Posted on 12/31/2019 12:11:23 PM PST by Kaslin
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) praised President Trump's response after Iranian-backed militias breached the International Zone of Baghdad, known as the Green Zone, and attacked the U.S. Embassy on Tuesday.
The Department of Defense has sent around 100 U.S. Marines who are assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command to reinforce the embassy.
"The Department of Defense is working closely with the Department of State to ensure the security of our Embassy and personnel in Baghdad," Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said in a statement. "We have taken appropriate force protection actions to ensure the safety of American citizens, military personnel and diplomats in country, and to ensure our right of self-defense. We are sending additional forces to support our personnel at the Embassy."
Marines are tasked with protecting American embassies around the world. In addition to the reinforcements, AH-64 Apache attack helicopters are providing air cover to the embassy.
VIDEO: AH-64 Apaches protect @USEmbBaghdad. ??“We have taken appropriate force protection actions to ensure the safety of American citizens...and to ensure our right of self-defense. We are sending additional forces to support our personnel at the Embassy.”~@EsperDoD ???????? pic.twitter.com/amABHBAOcL— OIR Spokesman Col. Myles B. Caggins III (@OIRSpox) December 31, 2019
"Very proud of President [Trump] acting decisively in the face of threats to our embassy in Baghdad. He has put the world on notice - there will be no Benghazis on his watch," Graham tweeted. "To the Iranian government: Be careful what you wish for — a country that depends on the ability to refine oil for its existence needs to be cautious. President Trump, unlike President Obama, will hold you accountable for threats against Americans and hit you where it hurts the most. Choose your battles wisely."
To the Iranian government:
Be careful what you wish for — a country that depends on the ability to refine oil for its existence needs to be cautious.
(2/4)— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) December 31, 2019
To our Iraqi allies:
This is your moment to convince the American people the US-Iraq relationship is meaningful to you and worth protecting.
Protect our American personnel. You will not regret it.
(4/4)— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) December 31, 2019
The militias targeted the American Embassy after the U.S. conducted airstrikes in Iraq and Syria against Kataeb Hezbollah in retaliation for the killing of a U.S. contractor on Friday.
I'm sure the Apaches have the situation under control.
Who asked you Linda?
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When the Kenyan asked Flimsey Grahamnesty, John McCain and Micro Rubio if it was a good idea to overthrow Libya’s government, he said, “Sure, sounds like a great idea.”
Bandar Shapur is about 15 minutes flying time from Saudi Arabia
Absent Bandar Shapur (Bandar Homeny) Iran is in a world of hurt.
To all the Graham bashers....... how do you like them apples? Republicans are united against Iran and Lindsey is following the lead
As soon as Iran is bombed the protesters will disappear.
Wow, I wondered how long it would take the hate Lindsey Graham when hes supporting Trump brigade to get here. You win...second post!
Gum flapping is not substantive support. If you put the “support” bar any lower it would be in the dirt.
Lite’n up Francis. Take it elsewhere
Nobody forced Graham to make many promises and never deliver on them. It’s a long list. How about insisting he follow up on those instead of attacking those who rightly point out he is a hypocrite?
100 Marines in a building, let’s see you try to take the building now.
It’s a whole different kind of Alamo.
It reminds me of the movie “Grumpy Old Men” :)
I think some here get UPSET when he says something good about Trump.
They get flustered so they just insult him anyway :)
Good one
It seems so long ago when the a-hole Kenyan pResident ignored Benghazi and went to campaign in Nevada,a-hole Klinton was too drunk to answer the “phone at 3 AM” (later blaming a video with that POS Rice),the pathetic military “standing down” (I guess per orders) and Americans coming home in flag draped coffins and relegated to “what difference does it make” status. My blood f-ing boils over that sh*t.
Ya mean like maybe the CIA?
Graham disgusts me, and has for a long time.
I trash the guy routinely, based on bad policy decisions.
You won’t find me trashing him when he’d defending Trump.
If Trump is being lauded or defended by some cretin, I’m certainly not going to stop them.
An honest question: The ragheads already attacked, and the photo shows something on fire. Isnt it a bit late for the Marines and Apaches? Shouldnt our Intelligence have picked up beforehand that an attack was brewing, and reinforcements been in place to meet it?
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Yes, an honest question, and also a very perceptive one. Good on you!
Not the most literate spelling ever.
I have’t seen reports of 2-3 Iranian embassies having been reduced to a pile of rubble...
I haven't seen any reports of mass deportations (via tramp steamers) of the hundreds-of-thousands of Iranian students in the U.S...
I haven't seen any reports of the complete destruction of an Iranian centrifuge facility...
I haven't seen any reports of demands for return of the billions of dollars in bribes that obunghole [Obama] & the faux swift boat hero spirited into Iran under the cover of darkness...
Save “praise” for something real!********
Excellent points!
Save “praise” for something real!
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So true, and perfectly stated. KUDOS TO YOU!
In another thread I can list the reasons I don’t fully trust Graham. But since the departure of McCain, he has been firmly on Trump’s team, and outspokenly so.
McConnel seems to have got religion about a year in, and though I still don’t trust him, he has also had Trump’s back for the last two years. So its legitimate to keep a distrustful eye on him, but be thankful for him too.
He seems to be someone very asleep at the wheel who woke up. He’s been amazing.
I cant fully express how self-centered and depraved that woman is. Shes truly sick, and truly dangerous.
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Any one wants to flame me for this, go right ahead, but I for one despise not only that filthy skank but also everyone who has ever supported her. They’re all sick, demented people.
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