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Armstead

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15. It is a consequence of a very bad and dangerous dictator being overthrown

Tue Oct 16, 2012, 10:39 AM

Oct 2012

In political terms, the GOP is using theirt old trick of turning an opponents strength into a weakness. (i.e. Kerry's Vietnam experience.)

The only way to respond is to focus on the positive and hit back.

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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