Showing posts with label Benghazi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Benghazi. Show all posts

Monday, August 1, 2016

Benghazi Gold Star Mom Patricia Smith: "I was treated like dirt by Hillary Clinton."


Turns out Crooked Hillary and her media crony Chris Matthews have also treated a Gold Star mother poorly. Let's call them out on that. Media hypocrisy is on full display.  



As political media battles go, Trump got by far the worst of it (at least so far). While hardly vicious in his response (compared to how the hostile media painted it), it was poorly handled.  He should have anticipated the coordinated media attack that was coming after Kahn's appearance at the DNC, especially when Trump was scheduled to go on with Clinton's GoTo Guy George Stephanopoulos. Did the Trump campaign not have a sit down with the candidate to go over how Stephanopoulos would likely try to set him up? If not, shame on him. You can bet Stephanopoulos and his team planned it out.

Hopefully it is a lesson learned. Trump's foolishness in being bested by Snakey Stephanopoulos, however, does not excuse the utter cravenness of Crooked Hillary and how she personally attacked Pat Smith and called her a liar. If they are going to call out Trump, then shouldn't we call out Hillary Clinton and Chris Matthews and the others who attacked Pat Smith?

We should all recognize that Gold Star parents deserve to be treated differently (and far more deferentially) than other political pundits. That does not mean we have to accept the Kizhr Kahn's policy and political recommendations. Mr. Kahn has an interest in this topic since he is a lawyer who promotes Muslim immigration from Pakistan. We can absolutely resist that.     

We can all recognize the sacrifice of Captain Kahn, while also stating we do not want any more murderous terrorists attacks like 9/11, Boston Marathon, San Bernardino, or Orlando. And if safety means changing immigration policies, what is so wrong with that?  The U.S. Constitution does not confer rights to non-citizens outside the United States. There is no fundamental right to immigrate here--it is a privilege.  

Rush Limbaugh: An Ideological Prism Would Help Trump Avoid The Kahn Controversy (Trump needs maintain healthy caution around partisan media trolls like GoTo Geroge Stephanopoulos) and the media think they have Trump now







Hot Air: Washington Examiner: Byron York: Khizr Kahn, Donald Trump, and the debate over Muslim immigration (the return of Cindy Sheehan, but ignore Pat Smith), Gold Star Families to Trump: Apologize (and when you are in a hole, stop digging), Cory Lewandowski: It Trump were president Capt. Kahn would still be alive

Instapundit: On again, off again support for grieving parents in politics (what is the common theme on this), Why Trump's message resonates with so many votersWhile Trump battles the media, Hillary keeps lying, PJ Media: Where was Hillary Clinton when Capt. Kahn died?, Howard Kurtz: Austin Bay is right, Yes, the media is running with Hillary on the argument "Trump is dangerous" and expect it to continue through November, Goat Rodeo (Donald, you fell for the trolling),Hillary says Benghazi mother "may not recall what [Hillary] told them about the video", Whose Constitution? Byron York on Khizr Kahn and Donald Trump

Wombat: AmPowBlog: Clinton retakes lead, American Thinker: Coming election fraud, JWF: Four Pinocchios for Hillary lies

Instapundit: Daily Wire/Ben Shapiro: Dems, get over yourself: Hillary is just as bad

Don Surber: The Kahn Game

Newsbusters: 50x more coverage for Kahn than Pat Smith (media double standards)

Sunday, July 31, 2016

A Tale of Two Media Narratives and a trap for the unwary: Grieving Parents at the RNC and DNC

I sympathize with these grieving parents, and I thank them both for their sons' respective services

Of course, the media pretends that Patricia Smith (who was actively lied to by Hillary Clinton after the death of Sean Smith in Benghazi) does not exist, focusing all their attention on Kihzr and Ghazala Kahn and challenging Trump on his proposed ban on Muslim immigration.  

Trump has nuanced that response from earlier in the campaign.  What he has said he would temporarily ban immigration from countries with links to terrorism (like Syria).  I am opposed to bringing in Syrians, Afghanis and Iraqis right now too (other than targeted Christians and other religious minorities or those individuals who demonstrated loyalty to the United States and who are targeted by terrorists for that loyalty).  

The media (it seems almost coordinated when you have the New York Times, ABC and Megyn Kelly  at Fox--but who is auditioning for a new job at CNN or the networks, all following the same argument) that Trump's immigration policies would have denied us a hero like Captain Human Kahn.  Well that is a bit of a stretch in hindsight, but the same argument could be made that such a ban would have potentially "denied us" terrorists who committed the attacks at the Boston Marathon, San Bernardino, Orlando and even possibly the events on 9/11.  Two can play this game. 

The smart thing was for Trump to see these attacks by the media as what they are, political traps set up by a hostile partisan media. There is nothing gained in attacking the Kahns. They lost a son who was a hero in combat, a Muslim American solider killed by fanatical Muslims terrorists.  They deserve our sympathy and thanks (just like Patricia Smith does). The Kahns are pawns in this media game.

This was a very poor political response by Trump. Why Donald Trump would go on a show run by a completely biased and dishonest Hillary Clinton supporter and Democrat operative like George Stephanopoulos in the first place is foolhardy (Hillary refuses to even give press conferences she can't completely control). If you are going to put yourself in such a place, which Mr. Trump voluntarily did, why not pivot away from the grieving Kahns and challenge Clinton Foundation Donor Stephanopoulos to ask Hillary Clinton similar questions about Patricia Smith and Sean Smith?  Trump should be pointing out the double standard and hypocrisy of these media tools ever chance he gets.  

And no Mr. Trump, you have not sacrificed like Mrs. Smith and the Kahns have.  Don't even try to justify that--nor do you ever want to--No parent ever wants to be part of that club. Of course Hillary Clinton has not sacrificed either (I saw Anderson Cooper try to argue at the DNC while on the post speech debate panel that Hillary Clinton sacrificed by taking a low paying civil service job her whole career, apparently missing she is worth more than $250 million today).  And unlike Trump, Hillary Clinton was actively involved in putting Sean Smith and Captain Kahn in harms way.  

Yes Mr. Trump, you were set up by Clinton's GoTo George. 
As you point out, Stephanopoulos is a liar
And you walked into this trap.  



Hot Air: Trump's response to Khirz Kahn was a mess
American Thinker: Patricia Smith targets Hillary Clinton at RNC
RT: Patricia Smith: Hillary Clinton lied to me about my son's death
Rush Limbaugh: Hillary's Only Chance To Win: Destroy Trump First
AoSHQ: There is a big difference going after General Allen and the parents of a fallen soldier (Try not to make Hillary's mission easier)

Hot Air: Washington Examiner: Byron York: Khizr Kahn, Donald Trump, and the debate over Muslim immigration (the return of Cindy Sheehan, but ignore Pat Smith), Gold Star Families to Trump: Apologize (and when you are in a hole, stop digging), Cory Lewandowski: It Trump were president Capt. Kahn would still be alive

Instapundit:  While Trump battles the media, Hillary keeps lyingPJ MediaWhere was Hillary Clinton when Capt. Kahn died?Howard Kurtz: Austin Bay is right, Yes, the media is running with Hillary on the argument "Trump is dangerous" and expect it to continue through November, Goat Rodeo (Donald, you fell for the trolling),Hillary says Benghazi mother "may not recall what [Hillary] told them about the video", Whose Constitution? Byron York on Khizr Kahn and Donald Trump,

PJ Media: Where was Hillary Clinton when Capt. Kahn died?

Powerline/Hinderaker: Trump's Amateur Hour in the Presidential Race

The Hill: The Kahns were tricked into attacking Donald Trump

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Hillary, Obama, and Benghazi



Lady Mormont 2016: Will you refuse the call?

Of course Melisandre did not lie, she was just wrong. Hillary would burn anyone standing in her way.


Instapundit: Media taking #Brexit hard (imagine if Hillary does not win)

Wombat: American Thinker: PC thought kills and Lonely Treehouse: Obama refuses to talk about Benghazi

Wombat: 90 Miles from Tyranny: What? A gun used in the Paris attack came from the Fast and Furious program?  

Thursday, April 7, 2016

Putin back in 2014 explaining the rise of ISIS



I don't agree with Putin on everything, but he is making some good points here...

Some of you may have seen this before, but I missed it back then.  

Monday, April 4, 2016

The Only Right That Matters To Hillary Clinton is Hillary Clinton's Right


“The unborn person doesn’t have constitutional rights,” Mrs. Clinton said on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”

Of course if you define a fetus as an unborn person that triggers constitutional rights. It is the fiction that a fetus is not a person that removes the protections.  

And Maureen, if you are going to ask Trump this, why not ask Hillary too?  Or if Bill ever went and had someone get an abortion?   Or maybe ask her what hypothetical abortion restrictions she does support?

And that FBI investigation: pleeeeeaaaase!  Hillary has that in the bag (Lynch and Obama have her back).  

Sunday, January 17, 2016

Hillary Clinton does not have time to go see 13 Hours...and nobody is too big for jail


Kevin Williamson: Being a Democrat is never having to say you are sorry (you are basically untouchable)
RedState: Three Take Aways and Democrat Debate Open Thread
Maetenloch/AoSHQ: ONT

Daily Caller: Hillary's 'Nobody is too big for jail' comment and Bernie's side eye
NRO: Tom Elliot: 'Nobody is too big for jail' with video

13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi: The Obama Administration and CIA (covering their asses) versus the actual security detail heroes who defended the Benghazi station that night...

13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi is an excellent movie and recommend you go see it. The movie starts off by saying it is a true story. Not surprisingly, given how he is portrayed by the character "Bob" in the movie, the actual Benghazi CIA Station Chief does not care for the book and movie's depiction of his actions (leading up to and during the al Qaeda and Ansar al-Sharia terror attack on the night of September 11-12, 2012).  

One of the most hotly disputed points (other than why no air support ever came) is whether "Bob" issued a stand down order that delayed the rescue attempt of U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and Sean Smith  (they were at the consulate compound a mile away) by approximately a half hour and likely contributed to their deaths by smoke inhalation. 

The CIA denies a "stand down" order. That is disputed by the security detail who heroically defended the station that night:
In interviews, the contractors have been adamant that the “stand down” order was issued. Earlier this week, Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.), chairman of the House Select Committee on Benghazi, said in an interview with the Boston Herald that when it comes to the stand down order, “there are witnesses who said there was one and there are witnesses who said there was not one… So the best I can do is lay out what the witnesses say and then you are going to have to make a determination as to who you believe is more credible.”

David Costabile plays the cowardly and craven CIA Benghazi station chief "Bob" in 13 Hours

Variety further reports:
[Mitchell] Zuckoff [who wrote the book 13 Hours: The Secret Soliders of Benghazi which the movie is based on] issued a statement this evening through Paramount: 
“The movie and book got it right. The CIA spokesman’s comments are predictable but not remotely credible.
“If you read “Bob’s” statements to the Washington Post, he would have us believe that he neither prevented the guys from leaving nor approved or ordered their departure. That’s nonsensical on its face and contradicted by facts and logic:
“– Two of our named sources, John Tiegen and Kris Paronto, heard Bob say those words, stand down, which they shared with Jack and D.B., who already understood that they were being held back. Our two key sources are on the record, with their names, while Bob remains shielded by anonymity.
“– Neither Bob nor the CIA disputes that a delay occurred and that the guys ultimately moved out without his authorization. That, logically, adds up to a simple conclusion: he held them back and then they left without his approval.

Instapundit: Trump rents theater in Iowa for 13 Hours, Learning from other's mistakes, Hillary's too busy to see 13 Hours (she was also too busy to send help when they needed it), Hot Air: Breitbart said: Politics are downstream of culture, Moe Lane, Rescue Team Turned Back, Paul Mirengoff: The movie and the politics, Yes there was a stand down order, reports from the premier, and yes the movie is very good

Moe Lane, JLenardDetroit, and Ace loved 13 Hours.
Free Beacon: 13 Hours: A Review
Proof Positive: 13 Hours opened on Thursday, why haven't you seen it yet? PJ Media: Was an AC-130U Gunship available in Benghazi?  Is so, who ordered it not to fire?
RedState: Jake Tapper reports Hillary "too busy" to see 13 Hours

Friday, January 15, 2016

13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi: A Review



I went to go see it last night and glad I did: 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi is a movie directed by Michael Bay and based on Mitchell Zuckoff's book of the same name. While it was tough to follow the players at times, and does not rise to the level of American Sniper in film making, it does do a decent job of depicting the confusion and brutality during the Benghazi attacks of September 11, 2012. The film is some getting bad reviews but from the same sorts that panned American Sniper. The movie has flaws but they are more stylistic than substantive. Ignore the negative chatter. I strongly recommend seeing the film and reading the book it is based upon. The acting was well done and John Krasinski does a very good job as one of the Special Force Operatives (contractors) (Jack Da Silva).

The movie is not overtly political, but it shows how American lives were placed in jeopardy due to State Department and CIA hubris. Despite repeated pleas for assistance, American military assets in Sicily, Italy and Croatia did not offer assistance to the besieged CIA compound. Why that didn't happened is never explained. But given recent events with sailors in the Persian Gulf, you can draw your own conclusions.

Here are some other reviews: AoSHQVarietyDallas Observer, Reason, NY Post, and Northwest Herald

Instapundit: Trump rents theater in Iowa for 13 HoursLearning from other's mistakesHillary's too busy to see 13 Hours (she was also too busy to send help when they needed it), Hot Air: Breitbart said: Politics are downstream of culture,  Moe Lane, Rescue Team Turned BackPaul Mirengoff: The movie and the politics, Yes there was a stand down order, reports from the premier, and yes the movie is good

American Power: 13 Hours reignites the stand down order

Hillary Clinton is not mentioned in the film. But the film without ever saying so certainly implicates her as the head of the State Department at the time and Barack Obama as commander in chief. Hillary's version of events differs from the families of the fallen.

Lem's Place: Family member of Benghazi fallen react to film '13 Hours'

RedState/Leon Wolf: Trump rents out movie to show Benghazi movie in Iowa

Moe Lane, JLenardDetroit, and Ace loved it.

Update:
The Hollywood Reporter channels DaTechGuy on 13 Hours and the Alamo Benghazi
TOM: Rave Review by Breitbart's John Nolte
RedState: Jake Tapper reports Hillary "too busy" to see 13 Hours
Free Beacon: 13 Hours: A Review

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Saturday, October 24, 2015

Ambassador Chris Stevens responds to Madam Secretary Hillary Clinton's recent testimony...

Instapundit/Ed Driscoll: Debra HeineHillary Clinton did not triumph at the recent hearings, but she had a better day than Chris Stevens did on Sept. 11, 2012

Darleen Click: Hillary and Benghazi
Camp of the Saints: On Hillary Clinton

Reason: Syd Blumenthal was right in the center of Benghazi (well not right in the center of the attack, just right in the center of the corruption surrounding the attack)
Against Crony Capitalism: Hillary Clinton knows how to look out for her special friends (sorry Chris Stevens and the Benghazi Four, you did not merit special attention)

Hot Air: Joe Biden, I never liked her... (he will support her in the general, just not very enthusiastically)

Smitty: Her Majesty responds