I don't usually quote John McCain on DU. McCain on the Libya attack

[OmahaBlueDog]

"I am not surprised that senior Libyan leaders were among the first to condemn the horrific attack that killed Chris and his colleagues. And that is why I was not surprised to learn from our Secretary of State that many Libyans fought to defend our people and our consulate in Benghazi when they came under attack, that some were wounded while doing so, and that it was Libyans who sought to get Chris and his colleagues to the hospital. This is the spirit of the Libyan people that I have come to know and admire. And that is why we cannot afford to view the despicable acts of violence perpetrated yesterday by a small group of fanatics as in any way representative of the country and the people of Libya." - John McCain

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[former-republican]

1. Libyans need to do some house cleaning

[JanMichael]

2. When I think of the McVeighs, and the Mansons

etc...I think we have some to do also, don't you?

[former-republican]

3. What is the point of your question?

Do you not agree that Libya needs to crack down on the radicals that killed the Embassy staff?

That's called house cleaning.

[shawn703]

8. It's a point about glass houses and stones. Nt

[former-republican]

11. Well maybe you can correct but as far as I know

One of them is dead executed by the state and the other serving a life sentence.

So whats the point again?

[shawn703]

18. You think we have incarcerated/executed all the extremists in our own country?

I think with the amount of threats against the President the Secret Service has been dealing with, that they would probably disagree with that assessment.

[former-republican]

31. When they commit murder

Yes I do think we have arrested and prosecuted them .
Attacking an embassy and killing it's staff is a terrorist act.

Can you name a terrorist act in our country when our justice department hasn't found and arrested and prosecuted them?

Maybe you can think of one...I can't

[shawn703]

32. We've still got those Army of God fucks

Bombing abortion clinics. That's a terrorist group that's for some has reason hasn't been subject to a complete housecleaning yet.

[former-republican]

33. Sick fucks is more like it but

I thought the ones that did bomb clinics were arrested and prosecuted.

It's been a while since I researched this ?

[shawn703]

34. Depends if you think the bombers worked alone

If you believe certain bombers worked alone such as Eric Rudolph in Atlanta, but many believe he had accomplices who haven't been identified.

[former-republican]

35. There could have been some for sure but

my original post was we do actively and vigilantly go after terror suspects in the U.S and abroad.

I would like to see these newly formed governments do the same.

[heaven05]

16. what?

[Victor_c3]

29. ditto

I'm a simple dumb grunt. I missed something there.

[aikoaiko]

4. I like John McCain much more when he is not running for president and pandering to party freaks.

That's a nice statement.

[rustydog]

14. McCain's problem is tomorrow a higher-up will comd down on him for his sensible comment

and he will go before the cameras and denounce Obama.
He was admantly against torture and very vocal about it until GW turned to torture as a legitimite tool, and McCain waffled back andforth during his bid for Prez. The man used to have values way back in the day...now, he is a confused old war vet who needs to step down.

[hifiguy]

27. And that is exactly what happened.

Today he was slamming the President.

[Victor_c3]

30. There are certain things I liked abotu McCain

A guy who has seen the bad parts of war, I feel, is going to be less likely to send troops to frivalous conflicts.

If the Republicans could ever seperate themselves from the religious and racist crap, they might almost be a palatable party for me. Actually, I'll take that back. They would still be too focused on the top 1% and big business and too against social justice for my liking.

In the same light that I said there are things I liked about McCain, I guess I could say that there are things I liked about George W. - I really liked the fact that he isn't in office anymore!

[drlit]

5. In a news story about Beck's return to the air, I hear him say the ambassador was "dragged....

through the streets"

That isn't true. Libyans were rushing him to a hospital. Nobody was "dragged through the streets."

Is ANYBODY going to call out that eejit? Send him this McCain quote? something?
UGH!

[barbtries]

7. for what it's worth,

i hadn't seen anything about beck in the news. i doubt many are paying attention.

[magical thyme]

13. thank you for this clarification

I saw that statement about his body being dragged through the streets somewhere this morning -- and I don't even think it was Beck!

Welcome to DU, too! The more, the merrier

[drlit]

36. I need to get a big sticker that says "Been Here Since 2004 - Somebody Wiped my 2000 posts"

AND... thanks for waving!!!

[HappyMe]

6. A sensible, truthful quote

from a republican!

[AzSweet]

9. McCain..

I still despise McCain. There was a time I may have voted for him, until I saw that picture of him on the plane with W's arm around him...and he was just green around the gills. That was the moment I knew he had sold out. I applauded his statements yesterday, but this morning on Today Show, he's back defending Romney. Yes, I still despise him...the Maverick is dead at the hand of the neocons.

[JBoy]

10. Lovely sentiment. Maybe he should get to know the people of Iran.

[L0oniX]

22. ...

[BlueStreak]

12. If you don't want to say anything in support of our President,

at least don't say anything to put our service people at even greater risk. I'll give McCain a little credit for that.

But better yet, just shut up. All of you right wingers. You are the ones that caused this problem.

[cynatnite]

19. n/t

[BlueStreak]

20. I wasn't referring to the poster. I was referring to McCain

McCain's statement was neutral and probably didn't cause any harm. If a person has to say something, then this is a pretty good example.

But the problem was caused by right-wingers. It was a right-winger who produced that video.

All the right-wingers should just shut up while the President and Secretary of State go about cleaning up their mess once again.

[cynatnite]

21. I am very sorry. I misunderstood. Thanks for setting me straight. n/t

[BlueStreak]

25. No worries. I probably wasn't clear enough.

[frylock]

15. class move by mccain

[heaven05]

17. mccain

attacked Obama on the morning show and basically backed up robme and his shameful ,disgusting performance yesterday! But I guess look at the source.

[L0oniX]

23. One day he is on the mark the other he isn't ...that's why he isn't the president.

[frylock]

24. i'm undoing my rec as five-plane johnny received his marching orders..

and like a good german is on the teevee reading from his RNC script.

[left on green only]

28. You mean good ol' Tounge In Cheek is up to his chicanery agin? N/T

[Politicalboi]

26. FU Magoo

He also said America is weak. He's kissing some Rmoney ass.