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Clashes continue in Cairo ahead of mass protest
Roi Kais, news agencies
Published: 14.09.12, 10:31
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1. America has ONLY 1 true ally in mideast: Israel
Paqid Yirmeyahu ,   Ra'anana, Israel   (09.14.12)
All the rest are enemies, some in the closet, others out of the closet, whom America is financing with $billions/year. And Liberal's (and Obama's) America s its only true ally in the entire middle east! Talk about fools!!! Russian TV headline as I type: "Anti Islam film threatens to derail US policies across the Arab world" Let's hope so!!! We need Conservative American (Romney) foreign policy of unapologetic firm resolve to defend American free speech and values, and her ONLY ally in the Middle East, with force when necessary to replace the empty rhetoric of the naive liberal socialists from Lalaland.
2. US State Department had credible information 48 hours before
barbara ,   Haifa Israel   (09.14.12)
If this is true, then someone in State Dept is negligent - or I bring back the conspiracy theory that today's U.S. government is ruled by negligence or inciters.
3. this is what happens when you ignore you're REAL ally's
tiki ,   belgium   (09.14.12)
4. #1
israel israeli ,   tel aviv   (09.14.12)
Are you certain the President agrees? Two and a half years ago, the US ambassador to Israel was interviewed on Reshet B. He said that Saudi Arabia is an American ally. He also said that Israel did not have many friendly states except for the US. Notice, the ambassador said "friendly state", not ally.
5. anti-muslim movie
Alan ,   usa   (09.14.12)
Based on the reaction of the muslim world, it seems this guy was correct!!!
6. So ....
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (09.14.12)
If the locals cannot guarantee the safety of American displomatic personnel in Cairo, it's time to close down the U.S. Embassy. Four billion dollars in aid just disappeared. As did American-provided military equipment. Of course, Egypt can turn to China for third-rate materiel. Or to Russia for fourth-rate materiel. Because the Egyptians aquitted themselves oh-so-well against tiny Israel in four wars, using Soviet materiel. Snicker.
7. all this over a movie ?
zionist forever   (09.14.12)
The Muslims really need to see a shrink learn to stop going on the killing spree whenever somebody says something nasty about Mohammed. Some idiot made a movie put Mohammed in a bad light, well haven't heard any complaints from Mohammed himself so there is no justification in killing people for it. Jews don't kill Muslims when we hear their regular anti semitic rubbish or Neo Nazis they ignore it and get on with life and Musims need to learn to do the same. If he is reselected Obama should remember its the Muslims he loves so much who hate and kill Americans and its Israel that welcomes them with open arms and whenever needed does its best to help America if it can.
8. State Dept didnothying as they were2busy plotting against IL
Alan ,   SA   (09.14.12)
Their Arabists are so busy planning Israels downfall and Bibi exit (in exchange for someone more handle able that they took their eye off the ball They make me sick! WAKE UP MERIKA! You have only ONE TRUE FRIEND IN M E
9. #1
Jarda ,   Czech Republic   (09.14.12)
Without Israel, America didn't need any ally in ME.
10. #4 I made a statement, not a question for the President
Paqid Yirmeyahu ,   Ra'anana, Israel   (09.14.12)
11. When was last time O attended a Security briefing.?over 1mnt
Alan ,   SA   (09.14.12)
Over a month ago I read somewhere. Is it true... US public want an entertainer not a President. Hes busy playing golf, going on a date night with MrsO attending dinners ,entertaining his friends Whats up with this guy Thats why they like Bill Clinton...Hes affable,chats to anyone at a McDonalds...
12. @Obama, we're all Osama."
celine woland   (09.14.12)
and we all know how osama ended..lol
13. #6
Henry from New York ,   Under the Tuscan Clouds   (09.14.12)
We both know that probably will not happen in Egypt. Libya, possibly, but not Egypt.
14. American Intelligence, an Oxymoron
Jonny ,   Cape Town   (09.14.12)
American Intelligence, an oxymoron. They have been SOOOOO out of touch over the past 40 years. I doubt whether their Intelligence departments can actually produce anything worth while before the event. And Israel is meant to rely on their intelligence with regard to Iran?
15. Obama is an idiot
Shep ,   Memphis, TN - USA   (09.14.12)
Too bad President Barak Obama,Hillary Clinton and his team of advisors didn’t bother to read the book “The Clash of Civilizations” by Harvard professor Samuel P. Huntington.
16. #9 IQ test
(09.14.12)
pick a or b The reason for Arab hatred for America is: a. Israel b. America supports corrupt dictators to keep the Arab masses poor, and when they get uppity rains indiscriminate death from drones.
17. USA thining that Israel is the cause of the problem?
Joey ,   Tallahassee, FL   (09.14.12)
The probelms between America and the Moslem world date pretty far back, before Israel. Research the orgin of the US Navy and you will find that it was formed to defend mechant ships against moslem marauders from north africa in the mediterranian (Naval Act of 1794). This has a long history. Israel is just playing a role.
18. The threat was in a newspaper the day before
Harry Wright ,   UK   (09.14.12)
the incident, so I am not surprised that the US had knowledge 48 hours before. Obama is irresponsible and casual about his duties as president. He treats important issues lightly and sides with America's enemies all the time. It is positively SICKENING how often he has to go into damage control mode. I am left to believe that the presidency is nothing but a joy ride for him.
19. #9: Oblivious to...
Paqid Yirmeyahu ,   Ra'anana, Israel   (09.14.12)
1. Oil interests 2. International trade and foreign policy factors, and 3. as #17 pointed out The United States Marines fought in the ME in 1805 long before Israel was restored to a modern modern State. Guess you never heard the Marines Anthem: "From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of... where??? I'm really excited at what entertaining way you'll find to blame Israel for ME piracy in 1805.
20. #14 You know nothing about intel
Paqid Yirmeyahu ,   Ra'anana, Israel   (09.14.12)
American intelligence is unmatched by anything in the world. Even their human intel would be so if they were supported by the political echelons. The problem is that they are disbelieved and ignored by politicians from Lalaland who "know so much better" and are just as out of touch as you've described. (I speak from insider experience. I'm a former American intel analyst who had Top Secret Crypto codeword clearance.) Blame the right people.
21. #6 Sarah B.
DavidR ,   USA   (09.14.12)
OH! How I wish what you said could be true. But the stupid Obama Administration will more than likely increase their aid.
22. #20
DavidR ,   USA   (09.14.12)
US Intelligence analyst huh? Was that before or after you were a baptist preacher?
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