Posted on 01/07/2015 6:59:11 AM PST by mandaladon
The CNN host asked, "Josh, when you talk about countering the message, you keep using the word violence. I mean, this is an act of terrorism, that's what the president of France called it -- an act of terrorism. You're referring to ISIS and other bad actors, it doesn't really matter who it is at the end of the day. You know you're fighting a very large group of people of somewhat similar concern. Do you see this as an act of terrorism, and is this something that has to be condemned on that level?"
"Based on what we know right now it does seem that's what we're confronting here. And this is an act of violence that we certainly do condemn, and if based on this investigation it turns out to be an act of terrorism, then we would condemn that in the strongest possible terms, too," said Earnest.
"I mean, look, this is again based on the very preliminary information that we have, this isn't just an attack as you point out, Chris, on the people of France and on innocent civilians. This is an attack on some of the basic values that we hold dear here in this country and basic values of freedom of speech and freedom of expression and the free press that is also held dear by our allies in France. So this is something we take seriously and that we condemn, like I said, in the strongest possible terms."
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Islamic terrorism? Its workplace violence, stupid.
Click those red heels, Dorthy.
Guys with AK-47s gun down 10 people while shouting Allah Akbar and these clowns aren’t sure if it was terrorism?
Must have been another case of “workplace violence” by a right winger no doubt.
America voted for these clowns twice.
Please Give Americans our Country Back, Please.
It’s only terrorism if a White, Christian, Militia-Member does it.
Otherwise, it’s “workplace violence”. This WH is disgusting beyond belief!
The WH via Earnest upgraded from ‘violence’ to ‘perps/perpetrators’.
The French PM called it ‘terrorism’ almost immediately.
The attempt at plausible deniability
suggests that this terrorism was funded by,
or has ties to, Obama and his controllers.
And he's a socialist weasel.
You got it.
If it’s obviously Muslims doing what Muslims do,
then we gotta cover it up.
Amen.
People are murdered by Islamic terrorists and the White House wants to play word games.
France: It's time to quit making excuses because you've let Muslims overrun your country. Saying you're going to investigate isn't going to do it. If you want your country back, it's time to start kicking ass...forget about taking names; you don't have the time.
3 minutes ago
Statement from U.S. President Barack Obama
“I strongly condemn the horrific shooting at the offices of Charlie Hebdo magazine that reportedly killed 12 people.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this terrorist attack and the people of France at this difficult time.
“France is America’s oldest ally, and has stood shoulder to shoulder with the United States in the fight against terrorists who threaten our shared security and the world.
“Time and again, the French people have stood up for the universal values that generations of our people have defended. France, and the great city of Paris where this outrageous attack took place, offer the world a timeless example that will endure well beyond the hateful vision of these killers.
“We are in touch with French officials and I have directed my Administration to provide any assistance needed to help bring these terrorists to justice.”
Josh Earnest: “this is something we take seriously...”.
Just imagine what Ronald Reagan would have said.
Rep. Peter King on FoxNews says we need to quit giving in to political correctness.
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He must be thinking about running for higher office.
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He called it terrorism when interviewed on FOX about 20 mins ago
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