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reformist2

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4. I think Obama should just say Libya is an extremely dangerous, chaotic place right now.

Tue Oct 16, 2012, 09:12 AM

Oct 2012

It just makes sense that we can't stop every bad thing from happening to all our people stationed in dangerous places all over the world. People instinctively know this.

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There is A SIMPLE DEVESTATING ANSWER Obama should give to shut down Romney about Libya [View all] Armstead Oct 2012 OP

might mention this also Buddaman Oct 2012 #1

that's it right there mnmoderatedem Oct 2012 #21

That right there should do it. lonestarnot Oct 2012 #25

because we have been successful in Libya ? dipsydoodle Oct 2012 #2

It's better than before. We can't always get things perfect the first time. randome Oct 2012 #16

That is a "Simple" answer all right. greytdemocrat Oct 2012 #3

Please explain Armstead Oct 2012 #5

for starters sweetapogee Oct 2012 #18

From the OP Poster -- What the hell are you talking about? Armstead Oct 2012 #30

personally sweetapogee Oct 2012 #35

Well,it's a weak response when a stronger one is available Armstead Oct 2012 #37

I don't care either my friend sweetapogee Oct 2012 #39

I think Obama should just say Libya is an extremely dangerous, chaotic place right now. reformist2 Oct 2012 #4

That's true.....But inm political terms the answer should compare what is now to before Armstead Oct 2012 #6

It's a tragedy, but 4 US lives to liberate Libya, how many in Iraq and Afghanistan? bigbrother05 Oct 2012 #7

that is tragic but true. American Deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan are every bit as tragic as these Justice Oct 2012 #19

Here's something even simpler: Proud Liberal Dem Oct 2012 #8

That's absolutely true too....But my thought was a broader more direct one to the specific situation Armstead Oct 2012 #9

Right Proud Liberal Dem Oct 2012 #11

The GOP has only one motivation -- unpatriotic opportunism Armstead Oct 2012 #14

Pretty much the only answer I can fathom Proud Liberal Dem Oct 2012 #20

I REALLY like that response nt ecstatic Oct 2012 #24

Obama needs to remind voters about all the US consulate attacks under Bush Rosa Luxemburg Oct 2012 #10

Good point Armstead Oct 2012 #12

I believe the president will take this route. eom BlueCaliDem Oct 2012 #26

I don't think that's a good response at all lunatica Oct 2012 #13

It is a consequence of a very bad and dangerous dictator being overthrown Armstead Oct 2012 #15

What positive? You're making stuff up to be positive about lunatica Oct 2012 #22

Bush was weak when he didn't see the possibility that terrorists would kill our people on 911 Rosa Luxemburg Oct 2012 #29

Why isn't Bush called weak? GOP hypocricy and opportunism. Armstead Oct 2012 #31

Bush didn't even go after Bin Ladin - he said he was not concerned Rosa Luxemburg Oct 2012 #33

GOP was not concerned about embassy security when it cut positions and dollars for their security. kelliekat44 Oct 2012 #17

They can do it because corporate media have given Congress a complete pass BlueCaliDem Oct 2012 #27

A "you can't handle the truth!!" moment? nt ecstatic Oct 2012 #23

It is the truth...And the GPOP can't handle it so they lie about it Armstead Oct 2012 #32

Post removed Post removed Oct 2012 #28

"Bin Laden is Dead. Khadaffi is Dead. General Motors is Alive." DinahMoeHum Oct 2012 #34

Libya is a mess. There is no security, they are relying on militias, like how we relied on militia dkf Oct 2012 #36

Obama should express *outrage* at Republicans for blaming Americans for this and not the terrorists! reformist2 Oct 2012 #38

Perhaps Obama would do better not to take credit for the current state of Libya. hughee99 Oct 2012 #40