"No One Will Lead and There Will Be Chaos"
What do the attacks on the U.S. embassy in Egypt and consulate in Libya mean? Yesterday the mainstream media was quick to accept and promote the explanation that some obscure film with tenuous connections to Terry Jones spurred the violence against U.S. personnel. But as many here on Ricochet have noted, it just doesn't add up.
When you look at the violence in the broader context of the events that have transpired in the region in the past three days, a much bigger picture emerges.
September 9th:
Iraq: Wave of bombings and shootings kill 92 people in 13 cities
September 10th:
Pakistan: Car bomb kills 11
September 11th:
Afghanistan: Rocket attack on US base kills 3 Afghans; Suicide bomber kills 5, wounds 6 others
Yemen: Assassination attempt made on Yemeni defense minister, 12 left dead
September 12th:
Somalia: Assassination attempt made on Somalian president, 8 left dead
Syria: At least 18 soldiers killed by rebels
Turkey: Suicide bomber attacks police station in Istanbul
"Where does America stand?" Condoleezza Rice asked in her rousing speech at the Republican convention last month. She continued,
You see when the friends or foes alike don't know the answer to that question, unambiguously and clearly, the world is likely to be a more dangerous and chaotic place....
I know that it feels as if we have carried these burdens long enough. But we can only know that there is no choice, because one of two things will happen if we don't lead. Either no one will lead and there will be chaos, or someone will fill the vacuum who does not share our values.
My fellow Americans, we do not have a choice. We cannot be reluctant to lead and you cannot lead from behind.
The broader story here is a battle between the forces of order and chaos. And with the leader of the free world off to Las Vegas for a fundraising trip, it looks as though at least for now, chaos has the upper hand.
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And a big thanks to Member Tristan Abbey for generously lending his brain to hunt down the links.
Jun '10
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While we decide what to do....
Ave Verum Corpus
http://gloria.tv/?media=6430
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In all seriousness, how bad does it have to get before this guy cancels a trip?
Jun '10
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The Islamists: "Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war."
Obama: "In the meantime, I'll be in Vegas raising money."
Apr '12
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What should America be doing in regard to these instances of radical extremism that isn't being currently done?
Jun '10
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Stop paying for it. End all aid to those countries.
Jul '11
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I adore your avatar.
Jun '10
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What do you think, Herbert?
Jun '10
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For a start, take away any hope that Iran can launch a major attack on Israel without having the full weight of the US military come down on Iran's head. And, next time, when we do take out someone like Bin Laden, follow the SEALs advice, and don't make a bigger deal out of it than it has to be. Don't make it int0 the Superbowl. Because, lots of terrorists would like to play under those Superbowl lights, even if they end up losing.
Edited on September 12, 2012 at 11:53pmAug '11
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Mel Foil
And, next time, when we do take out someone like Bin Laden, follow the SEALs advice, and don't make it a bigger deal out of it than it has to be. Don't make it int0 the Superbowl. Because, lots of terrorists would like to play under those Superbowl lights, even if they end up losing. · 0 minutes ago
Is it possible that these attacks were in retaliation for the "spiking of the football" done so brazenly at last week's Dem convention?
Jul '11
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Why will the President not go talk to these folk and make them understand that we are their friends? He should go unarmed and unescorted to show our peaceful intentions. Surely making common cause and peace with this rabble is not beyond the communication skills of the greatest President of all time. A man of such intellect and oratory skills that his mere presence heals planets, makes ocean stop rising and causes Nobel Peace prices to shower from the heavens. All I can assume is that he does not care.
Aug '11
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I had no idea there had been so many incidents in the last few days.
Is the Embassy in Tunisia next?
Dec '10
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For myself, I have been curious for around a day. Where were the MSGs?
Why were we not hearing anything about the Marine Security Guards that protect our diplomats? Whom were these three "staffers" that were also killed, but nobody mentoned further?
Now I have found that, sure enough, the three "staffers" killed were MSGs, apparently rushed to the consulate, as we had been using Libyan security people for that facility and there were no MSGs there at the outset.
By last night, or certainly this mornng, the White House and the State Department knew that the three killed with Ambassador Stevens were Marines, yet Obama's carefully worded statement at midday specfically advised Americans to remember the dangers faced by our "civillians servng overseas." Or words to that effect.
That's just plain wrong. Why would they do that? What strange people are these?
Nov '11
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DrewInWisconsin
Mel Foil
And, next time, when we do take out someone like Bin Laden, follow the SEALs advice, and don't make it a bigger deal out of it than it has to be. Don't make it int0 the Superbowl. Because, lots of terrorists would like to play under those Superbowl lights, even if they end up losing. · 0 minutes ago
Is it possible that these attacks were in retaliation for the "spiking of the football" done so brazenly at last week's Dem convention? · 1 hour ago
The spike may not have helped, but it looks as if they were well planned and more likely connected with the 9/11 anniversary.
Excellent post, Diane. Given the pitiful response from our President and State Department, this is particularly bad news.
Nov '11
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@ Comment #2: With you, Mel! & "Kyrie, eleison"...
Apr '11
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It's good to see the Roman Catholic Church return to it's roots in Orthodoxy.
Sep '10
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I believe the Republicans will sponsor the Born Alive Embassy Protection Act which President Obama will veto because he doesn't want any Muslim country punished with an embassy.
Aug '12
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Fake John Galt and Pseudodionysius- great lines. Thanks.
Apr '12
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Everyone knows that 9/11 is a special day. Osama bin Laden was taken out recently by the Seals, much to the fury of the Jihadist Muslims, it seems obvious that an attack by them would be mounted on this day. Why were there no marines at the embassies, nor extra security from the governments of Egypt and Libya? Was no one thinking of any need to protect the embassies and their staff?
The never-ending battle between Chaos and Order, indeed!
Jan '12
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Red Feline: Everyone knows that 9/11 is a special day. Osama bin Laden was taken out recently by the Seals, much to the fury of the Jihadist Muslims, it seems obvious that an attack by them would be mounted on this day. Why were there no marines at the embassies, nor extra security from the governments of Egypt and Libya? Was no one thinking of any need to protect the embassies and their staff?
The never-ending battle between Chaos and Order, indeed! · 4 minutes ago
Why, indeed, were our Embassy's (especially in the Middle East)not on full alert, given the anniversary of 9/11.
Talk about "'leading from behind"!