Friday, October 5, 2012

From ACT! for America: More Libya revelations



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October 1, 2012

"The Libya Debacle"

Still more revelations

Dear Lee,

As the September 27th Wall Street Journal column below states, "The more we learn, the more Benghazi looks like a gross security failure."

It's troubling enough that the Obama administration misled the American people about what happened at our consulate in Libya. It's troubling enough that they knew within 24 hours it was a terrorist attack, but continued for days to falsely claim it was a "spontaneous mob" incited by a video no one had ever seen.


Now, in the column below (highlights added), we learn details about security concerns that went unheeded—and four Americans, including our ambassador, are dead as a result.

Significantly, in a sign that there is growing bi-partisan concern, Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations committee are joining Republicans in raising questions and demanding answers.

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The Libya Debacle

The more we learn, the more Benghazi looks like a gross security failure.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444180004578018534242887950.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

In his United Nations speech on Tuesday, President Obama talked about the September 11 attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya and declared that "there should be no doubt that we will be relentless in tracking down the killers and bringing them to justice." What he didn't say is how relentless he'll be in tracking down the security lapses and intelligence failures that contributed to the murders. Let's say there's some doubt about that.

None of the initial explanations offered by the White House and State Department since the assault on the Benghazi consulate has held up. First the Administration blamed protests provoked by an amateurish anti-Islam clip posted on YouTube. Cue Susan Rice, the U.N. Ambassador and leading candidate for Secretary of State in a second Obama term: "What happened initially was that it was a spontaneous reaction . . . as a consequence of the video, that people gathered outside the embassy and then it grew very violent."



ABACAUSA.COM The attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya on September 12, 2012.

Administration officials also maintained that the diplomatic missions in Libya and Egypt, the site of the first attacks this September 11, were properly defended and that the U.S. had no reason to prepare for any attack. "The office of the director of National Intelligence has said we have no actionable intelligence that an attack on our post in Benghazi was planned or imminent," Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said last week, calling the security measures in place there "robust."

Cell phone video footage and witness testimony from Benghazi soon undercut the Administration trope of an angry march "hijacked" by a few bad people. As it turned out, the assault was well-coordinated, with fighters armed with guns, RPGs and diesel canisters, which were used to set the buildings on fire. Ambassador Chris Stevens died of smoke inhalation. Briefing Congress, the Administration changed its story and said the attacks were pre-planned and linked to al Qaeda.

You'd think this admission would focus attention on why the compound was so vulnerable to begin with. But the Administration wants to avoid this conversation. The removal of all staff from Benghazi, including a large component of intelligence officers, would also seem to hinder their ability to investigate the attacks and bring the killers to justice.

Journalists have stayed on the case, however, and their reporting is filling in the Administration's holes. On Friday, our WSJ colleagues showed that starting in spring, U.S. intelligence had been worried about radical militias in eastern Libya. These armed groups helped topple Moammar Ghadhafi last year but weren't demobilized as a new government has slowly found its legs. As we've noted since last winter, the waning of American and European interest in Libya could have dangerous consequences.

Deteriorating security was no secret. On April 10, for example, an explosive device was thrown at a convoy carrying U.N. envoy Ian Martin. On June 6, an improvised explosive device exploded outside the U.S. consulate. In late August, State warned American citizens who were planning to travel to Libya about the threat of assassinations and car bombings.

Despite all this, U.S. diplomatic missions had minimal security.
Officials told the Journal that the Administration put too much faith in weak Libyan police and military forces. The night of the Benghazi attack, four lightly armed Libyans and five American security officers were on duty. The complex lacked smoke-protection masks and fire extinguishers. Neither the consulate in Benghazi nor the embassy in Tripoli were guarded by U.S. Marines, whose deployment to Libya wasn't a priority.

Rummaging through the Benghazi compound, a CNN reporter found a seven-page notebook belonging to Ambassador Stevens. According to the network, the diary said he was concerned about the "never-ending" security threats in Benghazi and wrote that he was on an al Qaeda hit list. In deference to the family's wishes, CNN didn't quote directly from the diary and didn't divulge any private information in it.

His worries are newsworthy, however, and can inform America's response. But Mrs. Clinton's long-time and closest media adviser chose to attack CNN. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Philippe Reines called the network's conduct "disgusting." He then deployed words not fit for a family newspaper in an exchange with a reporter for the Web site BuzzFeed. Mr. Reines may wish to protect his boss's legacy for her 2016 Presidential run, but that won't be enhanced by the appearance of a cover-up.


Imagine the uproar if, barely a month before Election Day, the Bush Administration had responded to a terrorist strike—on Sept. 11 no less—in this fashion. Obfuscating about what happened. Refusing to acknowledge that clear security warnings were apparently ignored. Then trying to shoot the messengers who bring these inconvenient truths to light in order to talk about anything but a stunning and deadly attack on U.S. sovereign territory.

Four Americans lost their lives in Benghazi in a terrorist attack that evidence suggests should have been anticipated and might have been stopped. Rather than accept responsibility, the Administration has tried to stonewall and blame others. Congress should call hearings to hold someone accountable for this debacle.



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From ACT! for America: 2012 Congressional Scorecard



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September 27, 2012

Announcing the ACT! for America 2012
Congressional Scorecard


How Did Your Member of Congress Vote?
http://tool.donation-net.net/Act4America/CongScorecard2012.cfm?dn=1097&commID=110057143&ID=83010


Dear Lee,

We can't say it often enough—as a grassroots member of ACT! for America, YOU are the engine of our organization. YOU are the one who will determine how successful we ultimately are in our fight to protect our great nation from the evils of radical Islam.

Here's just one reason—you have the power to determine who among your federal legislators return to the U.S. Capitol next year.

In order to be a successful, though, you need to be armed with information before you vote. ACT! for America is here to see that you have that information at your disposal.

Our 2012 Congressional Scorecard is just one example. It was designed to help provide you with information on how YOUR federal legislator voted on important national security legislation—so when you cast your vote this November, you are better informed and better prepared.

By taking a few simple steps, you can easily access this information.

Please click here to read the instructions on how to use our 2012 Congressional Scorecard and see how your Member of Congress—or any member—voted on key votes over the last two years.

Then, forward this email to others you know so they can be informed too!

Thank you for all that you do and please remember to VOTE this November.

With your help, we ARE making a difference—in your state and around the country.


REMEMBER, YOUR VOICE COUNTS!
IF EACH OF US DOES JUST A LITTLE, TOGETHER WE CAN
ACCOMPLISH A LOT!


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The news items, blogs, educational materials and other information in our emails and on our website are only intended to provide information, news and commentary on events and issues related to the threat of radical Islam. Much of this information is based upon media sources, such as the AP wire services, newspapers, magazines, books, online news blog and news services, and radio and television, which we deem to be reliable. However, we have undertaken no independent investigation to verify the accuracy of the information reported by these media sources. We therefore disclaim all liability for false or inaccurate information from these media sources. We also disclaim all liability for the third-party information that may be accessed through the material referenced in our emails or posted on our website.


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From ACT! for America: The difference??



Sent: Tuesday, October 2, 2012 12:23 PM
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It's our 5th anniversary! Help us build on five years of growth, achievements and victories by joining our "5 for 5" campaign and making a donation HERE.
You are the difference!

by Brigitte Gabriel
President, ACT! for America



Dear Lee,

Everywhere I go, people thank me for launching ACT! for America. I'm deeply touched and greatly encouraged by these expressions of support and gratitude.


But while I'm the most visible face of ACT! for America, the truth is, you are the backbone of our success.

Without our monthly contributing Patriot Partners; those who make donations large or small; hundreds of chapter leaders devoting their time and talents; thousands of members forwarding our emails…

…ACT! for America wouldn't be winning victories and making America safer from the threat of radical Islam.


There is no national organization fighting the threat of radical Islam like ours. We are unique. Our greatest victories and achievements lie ahead of us. And with every new victory and achievement, you and your family are safer and your freedoms are more secure.

You're the reason why we've come this far in just five years. Those who know me and met me know these aren't just words.

This is what I know to be true and believe in my heart. You're the difference.

And that's why I'm writing you today.

I need your help so we can close the year strong and build momentum for 2013.

This is why I recently announced our "5 for 5" campaign. If you haven't already joined us, I'm asking you to do so today.

Here's how it works.


Make an online monthly Patriot Partner gift of only $5—$1 for each of the five years since ACT! for America was founded. Five dollars for five years.

When you do you'll be eligible for something we've never done before.

If your name is chosen from the pool of people who make a $5 monthly gift, I will come to your community to personally meet with you and up to 25 of your friends.

I want to shake your hand, look you in the eyes, and thank you for all that you do for America. For your concern, your passion, your patriotism, and your love for this wonderful country.

You, me, and 25 of your friends are going to sit and talk about our hopes and dreams for America, the challenges we'll overcome, and the victories we will win. And I will personally autograph a copy of one of my best-selling books, for you and each of your friends, as my gift.

If you would like more than one chance to be selected, make a monthly Patriot Partner gift of $10, $15, $20 or more, in multiples of five. A $10 monthly gift will give you two chances to win, a $15 monthly gift three chances, and so on.

And if you're already a Patriot Partner, we'll automatically enter you into the drawing.

Two winners will be selected from the pool of those who participate. You could be one of them!

And by making a $5 monthly gift (just 16 cents a day) you'll be helping ACT! for America in its fight against radical Islam.

You can also have your name entered in the drawing by making a single gift of $30 or more. You can make this gift online or, if you prefer, print out a reply form here and mail a check. If you'd like your name entered more than once, make a single gift in multiples of $30 ($60, $90, etc.).

In addition to getting a chance to be one of the two winners selected, we'll also send you a gift as our thank you for your monthly or single contribution.

Just this year we got American Laws for American Courts (ALAC) passed in Kansas…many of our chapter leaders met with school board members and other education officials to discuss the ACT! for America Education textbook report…and chapter leaders got anti-sharia resolutions inserted in three more state GOP platforms.

I can do radio interviews every day; speak at events all over the country; write best-selling books.

But without faithful support from people like you, ACT! for America would not be what it is, out there fighting for you and your family every day!

For instance, did you know that two years ago three of our chapter leaders discovered a jihadist online, notified the FBI, and the man was arrested?

Our ACT! for America network has eyes and ears everywhere—and you and your family are safer and more secure as a result.

Isn't that worth $5 a month—just 16 cents a day?

This is why I'm appealing to you today to join our "5 for 5" campaign, and make a monthly gift of $5, $10, $15 or more, or a single gift of $30 or more.

Please help us make our five year anniversary a resounding success—and early next year it might be you and your friends I come to visit!

Thank you!

Always devoted,


Brigitte Gabriel


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Thursday, October 4, 2012

From National Rifle Association: NRA makes endorsement for President


Sent: Thursday, October 4, 2012 4:58 PM
Subject: NRA makes endorsement for President
NRA makes endorsement for president
Dear LEE

I'm proud to announce today that your NRA Political Victory Fund is endorsing Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan for President and Vice President of the United States.

Mitt Romney came to our annual NRA Leadership Forum earlier this year. He looked you, me and every one of our fellow NRA members straight in the eye and pledged to uphold and defend our Second Amendment freedoms.

Mitt Romney will appoint pro-Second Amendment judges to the Supreme Court...defend our sovereign Right to Keep and Bear Arms from the U.N. gun ban treaty...and protect our fundamental right to use a firearm in self-defense!

On the other hand, Barack Obama has spent his entire career trying to take away your freedom to own, use, and carry a firearm.

Whatever you can afford to give RIGHT NOW -- $10, $15, $20, $50, $100 or more -- every dollar will support our nationwide grassroots effort to rally gun owners to elect Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan on Election Day.

Your contribution today will help us contact every gun owner we can reach...knock on tens of thousands of doors... run radio and TV ads in key swing states...and make sure every gun-owning patriot gets to the polls on Election Day!

It's now or never for the rest of our lives. The choice is clear. Please let me hear from you today. Thank you!!!

Sincerely,

Chris W. Cox
Executive Director

P.S. The latest polls show that the race for the White House will be decided by just a few percentage points in a handful of key swing states...states where gun ownership and hunting are respected parts of American life.

That means you -- as an NRA member -- can have a personal and powerful impact on November's election. But only if you help NRA-ILA elect Romney and Ryan today!

 
Help NRA-ILA Defeat Obama
If you truly want to save your gun rights and your freedom from four more years of Barack Obama, then you need to help NRA's Institute for Legislative Action lead the fight to elect Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan today.
Help NRA-ILA Defeat Obama


National Rifle Association - Institute for Legislative Action (www.nraila.org)* 11250 Waples Mill Road * Fairfax, VA 22030

Conclusion: Muslims are the problem, period! --- From ACT! for America--Houston: [New post] The Neurotic Middle East


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From ACT! for America--Houston: [New post] Islamic jihadists setting Europe-wide forest fires

Even as fire is fought with fire, terror must be fought with terror.  Until those of that inferior culture and civilization are completely paralized with fear at the mere thought of challenging America and the West, the Jihadist ideology coupled with regular human nature will lead them to pursue our conquest. 
 
If the Islamists want fire, we should give them fire--in the form of nuclear mushrooms over random Muslim cities and Mecca twice.

  
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By Robert Spencer ....In linking al-Qaeda to the deadly wildfires, Mr Bortnikov pointed to calls to launch a "forest jihad" by various extremist websites which he said also publish detailed instructions about how and where to best carry out arson. He said it was very difficult for special services to find and prosecute such arsonists. [...]
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