Protesters break into U.S. embassy in Belgrade

msnbc.com ^ | 2-21-08 | MSNBC

[dynachrome]

BELGRADE, Serbia - A handful of protesters broke into the U.S. embassy in Belgrade on Thursday, cheered on by crowds outside, in a protest at U.S. support for Kosovo's independence.

[b4its2late]

Can’t say I blame them. Our government just endorsed another islamic takeover.

[FR Class of 1998]

They were just undocumented embassy visitors. Good for the economy, don’cha know. Just doing the work Americans won’t do.

[Pyro7480]

The embassy had been closed in anticipation of the demonstration. A spokesman for the State Department said there are no reports of any injuries to Americans.

[dynachrome]

If Serbia atttacks Kosovo, will the US side with the islam-o-pigs? The protestors would be better served by takeing up arms to defend the Serb enclaves in Kosovo.

[maquiladora]

Groups of hundreds of people ransacked the US and Croat diplomatic missions, without police visible in the vicinity, local media reported. The flags of the two countries were burnt and replaced with Serb flags. - http://news.monstersandcritics.com/europe/news/article_1392336.php/Serbs_attack_US_and_Croat_embassies_in_Belgrade

[squidly]

They have now amended the article, but the original one said it was closed except for security personnel.

[stevie_d_64]

You did well my padawan learner...

Now if we could have just goose the Marines into repel boarders mode...

That would have made some news there!

[PurpleMan]

What are the ROE’s?

What are their official responsibilities?

[nina0113]

The Serbs are completely withn their rights to demonstrate at the embassy, but the Marines should have put a sttop to the actual attack. I’m surprised Serbia hasn’t officially broken off relations with us. We’re dead wrong on this one, and I expect to see Russian tanks in Kosovo by summer.

[af_vet_rr]

Where are the armed Marines?

Protecting embassy personnel in a different area. I would be willing to bet the decision was made way up the chain to just back off, let them tear up a few things and feel like they accomplished something.

Chances are, as others have said, they were being stirred up by somebody who wanted a NATO member to start shooting.

[shuckmaster]

Don’t panic. The gov will step in soon enough and make sure no one dare stand up to islamic terrorists in their own country.

[rjp2005]

It’s almost like we’ve decided that Kosovo is an “apology” for Iraq and the WOT. Terrible.

[oblomov]

We are on the wrong side on this issue.

[RobRoy]

Hey, didn’t the LAST century begin with something in Serbia?

[stevie_d_64]

An interesting situation to be in now...

I bet we do nothing, absolutely nothing...

I bet Obama would be on Air Force One right now to go try and be friendly to those that just attacked our diplomatic mission over there...

I mean he’s all about the future, and changing it...

...swoon...

[NoLibZone]

Shot to kill ; head shots only.

Failing that air strikes.

Iran thought they were right too.

[txlurker]

Yes I do blame them. They should have been fire upon by the Marine guards.

Agree! Sound like a bunch of thugs to me.

[PurpleMan]

From the Marine Corps Embassy Security Guard website https://www.msgbn.usmc.mil/?pg=company/pub/about/default.htm

“The Marine Security Guards primary mission is to provide internal security services at designated U.S. Diplomatic and Consular facilities to prevent the compromise of classified information and equipment vital to the national security of the United States of America.

The secondary mission of Marine Security Guards is to provide protection for U.S. citizens and U.S. Government property located within designated U.S. Diplomatic and Consular premises during exigent circumstances, which require immediate aid or action.”

#1 The stuff
#2 The people

[rjp2005]

It did. And I think it will be much the same this time, albeit with the rampage coming up from the south.

[FR Class of 1998]

What’s our national interest in war with Serbia?