not confirmed that the film in questions was produced by the Israelly in this country. Not an American citizen. As far as I'm concerned we have enough citizens in this country advocating hate without adding one more to our numbers. I hope he is deported immediately for not espousing American ideals and causing the death of American diplomats overseas. Yes you can deport someone for such things. They are not American citizens. They haven't earned the right of free speech in this country.
Freedom of speech my be what we all want but freedom to incite riots, freedom to dissemble, freedom to do irresponsible and evil deeds is morally corrupt. That is what the right wing fanatics are, morally corrupt.
Ana is a real antiAmerican b****. This film did not cause any deaths, hate filled muslims did. And, just so you know, that free speech thing applies to anyone here, even those illegals from south of the border.
And, as far as citizens advocating hate, you appear to be at the top of that list, so I agree. I say we deport your ignorant a$$ for treason. I've met a lot of people like you. You get no respect and are mostly insignificant, so you try to act as if you know everything in front of new "victims" of your personality. Well, guess what, you're still irrelevant.......and you're not fooling anyone with the bold statements of fact that you pretend to know.
You don't earn free speech in America, as it is a God given right. It is a pillar of our society and it should never be apologized for.
AnaBanana... Thank you. "Anger dwells only in the bosom of fools." Albert Einstein
in the middle... So, you'll go whichever way the wind blows, huh? Kinda like the "Mittster."
"You don't earn free speech in America, as it is a God given right. God given right?" Who's god are you refering to? Yours? It's a big world, pal. But, in case you haven't noticed, it's getting smaller every day.
in the middle 2260511,
blah blah blah blah blah! You make as much sense as Romney. I feel sorry for the men and woman diplomats and military who have to defend stupid people like you and Romney alongside tolerant people who realize our country has been founded on freedom of religion and tolerance. Not hate mongering. And yes that Israelite should be deported. He is intolerant of other religions. Does not belong in this country. We are tolerant people.
This is what is wrong with this country. There is not respect or understanding for someone with different beliefs. This is brought on by the hate and fear mongers and their followers. Yes you know who I am talking about. Romney is desperately trying to apeal to them while not thinking about consequences. we cannot afford another war.
Stan~ Amen to that! His spouting off about Putin really makes me nervous thinking he would insight a war right off the bat. He is not looking too "Presidential" to me for sure! He doesn't even have enough *alls to release his tax returns and the excuse is that he'll just be attacked more! I'm beginning to believe Harry Reid...that Myth Romney never filed for 10 yrs. The other day,one of the major journalist said he hopes he is asked during the debates if he was every given amnesty so he wouldn't have to produce his tax returns (cause he hasn't filed them)
Yeah, well look at where being "nice" to everyone has gotten us. Our diplomats are being killed.
The U.S. is the worlds power. If you want to keep the freedoms you love, you should be more of an advocate for our continued strength around the world. I don't think anyone wants a war with Russia, but we should not appear weak in our negotiations with them either.
Regarding your tax return argument, that's really getting old. Give it a rest.
Stan... I guess that "E Pluribus Unum" thing isn't working out too well for some of these folks.
Sam...if you say "E Pluribus Unum" to a teabagger they'll respond with, "Stop all that thar yakin' in Spanish, you ignernt illegal!!!"
Romney has demonstrated beyond a doubt that he lacks the capacity to act as a world leader.
At a time prior to even having all the facts the first reaction of Romney was to volley for political posturing. Romney and his advisors should be ashamed of their conduct and lack of common sense knowledge in dealing with foreign policy events such as the one our country has just faced.
Gee o pee, Bush ignored 8. 8 warnings pre 9/11. How many people died that day???? For human filth Romney to attack Obama on Syria is laughable. Bush was bluster and wanted Iraq. How could his admin ignore all the warnings? Because they so wanted to invade Iraq, and they did. Epic fail. Your party is the party of as much extremism as the terrorists are. You are home grown terrorists. Obama got this one. When he says he will do something... He will.
GOP, you keep copying and pasting how great you think this is. People were killed. Nothing great about it. Go troll someplace else.
It is extremely inappropriate for candidate Romney to be injecting his politicized opinions into this matter. After Obama was elected president, he specifically declined to make any statements on foreign policy matters before his swearing-in ceremony, saying "we only have one president at a time." Romney should do the same. America can only speak with one voice, and that voice belongs to the elected government.
And I say again; if you are representative of the GOP, you are as extremest and hateful as the Muslim terrorists. You are the epitome of what is so wrong with this country. This country will die from within with the hate your ilk spews, SOME Republicans are so hate filled they ARE domestic terrorists.
John have to love you, you preached, if Romney could take a page from the President's book he will be better off. all he did was put his foot in his mouth. Romney don't understand, you have to listen, get all your facts, shift it, organize your facts, which is right from wrong and then make a decision and then come out and talk, what Romney did was open his mouth from something he heard, what a dangerous thing for someone aspiring to be President.
Mitt seems to be running scared…evading the media and public scrutiny. If he waits until he’s forced to by his colleges to release his tax returns, you can believe his numbers we take a deep dive.
Good point. I'll tell Mitt to stop speaking out of turn until January.
Romney was strong and very presidential in his response... He is the guy to restore our values and place in the world...
Obama's foreign policy is to apologize for everything... making us weak in the eyes of our enemies... and yes we do have enemies in this world..
Wow... just wow.
Ask Bin Laden how the apology went.
---
The greatest threat to Romney is the Truth and Voter turnout
GottaRegister.com
Register to Vote!
Already Registered? Get information about Vote-by-Mail
GottaVote.com
Strong and presidential? Are you kidding me? He is businessman 1st and foremost, he sees profit in the military for all the defense contractors. When are people going to wake up to that?
If someone cuts you off on the highway, do you ram into them? We don't need this kind of reactionist politics.
If you think military action should be taken, put on the uniform.
Yes, he was ready for that,... all dressed up in a suit and the two American flags by his side. He wanted the American people to see what he would look like if he were the President. What a joke!!!!!!! He was wrong doing what he did..it was not his job to be out there speaking and this will come back and hurt him!
And remember the democrats motto "itssimple", vote early and vote often!!! Hopefully Mr. Mickey Mouse will change his ways for the next election! Lol!
Now that's funny coming from a party that stole 2 elections. In fact had to have their dominated supreme court shut down the vote recount in Florida..which was clearly unconstitutional.
djames... "...and yes we do have enemies in this world.." Yes, James, we do. And do you know why?
Anthony California said: missing the underlying issues here of Imperialist American policy." BINGO! Now, if one could just get the rest of these "patriots" to look in a mirror and understand what you just said, well...
Vince says: "He looks more Presidential than the Obama." Well now, we all know how important that is, don't we? Did you mean 'He's not black?'
Jeff... Do not urgue with idiots. They'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
Romney/Ryan: The best government money can buy
Romney the diplomat. Cant even go see our best friends- the British- during happy times- the Oympics -without insulting them. Great. All we need is this arrogant, pompous, clueless clown respresenting the free world. Who WON'T be our enemy if this guy takes over.
Romney should let Obama handle this. Obviously Romney doesn't understand this was no big deal. Just some of Obamas boys blowing off steam. Things will get back to normal in a couple of days.
Backward folks in California have egged on backward folks in Northern Africa, and good people died. Way to keep it real. Way to contribute to the conversation. Eat @!$%# Romney. Like there's totally an easy solution to the problem of radicals in any religion, especially Islam. Maybe if the Republicans let the discourse raise up a bit, we'd get on the same page with helping the poor bastards that think this way, on both sides. The Israelis have their Zionist hardliners and the Arabs sure do get angry and blow stuff up. Of course, anyone could see it's Obama's fault for sending mixed messages for 3 out of the 5000 years this has been going on.
Excellent point. Using your (sarcastic) logic, we can all agree that the finanical mess began before GWB too. Finally, a liberal that agrees and makes some sense.
Look NC, the issue is what happened today, not 5,000 years ago. The film did not cause any deaths. Violent Muslims did. That's all the statement had to say....no apologies for offending Muslims was needed.
But, on all other issues, yes, it is Obama's fault.
Not very Presidential Mitt. Why don't you drop out so the repubs can present a viable candidate.
Move along, troll... nothing to inflame here.
You should probably take your meter into account, because you really do.
contempt - Keep counting but it would be wise for you to also brace for a major disappointment.
ContemptMe:
When did your hemorrhoids become part of this discussion?
I think it is pretty strange for Rommey to come out like this. He is displaying a rather inept approach to a complex issue. I do think most Americans will pull up short and give his attack a second thought and that is something the GOP can't handle can they!! Does he have any deep thought about anything? It really doesn't look like it. Oh, he made the attack so please do reflect off and blame Obama for what Rommey said, that just shows your ignorance.
Rahm Emanuel (formerly known as bho's right hand man) Quotes:
You never let a serious crisis go to waste. And what I mean by that it's an opportunity to do things you think you could not do before.
So many personal attacks, you all are acting as if it were you running for office! You can call me what you like, stupd, idiot, igorant, but we are all here for the same reason, out of concern for our country! I do believe in God and Jesus Christ as my savior, and some may not! As Americans, we all have the right to our own religion! I think Obama has failed our country! I do not want to see him get another 4 years to make even more of a mess of our country! If Romney is the replacement, then so be it! As an American, I will respect whichever wins the election, as all Americans should! Just my thoughts on the matter! Ok go on start your personal attacks! LOL
Eva Redd
The actions of the right wing are not actions that follow the teachings of Jesus Christ by any stretch of the imagine. You may be very sincere in your disapproval of Obama but the nasty, vile and dishonorable acts of the right wing since Obama was elected, in fact since the minute he was elected, is a disgrace.
rchnpdx (14):
Because Romney is the best the Repubs can do, which is going to be really horrifying if for some unfortunate reason, he does win in November..........
Note to Mitt Romney: Do you even have your magic underpants on today? The next time Moroni (no relation to Rice-a-Roni) pays you a visit you better have some good excuses for all the lies you have told. Shame, shame on you....and your planet Kolob.
GOP....dreamer,
You are right, I should not have made fun of his religion. It was a cheap...but somewhat funny...exposure of the Mormon faith. But, this country was partly founded on freedom of religion so he should be able to believe whatever he wants to believe. Sorry that I offended you.
Now, for the rest of your post - I won't bother with that - other than to say your statement, "Read a little. It is amazing the facts you learn." is hilarious in light of the other claims you have in your comment.........but not as funny as "GOP are leaders-always have been!" HAHAHAHAHAHAHA - thanks for the laugh!!!
GOP - you accuse all Dems of ignoring facts but after many have tried to point them out to you, you chose to ignore them. Like the time frame of the press release, the time frame of Letterman being filmed, and the time frame of the attacks on the embassy. Going to school in India makes you a Muslim as much as standing in a garage makes you a car. Just as much as spending 2 years in Italy makes you Catholic. If Obama hated America as much as you hint then I'm really glad he doesn't have access to nuclear weapons and their launch codes, because somebody that horrible would definitely use them!
Mitt Romney is classless, graceless, and clueless about foreign policy.
I'm sorry, I didn't know he needed to create a panic. Shut your old wrinkled face douchebag.
contempt - You may wish to check your facts and time zones before looking any worse than you already do on this subject !
Won't do any good prescott. You can't fix stupid.
Anyone wonder just how big a handouter an all hours posting,every damn day troll like contempt has to be?
Face it you useless,insignificant little POS---ALL you have in this world is your desperate hope/prayer that the President is defeated in November. How tragic to contemplate what a sad excuse for a life you'll have when you're denied even that.
Good Lord, you silly liberals sure are a classless and denigrating bunch. "If you don't agree with the president, and by implication me, then you are a idiotic, racist, useless, unAmerican pos!" I find it funny because every liberal I've come face to face with, usually cowers like a whipped puppy when presented with factual evidence of what an abject failure this "president" has been, and is to this day. And for the record, I've personally found liberals to be big time wusses when it comes to anything remotely physical. Sure, they can talk loudly (ref. debbie wasserman-schultz), but when it comes down to it, they are basically cowards hiding behind other cowards.
NCPD,
In your dreams, NP, in your dreams.
Or reading "My Pet Goat".
I am just amazed at the porsonal attacks!! Fact is we are all here for the same interes! For concern for our country and what we stand for! So no personal attacks from me, just mt oppinion, which I have a right to as anybody else here! Call me what you like, stupid ignorant, confused, whatever you like Obama has failed us it is plain! I don't think I would like to see another 4 tears with him as our leader! It is time for a change and if that means Romney then I am all for it! So go attack me now!
Do you know him personaly? If not , then maybe you should not comment on his charector. Classless, clueless! How do you know? Facts please, not just personal attacks!
Eva Redd... When people who are honestly mistaken learn the truth, they will either cease being mistaken or cease being honest.
That said, here a few things to consider: "Corporations are people." The U.S. Supreme Court
"Corporations are people, my friend." Willard "Mitt" Romney
"Fascism should more appropriately be called corporatism because it is the merger of state and corporate power."-Benito Mussolini
NPCDan... Here are a few definitions for you: Conservative: adj. 1. Favoring preservation of the existing order. 2. Moderate; cautious. 3. Traditional
Liberal: adj. 1. Favoring individual freedom and nonrevolutionary reform. 2. Broad-minded or tolerant. 3.Generous; bountiful.
Is it the "Broadminded, tolerant" or the "generous" parts that most irritate you?
P.S. Don't thank me. When I don't know the meaning of of a word I usually consult a dictionary. And, if I were you, ( I'm glad I'm not) I'd be carful who I called a "wussie.
Denise... "Mitt Romney is classless, graceless, and clueless about foreign policy." But he "looks presidential" and wears nice suits. They're totally empty (albeit expensive) but they are nice.
Ridiculous. As the conservative talk shows has said he has a large amount of incompetence in his camp. Obvious his Bush HoldOuts that are now guiding him has blundered two days in a row!!!!
GOP are leaders... Wall Street Journal? ha, ha, ha, ha... LMAO! Surely, you jest. WSJ? ha,ha, ha.
"An oligarchy of private capital… cannot be effectively checked even by a democratically organized political society (because) under existing conditions, private capitalists inevitably control, directly or indirectly, the main source of information." Albert Einstein
What the old boy was saying, in effect, was; people who don't read the news are uninformed and those who do read it are misinformed. Get it?
Romney should be ashamed of himself for politicizing the death of a U.S. official. Does this man have any scruples whatsoever?
Imagine what the man's family must be feeling right now? I hope they were not exposed to Romney's cheap shot politicizing his death.
GOP are... learning to cut and paste. Polly want a cracker?
It only took "turd blossom" Rove 4 years to teach them how!!!...just add it to the ever enormous list of his evil deeds.
Way to stick your foot in your mouth again Robber Baron Romney! How about you show us your tax returns?
No need to deflect anything; Romney takes care of that himself.
How many times are you going to post this drivel, you neocon troll?
I personally think that, if you are so hell-bent on us getting into ANOTHER war, YOU should suit up and lead the charge. If you're so anxious for the fighting and the dying, YOU go fight and die.
Oh, wait.. I forgot. You neocons are only good at having someone ELSE fight your unnecessary wars!
Doximom.. regarding GOP are.. "If one repeats a lie often enough it becomes the truth." Josef Goebbles
"A man who does not think for himself does not think at all." Oscar Wilde
"False words are not only evil in themselves, but they infect the soul with evil." Socrates
"The difference between allegiance and blind allegiance is simple -- it's about putting those critical thinking skills to good use and mindfully analyzing the ethics of a situation before showing support." Krystie Yandoli
Mr. Romney's attacks on President Obama are highly inappropriate. I suggest he shut up and pay attention. He just might learn something.
Peace.
Leaders of what? Who are they leading? Where are they going? I don't see anybody in the GOP who's displaying any kind of leadership, especially in regards to this situation in Iran. Mr. Romney mis more of a CEO than a President.
I am surprised that any American can be in this man's corner on any idea
that he may have on any issue .He or his Father or him or His three sons
have so much and have defended it less.He hides his tax returns does not
have any idea what it takes to run an Nation WHICH HAPPENS
TO BE THE MOST POWERFUL ON EARTH.HE HAS NOTHING BUT MONEY
IT SEEMS THAT IF HE CANNNOT BUY IT HE LIES.ALWAYS TALKING ABOUT\
WAR AND HAVE NEVER DEFENDED THE COUNTRY AT ALL.
Obama w/o consent of Congress, staged massive air strikes killing thousand of innocent Libyans, to drive out Qaddafi, who was no longer a threat to US. Then the country was given to his Muslim Brotherhood, a terrorist group.
Barack is responsible for the killing of 4 Americans in Libya and the destruction of the consulate.
In Egypt, he forced out our friend and ally, Mubarak, and Obama's brothers took control and now are a threat to US and Israel!
Someone needs to attack the freedom of speech laws that protect bullies and hate groups. Hollywood loves to attack religion. Every religion is attacked by Pelosi voters in California. They are bullies, peanut heads, hate mongers, and Liberal Democrats. It is time for tort law to be available to religious groups to attack these liberal hate groups.
Have you lost your goddamned mind? Freedom sucks huh?
One can't argue with someone like that: willful and complete ignorance. Jamie, you are a blight on the country.
Good Grief!
I can't believe we even allow religion to enter the political realm at all, what happened to separation of church and state? What about people that don't believe in a god? I personally could care less about anyone's beliefs. There have been more wars started because of religion than any other reason.
I find that those who have that holier than thou attitude usually aren't
Freedom of speech is central to our way of life Jamie. Perhaps your flawed understanding of it might lead you to try citizenship elsewhere?
Just a casual glance at some of these unbelievably stupid, hateful, and utterly nasty comments should tell you all you need to know about WHY the founding fathers had enough sense to establish what should REMAIN a very clear separation of church and state.
So I take it that, since the founders were all white Anglo-Saxon Protestant male landowners, you believe that the population of the US should only consist of WASP male landowners and that they are the only ones to have rights.
Sorry, but slavery sort of blew that theory apart, along with the waves of immigrants who came to these shores from every country and from all religions to find freedom. Not to mention the Native Americans whose country this is.
I would mention that, if the population only consisted of WASP male landowners, it would die out, but I don't think you'd know why.
Read the First Amendment some time. I believe it mentions something in there about religion. That's where the concept of separation of church and state came from. Not a stretch by any means.
You've obvously read an little and learned nothing.
P.S. All the Founding Fathers did NOT go to Christian churches. Many were deists. They believed in God, but did not profess or practice any particular denomination.
The First Amendment does NOT say that freedom of speech belongs only to those people who agree with you. If freedom of speech is denied to the people who don't agree with you, how long do think it will be before it is denied to YOU? Twenty minutes, maybe?
The First Amendment belongs to ALL of us. That includes people you don't like and with whom you do not agree.
Jamie... Huh?
Doximom... LMAO! But... would you please stop making sense? You're liable to confuse some of these folks.
Obama has made a more dangerous world.. He has proven he can't protect us..
This was his 3AM wake up call and he failed as Hilary predicted!!!
I VOTE NO CONFIDENCE in Barrack Hussein Obama...
The pretender in chief... LOL
Yeah nevermind the 3am wakeup call to start the Libyan bombing campaign, or the one where Osama lost his head, and got dumped in the Indian ocean, or the fact we aren't mired in a freeforall in Syria, or the whole list of hand tying brainless schedules left by the last regime that must be followed even if it sucks.......you people just hate the man. Let him do his job.
And by the way, replying to yourself definitely counts as masturbation......and that's violating a commandment buddy. Death or banishment?
Banishing djames1277 from his parents basement would be a death sentence.
Obama/Biden 2012!
djames- Obama created a more dangerous world! Who was president on 9/11?
Who sent us to Iraq and is responsible for thousands of American lives?
The GOP are the worst at foreign policy so try your BS elswhere because everyone here is aware of this.
Obama/Biden/Pelosi/Reid-2012 Worst congress and speaker in history and a moronic tool as a presidential candidate-What do you buffoons have of offer??
Oh sure, read the WSJ then watch Faux news and listen to the undereducated disc jockey, Limpballs. Sheep.
GOP-How about this we will not let you jackoffs take us into another war!!!
And screw Natenyahu for making this political screw him!!!! If he wants to go fight Iran then GO!!!!!
Obama/Biden-2012
AvailbetweenNC,
"Yeah nevermind the 3am wakeup call to start the Libyan bombing campaign,"
I'm not sure that's a good one to bring up at this time, for what I think are obvious reasons.
Romney and the GOP are idiots on the foreign policy front. Why would we ever want these idiots making decisions for us globally? They are responsible for sending us to Iraq and are responsible for thousands of American deaths.
Romney is a Joke and the GOP is as well for choosing this moron as a candidate, he will never be president and the GOP will loose majority of the House. The worst Congress in history and the worst speaker in history. Obama-2012
Romney is the most negative person imaginable. I DO NOT want anyone with such a negative attitude in our government.
Go away, Troll!
Romney is the most negative person imaginable. I DO NOT want anyone with such a negative attitude in our government.
^ When the American embassy is attacked, he responds by attacking the President.
He thinks that will help him. He is wrong.
This is what desparation does, it clouds judgement.
The American people rally round our President in a crisis.
Romney is a fool.
Obama has been fooling the American people long enough! So how long are we going to let him continue? I find all these personal attacks on your fellow Americans quite disturbing! Why call people names for stating his/her oppinion? We can be the force we once were again, but we all have to band together to accomplish that! No matter who wins the election!!!
Eva. I appreciate your sentiment in regards to working together. I have faith that you will provide us with your letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, stating:
...and hope that you will give us his reply.
Well, Mitt. Why don't you just grab a gun and run over there...oh that's right. You like to talk a big game and send others to do the fighting for you.
P.O.S. sabre-rattling neocon chickenhawk.
Better yet, send a boatload of Mormon missionaries to convert the heathens
Mitt epitomizes the guys who got rid of the draft. This way they can start all kinds of wars but never have a dog (or child) in the fight. I hated the draft but it looks like it was a better way to make people think twice about sending our troops to meaningless wars.
You do have to realize you are commenting on the "liberal home field" known as MSNBC...right? They will never questions ANYTHING this administration does. They are waist deep in the kool-aid and aren't even interested to find out why there is so much kool-aid in the room.
You will never be able to convince them that embassy responses are never issued without at least an established protocol from the sitting administration. The "appeasement" style response is an agreed to template for the countries in which it is used. Clearly the "we're sorry your feelings were hurt" approach stopped the protests...NOT! It clearly worked and stopped the killing of 4 Americans a day later...NOT!
I personally do not have an issue with Romney challenging that initial response. It is a direct reflection of this administration's foreign policy and that is part of what we are voting for. We have become a nation of weak apologizers and not strong doers. It seems anything and everything having to do with Obama is off limits, but they (the Dems) can attack on any idea or issue they see fit when it comes to Romney/Ryan.
Dems...please understand...Romney's criticism came BEFORE the 4 embassy staff were killed and his criticism was over the INITIAL response and how it was repeated after the walls were breached. He isn't politicizing the deaths...get your timetables straight.
I was online most of the night. Romney's rant came after it was known that the consulate was attacked.Now he is trying to change the timeline so he won't look like a dork. In the old days, a Presidential candidate would have expressed support for the President and his country at least initially so that the U.S. could speak with one voice. But the attainment of power is Mitts preemenent value.
Romney isn't fit to be President. He has no guts. He has no heart. Go ahead. Hit me.
Richie Rich needs to get HIS time table straight, and his facts too, while he's at it, although I note neither he nor Eddie Munster seem too interested in facts (two-hour marathon, anyone?)
Read the White House statement. There's no apology there. Richie already knew that. Richie was trying to make political hay--like HE knows anything about foreign relations. His big foreign relations coup consists of insulting his hosts (which seems to also be his big domestic relations coup as well).
Richie was dead wrong. Even his fellow Teapublicans say so. He WAS trying to get political gain from the deaths of four people who actually served this country. That is opportunism at its worst.
P.S.: If you don't like the MSNBC site, stay off it. Go to Faux Noise. As if you'd find a balanced and fair approach there. Yeah, right.
Right Doximom. He didn't even lead with condolences to the families. He had to rush out a statement before the President. That was much more important.
Reading the article, the embassy issued the statement BEFORE the attack. Romney jumped the gun in his rush to capitalize on the incident. That caper demostrated that Romney is not presidential. US presidents think things through and don't react with hair-trigger statements. There is no room for mistakes like Romney.
There are only two things I don't like about "Mitt" Romney: His face.
Is this leadership or what? Romney continues display his inexperience and lack of leadeship. Rambling Romney and Ryan have once again proven why they are not ready to lead our country. "Way to go... Mitt the Twitt"
I just try to picture if the roles were reversed and a Democrat had done what Romney did Tuesday night. Republicans would be up in arms for not supporting our commander in chief, the Dem would be accused of being unpatriotic and un-American, etc., etc. We were all told to stand behind Bush no matter how poor his decisions were, and the irony of it is that Obama has handled this issue well. What hypocrisy.
I look at pictures of Romney, and I can't help but feel sad for him. He may look presidential, but that's all. What a pathetic candidate.