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Egyptian protesters tear down US flag in attack on Cairo embassy [W:53]

sharon said:
It was illiterate hardliners who were responding to a film about Muhammed that portrayed him in a vulgar, perverse manner. That was deliberate.
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While I doubt Americans would riot, I do think they would be angry if Jesus was portrayed that way in a movie.
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Americans have become used to the left disrespecting Christians, their theology, and their God. It's a way of life. I haven't seen any violence except from those practicing the "peaceful" religion.
 
It is so disturbing to watch these protesters but more than that, it must be so sad for all those who lost loved ones on 9/11 to have people across the world, celebrating -in a way-the tragedy that took place that terrible day.... choosing exactly September 11 to start trouble over a movie ...

But then, those abhorrent actions on their part do not surprise me.... they happen with enough regularity unfortunately.
 
Why the hell would they be apologizing for American's exercising their free speech and mocking Muhammad? They should be condemning the attacks, period. Those who attacked the embassy were completely in the wrong and those who made the video were at no fault for exercising their right to free speech. It's not our fault that some violent people can't handle it.
 
Connery said:
That is where it stopped. What then shoot everyone? That would have accomplished nothing and wold have incited more violence.
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That is a weak approach, in that part of the world. The only thing that culture understands is force and strength.

Bowing down and apologizing to the enemy is operating from a position of weakness, not strength. That mentality encourages more violence than anything else. I think you're old enough to remember when our people were taken hostage for over a year.
 
digsbe said:
Why the hell would they be apologizing for American's exercising their free speech and mocking Muhammad? They should be condemning the attacks, period. Those who attacked the embassy were completely in the wrong and those who made the video were at no fault for exercising their right to free speech. It's not our fault that some violent people can't handle it.
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Beacause some folks believe that appeasement is the way to keep the peace.
 
Mya said:
It is so disturbing to watch these protesters but more than that, it must be so sad for all those who lost loved ones on 9/11 to have people across the world, celebrating -in a way-the tragedy that took place that terrible day.... choosing exactly September 11 to start trouble over a movie ...

But then, those abhorrent actions on their part do not surprise me.... they happen with enough regularity unfortunately.
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Frankly, if it were up to me, we would ignore them altogether, as they collectively cause more crap around the world than anyone else. Unfortunately for us, they are tied to the world's oil supply, so we have no choice but to kiss up to them, and it pisses me off to no end. It's like dealing with a bunch of insane children.
 
apdst said:
That is a weak approach, in that part of the world. The only thing that culture understands is force and strength.
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These lunatics wanted to die as violent a death as possible in order to further their cause. I agree with the tactics that were employed.
 
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lizzie said:
Frankly, if it were up to me, we would ignore them altogether, as they collectively cause more crap around the world than anyone else. Unfortunately for us, they are tied to the world's oil supply, so we have no choice but to kiss up to them, and it pisses me off to no end. It's like dealing with a bunch of insane children.
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That's it??? Really?

Just because we gave them the green light to oust Ghadaffi does not mean that we gave them the right to free speech.
 
digsbe said:
Why the hell would they be apologizing for American's exercising their free speech and mocking Muhammad? They should be condemning the attacks, period. Those who attacked the embassy were completely in the wrong and those who made the video were at no fault for exercising their right to free speech. It's not our fault that some violent people can't handle it.
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Because we have spineless politicians who would rather placate terrorists, than confront the issues underlying the problem.
 
lizzie said:
Frankly, if it were up to me, we would ignore them altogether, as they collectively cause more crap around the world than anyone else. Unfortunately for us, they are tied to the world's oil supply, so we have no choice but to kiss up to them, and it pisses me off to no end. It's like dealing with a bunch of insane children .
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lizzie .... more than insane children... that is an understatement ....
 
johnny_rebson said:
That's it??? Really?

Just because we gave them the green light to oust Ghadaffi does not mean that we gave them the right to free speech.
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We can't give them the green light to anything. They are their own people, it's just that we have to put up with their radicals.
 
Connery said:
These lunatics wanted to die as violent a death as possible in order to further their cause. I agree with the tacts that were employed.
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I say we ablige them.

They're not going to appreciate those tactics; they're going to see it as a sign of weakness and be encouraged to wage more violence.
 
sharon said:
This film was vulgar and deliberate..
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Who cares? Freedom of speech!

Its affect on the Arabs was predictable,
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Oh, please. Should we treat "sensitive little crybaby" Arabs with kid gloves?

but they aren't the only ones being manipulated. We are being manipulated as well.
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Let me guess who is behind all this!



sharon said:
Obama gave Israel Iron Dome to increase their security and increased their foreign aid. I suppose you were not aware of that.
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That's basic, standard stuff. And not what anyone is referring to.
 
This sounds like Jimmy Carter and Iran all over again.
 
Grim17 said:
This sounds like Jimmy Carter and Iran all over again.
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Calling Obama the same as Jimmy Carter is an insult to Carter. He was incompetent not sure he is a coward.
 
Well Egypt doesnt really have any oil. So that is not a any concern. There is one.....that the Egyptians play on. Thats the Suez Canal. Oh, and of course their Word.....which is suppose to mean something. That over their treaty with Israel.

Yet the Egyptians need to understand the bottomline. To much of headache given to the world over about the control of the Suez is just that......a headache. 2 Alleves and were good for 12 hrs more. As there are a host of people in the world that have no job. All it takes is one to say enough is enough, we will build another Canal. Problem solved, anything else along the way, just a glitch in the rollover.
 
Grim17 said:
This sounds like Jimmy Carter and Iran all over again.
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he is turning into Carter before our very eyes.... it's sad but true

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washunut said:
Calling Obama the same as Jimmy Carter is an insult to Carter. He was incompetent not sure he is a coward.
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on second thought..... you are right!:thumbs:
 
This is what the Embassy in Cairo released via twitter, "Of course we condemn breaches of our compound, we're the ones actually living through this," the embassy tweeted. "But neither breaches of our compound or angry messages will dissuade us from defending freedom of speech AND criticizing bigotry."

This is the lamest, weakest statement I have ever read, especially after a bunch of crazed lunatic have breached your borders. The message is clear, it is ok to use force to defile the honor, work and sacrifice of our men and women who have given so much in the name of freedom and human rights because we are the mightiness nation on earth but do not have the guts to defend ourselves....

This totally disgusts me.....


U.S. embassy in Cairo apologizes for Muhammed video - POLITICO.com

US Embassy Cairo (USEmbassyCairo) on Twitter
 
Connery said:
This is what the Embassy in Cairo released via twitter, "Of course we condemn breaches of our compound, we're the ones actually living through this," the embassy tweeted. "But neither breaches of our compound or angry messages will dissuade us from defending freedom of speech AND criticizing bigotry."

This is the lamest, weakest statement I have ever read, especially after a bunch of crazed lunatic have breached your borders. The message is clear, it is ok to use force to defile the honor, work and sacrifice of our men and women who have given so much in the name of freedom and human rights because we are the mightiness nation on earth but do not have the guts to defend ourselves....

This totally disgusts me.....


U.S. embassy in Cairo apologizes for Muhammed video - POLITICO.com

US Embassy Cairo (USEmbassyCairo) on Twitter
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No Connery.. what is disgusting is that an Egyptian who sought sanctuary in the US would misconstrue freedom of speech to do such and ugly thing.
 
MMC said:
Well Egypt doesnt really have any oil. So that is not a any concern. There is one.....that the Egyptians play on. Thats the Suez Canal. Oh, and of course their Word.....which is suppose to mean something. That over their treaty with Israel.

Yet the Egyptians need to understand the bottomline. To much of headache given to the world over about the control of the Suez is just that......a headache. 2 Alleves and were good for 12 hrs more. As there are a host of people in the world that have no job. All it takes is one to say enough is enough, we will build another Canal. Problem solved, anything else along the way, just a glitch in the rollover.
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The Suez Canal transit is strictly fee for service and generates income for Egypt.

Where are you going to put this other "canal"?
 
sharon said:
No Connery.. what is disgusting is that an Egyptian who sought sanctuary in the US would misconstrue freedom of speech to do such and ugly thing.
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The response and the reasoning behind the response send the wrong message which is why a person who sought sanctuary would misconstrue what freedom of speech is and act like an animal.
 
Connery said:
This is what the Embassy in Cairo released via twitter, "Of course we condemn breaches of our compound, we're the ones actually living through this," the embassy tweeted. "But neither breaches of our compound or angry messages will dissuade us from defending freedom of speech AND criticizing bigotry."
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According to the bolded, I guess violence is considered free speech. Funny, but I doubt they would sit idly by, and be understanding, if the same thing were happening over here, at the hands of our own people. Our government seems to have no problem labeling our citizens as terrorists, and watching them like hawks, but the same standard is apparently not applied if you feel you have a legitimate reason for being violent.
 
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