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DonViejo

(60,536 posts)
Sun Aug 10, 2014, 12:53 PM Aug 2014

Lindsey Graham predicts an ‘American city in flames’ if Obama doesn’t go to war in Iraq [View all]

Source: Raw Story

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) warned on Sunday that militants in Iraq and Syria would attack the U.S. mainland if President Barack Obama did not immediately take military action to stop them.

“I think of an American city in flames because of the terrorists’ ability to operate in Syria and Iraq,” Graham told Fox News host Chris Wallace. “Mr. President, you have never once spoke directly to the America people about the threat we face from being attacked from Syria, now Iraq. What is your strategy to stop these people from attacking the homeland?” The senior senator from South Carolina recommended a “sustained air campaign in Syria and Iraq.”

“Are you saying we should go back to war in Iraq?” Wallace wondered.

“I’m saying that Iraq and Syria combined represent a direct threat to our homeland,” he explained. “His responsibility as president is to defend this nation. If he does not go on the offensive against ISIS, ISIL — whatever you want to call these guys — they are coming here!”

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Read more: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/08/10/lindsey-graham-american-city-in-flames-obama-war-iraq/

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It is sad to see such raw panic in one of our self-proclaimed "leaders". nt bemildred Aug 2014 #1
He's arguing for GWBs Preemptive War Policy... YvonneCa Aug 2014 #47
Yeah, the war hawks are desperate to get something going before the election. bemildred Aug 2014 #48
:) Fear is how they win... YvonneCa Aug 2014 #49
You'd think... CubicleGuy Aug 2014 #123
It's a tool. Having the American people... YvonneCa Aug 2014 #124
He's a tool to accomplish that end. savannah43 Aug 2014 #131
I don't see it as pre-emptive SnakeEyes Aug 2014 #50
Bush did. It was his stated policy... YvonneCa Aug 2014 #56
I think he means that the militia in the US will set a city in flames if we don't go to war in Iraq. kelliekat44 Aug 2014 #117
Is the mushroom cloud back? montanacowboy Aug 2014 #2
"Mushroom cloud" is so last decade. bvf Aug 2014 #82
I cringe every time I see or hear the word "homeland". LoisB Aug 2014 #3
Agreed. And "Senator Lindsey Graham." EEO Aug 2014 #7
Comparing those 2 War Criminals to Sex Workers warrant46 Aug 2014 #91
How's that? EEO Aug 2014 #92
Yikes warrant46 Aug 2014 #96
"Whore," as defined by Merriam-Webster... EEO Aug 2014 #97
Definition three describes them to a tee. Louisiana1976 Aug 2014 #109
No kidding. They should change it to something less Nazi yurbud Aug 2014 #101
Like fatherland or mother America yurbud Aug 2014 #102
I agree. It sounds too much like der Fatherland. And all it's Nationalistic connotations. YOHABLO Aug 2014 #127
me too klyon Aug 2014 #132
Can I tell you how much I hate the term "Homeland?" Blue Idaho Aug 2014 #4
Just another senator trying to sell weapons Jack Rabbit Aug 2014 #5
^^^This^^^ freshwest Aug 2014 #73
Iran will beat us to it. roamer65 Aug 2014 #6
Our cities are already in flames! madashelltoo Aug 2014 #8
This^ Precisley. misterhighwasted Aug 2014 #10
Cities on Flame with L0oniX Aug 2014 #32
No way because on 5/1/2003 w bush on the Aircraft Carrier said: Botany Aug 2014 #9
Bush Family Mofia didn't give a shit about anything or anyone other than themselves. misterhighwasted Aug 2014 #11
Grab your gun, you warmongering piece of shit. DisgustipatedinCA Aug 2014 #12
I hope he reads your post. misterhighwasted Aug 2014 #16
I wish he would. DisgustipatedinCA Aug 2014 #18
I was thinkin about naming a Sani Can or fire hydrant, easychoice Aug 2014 #26
How about an airport men's room? 47of74 Aug 2014 #88
Good Idea 47 easychoice Aug 2014 #98
I was thinking a sewage treatment facility or landfill. gordianot Aug 2014 #27
Better yet, name a fire hydrant after him so we can let our dogs piss on him! George II Aug 2014 #36
Kick&Recommended! butterfly77 Aug 2014 #76
Thank you sarge43 Aug 2014 #78
Just call him what he is, a pet rock....he's Mccain's pet rock. SammyWinstonJack Aug 2014 #133
With so many pants on fire it's a miracle Washington hasn't burned to the ground. nt Xipe Totec Aug 2014 #13
How much of his portfolio is Halliburton? aquart Aug 2014 #14
I don't even think the dumb asses tom_kelly Aug 2014 #15
Can The "Dirty Bomb Attack" Charge Be Far Behind? DallasNE Aug 2014 #17
And he desperately hopes his prediction comes true.... Punkingal Aug 2014 #19
Agree. n/t kiranon Aug 2014 #90
Fear tactics from a wussy? Uben Aug 2014 #20
Since the "Gentleman" from South Carolina The Wizard Aug 2014 #21
The only flames I see VA_Jill Aug 2014 #22
Like rust, they never sleep. TwilightGardener Aug 2014 #23
+1. candelista Aug 2014 #25
They are creating a propaganda climate for another war. candelista Aug 2014 #24
Or a 9/11. JackRiddler Aug 2014 #66
9/11 set the bar pretty high for another attack to have any effect. yurbud Aug 2014 #94
So 400 people wouldn't do it for ya? JackRiddler Aug 2014 #99
Not just me, the general public yurbud Aug 2014 #100
There's no doubt of that, actually. JackRiddler Aug 2014 #105
Post removed Post removed Aug 2014 #28
As dispicable as Graham is, calling him "Miss" is offensive on a few levels. Marrah_G Aug 2014 #35
You first, Lindsey. (nt) Paladin Aug 2014 #29
I slightly disagree that there is no threat gwheezie Aug 2014 #30
Possible, but hey life is threatening and you don't get out alive. sarge43 Aug 2014 #80
I agree with you gwheezie Aug 2014 #95
We don't want to wait for a fart cloud. L0oniX Aug 2014 #31
Sooo... doxydad Aug 2014 #33
So much fear. oldandhappy Aug 2014 #34
Interesting excerpt from Lindsay Graham's Wikipedia biography: George II Aug 2014 #37
Senator Grahamocchio is a major liar. Louisiana1976 Aug 2014 #107
I don't take ISIS threaths lightly. 840high Aug 2014 #38
Some people think wrestling is real too. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2014 #42
ISIS is slaughtering people SnakeEyes Aug 2014 #51
Yup, and all that has made them real popular with the locals.... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2014 #59
ISIS started as a 840high Aug 2014 #58
Where did they get the money? Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2014 #60
google ur question - lots of articles. 840high Aug 2014 #61
Leading to McCain and his "freedom fighters". Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2014 #67
Are they gonna drive over here in trucks? Shame on him for fear-mongering. arcane1 Aug 2014 #39
While I agree with the general sentiment here SnakeEyes Aug 2014 #52
It ignores nothing. That's like saying the Taliban could attack us. arcane1 Aug 2014 #55
Thats all the GOPers have is "fearmongering" Iliyah Aug 2014 #40
So Lindsey, did you pitch in a few shekels to Isis like your buddy John? Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2014 #41
Ooga Booga ... GeorgeGist Aug 2014 #43
Idiot. n/t DeSwiss Aug 2014 #44
Terror Level is "Brown," for Bullshit blkmusclmachine Aug 2014 #45
Post removed Post removed Aug 2014 #46
Please refrain from sexist comments on DU SnakeEyes Aug 2014 #53
That fear monger should be ashamed of himself. nt cyberswede Aug 2014 #54
They speak loud and do not deliver on the money. Thinkingabout Aug 2014 #57
Fucking Moron... Thor_MN Aug 2014 #62
One of the "Wired In" ....IDIOTS! Leading the Rest of America KoKo Aug 2014 #63
Senator Graham and those of his ilk pose a clear and present danger to the indepat Aug 2014 #64
Important preemptive propaganda work by the senator. JackRiddler Aug 2014 #65
Flaming Lindsey's on his terror rampage yet again. nt valerief Aug 2014 #68
Lindsey --- flames ??? (cue Jon Stewart) underpants Aug 2014 #79
Only if you spontaneously combust, Lindsey. kentauros Aug 2014 #69
How does he know that????? tavernier Aug 2014 #70
coo coo for cocoa puffs blackspade Aug 2014 #71
Maybe Lindsey read this piece here: freshwest Aug 2014 #72
Go figure. IkeRepublican Aug 2014 #74
Lindsey Graham is about to give John Mccain a nice hot Benghazi Botany Aug 2014 #75
.... Louisiana1976 Aug 2014 #110
I have such a dirty mind Vincent Merkel Aug 2014 #82
He was just asking for advice from a Pro..... DeSwiss Aug 2014 #120
What a trembling little coward. Jester Messiah Aug 2014 #77
Lindsey ...Now don't get the vapors...you poor southern bell Vincent Merkel Aug 2014 #81
Can someone get Blanche an aspirin Robert24 Aug 2014 #84
Sounds like Sarah Palin's not the only one dropping acid ... nt eppur_se_muova Aug 2014 #85
But he doesn't care that... Dopers_Greed Aug 2014 #86
Exactly. Louisiana1976 Aug 2014 #111
Wow, talk about paranoia. Liberal_from_va34 Aug 2014 #87
where was he when Condi got the PDB about al Qaeda wanting to use planes wordpix Aug 2014 #89
that sounds more like a threat than a prediction. I hope someone is keeping an eye yurbud Aug 2014 #93
This just makes me sick to my ASS. phleshdef Aug 2014 #103
Hey Graham, I'd worry more about your economic and environmental policies driving Live and Learn Aug 2014 #104
Lindsey Graham BlueMTexpat Aug 2014 #106
This is all they know how to do, RW calls for blood. n/t Jefferson23 Aug 2014 #108
know something we don't? dhill926 Aug 2014 #112
That yellowcake thing, again??? Zambero Aug 2014 #113
Cowards are entertaining if nothing else. lonestarnot Aug 2014 #114
Same warmongering as always... elzenmahn Aug 2014 #115
K&R for how stupid lindsey graham's dire predictions are.. what a sad little man.. Benghazi!!111 Cha Aug 2014 #116
Just Walk Away Sparhawk60 Aug 2014 #118
Remember when the Viet Cong and North Korea attacked US cities? IronLionZion Aug 2014 #119
Let's hope it's Cleveland HoosierCowboy Aug 2014 #121
Asshat. That is all. catbyte Aug 2014 #122
He's praying for it to happen. JoePhilly Aug 2014 #125
Take up arms and head over there if you onecaliberal Aug 2014 #126
Like the last time we had A REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT? tabasco Aug 2014 #128
I guess ISIS will board their submarines and battleships and head toward the US at any moment. Lint Head Aug 2014 #129
Lindsey Graham The Wizard Aug 2014 #130
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