Victims of Cole bombing upset

Politico ^ | February 6, 2009 | CARRIE BUDOFF BROWN

[rightwingintelligentsia]

A top officer slammed Obama's decision to seek the withdrawal of charges against the 2000 suspected U.S.S. Cole ship bomber.

The commanding officer of the U.S.S. Cole during the 2000 attack slammed President Barack Obama Friday for his decision to seek the withdrawal of charges against the suspected ship bomber and the president’s order to close the Guantanamo Bay prison.

“Personally, I am very disappointed he has gone forward with this,” said retired Cmdr. Kirk S. Lippold on MSNBC’s Morning Joe show. “But more important is the impact that has on the families who have waited for eight years for justice to have to wait another 120 days.”

Lippold’s comments were a glimpse of what Obama will hear at a Friday meeting with families of victims of the Cole bombing and 9/11 attacks. Lippold said he will be in attendance.

[ScottinVA]

Zer0, get your pompous a$$ out there and explain your moves.

[ScottinVA]

“Lippold’s comments were a glimpse of what Obama will hear at a Friday meeting with families of victims of the Cole bombing and 9/11 attacks.”

I hope when Zer0 sits down and tries to wow these family members with his charisma, they rip him a new one.

[originalbuckeye]

Zero doesn't care about the Military. He never has. He just pretended to care to assure his election. I have told many friends and relatives that their vote for 0bama was a vote to sell out my son and I will never forgive them for it.

[tomnbeverly]

This is typical lefty distain for those that protect and defend us everyday.

Obama orders our sons and daughters to die in the grinder of tora bora and then drops the charges against the very enemy that is killing our bravest.

This is treason on the highest level he is doing more damage then our enemies ever could.

The military should refuse to fight for him.

[tomnbeverly]

I hope some shoes are slung at him and it is caught on camera. What a potent message that would be....

But wait a minute Its possible the shoe thrower would wind up with harsher punishment then the terrorists of course exceptions would be made to torture anyone that goes against the god king.

[Dems_R_Losers]

This is payback to the Clintons, probably at the direction of Rahm Emanuel. They do not want the Cole case adjudicated, because it will show the culpability of the Clintons in allowing it to happen.

[theDentist]

It comes down to this, folks.... Obama (like Clinton) loathes the Military. They both believe that the only honorable way to serve your country is being a government hack; social worker, pencil-pusher, community organizer. If you went into the military, you deserve whatever happens to you, and your loss is no great loss.

[TADSLOS]

Great observation.

[madinmadtown]

I agree. A great observation.

[Diogenesis]

Chief Petty Officer Richard Costelow, Morrisville, Pennsylvania.
Signalman Seaman Recruit Cheron Luis Gunn, Rex, Georgia.
Seaman James Rodrick McDaniels, Norfolk, Virginia.
Seaman Recruit Lakiba Nicole Palmer, San Diego, California.
Operations Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Lamont Saunders, Ringgold, Virginia.
Ensign Andrew Triplett, Macon, Mississippi.
Seaman Apprentice Craig Bryan Wibberley, Williamsport, Maryland.
Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class, Kenneth Eugene Clodfelter, Mechanicsville, Virginia.
Mess Management Specialist Seaman Lakeina Monique Francis, Woodleaf, North Carolina.
Information Systems Technician Seaman Timothy Lee Gauna, Rice, Texas
Engineman 2nd Class Mark Ian Nieto, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
Electronics Warfare Technician 3rd Class Ronald Scott Owens, Vero Beach, Florida.
Engineman Fireman Joshua Langdon Parlett, Churchville, Maryland.
Fireman Apprentice Patrick Howard Roy, Cornwall on Hudson, New York.
Electronics Warfare Technician 2nd Class Kevin Shawn Rux, Portland, North Dakota.
Mess Management Specialist 3rd Class Ronchester Mananga Santiago, Kingsville, Texas
Fireman Gary Graham Swenchonis Jr., Rockport, Texas

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"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to (have their citizens suffer and) repeat it."
George Santayana

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Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.
We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream.
It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same,
or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children
and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free."
President Ronald Reagan

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"I kissed a terrorist. And I liked it."

[Leg Olam]

This tard gets worse every day. His outster can’t come soon enough.

[McGruff]

Another huge mistake by Our Dear Leader.

[Sig Sauer P220]

This is payback to the Clintons, probably at the direction of Rahm Emanuel. They do not want the Cole case adjudicated, because it will show the culpability of the Clintons in allowing it to happen.

Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Winner.

[cricket]

Any and all decent people; Americans; or 'world citizens' should be upset; more there should be unequivical outrage over Obama's decision-making.

Surely a 'roar' is on it's way. . .

[ishabibble]

I feel exactly the same way.

[Rebelbase]

It is simply amazing that the Cole did not sink with such a huge hole ripped into her below the waterline.

[MrB]

Yeah, I want HIM PERSONALLY to answer to this,

not that incompetent Gibbs (though it’s fun to see HIM sweat as well, trying to explain the boy king’s policies).

[MrB]

A vote for 0bama was a vote for the detriment of my family. That’s what I tell anyone who expresses that they voted for him.

I believe the Catholic Bishop Newman put it best -
“a vote for 0bama constitutes material cooperation with intrinsic evil”

[Piquaboy]

What else could you expect from this sorry POS Muslim?

[Kleebo151]

Relax, guys.

New charges are likely to be brought against al-Nashiri, probably in federal court.

Moussaoui and the shoe bomber were convicted in Federal Court. Let’s not exaggerate.

[Poison Pill]

I have told many friends and relatives that their vote for 0bama was a vote to sell out my son and I will never forgive them for it.

What was their reply to that?

[DYngbld]

It is simply amazing that the Cole did not sink with such a huge hole ripped into her below the waterline.

The sailors are trained to handle those situations. We pray that the situation never arises, but no the less are trained for it.
The fact that the USS Cole didn't sink is a testament to the crew, (at all levels of leadership) and the outstanding training they received.

[jafojeffsurf]

THANKS!

[John W]

I would just ask, who instituted the 120 day review that prompted this “procedural move” to be necessary?

[Thermalseeker]

I caught the interview with Commander Lippold on Fox this morning. This guy is very impressive. Well spoken and clearly very intelligent and worldly. He'd make a good #2 for whoever the ‘Pubbies nominate in 2012.....

[Islander7]

I have told many friends and relatives that their vote for 0bama was a vote to sell out my son and I will never forgive them for it.

I have excommunicated many 'friends' and several relatives because of their treatment of ME prior to the election.

I support your actions and fully understand your motives.

God Bless your son!

The USS Cole was built here. This whole community took the attack very personally.

[Hildy]

I did the same thing..although I used military and Israel as the selling out subjects and I told my friends and relatives that it will be there fault...What a mess.

[Hildy]

I did the same thing..although I used military and Israel as the selling out subjects and I told my friends and relatives that it will be there fault...What a mess.

[Corin Stormhands]

bookmark

[McGruff]

Let’s not exaggerate.

I understand what you are saying but maybe you should cc: the entire MSM. They are all pretty much celebrating "Charges dropped vs. suspect in 2000 USS Cole blast".

[Virginia Ridgerunner]

Lippold’s comments were a glimpse of what Obama will hear at a Friday meeting with families of victims of the Cole bombing and 9/11 attacks.

I'd like to be a fly on the wall during THAT meeting, in which Barry will undoubtedly get an earful.

Apparently, he did not want to make this announcement until AFTER the meeting, but somebody leaked it, probably to put him on the hot seat for making this asinine decision.

[WilliamofCarmichael]

Ode to rendition. Oh how we're gonna pay without ya.

Obama won't pry.
If Americans gotta die
I hope they're the ACLU
not me and you.

[Hildy]

I have excommunicated many 'friends' and several relatives because of their treatment of ME prior to the election.

Me too..and we've hearing alot of this around the country. For years, people just couldn't understand the concept of "Brother Fighting Brother" during the Civil War...I think we understand now..and that's the litmus test for another one.

[sneakers]

Thank your son for his service, for me, originalbuckeye. My only child - a son - just got out of the navy in December.

I pray for our military who must serve under that monstrosity, whom I don’t even believe is eligible to be president.

I am so angry right now!!
>:(

[New Perspective]

Excellent post. Thank you.

[popdonnelly]

Do you know what it costs to put on one of these trials? Do you know about the security risks involved when you bring these people to the States? What was wrong with Guantanamo?

These people have no claim to protection under the U.S. criminal justice system. I don’t believe they’re entitled to that protection. The Left treats them as victims. I agree with the Left, they are victims - of their own fanaticism.

[auntyfemenist]

I think the real issue is the appearance of it, Obama’s willingness to drop charges to meet his goals and the fact that at this moment, this terrorist has no charges pending thus opening the door for lots of possibilities before new charges can be brought.

From a legal standpoint his status is no different from anyone else who has no criminal charges pending. Others on the world stage can step in and point this out and pressure Obama to simply release him. Technically, under our system of jurisprudence he should be able to just walk.

Dropping the charges at all just makes no sense. It makes Obama look like a muslim sympathizer to boot.

The whole Gitmo issues is nothing more than a liberal feel-good project gone awry anyway.

[New Perspective]

I have excommunicated many 'friends' and several relatives because of their treatment of ME prior to the election.

My family has done the same. We tried to tell them the truth but they didn't want to listen. The snide nasty lies about republicans never ceased. But the moment I fought back and talked about "0" I was called a racist.

PS Excellent tagline.

[edge10]

Exactly.

I hope it will be televised, but I’m sure Zero will continue to hide
from questions from the actual people of this country.

[saminfl]

New charges are likely to be brought against al-Nashiri, probably in federal court.

He doesn't belong in a federal court. He is an enemy combatant. That's how the scummy Clintons tried to fight terrorism and it didn't work.

[ByteMercenary]

No need to be too bent out of shape here ... just tell the Cole parents exactly when and where the terrorist is going to be cut loose. Just because military justice fails doesn’t mean that justice cannot be served. There are plenty of professional folks out there that can help out, maybe even pro bono.

[utahson]

You freakin Obama apologists can piss off. The SOB dropped charges against someone that murdered 17 U.S. sailors over eight years ago. You do not know his motives, either do we. But to publicly drop the charges against a terrorist that has already killed Americans is asinine and sets a BAD example and ONLY emboldens terrorists worldwide. It is pathetic to see those that want and continue to provide cover for Obama on FR, no matter what he does.

Obama is a guy thats wife said she had never been proud of America. Obama is the guy that went to a Church for twenty years where his pastor said God Damn America, and he had that same man marry him, baptize his children and wrote a book about one of his sermons. Obama is the man that has hung around with a domestic terrorist that founded a group that killed three police officers, blinded another and bombed the Pentagon. Obama is the man that went on Arabic TV right after the election to slam America to his Muslim brothers. Some of us can see the writing on the wall. This is just the same thing Obama has been doing his whole adult life. So do not tell us to relax.

[Islander7]

PS Excellent tagline.

Thanks. It is a modified comment another FReeper made. I wish I could claim it as original, but that would be a 'liberal' thing.

;-)

[Coldwater Creek]

Most of the Cole's victim’s were black. What do you think is going to happen?

[techno]

This reminds me of the ill-fated regime of Salvador Allende of Chile in the early 1970’s before Pinochet overthrew him.

I do not certainly advocate a military takeover in America but let me put it this way—in the history of the world more regime changes have taken place through coups than any other reason. And if I were a leader with socialist intentions I would rather piss off the regular folks than take on the military. while the former may be cowed into submission the latter have been taught never to acquiesce, but instead to fight to the finish.

Fortunately for Obama democracy is held in high regard in America and military action against the government would not be countenanced even by conservatives.

[Coldwater Creek]

I take that back! Only five were black.

[Guenevere]

bttt

[SJackson]

Relax, guys....New charges are likely to be brought against al-Nashiri, probably in federal court....Moussaoui and the shoe bomber were convicted in Federal Court. Let’s not exaggerate.

Perhaps. His attorneys will probably raise the issue of a prompt trial. Then there's the admissability of evidence, al-Nashiri having been waterboarded by the evil Bush-Cheney cabal. He'll probably be convicted, but the victims families have every reason to be upset.

Then again, the Obama administration has raised rendition as a possible solution. I don't know his middle east connections, but if he's sent to the Saudis, they'll either release him or behead him.

[Kleebo151]

He doesn't belong in a federal court. He is an enemy combatant. That's how the scummy Clintons tried to fight terrorism and it didn't work.

But weren't other enemy combatants such as Moussaoui and the shoe bomber put in the slammer for life via the Federal Court?