Posted on 01/02/2016 8:04:53 AM PST by John Semmens
Despite substantial evidence to the contrary, former Secretary of State and current contender for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination Hillary Clinton insists that she is the one telling the truth about the terrorist attack that killed four Americans in Benghazi in 2012.
In an interview with the editorial board of New Hampshire's Conway Daily Sun this week she rebuffed the evidence and blandly maintained that "I am the one telling the truth. Those who find the mutually corroborated stories being told by the grieving relatives of those killed in the attack persuasive are letting their hearts overrule their heads. These people were emotionally distraught. They wanted someone to blame other than their deceased loved ones. I was a convenient scapegoat for their misdirected anger."
The anger was misdirected, Clinton explained, "because if the men who ignored the order to stand down had obeyed it they would not have put themselves in harm's way. Without their armed intervention Ambassador Stevens would have simply been captured. He could have later been exchanged for the release of a few Gitmo detainees like Sgt. Bergdahl was in 2014. So, clearly those self-appointed 'cowboys' bear the brunt of the culpability for what happened."
Clinton characterized the "video protest gone bad" story as "a white lie aimed at sparing these families from the harsher truth. Tactful untruths are the very essence of the kind of diplomacy that the job of Secretary of State requires. I shouldn't be pilloried for my deployment of diplomacy as a gesture of kindness and compassion toward the relatives of those who died as a result of their own imprudent disobedience."
In related news, a study commissioned by the Wall Street Journal found a striking correlation between speaking fees paid to former President Bill Clinton and official actions taken by the US Department of State that were favorable toward those countries and organizations paying those fees. Clinton campaign spokesman Brian Fallon assured that "there is no documentary proof that the $23 million that changed hands had any direct effect on any State Department actions during Secretary Clinton's tenure there. Besides, who wouldn't be willing to pay a million dollars for a one-hour speech by this illustrious former US President?"
if you missed any of this week's other semi-news posts you can find them at...
http://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,190181.0.html
Emails Show Hillary’s Assistants Were Constantly Complimenting Her On Her Looks
The emails are full of this sycophantic propping her up, she must be incredibly sensitive about her looks and abilities.
WASHINGTON — Busy as they were, Hillary Clinton’s aides found time to constantly compliment their boss’ appearance, according to the latest batch of e-mails released by the State Department.
When a photo of Clinton on her Blackberry started lighting up the Internet in April 2012, an aide forwarded it to Clinton chief of staff Cheryl Mills under the subject line, “Photo gone viral!”
Mills passed it along to Clinton, who wanted to know why it was so popular.
“You look cute,” responded Mills.
Undersecretary Judith McHale wrote her boss in May 2012 that she had seen an article mentioning how good Clinton’s hair looked.
“Fun seeing the great press you are getting on all things sartorial and hair related! Who would have thunk it in this stage of our lives,” McHale said.
And when a magazine featured Clinton on the cover, press aide Philippe Reines described the photo as “spectacular.” Longtime aide Huma Abedin agreed, chiming in, “It’s gorgeous.”
Keep reading...
http://www.weaselzippers.us/
Hillary’s House of Whores.
It's time for the "Double Down" drinking game!
Every time someone posts the overused, overhyped and unoriginal "Double[s] Down", we take a drink! (Duplicate posts included for added fun!)
Hillary Doubles Down on Benghazi Lies [semi-satire]
Trump doubles down on Hillary, bashes her for Bills affairs
Cruz Doubles Down - Proselytizing As An Electoral Strategy
Bush doubles down, preps major ad blitz
Trump Doubles Down on 'Schlong', New Truth Movement Emerges
Trump Doubles Down On ‘Schlong,’ Veteran Journalists Back Him Up
Trump Doubles Down On ‘Schlong,’ Veteran Journalists Back Him Up
"We're At War, Get It Through Your Head", Trump Doubles Down During Combative Follow Up Interviews
"We're At War, Get It Through Your Head", Trump Doubles Down During Combative Follow Up Interviews
Trump doubles down: ‘Muslims worldwide celebrated 9/11’
Maine Doubles Down on Welfare Refx`orm Despite Media Backlash"
Post-Paris, Obama Doubles Down: More Refugees Coming
POST-PARIS, OBAMA DOUBLES DOWN: MORE REFUGEES COMING
Merkel Doubles Down: ‘Time is Running Out To Return Hope To The Millions of Refugees’
Trump doubles down on debate claim: ‘Wages are too high’
College-Level Speaking not Required at GOP Debate ( CNBC doubles down)
Ted Cruz [Doubles Down]: 'Sure,' RNC Is at Fault for CNBC Debate Debacle
Trump Doubles Down On Bush 9/11 Remarks: "They Did Know It Was Coming"
'Duck Dynasty' star doubles down on Jindal
CARSON DOUBLES DOWN: ONE MUST REJECT SHARIA TO BE PRESIDENT
Trump announces boycott; Fox News doubles down on insults
Carson doubles down on no Muslims in the White House (And the problem is...?)
Ben Carson doubles down: No apologies for saying he wouldn't back a Muslim for president
Trump Doubles Down On His Stand AGAINST TAKING IN MORE SYRIAN MUSLIMS
Gov. Walker to Double Down With Attacks on Working People in Las Vegas Speech
JEB BUSH DOUBLES DOWN=> Says Illegal Immigrants Come to US as 'Act of Love' (VIDEO)
Fox Hosts Jump To Megyn Kelly's Defense After Trump Doubles Down (Geraldo, Perino, Powers...)
Hillary Clinton doubles down on email denials: Darcy cartoon
More to come, so get your beer goggles ready!
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