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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.

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


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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To: carriage_hill
Tommie Vietor is on-duty in the SitRoom. Just like when Benghazi went down. God help them...

Dude, this is like, so awesome.

61 posted on 06/15/2014 4:14:42 PM PDT by JPG (Yes We Can morphs into Make It Hurt.)
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To: Norm Lenhart; All

PzFeed Top News

BREAKING NEWS: Baghdad airport is now under attack by ISIS rockets.


62 posted on 06/15/2014 4:14:47 PM PDT by tcrlaf (Q)
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To: jocon307

War.

What is it good for ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ti-Yh698CtI

War, huh yeah
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing, oh hoh, oh
War huh yeah
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing, say it again y’all
War, huh good God
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing, listen to me

Oh, war, I despise
‘Cause it means destruction of innocent lives
War means tears to thousands of mothers eyes
When their sons go off to fight and lose their lives

I said
War, huh good God y’all
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing, just say it again
War whoa Lord
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing, listen to me
War, it ain’t nothin’ but a heartbreak
War, friend only to the undertaker

Oh war, is an enemy to all mankind
The thought of war blows my mind
War has caused unrest within the younger generation
Induction, then destruction who wants to die

War, good God, y’all
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing, say it, say it, say it
War, uh huh, yeah, huh
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing, listen to me
War, it ain’t nothin’ but a heartbreaker
War, it’s got one friend that’s the undertaker

Oh, war has shattered many young man’s dreams
Made him disabled bitter and mean
Life is much to short and precious to spend fighting wars these days
War can’t give life it can only take it away, ooh

War, huh, good God y’all
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing, say it again
War, whoa, Lord
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing, listen to me
War, it ain’t nothin’ but a heartbreaker
War, friend only to the undertaker

Peace love and understanding tell me
Is there no place for them today
They say we must fight to keep our freedom
But Lord knows there’s got to be a better way

War, huh, good God y’all
What is it good for?
You tell ‘em, say it, say it, say it, say it
War, good Lord, huh
What is it good for?
Stand up and shout it, nothing
War, it ain’t nothin’ but a heartbreaker

Songwriters
Strong, Barrett / Whitfield, Norman J.

Read more: Edwin Starr - War Lyrics | MetroLyrics

A brave new world indeed.


63 posted on 06/15/2014 4:14:47 PM PDT by Zeneta (Thoughts in time and out of season.)
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To: gaijin
Bengazi II...?

Times 1250!

64 posted on 06/15/2014 4:14:50 PM PDT by Road Warrior ‘04 (Molon Labe! (Oathkeeper))
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To: Star Traveler

the POS LYING BASTARD TRAITOR 0bama trades 5 terrorists to send home a military traitor and deserter, yet does nothing to help these Americans!?!?!?!

and what is Congress doing about it?


65 posted on 06/15/2014 4:15:28 PM PDT by Brown Deer (Pray for 0bama. Psalm 109:8)
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To: Zeneta

Love that tune. Greatest “huh” in the history of the universe!


66 posted on 06/15/2014 4:15:52 PM PDT by jocon307
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To: Star Traveler

https://twitter.com/search?f=realtime&q=baghdad%20international&src=typd


67 posted on 06/15/2014 4:16:14 PM PDT by cynwoody
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To: GreyFriar

Re: your post # 42 — I didn’t know that. Sure looks like we should get ALL of our people out of the Embassy NOW.


68 posted on 06/15/2014 4:16:38 PM PDT by zot
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To: jimjohn
P.S. Word out here in the weeds is that the current occupant at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue has a WHOLE LOT of dems pissed off, and the numbers are growing. Why you asked?

Details, please ?? Source?

69 posted on 06/15/2014 4:17:35 PM PDT by MustKnowHistory
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To: Star Traveler

Oh noes! Now they can’t go to the Southern Poverty Law Center website.


70 posted on 06/15/2014 4:17:40 PM PDT by Viennacon
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To: tcrlaf; All

IMHO, the capture of Baghdad by ISIS would make all of the sacrifices of blood, treasure and lives of the last 11 years COMPLETELY POINTLESS...

And the radicals around Obama want it to be EXACTLY that way....


71 posted on 06/15/2014 4:17:44 PM PDT by tcrlaf (Q)
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To: Star Traveler

This is one individual at The Examiner. It’d be wise to wait for a second source.


72 posted on 06/15/2014 4:18:01 PM PDT by ArmstedFragg (Hoaxey Dopey Changey)
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To: madprof98
If any Iraq war vets are traumatized by these developments, I understand they can add their names to a list for treatment over at the VA.

Right. But they can get in line right behind us Vietnam vets. We've been waiting longer...

73 posted on 06/15/2014 4:18:40 PM PDT by Gritty (The war is over. We won. - Michael Yon, Top Iraq War Correspondent, 07/21/2008)
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To: goldstategop

What I have read from Iraq is that the sleeper cells have been activated and that there are explosions all over Baghdad.


74 posted on 06/15/2014 4:19:15 PM PDT by livius
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To: zot
Earlier post on another thread (they are popping up like flies) said they sent in 50/100 Marines. I suspect they were sent to help shore up defenses until our people are out.

Sending in the Spartans. It ain't good.

75 posted on 06/15/2014 4:19:27 PM PDT by mware
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To: Star Traveler

Yes, yes, but how is The Kenyan doing on the back nine?


76 posted on 06/15/2014 4:19:29 PM PDT by Churchillspirit (9/11/2001 and 9/11/2012: NEVER FORGET.)
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To: Star Traveler
It's "going down" right now ...

Yes, Examiner bloggers will take it down the throat and make up stories about it.

77 posted on 06/15/2014 4:20:26 PM PDT by humblegunner
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To: gaijin
Bengazi II...?

Benghazi I?: “I don’t really remember. Dude, this was like two years ago.”

78 posted on 06/15/2014 4:20:42 PM PDT by QT3.14
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To: tcrlaf; All

CNN/NBC Breaking News:

Obama now using a pitching wedge on Hole 15. Praise the brilliance of THE MESSIAH!


79 posted on 06/15/2014 4:20:45 PM PDT by tcrlaf (Q)
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To: Star Traveler

If Jesus returns on a Sunday, FOX news won’t be able to report it untill Monday.


80 posted on 06/15/2014 4:21:16 PM PDT by icwhatudo (Low taxes and less spending in Sodom and Gomorrah is not my idea of a conservative victory)
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