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42. I've been here long enough so people know where I'm coming from. You haven't.

Reply to daligirl519 (Reply #12)

Sat Oct 27, 2012, 12:19 PM

Oct 2012

This OP is a warning, not an attack.

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The September Surprise: Blowback from Benghazi threatens Obama’s Lead. [View all] leveymg Oct 2012 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author ItsTheMediaStupid Oct 2012 #1

Romney has been silent on Benghazi. speedoo Oct 2012 #2

Exactly!!! If Benghazi was damaging for Obama, Romney's people would be harping it. bluestate10 Oct 2012 #11

I'll see your exactly and raise you 2 exactly's!!! justiceischeap Oct 2012 #44

This is seen as a double-edged sword, so the Romney campaign is leaving it to some Rep. Congressmen leveymg Oct 2012 #15

Which congressmen is he "using"? speedoo Oct 2012 #41

There is no one talking about this other than you, Fox and GOP operatives. nt justiceischeap Oct 2012 #45

You mentioned just one congressman, who you said was saying the same as Romney muriel_volestrangler Oct 2012 #104

Same Republican members of the committess who were briefed by Petraeus who complained leveymg Oct 2012 #110

You mentioned nothing about them in the OP. What do they say about arms to Syria? muriel_volestrangler Oct 2012 #116

I think the GOP is stuck in a dilemma: they want to score points, but not to upset the policy leveymg Oct 2012 #145

the M$M has not though hfojvt Oct 2012 #82

Romney gets intelligence briefings and so does Ryan, he knows what is really going on bklyncowgirl Oct 2012 #149

Why are you pimping this story here? ItsTheMediaStupid Oct 2012 #3

Dems need to understand that the perception of lack of candor endangers reelection. leveymg Oct 2012 #17

Yeah, yeah. WinkyDink Oct 2012 #30

Lack of candor? brush Oct 2012 #52

This isn't empty talk re embassy security. It's about Libyan SAMs and US regime change policy leveymg Oct 2012 #76

And are you saying that our Congress should be politicizing . . . brush Oct 2012 #111

The clowns who head House Commitees probably don't even read the docs they're given, but we do leveymg Oct 2012 #112

So through all your posts . . . brush Oct 2012 #117

BULLSHIT HANDWRINGING. CUT THE SILLY SHIT ALREADY. RBInMaine Oct 2012 #118

Denying it's importance as "silly" and denigrating my "handwringing" won't make this all go away. leveymg Oct 2012 #147

Please delete OP -- this really borders on conspiracy theories at this point justiceischeap Oct 2012 #4

That is exactly who is pushing this bs still_one Oct 2012 #7

Unfortunately, this isn't CT. Every word is true. Going into denial doesn't change the facts. leveymg Oct 2012 #22

It's bullshit. In fact ProSense Oct 2012 #28

READ THIS AGAIN, OKAY? It's CONDESCENDING BS. WinkyDink Oct 2012 #35

Agreed obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #78

The President has NOT tried to cover up anything. The rightwing talking point has been exactly that still_one Oct 2012 #5

Unfortunately, many details about risks taken in Libya and Syria regime change have been covered up leveymg Oct 2012 #29

Maybe you missed this ProSense Oct 2012 #6

I hate that guy just as much as you do. Now, go back and respond to the substance of the OP leveymg Oct 2012 #32

Knock off the "Lift that barge, tote that bale" imperative crap. WinkyDink Oct 2012 #38

Shove that Hannity Shit where the sun don't shine. mick063 Oct 2012 #8

Jake Tapper is covering this tarheel_voter Oct 2012 #13

Bullshit! n/t ProSense Oct 2012 #14

Posting tweets from Jake Tapper tarheel_voter Oct 2012 #18

Jake Tapper tweets tarheel_voter Oct 2012 #19

Who gives a shit about Jake Tapper tweets? ProSense Oct 2012 #23

CIA spox: "No one at any level in the CIA told anybody not to help those in need;... justiceischeap Oct 2012 #33

That snippet of what was said is being spun like a tilt-a-whirl. Lone_Star_Dem Oct 2012 #74

LOL, yeah, Tapper is so neutral as to any bias against the President and Democrats...NOT... Spazito Oct 2012 #36

These facts have been around for weeks. The story is as it was laid out above. leveymg Oct 2012 #61

So why are you advising Democrats to touch it? (nt) muriel_volestrangler Oct 2012 #105

Because the other side is spinning it like crazy, and that is having an impact. leveymg Oct 2012 #148

It's not just Hannity, anymore. This is a major story a lot of us are ignoring at our own peril leveymg Oct 2012 #34

Sorry, I'm not seeing any evidence of any blow-back on Benghazi...I call bs. nt. OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #9

It's just popping up in the US major media. Much of this has been covered abroad for weeks. leveymg Oct 2012 #37

The Times of London currently owned by Rupert Murdoch -- next? nt justiceischeap Oct 2012 #55

There are many, many sources that say Lybian MANPADs are now in Syria. That was the first. leveymg Oct 2012 #63

Keep reporting crap because you don't like the response you're getting. nt. OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #131

You mammothly overestimate the mental capacity of the electorate A-Schwarzenegger Oct 2012 #10

I was saying the same thing re the inability of GOP to exploit it. But, it's finally popped up. leveymg Oct 2012 #40

It's popped up in the hope-pod of your oblongota. A-Schwarzenegger Oct 2012 #51

Pathetic and right on cue. daligirl519 Oct 2012 #12

I've been here long enough so people know where I'm coming from. You haven't. leveymg Oct 2012 #42

Why are you spreading bullshit?? Oh, I forgot, you don't like Obama MjolnirTime Oct 2012 #16

I knocked 4000 doors in '08 for Obama and am doing DEM GOTV & Election Protection work this time. leveymg Oct 2012 #46

The messenger is spreading bullshit from Murdoch owned papers justiceischeap Oct 2012 #57

Unfortunately, the facts have been confirmed elsewhere, as in the State Dept transcript. Read it. leveymg Oct 2012 #59

Geez, this shit is only found on rabid right wing sites... Spazito Oct 2012 #20

It's gone mainstream on ABC. Not just Fox anymore. Be aware of what's coming. leveymg Oct 2012 #47

LOL, ABC aka Jake Tapper, more nonsense... Spazito Oct 2012 #58

Which part of this you don't believe? leveymg Oct 2012 #64

At this point, none of it... Spazito Oct 2012 #70

No one watches ABC - wake the hell up jsmirman Oct 2012 #83

Thank you for your concern. magical thyme Oct 2012 #21

Benghazi reflection Oct 2012 #24

If only you were right. I would love to be wrong, but I don't think so on this. leveymg Oct 2012 #48

Fodder only for the already-Romney-voter. WinkyDink Oct 2012 #25

Rmoney's disaster in the 3rd debate settled that question Motown_Johnny Oct 2012 #26

The Right Wing is saying The White House denied air support tarheel_voter Oct 2012 #50

Thank you for a most important post. Octafish Oct 2012 #27

Oh, aren't YOU the Clever Jack! WinkyDink Oct 2012 #39

If by 'clever' you mean 'aware,' then, yes and you should be, too. Octafish Oct 2012 #143

Denial is a typically fatal response to misunderstood dangers. leveymg Oct 2012 #49

That's why we're still here... Octafish Oct 2012 #144

Mitt Rmoney wants to thank you for your support. nt. Blue Idaho Oct 2012 #31

I think he'd rather we continue to keep our heads in the sand for another couple weeks. Meanwhile, leveymg Oct 2012 #53

I think the President would rather we spend more time Blue Idaho Oct 2012 #81

Thanks for making more hay out of a trumped up TwilightGardener Oct 2012 #43

If the RW is obsessed with it, that should tell you to take a closer look at it. Know thine enemy leveymg Oct 2012 #54

Bwaaa Haaaa! Yeah, and everyone should have given the rightwing birther crap.... Spazito Oct 2012 #60

You should always satisfy yourself that the story is, in fact, crap. This isn't - wish it was leveymg Oct 2012 #68

Actually, maybe you should have tried to find "other sourcing" BEFORE posting this... Spazito Oct 2012 #72

Here's a recent WSJ report leveymg Oct 2012 #98

Two things, first, yes, if it's a Murdoch production, it's garbage and, second... Spazito Oct 2012 #99

President Obama's Interview with Joe Scarborough and Mika Dalai_1 Oct 2012 #79

They're also obsessed with defending rape, Obama's birth certificate, TwilightGardener Oct 2012 #66

Why anybody would pimp this bullshit here is beyond me RomneyLies Oct 2012 #56

Pretty astounding, isn't it. emulatorloo Oct 2012 #91

WAY too complicated to 'infiltrate' average voter attention span... smackd Oct 2012 #62

Are you saying it should so "permeate"? WHY should it, HMMMMM?? WinkyDink Oct 2012 #67

oh, no...I don't think this has legs... smackd Oct 2012 #71

I hope you are right. But, not really that complicated. leveymg Oct 2012 #69

Those looking for something are not undecided. morningfog Oct 2012 #107

El toro poo poo!!!!! mfcorey1 Oct 2012 #65

El Toro Poo - SONG!! El Toro Poo Feb 2013 #150

I don't think anyone gives a flying f--- about doc03 Oct 2012 #73

ain't happenin' spanone Oct 2012 #75

bullshit bigtree Oct 2012 #77

Even Condi Rice disagrees with your OP obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #80

+1. But don't confuse him w the facts. emulatorloo Oct 2012 #92

..... obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #93

Condi has said nothing about Libyan MANPADs in Syria. But, the WSJ reported that most are from Lib. leveymg Oct 2012 #95

Even Condi Rice disagrees with your OP obamanut2012 Oct 2012 #97

Interesting opinions ... GeorgeGist Oct 2012 #84

Thanks for the thought provoking post. A little good news, if it helps. I heard a 10 min Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2012 #85

I think Bengazi fizzled/backfired on Romney - that's why he doesn't bring it up anymore. reformist2 Oct 2012 #86

This reeks of political opportunism no matter who's peddling it. AtomicKitten Oct 2012 #87

Okay, I went and read the state dept. transcript justiceischeap Oct 2012 #88

Look. I'm reporting facts, not making it up. Pew Poll showed 11 point loss due to MENA and attack leveymg Oct 2012 #100

This is fucking bullshit Republican spin and wishful thinking. emulatorloo Oct 2012 #89

voters aren't interested in this Rosa Luxemburg Oct 2012 #90

What a bunch of Puke BS. Odin2005 Oct 2012 #94

WND agrees with you. Ikonoklast Oct 2012 #96

You should know better... ryan_cats Oct 2012 #101

"Gracious madam, I that do bring the news made not the match." leveymg Oct 2012 #103

What nonsense. ProSense Oct 2012 #109

What nonsense, Look in the mirror ryan_cats Oct 2012 #139

You're afraid people will stay home, so you favour spreading neocon propaganda? muriel_volestrangler Oct 2012 #113

First we organized the Libyan Jihadis, then they traveled to Syria, now we are deterring them? leveymg Oct 2012 #122

Why are you pushing Clare Lopez's story, then? muriel_volestrangler Oct 2012 #123

She is a convenient hook for a story. I don't endorse her conclusion, but agree that we haven't leveymg Oct 2012 #126

Your 'solution' is to say "we've been covering things up"? muriel_volestrangler Oct 2012 #129

If it were just Lopez, it would be easy to ignore and not worth commenting on. leveymg Oct 2012 #130

Oh, yes, I mean, Glenn Beck is saying it too, not to mention Newsmax muriel_volestrangler Oct 2012 #137

Yes the voters can be dumb treestar Oct 2012 #102

I'm not saying this crowd can be swayed by events, but that the American people have already been. leveymg Oct 2012 #106

This is RW bullshit ProSense Oct 2012 #108

Then why did it take a month to reveal who the Ambassador met that night, and why has the Under leveymg Oct 2012 #119

Let me get this straight ProSense Oct 2012 #121

Don't twist yourself into a pretzel trying to misrepresent my words and meaning. leveymg Oct 2012 #124

Please ProSense Oct 2012 #125

Someone has to say it, even if you don't want to hear it. leveymg Oct 2012 #127

Why should it do that? treestar Oct 2012 #115

I didn't say disclosure and candor wasn't without risk. Just that there are big risks on the other leveymg Oct 2012 #120

Sounds like a Dick Cheney Outs Valerie Plame Plan. WinkyDink Oct 2012 #135

PETRAEUS won't save them UTUSN Oct 2012 #114

If nothing else, this thread shows pintobean Oct 2012 #128

Nobody is "freak[ing] out." But it's good to see you think the OP is out to "change...vote[s]." Heh. WinkyDink Oct 2012 #133

No, I don't think the OP is out to change votes pintobean Oct 2012 #136

"Either way, a lack of candor may well sink Obama" ProSense Oct 2012 #138

Sadly, I've come to the conclusion that you may be.... OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #132

Who the hell are you to tell someone to hit the door? ryan_cats Oct 2012 #140

I'm not saying the OP is a troll justiceischeap Oct 2012 #142

"Blowback from Benghazi threatens Obama’s Lead" No it doesn't... ChisolmTrailDem Oct 2012 #134

Stop reading when you see these two words: Pew Poll Samantha Oct 2012 #141

The Pew poll is old now. Jennicut Oct 2012 #146

This article is bunk. nt ladjf Feb 2013 #151

Are you researching me, or something? What's bunk? I was proved wrong that this didn't become a leveymg Feb 2013 #152