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okaawhatever

(9,462 posts)
2. The first statements released (when no one thought this was a big deal) mentioned security concerns.
Thu Nov 28, 2013, 02:18 AM
Nov 2013

This embassy is now combined with the embassy in Rome and a UN embassy post. Thought i'd throw that in there.

Lex

(34,108 posts)
3. A low information asshat.
Thu Nov 28, 2013, 02:37 AM
Nov 2013

But in reality, the embassy’s move in 2015 will fulfill a plan developed during George W. Bush’s presidency, when a new building was acquired adjacent to the compound in Rome where the U.S. Embassy to Italy is located. A State Department official said in a statement that the move will save the U.S. $1.4 million a year in operational costs.


http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/11/27/conservatives-flip-out-over-u-s-vatican-embassy-move/

Major Hogwash

(17,656 posts)
4. Is he stupid or was he born that way?
Thu Nov 28, 2013, 02:42 AM
Nov 2013

I don't know, but I've been told, Sergeant Scorpio is getting a little old.

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