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The Consulate Thread

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Moderator1, Sep 12, 2012.

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  1. Inky_Wretch

    Inky_Wretch Well-Known Member

    Re: The Embassy Thread

    Initial report is smoke inhalation, not "blown up."

    http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57511234/libyan-doctor-u.s-ambassador-christopher-stevens-died-of-severe-asphyxia/
     
    Inky_Wretch, Sep 12, 2012
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  2. Uncle.Ruckus

    Uncle.Ruckus Guest

    Re: The Embassy Thread

    Why is this apology nonsense still being posted?
     
    Uncle.Ruckus, Sep 12, 2012
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  3. YankeeFan

    YankeeFan Well-Known Member

    Re: The Embassy Thread

    Sure.

    But, as far as whether or not it was an Embassy, if it's where he spends the majority of his time, the security would be at it's highest levels there, and would be set up ahead of time.

    It's not like he was in some unknown place, where security procedures weren't already in place.
     
    YankeeFan, Sep 12, 2012
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  4. Azrael

    Azrael Well-Known Member

    Re: The Embassy Thread



    Asking practical questions about what happened and how isn't really any kind of an apology.
     
    Azrael, Sep 12, 2012
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  5. YankeeFan

    YankeeFan Well-Known Member

    Re: The Embassy Thread

    Yes. I'd like to know the answer to this question.

    One report I read said his security "retreated". Does that mean they tried to retreat with the Ambassador, or does it mean they abandoned him?
     
    YankeeFan, Sep 12, 2012
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  6. Uncle.Ruckus

    Uncle.Ruckus Guest

    Re: The Embassy Thread

    Do we know any of the answers to this? Even if he was surrounded by an armored column, he still could have been killed. The only way it would matter is if his security was lax, for whatever reason.
     
    Uncle.Ruckus, Sep 12, 2012
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  7. Azrael

    Azrael Well-Known Member

    Re: The Embassy Thread

    I'm sure we'll find out soon enough what the exact circumstances were.
     
    Azrael, Sep 12, 2012
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  8. Azrael

    Azrael Well-Known Member

    Re: The Embassy Thread

    I'd think the word 'retreat' refers to getting the ambassador to a safer location in the face of being outmanned or outgunned, but we'll see.
     
    Azrael, Sep 12, 2012
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  9. Armchair_QB

    Armchair_QB Well-Known Member

    Re: The Embassy Thread

    I highly doubt they abandoned the ambassador.
     
    Armchair_QB, Sep 12, 2012
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  10. cranberry

    cranberry Well-Known Member

    Re: The Embassy Thread

    Why is it so very important to find and place blame on people other than the handful of thugs who actually killed these folks?
     
    cranberry, Sep 12, 2012
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  11. Armchair_QB

    Armchair_QB Well-Known Member

    Re: The Embassy Thread

    Actually, it appears people aren't trying to place blame but rather justify the actions of the attackers.

    I mean, look at the way the consulate was dressed. It was asking for it...
     
    Armchair_QB, Sep 12, 2012
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  12. Boom_70

    Boom_70 Well-Known Member

    Re: The Embassy Thread

    This is the "Embassy" running thread. I think that you are looking for the "Consulate" thread to discuss Benghazi.
     
    Boom_70, Sep 12, 2012
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