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Originally posted by Wrabbit2000
Defeatist isn't a state of mind I know how to accept.
Originally posted by thesungod
reply to post by GargIndia
They send huge escort teams for stuff like that. I know I've been there. We supported a bunch of spooks in OIF that were making deals with kurds. If you have no experience in such matters you shouldn't comment on them. Clandestine does not equal James Bond, it equals multiple small tactical teams. Ever stop to consider why they had teams waiting BEFORE the incident?
Now instead of deflecting try answering my 3 questions?
Gun running op may have been why they were there, but that does not justify not attempting to save your fellow countrymen. Republican, Democrat, Independent, or whatever shouldn't matter. Any given American is worth 568274657 of any other nationality in my opinion. I would expect the same thing from an Indian or Englishman to feel the same about their countrymen as well. If it does justify it for you, please don't bother replying. Our moral compasses are to different to have a meaningful conversation.
Originally posted by peter_kandra
reply to post by 48e18
How many of those other incidents killed embassy personnel, rather than local police/security?
I think the real issue here though is the probable cover-up the administration engaged in.
Originally posted by thesungod
reply to post by GargIndia
Gun running op may have been why they were there, but that does not justify not attempting to save your fellow countrymen. Republican, Democrat, Independent, or whatever shouldn't matter. Any given American is worth 568274657 of any other nationality in my opinion. I would expect the same thing from an Indian or Englishman to feel the same about their countrymen as well. If it does justify it for you, please don't bother replying. Our moral compasses are to different to have a meaningful conversation.
Originally posted by GargIndia
Maybe Stevens life could have been saved. But why do we question this President for the decisions he made? Do we have all the facts on the table to question him?