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Egyptian protesters scale US Embassy wall in Cairo
Houston Chronicle ^ | September 11, 2012

Posted on 09/11/2012 11:56:41 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife

CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian protesters, largely ultraconservative Islamists, climbed the walls of the U.S. Embassy in Cairo on Tuesday, made their way into the courtyard and brought down the flag, replacing it with a black flag with an Islamic inscription to protest a film attacking Islam's prophet, Muhammad.

Hundreds of protesters marched to the embassy in downtown Cairo, gathering outside its walls and chanting against the movie, which was reportedly produced in the United States.

"Say it, don't fear: Their ambassador must leave," the crowd chanted.

Dozens of protesters then scaled the embassy walls, took down the flag from a pole in the courtyard and brought it back to the crowd outside. The crowd tried to burn it, but failing that, tore it apart. The protesters on the wall then raised on the flagpole a black flag with the Muslim declaration of faith on it, "There is no god but God and Muhammad is his prophet." The flag, similar to the banner used by al-Qaida, is commonly used by ultraconservatives around the region.

In Washington, State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said the U.S. was working with Egyptian authorities to try to restore order.....

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


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Extended News; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: bhostatedept; cairo; egypt; islamiststerror; middleeast; soshillary; usembassy
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To: PGR88

Quite a few embassies use contract security for their outer security and save the Marines - if any are available- for protecting the embassador.
It is no longer a Marine in blues with rifles behind him that guard our embassies.

A sad state of affairs to compromise our security to avoid offending someone.
Offend them but protect our people First.


41 posted on 09/11/2012 12:36:13 PM PDT by lowflyn (Im nobody, just ask a liberal)
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To: meatloaf

with lasers mounted on their heads? raised to believe muslims are food? LOL


42 posted on 09/11/2012 12:36:35 PM PDT by aces
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To: TurboZamboni

A Dutch movie, but produced (or written) by that preacher in Florida who burned the koran.


43 posted on 09/11/2012 12:39:01 PM PDT by EnquiringMind
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

And yeah, I know the intel pointed to this. Just a big yawn for Barry.


44 posted on 09/11/2012 12:40:36 PM PDT by bigheadfred
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To: JimSEA

>fireproof flags

I would insist that all American flags with a good chance of getting torched be made of a plastic that flies off when burnt and sticks to the people near it.


45 posted on 09/11/2012 12:45:14 PM PDT by soycd
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To: newheart
“We remember 9/11 our way, they remember it in their own way. It will be interesting to see how the White House spins this to protect their precious, non-political Muslim Brotherhood friends.”

When does the day count begin for each day the embassy is on attack.

Is this early choreograph October Surprise.

46 posted on 09/11/2012 12:46:41 PM PDT by hummingbird (I CAN CU2!)
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To: hummingbird
TEXAS! Dixie Flag Co. (carefully stitched 360 pound flag) to fly at WTC


47 posted on 09/11/2012 12:50:50 PM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: aces

If you want a cleanup we’ll need to go with feral hogs ... biguns.


48 posted on 09/11/2012 12:51:39 PM PDT by meatloaf (Support Senate S 1863 & House Bill 1380 to eliminate oil slavery.)
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To: Joe 6-pack
Why aren't the “visitors” being flayed with automatic and semi-automatic until more backup can be found.

They are breaching American soil....you breech the Embassy, we shoot you.

Case closed, for now....

49 posted on 09/11/2012 12:55:32 PM PDT by hummingbird (I CAN CU2!)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
The United States gives $1.3 billion to Egypt's military each year and offers the nation other aid.

We have over 10% real unemployment, 16 trillion dollars in debt, 1+ trillion dollar annual deficits, families struggling to put gas in their car to drive to the grocery store to buy food they can't afford and we give these a$$-wipes, enemies of freedom and everything we hold dear, $1.3 billion a year?! Tell me why the federal government should not be considered a domestic enemy.

50 posted on 09/11/2012 12:55:43 PM PDT by tnlibertarian (Government's solution to everything: Less freedom.)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

Bookmark


51 posted on 09/11/2012 12:59:43 PM PDT by DocRock (All they that TAKE the sword shall perish with the sword. Matthew 26:52 Gun grabbers beware.)
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To: chrisser

“Why weren’t the first “protestors” shot as soon as they made it over the wall?”

Indeed.

Have there been ANY American responses.

Thank you, Obama...here’s something on your watch. Good luck with that one pal.

If it gets nast, nasty, nasty, do you think he will bug out and let someone else (Clinton?) carry the heavy load.

Given that he is a ch*cken, the sky’s the limit.


52 posted on 09/11/2012 1:01:42 PM PDT by hummingbird (I CAN CU2!)
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To: meatloaf
“Rabid Rotweillers.” Don't forget the rabid chihuahuas!

They are smart and fast and, when sufficiently provoked, lethal weapon 10.

53 posted on 09/11/2012 1:08:12 PM PDT by hummingbird (I CAN CU2!)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

“We firmly reject the actions by those who abuse the universal right of free speech to hurt the religious beliefs of others,” the U.S. embassy said in its statement.”................”

Whoa Nellie! I hadn’t seen that. Might as well say, “America, as represented by this Administration, wholeheartedly condemns freedom of speech.” Obama and SOS Hillary are taking notes on techniques to stifle dissent from China and Russia.


54 posted on 09/11/2012 1:12:31 PM PDT by JimSEA
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To: tnlibertarian

Enough already, shoot to kill!


55 posted on 09/11/2012 1:29:58 PM PDT by delcopatriot
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To: meatloaf
Let loose the dogs of war!!


56 posted on 09/11/2012 2:40:30 PM PDT by mc5cents
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
The U.S. embassy had put out a statement earlier on Tuesday condemning “misguided individuals” who hurt the religious feelings of Muslims or followers of other religions.

Absolutely amazing!

57 posted on 09/11/2012 3:12:18 PM PDT by tapatio (In memory of my Dad 5-27-26 2-4-2010)
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To: Eric in the Ozarks

“Send them money.
Quick !”

I’ve a better idea, lets buy them some ultra-modern submarines from Germany.


58 posted on 09/11/2012 3:24:04 PM PDT by fella ("As it was before Noah, so shall it be again")
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To: fella

Seems we’ve gotten into the habit of buying our friends.


59 posted on 09/11/2012 4:18:15 PM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks (I didn't post this. Someone else did.)
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To: AlexisHeavyMetal1981
Here is a little blast from the fairly recent past.

THE MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING CODE PINK PANTS

February 3, 2011

Code Pink, notorious anti-war movement prone to juvenile acts of vandalism, is at it again. Only this time, they’re in Egypt. Here at NRB, it’s part of the mission to demonstrate the connections between the Left and the Islamofascists they so clearly admire. Normally, it takes a little more effort than today’s glaring example. If you’ve never heard of Code Pink, let me enlighten you. Operating under an “anti-war womyn’s movement,” Code Pink has taken every opportunity available to betray their country, put our soldiers in danger, support terrorists and make asses out of themselves. The Code Pink founding member who calls herself “Medea” Benjamin (I imagine her given name “Susan” was too white or oppressive or something,) wrote on Michael Moore’s website yesterday about her trip to Egypt to show solidarity with the Egyptian people and demand Mubarak step down.....read more....

http://www.newsrealblog.com/2011/02/03/the-muslim-brotherhood-of-the-traveling-code-pink-pants/

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CodePink/Ayers in Egypt openly supporting Hamas and the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood

http://redwhitebluenews.com/?p=14831

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Code Pink: Obama, Hamas, Muslim Brotherhood Ally Raising (Tax Exempt) Money to Overthrow Egypt Gov't

February 4, 2011

Obama fundraiser group Code Pink issued an emergency appeal on Thursday for thousands of dollars to help the group overthrow the Egyptian government of Hosni Mubarak. Code Pink, which has a history of working with enemies of the Egyptian government Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood, said in the appeal it wanted to raise $5,000 to fund "the next big uprising" against the Egyptian government on Friday. As we reported previously, Code Pink has been on the ground in Cairo since the beginning of the uprising. The group has made nine trips to Egypt in the past two years as part of a campaign to undermine the Egyptian government and the blockade against Hamas-controlled Gaza. The headline for the appeal published at the Web site of Code Pink's fundraising partner Democracy in Action reads: "Help us raise $5,000 in emergency funds today to support the Egyptian revolution!" Code Pink co-founder Medea Benjamin posted on Twitter from Egypt at 3:19 a.m. Cairo time on Friday that more than $10,000 had already been raised..read more....

http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Peace/2011/02/04/Code-Pink--Obama--Hamas--Muslim-Brotherhood-Ally-Raising--Tax-Exempt--Money-to-Overthrow-Egypt-Govta

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VIDEO - Code Pink & Muslim Brotherhood Held Joint Protests Together BACK IN 2008 Posted by Jim Hoft on Tuesday, February 8, 2011

http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2011/02/figures-code-pink-muslim-brotherhood-were-holding-joint-protests-together-back-in-2008/

60 posted on 09/11/2012 6:25:08 PM PDT by Sons of Union Vets (No taxation without representation!)
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