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US to close Mideast embassies Sunday for security reasons
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Published: 02.08.13, 07:31
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1. Obama said al-Qaeda was defeated
CJK   (08.02.13)
so why are so many embassies closed????
2. Benghazzi also could have been prevented, most likely.
Barbara ,   Haifa Israel   (08.02.13)
And as for "Obama statements" - such as al-Queda defeated - we all know what propaganda is and how it affects the majority brain mass.
3. Dear USA State Department:
(08.02.13)
Israel is a Jewish Country, not a Muslim country. Don't you Dah!mericans know that!
4. 3, no they do not know that
Cipora Julianna Kohn   (08.02.13)
the obama state department considers israel as an enemy state.
5. By Al-Quada USA means Abbas and Taheran.
(08.02.13)
That was the reason for Ashton (EU) traveling to Mursi to ask Muslim Bros not atack EU. That was the reason for EU action against Israel. Abbas, i.e., Al-Quada treaten Kerry, and it worked.
6. Obama said al-Qaeda was defeated
Tarbouche ,   Aswan   (08.02.13)
He had it on authority from J Carney . Hundreds of Al Qaida prisoners were sprung from 3 different jails. They are planning a spectacular
7. Good News
PaulD ,   Jerusalem   (08.02.13)
Let the Americans encourage all EU personal, all military advisers, all NGOs, and all other subversive groups crawling all over the Holy Land with the intent to empower Arabs at the expense of the Jewish state.
8. The puzzle pieces do not fit
Devorah   (08.02.13)
The U. S. Pentagon is awarding government contracts to Al-Q in Afghanistan. (Bloomberg) And, of course, the U.S. is arming Al-Q in Syria.
9. 1&6: The Liar in Chief lied, but then that is his nature
Rivkah   (08.02.13)
10. 8 Devorah: That is what happens when Muslims are in charge
Rivkah   (08.02.13)
at the White House and the CIA. It makes sense if you look at it that way. Why would Al Q. be against Al Q.? Why would the Muslim Brotherhood be against Al Q.? Nation of Islam leader Louis Farakhan called BHO the MUSLIM MAHDI. Wouldn't the MUSLIM MAHDI support Al Q.? The guillotines are in place at FEMA camps to slaughter the infidels in the USA, those who are not Muslims. I didn't vote for BHO, but those who did have a special place in hell waiting for them is my guess.
11. to #9 He is NOT a liar
(08.02.13)
Obama is Muslim. In fact, he said that he is "Muslim socialist". I do not know what is means. He says it again and again. It is your problem if you do not believe him. He is an honest man. Some people think that your Bibi does not say ...
12. #1 he also
israel israeli ,   tel aviv   (08.02.13)
said that he would improve race relations, reduce unemployment, stop making war, close Gitmo and reduce spying on US citizens. He even took an oath to uphold the US constitution. So he lied.
13. Great Security
Moshe ,   Rehovot, Israel   (08.02.13)
Wouldn't it have been better to close the embassies and NOT make a press announcement? That way, they might actually catch the plotters? Now, they'll just wait till the re-open!
14. pretty funny cause website says closed
the mad zionist ,   san francisco   (08.02.13)
every Sunday. the US embassy is closed every Sunday and Saturday in tel Aviv. the Obama administration and state dept are so knee deep in political correctness and are so worried to offend Islamic nations if they don't include Israel that they totally overlooked doing their due diligence and finding out that the US embassy in tel Aviv isn't even open Sunday's. so sad. how low can the Obama administration actually go? what's even sadder is Obama is somehow still able to gather suckers behind him while he makes public speeches and say the most dishonest statements, and yet everytime you'll see the people standing behind literally nodding their heads up and down in agreement. "phony scandals" yup yup (heads bouncing in agreement). "republicans posturing" yup yup (heads bouncing). I don't think I've ever witnessed so many people being used as props for propaganda in my lifetime. he has no limits, if he has to sell something to young people, line the college students up. sell something to middle class families, line the children and single mothers up. sell something to the black or Hispanic people, line up the minorities. pretty sickening. Obama is a very dangerous man. he knows no limits. yet he's completely weak when it comes to America's enemies or its something involving US interests. but he's the toughest man in the world when he's going after half of America that doesn't agree with him. actually when it comes to waging war against the opposition in his own country, he's probably the most successful and most powerful president of all time.
15. Should have closed Benghazi too
BUILD BABY BUILD !!! ,   United States   (08.02.13)
BEFORE we lost 4 of America's best. The blame is directly on obama and clintons corrupted shoulders. When will these political snakes be forced to tell the truth instead of "What difference does it make."? The difference it makes is NO clinton for President, that's the difference it makes you old democratic, pro Muslim cow.
16. # 1 obama lies like a persian carpet
BUILD BABY BUILD !!! ,   United States   (08.02.13)
as does clinton, carny ( the paid liar ) and, the democrats party that's been handed over to the Muslims and pals on a silver platter. Where's the head of the prophet to make this picture complete? KEEP BUILDING THE BEST REVEANGE.!!!!!
17. mad zionist
BUILD BABY BUILD !!! ,   United States   (08.02.13)
Nice to know that the 'phony scandals' will follow him like an albatross around his neck. obama's popularity polls show him on a downward spiral and with any luck, his 'upcoming' agenda will be spoiled by his own legislation obama's un healthy health care that every one is escaping by hook or by crook. KEEP BUILDING !!!! Makes obama the Muslim madder than hell.
18. Extortion all around
Kerwood Derby ,   Frostbite Falls, MN   (08.02.13)
As if one necessarily must release convicted genocidal, mass-murdering extortionists back into the midst of the genocidal mass-murdering extortionists that you and US and EU and RU arm, feed and train, now those who are complicit in your genocidal mass-murder are closing their "diplomatic" sovereign positions? Kick them out for good! They don't even recognize the address of the capital of those who love the land at protects them, is named for them, that they love and they wish live in peace as their forefathers. And you who are born there, they don't recognize you as who you are. Ignore the eyes of the world!
19. "Mad Muslims?" Chalk it up to
ASTRONAUT ,   SC, USA   (08.02.13)
"workplace malaise" a la our Fort Hood Shooter screaming "Allahu Akhbar" while gunning down unarmed American soldiers. Poor, overwrought muslims are in need of a cup of herb tea and a soothing massage.
20. 19, what they need
CJK   (08.02.13)
is a good wwii treatment by the allies.
21. Embassies
Ezra ,   Florida   (08.02.13)
And most American Jews still swear by him. For them he is the MESSIAH and he is numero uno. God himself was demoted to number 2.
22. As an American ....
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (08.02.13)
.... I find it terribly embarrassing that the United States of America quakes in fear of a terrorist rabble. Perhaps it is the Moslem-in-Chief that needs to be removed. Or, at the very least, dispatched to Saudi Arabia to work for his true masters. He's supposed to work for the American people. Remember? Has he? No. He has not. Get rid of that Kenyan, who has no business being in the White House at all. The President of the United States must be born in the United States. That's in the Constitution. Nothing in the Constitution permits lying Kenyans pushing an Islamist agenda. Not a single thing. We need to rid ourselves of Hussein Obama, the lying Moslem-in-Chief. Any way possible.
23. US to close M.E. embassies on August 4th
Harold ,   USA   (08.02.13)
To avoid these precautions and shutting and opening embassies the United States has to change its foreign policies in the Middle East and be a real HONEST BROKER.
24. No. 3
Joe   (08.02.13)
Now you know what the US thinks of Israel.
25. Alert has just gone global
Samual Smith   (08.02.13)
and involves all American citizens. Hopefully Sarah B can help us with her wisdom before the event rather than afterwards. Where exactly are we supposed to avoid?
26. Why close the US Embassy in Israel???
Koose E Mack ,   NY USA   (08.02.13)
The US Embassy in Israel is not surrounded by enemies....They have US and Israeli guards....that do a great job protecting it from would be attackers.... It's ludicrous to close the embassy in Israel...
27. Sarah of #22
Cameron ,   USA   (08.02.13)
"As an American..." Drop that line. You are no American. You are not worthy of that honor and distinction.
28. #27
JS ,   USA   (08.02.13)
Could not agree with you more. Not to mention the last line in her post could get the attention of folks that make a living out of making people hurt.
29. To all commentators
E&J ,   TLV   (08.02.13)
The US embassy does operate on Sundays (Jerusalem and Haifa), it is just not open to the 'public.' The purpose of the closure is to protect American employees. We have also called the department of state in DC directly and the agent advised us to avoid any 'Western' activities, such as going to nightclubs. However, he stressed to avoid all protests and demonstrations and said that things can change overnight for the worse so to be prepared. Everyone who is making light of the situation and mocking or sprouting conspiracy theories- just stop. This is not a laughing matter.
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