Obama decries 'barbaric murder' of US hostage in Yemen

The Hill ^ | December 6, 2014 | Rachel Huggins

[HotHunt]

"....the United States will spare no effort to use all of its military, intelligence, and diplomatic capabilities to bring Americans home safely, wherever they are located. And terrorists who seek to harm our citizens will feel the long arm of American justice...."

Where was this "policy" during the Benghazi tragedy? We didn't hear this from Obama then. What a bullshi**er.

[onedoug]

What? No American troops killed?

ø is not going to like this at all.

[OpusatFR]

Did he read about it in the WAPO or just tune into MSNBC?

[Red in Blue PA]

In other news......

Hillary Clinton is taking heat for saying America should “empathize” and show “respect” for its enemies.

The former secretary of State, who is considered a likely 2016 Democratic presidential candidate, made the remarks during a speech Wednesday at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.

Touting an approach she calls “smart power,” Clinton urged America to use “every possible tool and partner” to advance peace.

This, she said, includes “leaving no one on the sidelines, showing respect even for one’s enemies, trying to understand and insofar as psychologically possible, empathize with their perspective and point of view.”

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/12/05/clinton-says-america-should-empathize-with-its-enemies/

[Red in Blue PA]

Thee needs to be an Obama beheading clock for beheaded American like there is a debt clock.

[Bigg Red]

I suspect you are right.

[Bigg Red]

What? No American troops killed?

ø is not going to like this at all.

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It’s not over. I am sure he is waiting for the best time to deliver a ‘copter full of special forces to his muzzie pals.

[SunkenCiv]

• While you were watching ISIS, Iran took Yemen
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• Al-Qaida calls for revolt against Arab rulers
• Gulf Arabs demand return of state authority in Yemen
• Al Qaeda-linked militants in Yemen fire rocket towards U.S. embassy, say revenge for drone strike
• Confirmed: Obama Bundler Caught Working with al Qaeda Linked Group

  Code Pink's Jodie Evans, far left, protests in Yemen with al Qaeda tied group al Karama, June 17, 2013. Photo via al Karama.

[Paul R.]

Given:

A) These are very high risk missions in the first place.

B) If the Yemenis are to be believed, all the terrorists at the site were killed.

C) Evidently, Mr. Korkie was about to be ransomed - a terrible precedent.

Failure to rescue the two hostages is tragic, but I do not consider the mission a failure, and I agree with the order to “go”.