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UPDATE 1-U.S. staffer dies in Libya mission clash
Reuters ^ | 11 Sep 12 | Reuters

Posted on 09/11/2012 5:02:19 PM PDT by xzins

BENGHAZI, Libya, Sept 12 (Reuters) - An American staff member of the U.S. consulate in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi has died following fierce clashes at the compound, Libyan security sources said on Wednesday.

"One American staff member has died and a number have been injured in the clashes," Abdel-Monem Al-Hurr, spokesman for Libya's Supreme Security Committee, said, adding that he did not know the exact number of injured and could not say what the cause of death was.

Armed gunmen attacked the compound on Tuesday evening, clashing with Libyan security forces before the latter withdrew as they came under heavy fire. The armed group is said to have been protesting a film being produced in the United States.

(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 20120911; 911; benghazi; carterisobama; consulate; embassy; emptychair; islammovie; libya; motivation; movie; obama; obamaiscarter; usconsulate; usconsulateburned; usembassyplots
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To: lodi90

I agree that it’s a smokescreen. Now the US is trying to blame it on some YouTube video published by Terry Jones, the preacher who was going to burn a Koran. They want to blame anybody but a Muslim.


61 posted on 09/11/2012 6:23:18 PM PDT by livius
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To: lodi90

Sounds like admin and media bullcrap all right. Looks to me more like their way of celebrating the anniversary of 9/11.


62 posted on 09/11/2012 6:25:38 PM PDT by piasa (Attitude adjustments offered here free of charge)
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To: xzins

Ok, what film are they protesting?


63 posted on 09/11/2012 6:36:31 PM PDT by DrewsMum
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To: MarkL
So, the "arab spring" is going just as planned... The US Department of State's moderate muslim brotherhood buddies and friends have now attacked the US embassies in both Libya and Egypt.

One more important question. How many of those stinking idiots raiding embassies attend movie theaters watching American movies?

64 posted on 09/11/2012 6:41:18 PM PDT by BerryDingle (I know how to deal with communists, I still wear their scars on my back from Hollywood-Ronald Reagan)
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To: DrewsMum

2016: 0bamas America......

;^)


65 posted on 09/11/2012 6:50:13 PM PDT by Red Badger (Anyone who thinks wisdom comes with age is either too young or too stupid to know the difference....)
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To: livius
I guess that’s because Jimmy was just an idiot and not an idiot Muslim.

Summarizes the situation perfectly.

66 posted on 09/11/2012 6:53:41 PM PDT by JustaCowgirl (Fred Thompson said Obama is treating terrorists "as if they robbed a liquor store.")
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To: marygonzo
Where is romney? Why is’nt he calling for SWIFT RETALIATION? Where the HELL is he?

Repeating this because I couldn't say it better.

Where the HELL is he?

67 posted on 09/11/2012 6:57:54 PM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: xzins; DoughtyOne

Obama and the State Dept have already apologized and accused others of abusing free speech. How dare someone criticize Islam, why they can’t they criticize Christianity like GLEE and the NEW NORMAL and everything else does?

lol.


68 posted on 09/11/2012 7:18:43 PM PDT by GeronL (The Right to Life came before the Right to Pursue Happiness)
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To: ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas; DoughtyOne; stephenjohnbanker; Gilbo_3; NFHale; Impy

This looks like it could develop into an opportunity, Defense/War is another one of those many topics that Romney is avoiding in the campaign.

If he keeps this up the debates may be too painful to watch. We may have to watch Honey-Boo-Hoo instead and that would be torture.


69 posted on 09/11/2012 7:20:29 PM PDT by sickoflibs (Romney is still a liberal. Just watch him. (Obama-ney Care ))
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To: xzins

Hello, Obama - Have you arrested Reverend Terry for using his freedom of speech? Can you arrest everyone in Hollywierd for attacks on Christians at the same time??


70 posted on 09/11/2012 7:20:29 PM PDT by GeronL (The Right to Life came before the Right to Pursue Happiness)
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To: Cicero

Obama- Find the Man who did this..... and give him a billion dollar submarine


71 posted on 09/11/2012 7:23:03 PM PDT by GeronL (The Right to Life came before the Right to Pursue Happiness)
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To: Red Badger

That was my first (albeit sarcastic) thought! LOL...


72 posted on 09/11/2012 7:37:43 PM PDT by DrewsMum
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To: TaMoDee

Why?


73 posted on 09/11/2012 7:39:25 PM PDT by kabar
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To: Billthedrill

Where is he? Checking the direction of the wind. That’s his M O


74 posted on 09/11/2012 7:40:11 PM PDT by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It! True supporters of our troops pray for their victory!)
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To: kabar

Why don’t you add “Allah” in front of “kabar” as in
Allahkabar! My brother US Service Members are as holy to me as the 9/11 killers and the invaders of our Embassy are to you.


75 posted on 09/11/2012 7:54:12 PM PDT by TaMoDee ( Lassez les bons temps rouler dans les 2012! Allez Pack!)
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To: TaMoDee
All Americans who serve our country are worthy of our respect. I served 8 years in the military including a year in Vietnam. I also served 28 years as a foreign service officer. I was in our embassy in Tehran when it was overrun the first time on February 14, 1979.

We have lost plenty of US civilian personnel serving abroard. Their loss is just as great as a service member.

My brother US Service Members are as holy to me as the 9/11 killers and the invaders of our Embassy are to you.

You are an idiot. I have put my life on the line a number of times for this country in and out of uniform. Don't ever compare me to the people who invaded our Embassy you jerk.

76 posted on 09/11/2012 8:04:07 PM PDT by kabar
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To: kabar

If you are what you say you are then why did you challenge my post with a “Why” and then start to call me names?
Calling me names does nothing for a valid argument.


77 posted on 09/11/2012 8:12:15 PM PDT by TaMoDee ( Lassez les bons temps rouler dans les 2012! Allez Pack!)
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To: xzins

Military is on high alert in the Middle East tonight, huh? One American killed, others injured....huh?

Well, it would be if we had a decent president.


78 posted on 09/11/2012 8:22:24 PM PDT by jch10 (America needs some R and R!)
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To: TaMoDee
If you are what you say you are then why did you challenge my post with a “Why” and then start to call me names?

I asked the simple question why to your statement, “Staff Member” had not better been at Marine Embassy Guard! Or for that matter ANY US Service Member!

Why should you value the life of a service member over someone who is serving their country in a civilian capacity? Is their life any less valuable or important?

Called you names? Who said, "Why don’t you add “Allah” in front of “kabar” as in Allahkabar! My brother US Service Members are as holy to me as the 9/11 killers and the invaders of our Embassy are to you.

You insulted me for asking the question why. You know nothing about me or why I even asked the question. You called me names and questioned my patriotism. FYI: I am who I say I am.

79 posted on 09/11/2012 8:27:44 PM PDT by kabar
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To: xzins
BBC..US official dies in Libya consulate attack in Benghazi


80 posted on 09/11/2012 8:41:50 PM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi)
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