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Breaking news update! Iraqis shut down internet at U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
The Examiner ^ | June 14, 2014 | Susy Raybon

Posted on 06/15/2014 3:51:52 PM PDT by Star Traveler

A three word text was released from inside the Embassy about six hours ago: “Too late Alamo.” That message is open to interpretation.

Just minutes ago news came from within the United States Embassy in Baghdad that the Iraqis have shut down internet service for those barricaded inside. Limited text messages via private cell phones are still coming through.

It is unknown how many of the more than 5,000 U.S. civilians in Baghdad are actually taking refuge inside the embassy compound. NBC war correspondent, Richard Engel reported last night that civilians in and around Baghdad have boarded up residences and businesses.

The embassy lockup is a reminder of when Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait in August of 1990 and U.S. civilians were held hostage for months, including those from the State Department and Department of Transportation.

This week ISIS terrorists operating in Iraq have toppled Fallujah, Ramadi, Tikrit, and Mosul, robbing the Bank of Mosul for more than $450 million dollars. ISIS leaders now claim they are the richest terror group in the world, topping al Qaeda and Hamas. This militant group has vowed to overrun Baghdad, the nation's capital, and eliminate the Shiite ruling party.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: alqaedaspring; baghdad; bho44; bhomiddleeast; fruitsofobama; hackers; iraq; isis; obamaforeignpolicy; obamalegacy; proislamist; soskerry; toolatealamo; twitter; usembassy; waronterror
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It's "going down" right now ...
1 posted on 06/15/2014 3:51:52 PM PDT by Star Traveler
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Bengazi II...?

Very impressive feat.


2 posted on 06/15/2014 3:54:48 PM PDT by gaijin
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To: Star Traveler

With Barry spending Father’s Day with a couple of homosexuals, I wonder if anybody is paying attention in the so called “war room”. (The recent hangout of many hip hop types and Hollyweird celebrities since 2008).


3 posted on 06/15/2014 3:54:55 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (Obama's smidgens are coming home to roost.)
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To: Star Traveler

obama is the single worst leader , of any nation, in human history.


4 posted on 06/15/2014 3:55:13 PM PDT by NoLibZone (The bad news: Hillary Clinton will be the next President. The Good news: Our principles are intact.)
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5 posted on 06/15/2014 3:55:43 PM PDT by gaijin
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“Bengazi II...?”

More like SAIGON II


6 posted on 06/15/2014 3:56:24 PM PDT by tcrlaf (Q)
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To: NoLibZone

Is he still golfing?


7 posted on 06/15/2014 3:56:59 PM PDT by notaliberal (St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle,)
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To: Star Traveler

They have figured out how to stop the relentless twitter attacks!

We are doomed!


8 posted on 06/15/2014 3:57:43 PM PDT by PGR88
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To: Star Traveler

9 posted on 06/15/2014 3:58:05 PM PDT by gaijin
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To: NoLibZone

Yep. I’ve never bought the idea that he’s a mastermind of evil, he’s just an awful president.


10 posted on 06/15/2014 3:58:27 PM PDT by arderkrag (Chaste women, sober men, obedient children, and "sin laws" - the four horsemen of the apocalypse.)
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To: Star Traveler

I’d say Alamo is a Texan.


11 posted on 06/15/2014 3:58:31 PM PDT by Sacajaweau
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Send Kerry and Hagel to sort out the mess


12 posted on 06/15/2014 3:58:44 PM PDT by ptsal (Repubicans swallowing more kool-aide from Rove & Kristol)
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To: NoLibZone

Pol Pot??

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13 posted on 06/15/2014 3:58:53 PM PDT by Mears
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To: Star Traveler

Fire up the helicopters, it’s Vietnam II. Meanwhile, out on the golf course ...

Did Øbama have the sense to move the Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG) close enough to do the job?

DERELICTION OF DUTY ... he is definitely Impeachable, but would the Senate pass sentence? Slow Joe must give them pause ... exactly why he was chosen.


14 posted on 06/15/2014 3:59:00 PM PDT by NonValueAdded ("The Arab Spring is over. Welcome to the Jihadi Spring." Jonah Goldberg)
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obama is the single worst leader , of any nation, in human history.

The only competition I can think of is Caligula. The really sad part is that O. seems to be giving his base exactly what it wants. That's a recipe for disaster.

15 posted on 06/15/2014 3:59:14 PM PDT by Bernard Marx
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You would think that Fox News would interrupt their REPLAY of Fox News Sunday to report on this development.


16 posted on 06/15/2014 3:59:21 PM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all -- Texas Eagle)
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Message of concern from former Sec. of State representing the Obama Administration Starts at 21 seconds
17 posted on 06/15/2014 3:59:39 PM PDT by WilliamofCarmichael (If modern America's Man on Horseback is out there, Get on the damn horse already!)
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Ah. Here we go. FOX News waited for the next show to start to report on what's going on in Baghdad. But only after they teased a segment on the death of Kasey Kasem.

Way to go FNC.

18 posted on 06/15/2014 4:01:15 PM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all -- Texas Eagle)
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Not sure how tall the embassy is there.. but, if it is high enough (above rooftops, so as not to be seen), they can break out the portable sat dish/sat phone.. (they may be using it now, but keeping that part quiet.. If Obumble learns this, no doubt he will make a press conference to let our enemies know)..

Also, I think I understand the message.. USA (govt) didn’t come to their aid..


19 posted on 06/15/2014 4:01:15 PM PDT by Bikkuri (Molon Labe)
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Release all the gitmo “freedom fighters”! Obammy will save us without bombs and baby killing!/s


20 posted on 06/15/2014 4:01:23 PM PDT by Dallas59 ("Remember me as you pass by, As you are now, so once was I, As I am now, so you will be")
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