[ConorMacNessa]

We should have shot them down - Vlad the Impaler would have understood the message, as he understands the message sent by our failure to do so. They probe with the bayonet - when they find flesh, they probe deeper - when they find steel, they back off.

And yes, they would shoot a civilian airliner down that came that close to their shores - early 80's - KAL flight.

America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

O stranger, tell the Lacedaemonians that we lie here, obedient to their command.

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[SkyDancer]

0bama would have asked if they wanted to refuel at a military base and sent them off with chocolates and flowers.