tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491397194259005985.post4670993011161305946..comments2024-03-07T09:18:49.166-08:00Comments on What the...?!: Krauthammer on Obama's Cairo Doctrine FailureJames Nicholashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06715293983358801138noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491397194259005985.post-25474738991620703242012-10-01T06:42:08.301-07:002012-10-01T06:42:08.301-07:00Thanks Darrell.
Over at HotAir they referred to t...Thanks Darrell.<br /><br />Over at HotAir they referred to this more of a confirmation than newsbreaking. <br /><br />It's just nice to have a left-leaning paper to link to when discussing things with leftists who think Fox News is the source of all-things-anti-Obama.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491397194259005985.post-37427251463508160032012-09-30T21:51:44.900-07:002012-09-30T21:51:44.900-07:00eforhan,
Breitbart had this within a week of the ...eforhan,<br /><br />Breitbart had this within a week of the attack and they have crucuial details that WaPo left out, like--<br /><br /><i>Contrary to Friday’s claim by State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland that “at no time did we contract with a private security firm in Libya,” the department inked a contract for “security guards and patrol services” on May 3 for $387,413.68. An extension option brought the tab for protecting the consulate to $783,000. The contract lists only “foreign security awardees” as its recipient.</i><br /><br />And--<br /><br /><i>Blue Mountain Group was chosen by State, in part, because it was willing to accept the State Department Rules of Engagement for Libya that <b>prohibited security guards at Benghazi from carrying weapons that contained bullets</b>.</i><br /><br />http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Peace/2012/09/18/After-Friday-Denial-State-Department-Admits-It-Hired-British-Firm-to-Provide-Security-At-Benghazi<br /><br />The Breitbart link contains links to the original <i>Wired</i> (Danger Room) article that really broke the story.<br /><br /><br />Darrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11277966379512526469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491397194259005985.post-1173596465883330562012-09-30T15:29:42.385-07:002012-09-30T15:29:42.385-07:00"The attack marked the first violent death of...<i>"The attack marked the first violent death of a serving ambassador in a generation and has become a thorn in President Obama’s reelection bid. It also raised the prospect that a country Washington assumed would become a staunch ally as it recovered from its short civil war could turn into a haven for fundamentalists."</i><br /><br />You don't say! <br /><br />Returnng to your theme, it would seem those in the Middle East see Obama as no different than George W. Bush, which is to say that Obama was wrong in his understanding of the situation, as apparently was ambassador Stevens. NASA outreach programs and world wide apology tours only encourage anger and violence toward the west. <br /><br />But hey, he still seemed so very clever on David Letterman. It's a statesman, he is.James Nicholashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715293983358801138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491397194259005985.post-23600183189511227812012-09-30T12:19:46.195-07:002012-09-30T12:19:46.195-07:00Just to buttress Mr. K's argument: That basti...Just to buttress Mr. K's argument: That bastion of right-wing news, the Washington Post, today lists the <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/in-libya-security-was-lax-prior-to-deadly-attack/2012/09/29/a56ffca0-0992-11e2-afff-d6c7f20a83bf_print.html" rel="nofollow">lax security and other problems which led up to the deaths</a> of Ambassador Stevens and the others. Worth the read, IMHO. It's almost like every American involved thought Obama's aura was going to protect people there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491397194259005985.post-90071271072027111542012-09-27T10:03:43.471-07:002012-09-27T10:03:43.471-07:00Yeah, I think you're probably right about that...Yeah, I think you're probably right about that.James Nicholashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715293983358801138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491397194259005985.post-69194492625913242832012-09-27T08:38:47.484-07:002012-09-27T08:38:47.484-07:00You know James, Astrid's Soap Box would look g...You know James, <b>Astrid's Soap Box</b> would look good in your "Fun Reads" box.Darrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11277966379512526469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491397194259005985.post-24180553715149104222012-09-26T21:29:21.051-07:002012-09-26T21:29:21.051-07:00You know Astrid has a fun little blog: Astrid'...You know Astrid has a fun little blog: <a href="http://astridssoapbox.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Astrid's Soap Box</a>. Little stories of life and living, and she writes with a very congenial, enjoyable style. Check it out. James Nicholashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715293983358801138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491397194259005985.post-47418541780060641302012-09-26T21:11:35.703-07:002012-09-26T21:11:35.703-07:00The polls are trash. That fact is becoming largely...The polls are trash. That fact is becoming largely known, and it underscores the general distrust of the main stream media. Doesn't seem to slow down the media from flogging these polls at us over and over, though. <br /><br /><i>"We asked around and everybody loves Obama."<br /><br />"No, really!"</i><br /><br />Yeah, right. <br /><br />It's unbelievable. His numbers go up not based on events in the country, not based on events in the world, but based on where he needs to be to win the election. It's not helpful.<br /><br />Loved the way Charlie K sliced and diced though.<br /><br />James Nicholashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715293983358801138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491397194259005985.post-28285724390245413802012-09-26T20:13:25.199-07:002012-09-26T20:13:25.199-07:00According to the latest polls
Which have curiousl...<i>According to the latest polls</i><br /><br />Which have curiously been bedeviled by having to rely on an over-representation of Democrats in their sample just to get a 1 point edge for Obama...<br /><br />Fear not. Yet. <br /><br />In the 1980s sometime, the first research came out showing that Democrats (more than Republicans) get bummed out when their candidate is behind and stay home.Republicans still show up to do their civic duty and fight the good fight. Many subsequent studies have produced similar conclusions. Democrats are also more likely to vote when they hear their candidate is winning in a landslide--they like to pile on and be part of "history." That is why Kos pulled that trick with Kerry, releasing "confidential" exit polls showing Kerry was carrying even Republican districts coast-to-coast 2 or 3 to 1. Didn't work, alas, but I think it made it closer than it should have been. Expect to see that sort of thing this time.Darrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11277966379512526469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491397194259005985.post-49671529658664404272012-09-26T18:45:43.675-07:002012-09-26T18:45:43.675-07:00According to the latest polls, this man is leading...According to the latest polls, this man is leading and could remain as our president come November. I shudder at the thought...AstridsSoapboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12765645879431056941noreply@blogger.com