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Top U.S. Military Officer Calls Pastor Over Film
Reuters ^ | Wednesday, September 12, 2012 | Phil Stweart and David Adams

Posted on 09/12/2012 12:09:03 PM PDT by kristinn

General Martin Dempsey, the chairman of the U.S. military's Joint Chiefs of Staff, spoke with Pastor Terry Jones by phone on Wednesday and asked him to withdraw his support for a film whose portrayal of the Prophet Mohammad has sparked violent protests - including one that ended with the death of America's envoy to Libya

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KEYWORDS: 1stamendment; 91112; 911ii; aclumia; actofwar; alqaeda; bananarepublic; bhodod; censorship; dempsey; firstamendment; libya; martindempsey; scapegoat; terryjones; tyranny; waronterror; whywefight
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To: swpa_mom

Correct, and once Romney/Ryan are leading the country they will have to “clean up” the mess that Obama started in Libya and Egypt. I doubt they will start whining to the media and having that crap go on for years, they will get the job done at all costs. I would suspect and encourage military strikes ASAP!


141 posted on 09/12/2012 12:57:09 PM PDT by Blue Highway
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To: cld51860

Very similar to those looking for racism in every word or action,
things like logic, economics, thermodynamics, physics, and math are racist and offensive to Islam.


142 posted on 09/12/2012 12:57:43 PM PDT by MrB (The difference between a Humanist and a Satanist - the latter knows whom he's working fors)
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To: SJSAMPLE
Is this an unprecendented attempt by America’s senior military officer to intimidate a private citizen?

Remember his recent criticism of retired military and intelligence operatives who dared to criticize Obama?

He's Obama's media-mouthpiece-in-uniform.

143 posted on 09/12/2012 12:57:58 PM PDT by BlatherNaut
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To: kristinn

LOL! What color thong underwear does this clown Dempsey wear?

A real LEADER would say to Libya: “Please clear a path around our embassy of 5 miles. Our B52’s are in route an will commence carpet bombing within that area in 6 hours. Further provocation and we will clear out a 10 mile square area around the embassy.”


144 posted on 09/12/2012 12:58:41 PM PDT by LeonardFMason
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To: RitaOK
Free speech is being picked off one sound at a time before our very eyes. We are being methodically worked over. To react in the streets is the goal, so that we can be branded, then marginalized and silenced.

We know exactly what is going on, but we have no Charles De Gaulle, no plan, no underground to expose the communist streak running openly through our country. Our people have apparently succumbed to the bait and switch.
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Every dog has its day, if we are patient, we'll recognize that day when it arrives.

And BTW, what would be wrong with protesting in the streets?

145 posted on 09/12/2012 12:58:41 PM PDT by KittenClaws (You may have to fight a battle more than once in order to win it." - Margaret Thatcher)
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To: kristinn

Bump


146 posted on 09/12/2012 12:58:52 PM PDT by lowbridge (Joe Biden: "Look, the Taliban per se is not our enemy.")
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To: Alter Kaker
"Welcome to FR! Now go pound sand. "

Seriously? You defend US Generals calling to intimidate private citizens, then when someone calls you on it you say that? For shame.

147 posted on 09/12/2012 12:59:24 PM PDT by monday
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To: Charles Henrickson
A film cannot "cause" violence. An individual supporting said film cannot "cause" violence. What causes violence are THE MURDEROUS MUZZIE B*ST*RDS CAUSING THE VIOLENCE!!

Yes, and what CAN we do about it? He is correct that we DON'T want more US military personnel being killed by the Afghani policemen being trained. Really, realistically, what CAN we do about it? You know this administration won't do a THING to stop what's coming down. Perhaps Terry Jones revoking his support WILL stop one or more of our soldiers from getting killed until we can get them OUT OF THERE for good. The Afghanistan war needs to STOP!

Most of you freepers on this thread are not looking at this in the right light. THERE IS NO REASONING WITH THESE PEOPLE. They are a hair trigger away from violence at any given second. And we trained them in how to protest like they are doing. Google a search of "State Department Training Egyptian and Libyan protestors" and see what comes up.

148 posted on 09/12/2012 12:59:30 PM PDT by DallasDeb (usafa06mom)
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To: GeorgeWashingtonsGhost; Alter Kaker
You’re defending him? You should cancel your FR account and disappear.

Careful. Alter Kaker has been on FR for nine years. YOU, on the other hand are a total noob.

149 posted on 09/12/2012 12:59:44 PM PDT by ExSoldier (Stand up and be counted... OR LINE UP AND BE NUMBERED...)
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To: soycd
general poofter.

Read this guy’s bio, never even fired a weapon in anger. A paper pusher, glad hander, BS artist. Also reading his bio carefully, an incompetent moron to boot, directed troops in the field when Iraq was a mess and the generals there did not know whether to pat their head or rub their stomachs. He should be fired and retired on limited benefits. It is treason. Like Eisenhower telling the Marx Brothers not to make a film about the Nazis because it may anger the SS.

150 posted on 09/12/2012 1:00:59 PM PDT by pburgh01 (No more GWBs, say no to Perry.)
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To: mortal19440

Mmm, scuttlebutt around DC on Dempsey’s appointment by Obama was because he was quite enthusiastic about repeal of DADT, accompanied by comment that he’s never married.


151 posted on 09/12/2012 1:01:03 PM PDT by Covenantor ("Men are ruled...by liars who refuse them news, and by fools who cannot govern." Chesterton)
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To: lodi90
Did he call the families of the dead Marines?

Did he call the families of the dead Marines?

Did he call the families of the dead Marines?

Did he call the families of the dead Marines?


152 posted on 09/12/2012 1:02:50 PM PDT by ladyjane
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To: Alter Kaker
Don't be ridiculous. Of course we have Freedom of Speech which is why General Dempsey had to ASK the idiot pastor to stop endangering American lives and did not ORDER him to do so.

That's like this quisling general going into a bar and ASKING the patrons to help him support prohibition.....

153 posted on 09/12/2012 1:02:57 PM PDT by papertyger
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To: kristinn

Holy shite! Are you kidding me?
Dempsey is the most emasculated gen officer I have ever beheld...
Perfect pansy for the Obower admin.


154 posted on 09/12/2012 1:03:13 PM PDT by matginzac
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To: Alter Kaker
Don't be ridiculous. Of course we have Freedom of Speech which is why General Dempsey had to ASK the idiot pastor to stop endangering American lives and did not ORDER him to do so.

So, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is now a propaganda enforcer for POTUS and you support that?

155 posted on 09/12/2012 1:03:54 PM PDT by elkfersupper ( Member of the Original Defiant Class)
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To: kristinn

that for this administration, its easier to speed dial Pastor Terry and mouth off than generate an appropriate response to an act of War against the nation...is all anybody needs to know about exactly how unqualified any of them are to be anywhere near the Whitehouse.


156 posted on 09/12/2012 1:03:54 PM PDT by mo (If you understand, no explanation is needed. If you don't understand, no explanation is possible.)
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To: kristinn

General Dempsey should keep his lingual exercises to what he does best, administering lavish applications to the POTUS’ derriere!
If he continues as he has prior he might even get the fifth star as head of the
newly formed “ Civilian Thought Patrol”.


157 posted on 09/12/2012 1:04:15 PM PDT by GOYAKLA (Recall/ Impeachment Day, November 6, 2012. FUBO, same for RINOs)
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To: Cyber Liberty

“dickectomies”
Is that the same as a “chopadicktomy”?


158 posted on 09/12/2012 1:05:20 PM PDT by matginzac
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To: kristinn

Dhimmitude is proudly on display.


159 posted on 09/12/2012 1:05:31 PM PDT by PogySailor (Obama is a SCOAMF)
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To: ExSoldier

Ever heard of a sleeper troll? This democrat is defending that general. So he is on the side of Islam in this war.


160 posted on 09/12/2012 1:06:03 PM PDT by rurgan (Sunset all laws at 4 years.China is destroying U.S. ability to manufacture,makes everything)
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