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December 19, 2012

3 State Department Officials Resign In Wake Of Benghazi Report
— DrewM

Here's my post from earlier today on the Accountability Review Board charged with investigating the Benghazi attack. While the board was prohibited from fixing individual blame absent near criminal negligence, they made it pretty clear where they thought the fault belonged.

Three State officials took the hint and walked the plank.

Doesn't anybody get fired any more? You know, kicked out the door in disgrace.

Eric Boswell, assistant secretary of diplomatic security, and Charlene Lamb, deputy assistant secretary of state for international programs, submitted their resignations, a senior official said. A third official in the Near East Affairs bureau also resigned, the official said.
Boswell and Lamb oversaw security for the Benghazi mission. Lamb testified before Congress about the security precautions. Documents show Lamb denied repeated requests for additional security in Libya.
Veteran diplomat Thomas Pickering, who chaired the review board, said the members placed primary blame "at the assistant secretary level, which is in our view the appropriate place to look, where the decision making in fact takes place. Where, if you like, the rubber hits the road."

In the meantime, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton promises to testify before Congress by mid January.

So, the highest level person to pay for Benghazi seems to be Susan Rice. In reality her, um, contribution, to the debacle was after the fact and probably tied more to Senators wanting to see their buddy John Kerry get the State gig.

Hillary will ride off into glorious, big book advance retirement and Obama will continue trying to piece together a second term national security team not filled with losers.

Beyond the politics, hopefully State will have learned from this very costly and realize that they will be doing more expeditionary diplomacy in the future and the need to figure out how to minimize the risks as much as possible. Our enemies are tireless and ruthless, we need to be the same.

Posted by: DrewM at 02:39 PM | Comments (175)
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1 "Snore." -- The MFM

Posted by: Truman North (D) at December 19, 2012 02:41 PM (I2LwF)

2 Last paragraph. All you damn optimists.

Posted by: L, Elle who wants a wookie this year for Christmas at December 19, 2012 02:44 PM (0PiQ4)

"Beyond the politics, hopefully State will have learned from this very costly and realize that they will be doing more expeditionary diplomacy in the future and the need to figure out how to minimize the risks as much as possible. Our enemies are tireless and ruthless, we need to be the same. "

Obviously you have yet to comprehend the subtile nauance of Smert Diplomacy.

Posted by: maddogg at December 19, 2012 02:44 PM (OlN4e)

4 Four adults killed in Benghazi: impeach Obama. Twenty children executed at close range: It's just the price of our 2nd amendment freedom.

Posted by: whome? at December 19, 2012 02:45 PM (8816I)

Posted by: whome? at December 19, 2012 06:45 PM (8816I)

Go fuck your stupid assed self troll. Then take a bath in a tub of straight razors.

Posted by: maddogg at December 19, 2012 02:46 PM (OlN4e)

6 Beyond the politics, hopefully State will have learned from this very costly and realize that they will be doing more expeditionary diplomacy in the future and the need to figure out how to minimize the risks as much as possible. Our enemies are tireless and ruthless, we need to be the same.

WTF Drew, that's just crazy talk.

Posted by: John P. Squibob at December 19, 2012 02:46 PM (kqqGm)

7 Moral equivalency - how does it fuckin' work?

Posted by: blewme? at December 19, 2012 02:46 PM (fz+R3)

8 323 Miscellaneous troll bullshit from a bullshit perspective The real deal, from the perspective of the sanity-based universe: 20 children heinously murdered by a lone, deranged gunman? Every law-abiding gun owner is to blame, and their rights must be restricted NOW. For The Children! 4 adults, including the direct personal representative of the POTUS to a Sovereign nation, are assassinated on the Anniversary of 9/11...while folks in DC watch over Drone-cam? Shit happens, nobody is to blame, sorry about that. Fuck you, troll. Tick tock.

Posted by: whome? at December 19, 2012 02:47 PM (8816I)

9 In the meantime, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton promises to testify before Congress by mid January

Will she be cleared by Reporting for Doody MD utilizing all of his vast expertise in concussions?

Posted by: Captain Hate (more dagny and less curious) at December 19, 2012 02:47 PM (hvm7A)

10 Maddog: Tick tock, buddy.

Posted by: whome? at December 19, 2012 02:47 PM (8816I)

11 I don't engage fucking trolls. I bash them. Die in a slow fire, then take the express elevator to Hell you piece of shit.

Posted by: maddogg at December 19, 2012 02:48 PM (OlN4e)

12 I thought all the paid trolls got laid off after the election.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at December 19, 2012 02:49 PM (1+CnU)

13 Publish his IP

Posted by: Newsweek at December 19, 2012 02:49 PM (z9HTb)

14 Ah, I see we have yet another pyromaniac in a field of straw men. Can anyone in the left think logically? Or is it bred out of them in special 'tard camps at an early age?

Posted by: Sean Bannion at December 19, 2012 02:50 PM (oEXzS)

15 I'll blame guns for Newton when you blame homosexuality for Penn State. Well?

Posted by: DAve at December 19, 2012 02:51 PM (XDC0v)

16 Alternate Headline:

3 Top Democrats To Get VP Jobs at Obama Friendly Companies In 2013

Posted by: Mr. Moo Moo at December 19, 2012 02:52 PM (HDgX3)

17 Can anyone in the left think logically? Or is it bred out of them in special 'tard camps at an early age?

Posted by: Sean Bannion at December 19, 2012 06:50 PM (oEXzS)

If by "special 'tard camps" you mean public schools providing gainful employment for worthless cocksuckers to sit on their dead asses and not do jackshit; yes it is.

Posted by: Captain Hate (more dagny and less curious) at December 19, 2012 02:52 PM (hvm7A)

18 If someone named clinton wasn't shitcanned it's all meaningless. I bet they left with their retirements and benifits in tact.

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet, Wonders what Dagny thinks at December 19, 2012 02:52 PM (3Y7RV)

Four adults killed in Benghazi: Impeach Obama

20 children dead at Sandy Hook: Impeach Obama

Happy Now?

Posted by: The Sandy Hook Murderer Will Burn at December 19, 2012 02:52 PM (iA0RZ)

20 The left wins because the right surrenders. The administration refused requests for help and abandoned not four but closer to forty people to die (most of them saved by the defiance of a few brave men, two of whom are now dead). And we're left to snark over a "bureaucratic shake-up." What the fuck country did I wake up in?

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at December 19, 2012 02:53 PM (bxiXv)

21 I was hoping that the DiploMad had something to say but I'm sure he will tomorrow. He's retired from the foreign service. Check him out. He's conservative as hell.

Posted by: Walkers! at December 19, 2012 02:53 PM (jWwDJ)

22 I'll blame guns for Newton when you blame homosexuality for Penn State. Well? Posted by: DAve at December 19, 2012 06:51 PM (XDC0v) That's brilliant, love it.

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet, Wonders what Dagny thinks at December 19, 2012 02:53 PM (3Y7RV)

23 4 Four adults killed in Benghazi: impeach Obama.
Twenty children executed at close range: It's just the price of our 2nd amendment freedom.

Posted by: whome? at December 19, 2012 06:45 PM (8816I)

____________________________

So you would have been happier if if 20 kids were killed in Benghazi? You sir are one sick fuck.

Posted by: Mr. Moo Moo at December 19, 2012 02:54 PM (HDgX3)

24 "Veteran diplomat Thomas Pickering, who chaired the review board, said the members placed primary blame "at the assistant secretary level, which is in our view the appropriate place to look, where the decision making in fact takes place. Where, if you like, the rubber hits the road."" Libya was Obama's "tar baby." Perhaps he (and Hillary) should take some of the blame. Nah. Some professional asskisser thinks that this is the "appropriate place to look." (To be fair, that Lamb cunt sort of seemed like a cunt...) (But still.) (No one should fall on their sword for Obama/Hillary.)

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at December 19, 2012 02:54 PM (AoWJ4)

25 No never mind was paid to any terrrorist threats from lovely places like Libya since according to obama the is no war on terror, there are no terrorists, and it's all our fault. The fish rots from the head, as they say.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at December 19, 2012 02:55 PM (jE38p)

26 Somebody in the State Dept is surely due a commendation for getting that Nakoula guy off the streets and in prison where he belongs.

Posted by: Gristle Encased Head at December 19, 2012 02:55 PM (+lsX1)

27 *still pissed off*

Posted by: BCochran1981 at December 19, 2012 02:56 PM (GEICT)

28 She'll testify in mid-Jan???? She won't be SoS by then. Bitch.

Posted by: Russkiover at December 19, 2012 02:56 PM (8s7vC)

29 The troll count has been down today. Perhaps they are exhausted from dancing on children's graves.

Posted by: [/b][/i]toby928© for TB at December 19, 2012 02:57 PM (QupBk)

30 Doesn't anybody get fired any more?

Truth be known I'm kind of impressed that at least a few people have the sense of shame to leave a situation where they're at least partially complicit in a major fuckup. Would that career disasters like Jamie Whorelick had the ability for such self scrutiny other than rubbing her cooter.

Posted by: Captain Hate (more dagny and less curious) at December 19, 2012 02:57 PM (hvm7A)

31 She'll testify in mid-Jan???? She won't be SoS by then. Bitch. Posted by: Russkiover at December 19, 2012 06:56 PM (8s7vC) To bad the same can't be said about someone else

Posted by: Nevergiveup at December 19, 2012 02:57 PM (jE38p)

32 Benghazi? Never heard of it.

Posted by: Charlie.Gibson at December 19, 2012 02:58 PM (Q8Wa9)

33 The troll count has been down today. Perhaps they are exhausted from dancing on children's graves. Posted by: toby928Â© for TB at December 19, 2012 06:57 PM (QupBk) I call it Corpse Humping.

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet, Wonders what Dagny thinks at December 19, 2012 02:58 PM (3Y7RV)

34 I wonder if Barry has stock in gun manufacturers. My local stores are sold out. Literally, in the case of EBRs. Ditto the online stores.

Posted by: [/b][/i]toby928© for TB at December 19, 2012 02:58 PM (QupBk)

35 So I was out for a walk today and I saw these two AK-47s and a Sig Sauer P220 walking down the street and Bam! They just killed 4 guys! Right there! In the street!

Posted by: Typical Highly Educated Leftard at December 19, 2012 02:58 PM (oEXzS)

36 "29 The troll count has been down today. Perhaps they are exhausted from dancing on children's graves. Posted by: toby928Â© for TB at December 19, 2012 06:57 PM (QupBk) " You know, I've been thinking about that. Obama must have creamed himself when he got the news. (After all, what was Obama trying to accomplish with Fast and Furious?) (Never let a crisis/opportunity go to waste.)

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at December 19, 2012 02:59 PM (AoWJ4)

37 Two AK-47s and a Sig Sauer P220 walk into a bar ...

Posted by: [/b][/i]toby928© for TB at December 19, 2012 02:59 PM (QupBk)

38 I just heard Teddy Kenneddy talking about some guy named Bjork. We should run that guy.

Posted by: Butters at December 19, 2012 03:00 PM (NIZHJ)

39 The chances of getting any real justice over this died on Nov 6th(along with a great many other things).

Posted by: steevy at December 19, 2012 03:00 PM (9XBK2)

40 A 32-year-old Iranian who is a U.S. citizen and a Christian convert has been imprisoned without notice of any formal charges while visiting his family in Iran, according to his wife and attorneys in the U.S., who are now hoping that a media campaign will help set him free. The Rev. Saeed Abedini, who lives in the U.S. with his wife and two young children, was making one of his frequent visits to see his parents and the rest of his family in Iran, his country of origin and where he spent many years as a Christian leader and community organizer developing IranÂ’s underground home church communities for Christian converts. On this last trip, the Iranian government pulled him off a bus and said he must face a penalty for his previous work as a Christian leader in Iran. I feel sorry for him and of course no one should be arrested for his religious beliefs, but what is this guy an idiot? It's almost as if he was asking for it

Posted by: Nevergiveup at December 19, 2012 03:00 PM (jE38p)

41 and the bartenders says We don't serve their kind here, you high capacity mags, they'll have to wait outside ...

Posted by: [/b][/i]toby928© for TB at December 19, 2012 03:01 PM (QupBk)

42 The chances of getting any real justice over this died on Nov 6th(along with a great many other things). Posted by: steevy at December 19, 2012 07:00 PM (9XBK2) America died a little that day

Posted by: Nevergiveup at December 19, 2012 03:01 PM (jE38p)

43 "39 The chances of getting any real justice over this died on Nov 6th(along with a great many other things). Posted by: steevy at December 19, 2012 07:00 PM (9XBK2)" Well, maybe in this life...

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at December 19, 2012 03:01 PM (AoWJ4)

44 There are 3 facts never to be disputed: Death, Taxes and the "Clinton Machine" ever being held accountable.

Posted by: radioone at December 19, 2012 03:02 PM (/eEF7)

45 31 She'll keep getting concussions until the demand for testimony stops OSP go to Freedom munitions and buy ammo now

Posted by: DAve at December 19, 2012 03:06 PM (XDC0v)

46 You going to tell me that a regime that has a policy of sending guns to Mexican drug guys is going to tell me if I can own a gun?

C'mon, man.

Posted by: dr kill at December 19, 2012 03:06 PM (ufLRj)

Exilemachine still has mags and you should go buy some. Usaammo has ammo but with new higher prices. Not as high as they will be tho

Posted by: DAve at December 19, 2012 03:07 PM (XDC0v)

48 The regime has done a masterful job of silencing the people who escaped, no? Have any of them talked yet?

Posted by: dr kill at December 19, 2012 03:07 PM (ufLRj)

49 I didn't realize "I have a headache" worked for Congressional Hearings.

Posted by: Butters at December 19, 2012 03:08 PM (NIZHJ)

50 4 Four adults killed in Benghazi: impeach Obama. Twenty children executed at close range: It's just the price of our 2nd amendment freedom. Posted by: whome? at December 19, 2012 06:45 PM (8816I) Okay. Let's impeach Obama for the death of the kids too, even though I think he has an alibi. Idiot.

Posted by: baldilocks via iPad at December 19, 2012 03:08 PM (Su0W2)

51 Oh Drew... that's so cute that you think they will actually wake up and take our security seriously. It ain't on their agenda buddy.

Posted by: jewells45 at December 19, 2012 03:09 PM (u25eL)

52 "46 You going to tell me that a regime that has a policy of sending guns to Mexican drug guys is going to tell me if I can own a gun? C'mon, man. Posted by: dr kill at December 19, 2012 07:06 PM (ufLRj) " Well, are you a Mexican drug lord? So you see...

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at December 19, 2012 03:09 PM (AoWJ4)

53 whomo more like it hahahahaha

Posted by: DAve at December 19, 2012 03:09 PM (XDC0v)

54 Nothing to see here. Let's ban us some guns.

Posted by: "Senator Dammnit" Feinstein at December 19, 2012 03:09 PM (rzTDZ)

55 I'm going to journo-lyze the shit outta this Labia thing soon's I get out of the can. (Hic) Halp!1!!1!!

Posted by: Sam DUI Donaldson at December 19, 2012 03:10 PM (ufLRj)

56 Idiot.Posted by: baldilocks via iPad at December 19, 2012 07:08 PM (Su0W2) Try not to be too hard on him. Axelrod told him he was thinking "deep thoughts" and he should get to trolling straightaway. These crazy kids!

Posted by: Sean Bannion at December 19, 2012 03:10 PM (oEXzS)

57 So Feinstein is freaking out over Zero Dark Thirty torture scenes, yikes. And really how many people work at the state dept. I feel like there is someone getting fired everyday.

Posted by: Adam Smith's Invisible Pimp Hand at December 19, 2012 03:11 PM (NzBQO)

58 I'm going to journo-lyze the shit outta this Labia thing soon's I get out of the can. (Hic) Halp!1!!1!!
Posted by: Sam DUI Donaldson

Hay! You gimme your keysh!

You've had waaaay too mush. Now watch thith!

Posted by: Dianne '80proof' Sawyer at December 19, 2012 03:12 PM (cEtVC)

59 As Whom-e indicates it is not the job of the SOS or SOD or the President for that matter anyone with actual power to have made a decision to do anything although we were told ALL off them were aware of the Incident in Real Time! But as we later learned That Video Guys Tape caused the 9-11 turmoil that resulted in the deaths of 4 of Obama's employees. and No-One ordered a Stand Down,

AND a Video Guy is still in Jail after beinguse by the administration to cover up what happened And Why.

It's all good .
Hey Whom-e, How did you lke those guns bing put in drug gangs and Cartels hands in Mexico.
Did you mourn 300 mexicans and a couple of american boarder guards, OR is mourning only for those you can Use?

Posted by: ette at December 19, 2012 03:12 PM (nqBYe)

60 Of course no one gets fired. That would affect pensions don't you know.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Helping it burn. at December 19, 2012 03:12 PM (Gk3SS)

61 55 Journo-LIES- I see what they did there!!!

Posted by: DAve at December 19, 2012 03:12 PM (XDC0v)

62 I'm going to journo-lyze the shit outta this Labia thing soon's I get out of the can. (Hic) Halp!1!!1!!

Posted by: Sam DUI Donaldson at December 19, 2012 07:10 PM (ufLRj)

I heard Sam was so fucking plowed that he took off that greasy roadkill he puts on top of his dome and told the cop "Can you believe people actually tell me this ugly thing looks natural?"

Posted by: Captain Hate (more dagny and less curious) at December 19, 2012 03:13 PM (hvm7A)

63 Only the little fish will suffer with this administration.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at December 19, 2012 03:13 PM (J+mgg)

64 59 Woot!!!

Posted by: DAve at December 19, 2012 03:13 PM (XDC0v)

65 I've noticed progressives angst and pain is reserved for those deaths that will help Them, and ignore the hundreds of others that harm their purpose.

Posted by: ette at December 19, 2012 03:15 PM (nqBYe)

66 63 Occasionally a medium sized fish gets murdered and sodomized by mohomeddan fundamental cases.

Posted by: Butters at December 19, 2012 03:15 PM (NIZHJ)

67 48 The regime has done a masterful job of silencing the people who escaped, no? Have any of them talked yet? Posted by: dr kill at December 19, 2012 07:07 PM (ufLRj) Has that "key figure" in FandF they hid in Iraq testified yet? Did they ever explain why they did it?

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at December 19, 2012 03:15 PM (bxiXv)

68 MASH is on. It's an episode with Col Flagg. brb, eatin victuals

Posted by: soothsayer at December 19, 2012 03:15 PM (gQJLM)

69 ette is on a roll

Posted by: DAve at December 19, 2012 03:16 PM (XDC0v)

70 34 I wonder if Barry has stock in gun manufacturers. My local stores are sold out. Literally, in the case of EBRs. Ditto the online stores. Posted by: toby928Â© for TB at December 19, 2012 06:58 PM (QupBk) At that mark Ambinder blog I pointed out that BHO has been the best thing to happen to gun manufacterers since gun powder. Some genius called me a racist for that observation and I'm trying to get him to explain why without pointing out the obvious. Most fun I've had all month.

Posted by: baldilocks via iPad at December 19, 2012 03:16 PM (Su0W2)

71 I've noticed progressives angst and pain is reserved for those deaths that will help Them, and ignore the hundreds of others that harm their purpose. Posted by: ette at December 19, 2012 07:15 PM (nqBYe) That's because they love "humanity." They just hate people.

Posted by: Sean Bannion at December 19, 2012 03:16 PM (oEXzS)

72 Dave ugh, is my typing screwed up again?

Posted by: ette at December 19, 2012 03:16 PM (nqBYe)

73 68 Network? That might work.

Posted by: Butters at December 19, 2012 03:16 PM (NIZHJ)

74 4 more years, people. 4 more fucking years.

Posted by: Soona at December 19, 2012 03:16 PM (BRwjz)

75 "69 ette is on a roll Posted by: DAve at December 19, 2012 07:16 PM (XDC0v) " Yep.

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at December 19, 2012 03:17 PM (AoWJ4)

76 Some genius called me a racist for that observation and I'm trying to get him to explain why without pointing out the obvious. Most fun I've had all month. Posted by: baldilocks via iPad at December 19, 2012 07:16 PM (Su0W2) Linkage, please. I need the laugh.

Posted by: Sean Bannion at December 19, 2012 03:17 PM (oEXzS)

77 72 No- you're kickin' ass. Continue-

Posted by: DAve at December 19, 2012 03:17 PM (XDC0v)

78 70 I'm proud to say that the Ca. State Teachers' Retirement System owns 6% of Bushmaster. That's who's funding my pension!!! Shoulda bought more-

Posted by: DAve at December 19, 2012 03:19 PM (XDC0v)

79 Later, all. God bless.

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at December 19, 2012 03:19 PM (AoWJ4)

80 and to think of the nerve of that woman, a day after 20 children are murdered, to gin up sympathy for her fake concussion good thing none of us fell for that ruse -- oh wait...

Posted by: soothsayer at December 19, 2012 03:19 PM (ZgBZU)

81 c-ya MUMR glad you're back

Posted by: DAve at December 19, 2012 03:20 PM (XDC0v)

82 BTW. While I still can: Mohammed is a goat fucking, child molesting, pork eating gayboy.

Posted by: Soona at December 19, 2012 03:20 PM (BRwjz)

83 Sean, they just luvs thems some power.

nothing more.

When i have read for days that nra and members should be killed becuase they blieve in our constitution and the rights to protect themselves.

and after benghazi i read stalits and the left in general want the vidoe guy killed
I mean really,, what else can be gathered from that very telling information out of their horse cht trash mouths?

Posted by: ette at December 19, 2012 03:20 PM (nqBYe)

84 They seem indifferent to all those aborted children. It is so noble how the newsmen smear the Sandy Hook children's blood all over their faces before they go on the air.

Posted by: Butters at December 19, 2012 03:20 PM (NIZHJ)

85 4 Four adults killed in Benghazi: impeach Obama. Twenty children executed at close range: It's just the price of our 2nd amendment freedom. Except that in a sane world gallows would be erected on the National Mall for the public executions of those convicted of treason against the United States for their role in the Benghazi assassinations. Shit, Mary Surratt was hanged for the crime of owning the boarding house of the Lincoln Conspirators. Oh, and go fuck yourself with a chainsaw you miserable troll.

Posted by: turfmann at December 19, 2012 03:20 PM (GgGgG)

86 40 --- "I feel sorry for him and of course no one should be arrested for his religious beliefs, but what is this guy an idiot? It's almost as if he was asking for it" Posted by: Nevergiveup at December 19, 2012 07:00 PM (jE38p) Yep. I know an Iranian Christian who has done undercover missionary work back there. He thinks of it as something like being an agent for Mossad or the US, super-dangerous but someone's got to do it--- both for the world's sake and for the Iranians. Scary stuff.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at December 19, 2012 03:21 PM (C8mVl)

87 oooh and don't forget wanting zimmerman and family killed!

Yeah they show they're fkn evil.

Posted by: ette at December 19, 2012 03:21 PM (nqBYe)

88 OSP go to Freedom munitions and buy ammo now Posted by: DAve at December 19, 2012 07:06 PM (XDC0v) I see a lot of "Sorry, out of stocks".

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet, Wonders what Dagny thinks at December 19, 2012 03:21 PM (3Y7RV)

89 Not tonight, I have a headache.

Posted by: Hillary Rodehard Clinton at December 19, 2012 03:21 PM (NIZHJ)

90 3287 babies killed just today in America by abortion. Who's crying?

Posted by: DAve at December 19, 2012 03:22 PM (XDC0v)

91 88 Yes, and where it doesn't say "out of stock" go buy things

Posted by: DAve at December 19, 2012 03:22 PM (XDC0v)

92 The survivors of Benghazi have disappeared more efficiently than if they'd gotten train tickets from Joe Stalin.

And I don't think that's a coincidence.

Posted by: ontherocks at December 19, 2012 03:22 PM (aZ6ew)

93 91 Trust me on this and I'll make you rich

Posted by: DAve at December 19, 2012 03:23 PM (XDC0v)

94 90 That's just a choice. Would you like fries with that?

Posted by: Hillary Rodehard Clinton at December 19, 2012 03:23 PM (NIZHJ)

95 I just had a woman who called me ask for my phone number

Posted by: DAve at December 19, 2012 03:24 PM (XDC0v)

96 haha

Posted by: ette at December 19, 2012 03:25 PM (nqBYe)

97 Disgusting cowards divesting themselves of stocks or discontinuing gun sales or even TV shows.As if somehow,the guns did the killing all by themselves.

Posted by: steevy at December 19, 2012 03:26 PM (9XBK2)

98 Rush is always telling stories about SUV's killing people.

Posted by: Hillary Rodehard Clinton at December 19, 2012 03:27 PM (NIZHJ)

99 Dang sock failure.

Posted by: Butters at December 19, 2012 03:27 PM (NIZHJ)

100 Whom-e,
in Fact What did we hear of the 300 Mexican dead, some of which were nothing more than teens unfortunate enough to be in the way at a party?

I swear I heard Nothing from your side!
why is that?

i'll wait.

why no concern?
why no demands that the administration doesn't/ shouldn't put guns into the direct hands of Criminals !

why?

Posted by: ette at December 19, 2012 03:28 PM (nqBYe)

101 Cheaper than dirt has announced that they're resuming gun sales. Go buy now

Posted by: DAve at December 19, 2012 03:28 PM (XDC0v)

102 the next phase of this tragedy exploited by the 'progressives' is the ugliest of them all it's the Absolute Moral Authority phase even as I type this and the graves are barely covered with earth, the progressives are recruiting those grieving mothers to become the face of gun contol I expect at least one hearing in the House where the Republicans will once again walk into a buzzsaw, a la Fluke.

Posted by: soothsayer at December 19, 2012 03:29 PM (vyPsz)

103 DAve i would, but broke.

Posted by: ette at December 19, 2012 03:30 PM (nqBYe)

104 1.2 million U.S. abortions a year. Ever think about how big of a pile that would be? Crying yet?

Posted by: DAve at December 19, 2012 03:30 PM (XDC0v)

105

OK.... so these three resign for not giving them more security BEFORE the event...

This still does not answer questions of what happened during the event, or the cover up afterwords...

Note, this is a State Dept. report... they did not talk to the CIA, DOD, or the Whitehouse.

Posted by: Romeo13 at December 19, 2012 03:31 PM (lZBBB)

106 101 Cheaper than dirt has announced that they're resuming gun sales. Go buy now Posted by: DAve at December 19, 2012 07:28 PM (XDC0v) Not from them.

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at December 19, 2012 03:31 PM (bxiXv)

107 "82 BTW. While I still can: Mohammed is a goat fucking, child molesting, pork eating gayboy. Posted by: Soona" And you wonder why they hate us. With that kind of attitude, shouldn't you be out storming a consulate or throwing bricks at a mosque?

Posted by: Jordan at December 19, 2012 03:32 PM (Hz1zc)

108 soothsayer, just as they did with the grieving Sheehan.

and now going to war
even illegal ones! (lybia yawn) is okey dokey!

it's all a farce , I'm sad i never realized it until the last years.

Posted by: ette at December 19, 2012 03:32 PM (nqBYe)

109 And you wonder why they hate us. With that kind of attitude, shouldn't you be out storming a consulate or throwing bricks at a mosque? Posted by: Jordan at December 19, 2012 07:32 PM (Hz1zc) If you're organizing that trip let me know when to sign up. My budget is....unlimited. I couldn't give a shit why they hate us. They're savages. If you doubt that, go live in the ME for more than a week. Let us know how that goes.

Posted by: Sean Bannion at December 19, 2012 03:34 PM (oEXzS)

110 Was the anti-mo video mentioned anywhere in the report?

Posted by: ontherocks at December 19, 2012 03:34 PM (aZ6ew)

111 Why did the rubber hit the road at the Rodham household some 65 years ago? Would have all been a lot better off if there'd been "free contraceptives" back then.

Posted by: Comanche Voter at December 19, 2012 03:34 PM (oe1aw)

112 And you wonder why they hate us. With that kind of attitude, shouldn't you be out storming a consulate or throwing bricks at a mosque? Posted by: Jordan at December 19, 2012 07:32 PM (Hz1zc) Bricks of what? :-)

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet, Wonders what Dagny thinks at December 19, 2012 03:35 PM (3Y7RV)

113 106 Then how will they know they did the right thing? They're under a lot of pressure I'm very sure...

Posted by: DAve at December 19, 2012 03:35 PM (XDC0v)

114 Bricks of what? :-)

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet, Wonders what Dagny thinks at December 19, 2012 07:35 PM (3Y7RV)

bacon grease?

Posted by: model-1066 at December 19, 2012 03:36 PM (+oBCz)

115 Any chance for justice on Fast&Furious also died on Nov 6th.

Posted by: steevy at December 19, 2012 03:37 PM (9XBK2)

116 sowwy, I think killing 3000 folks just working , is much worse than name calling.

I believe they had already made a decision to not Like us and throw more than stones.

They didn't like us so long I watched where some Danced at the deaths of 3 thousand strangers almost 12 years AGO.

Posted by: ette at December 19, 2012 03:37 PM (nqBYe)

117

The only thing I ever bought at Cheaperthandirt was extended mags for a 1911.

That episode of Stargate that had the guy with the full auto pistol always gave me wood.

Went by Academy Sports today. They only scary black guns they had left were a couple of shotguns.

Posted by: Invictus at December 19, 2012 03:38 PM (OQpzc)

118 a farce, indeed, willow it's all lies. look at Jordan up there. he's here to do his part...perpetuate the lies

Posted by: soothsayer at December 19, 2012 03:38 PM (C0ttM)

119 114 106 Then how will they know they did the right thing? They're under a lot of pressure I'm very sure... Posted by: DAve at December 19, 2012 07:35 PM (XDC0v) They were never that cheap, they frequently had ridiculous prices on high-demand items in hopes of fooling a few people, their customer service is not very good, and they're quislings. Also their PR department is apparently asleep. I think we can do without.

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at December 19, 2012 03:38 PM (bxiXv)

120 I am sure they all resigned under duress. A clause that states 'If you say a word, we will kill you' is sure to be in there. I the meantime pensions will be intact, you will see.

Posted by: sTevo at December 19, 2012 03:38 PM (VMcEw)

121 Beyond the politics, hopefully State will have learned from this very costly and realize that they will be doing more expeditionary diplomacy in the future and the need to figure out how to minimize the risks as much as possible. If they actually gave a shit.

Posted by: rickb223 Let. It. Burn. at December 19, 2012 03:39 PM (d0Dmj)

122 120 I can respect that- Invictus go to exilemachine. Hurry-

Posted by: DAve at December 19, 2012 03:40 PM (XDC0v)

123 They didn't like us so long I watched where some Danced at the deaths of 3 thousand strangers almost 12 years AGO. Posted by: ette at December 19, 2012 07:37 PM (nqBYe) They started forced conversions and invasions 1400 years ago. Blaming Americans for it is kind of... well, like stupid with eleven thousand zeros after it.

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at December 19, 2012 03:40 PM (bxiXv)

124 I still think that the part of the report claiming there was no time for military action was utter bullshit.

Posted by: steevy at December 19, 2012 03:40 PM (9XBK2)

125 sooth yes i see it.

They kill we should just turn our cheek, whille also ignoring their reprehensible behavior to their other religious enemies even if its just noother sect of Islam?

and of coure we mustn't think about the young girls beaten murdered for being flirty! or not wearing a headscarf!

Posted by: ette at December 19, 2012 03:41 PM (nqBYe)

126 because nothing matters everythning is similar,

name calling

and murder

name calling

threats of murder

being stoned

Posted by: ette at December 19, 2012 03:42 PM (nqBYe)

127 I'm looking at Barrets, my wife is gonna shit.

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet, Wonders what Dagny thinks at December 19, 2012 03:42 PM (3Y7RV)

128 Sean B: here ya go. http://tinyurl.com/bvwahwu Though it might be mere 'tard teasing, as there is a photo of my sandaled and very dark foot next to my photo.

Posted by: baldilocks via iPad at December 19, 2012 03:42 PM (Su0W2)

129 I still think that the part of the report claiming there was no time for military action was utter bullshit. Posted by: steevy at December 19, 2012 07:40 PM (9XBK2) That's because it was. We had a long discussion about that in the News Dump thread this morning. There was a CIF at Signonella that could have been there in 90 minutes. The entire attack lasted 8 hours in total. Now, I'm a Moron, but I think 90 minutes is still less than 8 hours.

Posted by: Sean Bannion at December 19, 2012 03:42 PM (oEXzS)

130 Beyond the politics, hopefully State will have learned from this very costly Posted by: rickb223 Let. It. Burn. at December 19, 2012 07:39 PM (d0Dmj) We still don't know why they did it. We'd just be guessing wildly if we assumed they wouldn't do the same thing again.

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at December 19, 2012 03:43 PM (bxiXv)

131 129 Rex Ryan just got wood.

Posted by: steevy at December 19, 2012 03:43 PM (9XBK2)

132 Merovign, yes i know.
I was speaking only in American citizen terms.

you call me name!

i keel you!

same.

Posted by: ette at December 19, 2012 03:43 PM (nqBYe)

133

I'll go buy something from them. It does take balls for the typical ball challenged business to go against the tide of the mob.

Posted by: Invictus at December 19, 2012 03:44 PM (OQpzc)

134 Now, I'm a Moron, but I think 90 minutes is still less than 8 hours. Posted by: Sean Bannion at December 19, 2012 07:42 PM (oEXzS) They're FUKN liars. You know it, I know it, everyone that pays attention knows it. Just not enough people paying attention.

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet, Wonders what Dagny thinks at December 19, 2012 03:44 PM (3Y7RV)

135 what State learned is how much they can get away with, and how subservient the media is to their g-d.

Posted by: ette at December 19, 2012 03:44 PM (nqBYe)

136 if they cared about innocents, why all the fuss and uproar about profiling Muslims at airports? their whole game is to turn the West upside down right is wrong, up is down, abnormal is normal, prosperity is evil, truth is racist, churches hate

Posted by: soothsayer at December 19, 2012 03:45 PM (3RjNU)

137 130 Even Panetta didn't use the time excuse.His reasoning was committing forces without intel.So they can't even get their stories straight.Doesn't matter,sa I said,November 6th insured that nothing would be done.

Posted by: steevy at December 19, 2012 03:45 PM (9XBK2)

138 I'm looking at Barrets, my wife is gonna shit.

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet, Wonders what Dagny thinks at December 19, 2012 07:42 PM (3Y7RV)

I checked those out at GunBroker. If only I had $9k to spare. If you do, rock on. I want to be on your side when the balloon goes up.

Posted by: Invictus at December 19, 2012 03:46 PM (OQpzc)

139 I think what happened can be summed up here: http://www.anyclip.com/movies/serenity/killing-dr-mathias/

Posted by: The Political Hat at December 19, 2012 03:46 PM (sZTYJ)

140 125 I still think that the part of the report claiming there was no time for military action was utter bullshit. Posted by: steevy at December 19, 2012 07:40 PM (9XBK2) Of course it is, it's a *political* report, and bullshit is the currency of politics. They didn't have time to send backup, but they had time to deny backup *twice*, and watch for eight hours, and then make up a huge line of bullshit for public consumption, then create another line of bullshit when that one blew up.

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at December 19, 2012 03:46 PM (bxiXv)

141 It must be nice to kill , murder, rape, torture and have people say, don't call them names their feelings will be hurt!

Posted by: ette at December 19, 2012 03:47 PM (nqBYe)

142 Sadly,since no one is taught proper history,the last couple of generations aren't even aware that the Crusades were defensive in nature and not successful for the most part.

Posted by: steevy at December 19, 2012 03:47 PM (9XBK2)

143 130 I still think that the part of the report claiming there was no time for military action was utter bullshit. Posted by: steevy at December 19, 2012 07:40 PM (9XBK2) That's because it was. We had a long discussion about that in the News Dump thread this morning. There was a CIF at Signonella that could have been there in 90 minutes. The entire attack lasted 8 hours in total. Now, I'm a Moron, but I think 90 minutes is still less than 8 hours. Posted by: Sean Bannion at December 19, 2012 07:42 PM (oEXzS) But, but, but! The Ambassador was already dead!

Posted by: BCochran1981 at December 19, 2012 03:48 PM (GEICT)

144 144 They didn't even know the Amb was dead(I know you are being sarcastic).

Posted by: steevy at December 19, 2012 03:49 PM (9XBK2)

145 Even Panetta didn't use the time excuse.His reasoning was committing forces without intel. Posted by: steevy at December 19, 2012 07:45 PM (9XBK2) Forces were already committed without intel, at least publicly released intel. And then they were abandoned, along with the civilians. A couple of troublemakers saved most of the civilians. No one will even ask why this is a problem. There is no non-horrifying answer.

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at December 19, 2012 03:50 PM (bxiXv)

146 145 144 They didn't even know the Amb was dead(I know you are being sarcastic). Posted by: steevy at December 19, 2012 07:49 PM (9XBK2) I am and I know. I got really pissed in Drew's post this morning over it. Bannion offered excellent advice to calm down.

Posted by: BCochran1981 at December 19, 2012 03:50 PM (GEICT)

147 The whole story about no time for a response, doesn't jibe with just recently reducing security and subsequently receiving warnings and pleas for more security.

We're supposed to believe that this storm suddenly appeared on a peaceful horizon.

.......or bad video, bad, bad video.....

Riiiiiigghhttt

Posted by: ontherocks at December 19, 2012 03:51 PM (aZ6ew)

148 Even Panetta didn't use the time excuse.His reasoning was committing forces without intel.So they can't even get their stories straight.Doesn't matter,sa I said,November 6th insured that nothing would be done Posted by: steevy at December 19, 2012 07:45 PM (9XBK2) You don't get intel in those situations until you put boots on the ground. You'd think the former Military Intelligence officer (Panetta) would know that. So his is excuse is bullshit. You know it, I know it and what's worse...he knows it.

Posted by: Sean Bannion at December 19, 2012 03:51 PM (oEXzS)

149 128 Don't look too long, there won't be anything to see

Posted by: DAve at December 19, 2012 03:51 PM (XDC0v)

150 146 But the American people want free shit and a President who "cares".At least the majority of those who bothered to vote wanted that.Those that didn't vote are beneath contempt.

Posted by: steevy at December 19, 2012 03:51 PM (9XBK2)

151 Had that evil Romney not attempted to politicize the Libyan "protests" before the election, those three noble public servants would still have jobs!

Posted by: Offense uber alles at December 19, 2012 03:52 PM (I88Jc)

152 "expeditionary diplomacy"

Easy. A dozen patterned BLU-82's to clear a 2,000' killzone. Build diplomatic bunker in the middle inside bulldozed berms.

Posted by: @PurpAv at December 19, 2012 03:52 PM (pFU0Y)

153 149 As Merovign posted,a reaction force was sent(a single squad of Marines) and left to their own devices as well.

Posted by: steevy at December 19, 2012 03:53 PM (9XBK2)

154 I just love it. . We resigned so we're not responsible any more for that shit. Talk to the new guys.

Posted by: harleycowboy at December 19, 2012 03:53 PM (wSTfB)

155 120

I think we can do without.

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at December 19, 2012 07:38 PM (bxiXv)

Yeah, I've never purchased anything from CTD as I've found their shipping fees to be awful.

A lot of people were complaining about their $60 pmags on the "Boycott Cheaper Than Dirt" Facebook page (put up within an hour of the firearm sale moratorium). I, on the other hand, have no problem with the concept of supply and demand. What I do have a problem with is with the appearance of kowtowing to the gungrabber horde. They really screwed up on this one.

Posted by: Sandra Fluke's solid gold diaphragm at December 19, 2012 03:53 PM (9SwFX)

156 You don't get intel in those situations until you put boots on the ground. Come on Bannion. You know you can just blast the hell outa everything with them big ol guns on them boats.

Posted by: BCochran1981 at December 19, 2012 03:53 PM (GEICT)

157

OK, morons: business opportunity. Some of you morons have money, and some of you are business savvy, a few both. I suggest that we pool resources, form a corporation, and start manufacturing ammunition or buy a manufacturer. Is this a viable plan?

The gov't has bought up insane amounts of surplus ammo, and is unlikely to be dumping it on the market any time soon. They can't realistically ban calibers of bullets (or cartridge types for that matter). That means there is an outstanding need for civilian suppliers, and those suppliers that are out there are all wedded to fat gov't contracts. A civvie-only manufacturer making a limited range of calibers would seem to be a golden opportunity. Look at how well Ford had done in the downturn by refusing bailout cash. Customer respect and brand loyalty are the most valuable of commodities nowadays, and the hardest to generate.

We'd need capital and equipment, but the location can be anywhere. Hell, we can even start by just manufacturing from purchased components, since the feds aren't buying brass or bullets by themselves that I know of.

What do you think? Will it work?

Posted by: imp at December 19, 2012 03:54 PM (UaxA0)

158 Come on Bannion. You know you can just blast the hell outa everything with them big ol guns on them boats. Posted by: BCochran1981 at December 19, 2012 07:53 PM (GEICT) LOL. Ah, you remember that exchange. You know what? I'm going to go give my 2-year old angel some Daddy time before I give her a bath and put her to bed. Oh, and thanks BC. You calm me down about as much as you say I do for you. Appreciated. Catch you all in a bit.

Posted by: Sean Bannion at December 19, 2012 03:56 PM (oEXzS)

159 Sean, Panetta is long bought and paid for.

Posted by: baldilocks via iPad at December 19, 2012 03:57 PM (Su0W2)

160 Gunbroker.com is moving slow, really slow.

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet, Wonders what Dagny thinks at December 19, 2012 03:57 PM (3Y7RV)

161 158 "They can't realistically ban calibers of bullets (or cartridge types for that matter). " That's exactly what theyr'e trying. EPA going after lead bullets, DOJ trying to declare anything else "armor-piercing". I'm telling you, GO BUY AMMO

Posted by: DAve at December 19, 2012 03:58 PM (XDC0v)

162 Some of you morons have money, Posted by: imp at December 19, 2012 07:54 PM (UaxA0) HAHAHAHAHA! As to your idea, it is hard to be a startup in that field. business is irregular, most ammo manufacturers are part of another company. I do see high-volume machines for sale occasionally, which is both a bad sign and an opportunity. If you were going to do it, you'd have to specialize (and insure the Hell out of yourself). Like precision target ammo, exotic bullet materials and designs, etc. Small comapnies like Buffalo Bore seem to do okay, but they don't make "everyday ammo" so much. They make ammunition more powerful than usual, BTW.

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at December 19, 2012 03:59 PM (bxiXv)

163 Whatever you buy today will be woth more next week

Posted by: DAve at December 19, 2012 03:59 PM (XDC0v)

164 160 Sean, Panetta is long bought and paid for. Posted by: baldilocks via iPad at December 19, 2012 07:57 PM (Su0W2) Is he still flying special charter flights across the country every weekend on a big government plane?

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at December 19, 2012 04:01 PM (bxiXv)

165 Bannion, just did the same with my perfect 2-year old. Daddy time makes everything better.

Posted by: DC in Towson at December 19, 2012 04:01 PM (Ai+tZ)

166 I wish I could afford more bullets. I have enough primers and powder. I just missed a local gun show (no shipping) but their selection was never that great.

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at December 19, 2012 04:02 PM (bxiXv)

167 Resigned, my ass. Are you all falling for this lie, too? More like re-assigned. These hacks will be shuffled off to another department and land softly behind a big cherry wood desk and a big govt salary.

Posted by: soothsayer at December 19, 2012 04:02 PM (Ba6aP)

168 Every one of thee folks in in the Senior Executive Service - they may be out of posts at the State Department, but they will NOT be out of government. They will pop up again somewhere.

Posted by: Sawbuck at December 19, 2012 04:02 PM (OmfkQ)

169 Mayaguez is going to be my fallback rebuttal on time and intel excuses. It happened over four days and only because a civilian overhead SS Mayaguez's SOS and called the US embassy in Jakarta. President Ford gave the go ahead. US Navy and Marines assaulted the island where SS Mayaquez was at. US boarding party liberated the ship and USS Knox towed the ship out of danger. Meanwhile the Marines did a helicopter assault where the crew had been imprisoned. Only after the assault was it found the crew had been moved and released. Marines were killed on this rescue, but after the fall of Saigon it signaled the US should still be treated with caution.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at December 19, 2012 04:05 PM (J+mgg)

170 Looks like Obama is going to go full out on racial preferences: http://tinyurl.com/cxxtzsc It's all about their deluded ideas of "justice."

Posted by: The Political Hat at December 19, 2012 04:06 PM (sZTYJ)

171

Just went to CheaperThanDirt. When you finally find the Bushmasters and go to a model, the site says they do not sell firearms.

Seems they are either f'd up, or lying.

Posted by: Invictus at December 19, 2012 04:10 PM (OQpzc)

172 171 there will be huge pushback to that-

Posted by: DAve at December 19, 2012 04:11 PM (XDC0v)

173 172 Are you someplace where there's a Turners? turners.com

Posted by: DAve at December 19, 2012 04:12 PM (XDC0v)

174 Benghazi was adjudicated on 11/6. The Sloth Hordes of the Free Shit Army dont care about dead ambassadors or salafist flags over our embassies.