Name:	lucky67 -	Reply
Subject:	Hillary
Date:	5/20/2015 8:56:32 AM

Took a few questions from reporters but none asked if going into Iraq was a mistake---hmmm

Name:	Talullahhound -	Reply
Subject:	Hillary
Date:	5/20/2015 9:46:17 AM

I wonder what is the point of asking the question at all.  We did and now we live with the consequences.  I'm more interested to know what their thinking is to deal with ISIS, or other radicals.  It's too easy to be the Monday morning quarterback on what has already happened.  I'm more disturbed to know that Jeb Bush seems to be advised by some that were the architects of the Iraq fiasco from his brother's admintration.  They didn't serve GWB well, so no reason to think that they will serve Jeb well.

Name:	MartiniMan -	Reply
Subject:	Lot's of better questions
Date:	5/21/2015 10:53:33 AM

So now we have learned from emails that she did indeed knowingly lie about Benghazi, including to Congress while under oath.  But that merely scratches surface of her perfidity as we will learn more about the Clinton Crime Family Foundation.  Sadly, Democrats don't care about honesty, integrity, lying, cheating, stealing as long as they get their "free" stuff and can have their abortions paid for.  And equally sadly, low information voters won't even know anything about this as the Govt Media will do their thing as the sycophants that they are.  Up to the GOP to nominate a candidate that can articulate conservative values and communicate directly to the American people.  Another RINO will mean another landslide.

Name:	Talullahhound -	Reply
Subject:	Lot's of better questions
Date:	5/21/2015 2:02:50 PM

I'm sorry, but I think Benghazi is a dead issue.  It was a tragic event, but we've had lots of tragic events in the last 30 - 40 years.  Did anyone blame the SecDef when Marines were killed in Lebannon, Airmen in Saudi Arabia, Seamen who died in the Cole attack? No.  And I feel sure that if anyone went back and reviewed intelligence and emails at the time, there were signs and signals and discussions about possible attacks.  Other State Department officials have been killed - it's tragic, but it happens.  It would be nice if every Embassy could be fully funded and provided with everything they need for security, but it doesn't happen.  And keep in mind that Stephens did not have to go to Bengahzi - the U.S. Embassy was not in Bengahazi.  I'm not making excuses for Hilary, but I don't think she deserves any more blame than others on whose watch tragedies have happened.  I do not like Hilary's politics, but I think she has been beaten on more about Benghazi than she deserves. 

Now, if those announced and propose to announce candidates are the best that the GOP can come up with, then Hilary will have no problem winning the next election.  Watched a few minutes of an interview with Bobbie Jindahl this morning - what an idiot.... Jeb Bush?  he's already going down before he even declares. 

I feel very discouraged about 2016.  Where are the realists?  Where are the responsible adults? 

Name:	Lifer -	Reply
Subject:	Lot's of better questions
Date:	5/21/2015 7:20:37 PM

I agree that Hillary is not solely to blame for the deaths. The bearacracy is. She happened to be in charge at the time and should step up and accept responsibility. But she didn't. What she did do was stand on the tarmac at Edwards AFB and LIE to the famies of of the deceased. Blaming some irrelevant internet video when she knew it was a total fabrication and deflection. 

What I find troubling about your post is that with the miriad of republicans you can't find one suitable candidate. Are any of them perfect? No, but several have true accomplishments to run on, not just a name and female genitalia.

Name:	Talullahhound -	Reply
Subject:	Lot's of better questions
Date:	5/21/2015 9:05:27 PM

I'm not defending Hilary and have no intention of voting for her.  I think she would make a terrible President. 

Sometimes I agree with Rand Paul.  But there are a lot of retreads.  The other day, one said that he would take his orders from God - now that truly worries me.  And that he doesn't think that the Supreme Court should be allowed to review laws passed by Congress.  Our country is built on having an Executive, Legislative and Constitutional Law branches, separate from each other, for balance.  I haven't closed my mind.  I'm sure over the next year, some of the weaker candidates will fall out and the serious candidates will remain.   They will debate and their positions will become clearer.  I don't think I will ever find a candidate that I agree with 100%, but I coud live with 90%.

Name:	buzzbuster -	Reply
Subject:	Lot's of better questions
Date:	5/23/2015 7:08:14 PM

 I'm sorry but I think this is far from being a dead issue. Hilary has tried to cover up and even lied about the events and used different emails with the intent of keeping things from the American people. Knowing that she has gotten caught she will more than likely still get out of it because she is entitled in the Clinton's eyes. What difference does it make at this point. It makes a lot of difference to myself and I'm sure some more. Maybe some don't care if they knowingly will vote for a Lair but hey thats why everyone has a vote and some even more.

Name:	Talullahhound -	Reply
Subject:	Lot's of better questions
Date:	5/23/2015 8:59:04 PM

They are still dead whether Hilary gets nailed or not.  You'd be better spending your ire on our military dead.

Name:	buzzbuster -	Reply
Subject:	Lot's of better questions
Date:	5/25/2015 10:40:08 PM (updated 5/25/2015 10:57:07 PM)

 That sounds like a Hilary answer to me. I thank God everyday for the sacrifices our military have done for us. So don't think for one second I do not know what they have done for you and me along with the men that gave their lives in Benghazi. I will not forget Benghazi or the brave Men and Women that have made the ultimate sacrifice for this great country. Bless these Men and Women on this special day, Never Forget.

Name:	MartiniMan -	Reply
Subject:	Lot's of better questions
Date:	5/26/2015 7:31:56 AM

I agree with you on your first point but do we really want to reward her lies with the presidency?  If Benghazi or her taking foreign money in droves or whatever other scandal sinks her, America will be better off.  But on your last point there is a big difference between the people that died in Benghazi and military deaths.  Those who join the military do so voluntarily knowing that they might be put in harm's way.  They are trained and given the proper equipment to not only protect themselves but to project force on the enemy.  They knowingly accept that risk.  Not so with our ambassador who rightly expected to be protected and was denied that protection by Hillary because it did not fit the theme that al Quada was on the run.  So there is no moral equivalency here and there is a difference.

Name:	Talullahhound -	Reply
Subject:	Lot's of better questions
Date:	5/26/2015 10:07:15 PM

Actually, it's not a Hilary answer.  Ambassadors and other Embassy personnel know the risks of working in a foreign country, especially in an unstable country like Libya.  I'm wondering if you have read anything about Ambassador Stephens background?  He had been around in the region for years and in a way that was his downfall, because he was optimistic about the future of Libya.  It made him careless.  It is a tragedy what happened to him, but I do not blame Hilary.  Bad things happen in these countries.   And I feel sure that Ambassador Stephens knew the risks when he took the post.  I don't necessarily think his death is any worse than any soldier that dies on the battlefield.  The whole darn world is a battlefield these day.

As far as the military, I have no ire for the military.  But I think that it is unfair that an Administration commits U.S. forces to a war-like scenerio and then ties their hands with rules and political mechanics behind the scenes.  And then cuts their benefits, and doesn't provide them with what was promised to them.  So, If I want to get irate, I save it for the politicians who say that we can't afford the military. 

I have no love of Hiliary, and she has done many things that I are wrong (the server thing for one), but I don't hold her personally responsible for Amb. Stephens death. 

Name:	MartiniMan -	Reply
Subject:	Lot's of better questions
Date:	5/27/2015 12:19:58 PM

I agree 100% about the issue of the military.  As to Hillary and Benghazi, as SOS she is repsonsible for the safety of her employees and the recent emails point to her refusing to provide additional security.  For that she should be held accountable.  She also repeatedly lied about the nature of the attack even though we now know with total certainty that she knew the truth almost from the beginning.  All this was done for political benefit and one has to question the integrity of someone that can look a grieving family member in the eye and lie to them just for political benefit.  

And yes, foreign affairs personnel understand they take risks but they also expect to be protected and in this case that didn't happen, Hillary was SOS and she should be held to account.