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In reply to the discussion: Can someone explain to me in a couple of sentences what Repubs are pissed off about Benghazi? [View all]Barack_America
(28,876 posts)39. Holding Washington hostage.
Then, suddenly, the conversation will be dominated by "Fiscal cliff, ZOMG! No time for legislation! Just sign the extension or we're all dooommed!".
This, with a side of Republicans trying to stay relevant in national security concerns (and failing miserably, as usual).
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Can someone explain to me in a couple of sentences what Repubs are pissed off about Benghazi? [View all]
kentuck
Nov 2012
OP
Condensed version: "I'm an a-hole! He's an a-hole! She's an a-hole! We're all a-holes! Wouldn't you
struggle4progress
Nov 2012
#5
For the same reason they tried to impeach Clinton ... its a an attempt to overthrow an elected Prez.
JoePhilly
Nov 2012
#9
They are pissed off that they can't paint the president as "weak" on foreign policy
Orangepeel
Nov 2012
#11
They are pissed that a TeaPubliKlan isn't in the White House while others are upset that a Democrat
TheKentuckian
Nov 2012
#13
Patreus's sweetie may have been right they were doing interogations of prisoners.
gordianot
Nov 2012
#37
They were hoping to make it an Iran Hostage like crisis - in importance, which could have
Lucinda
Nov 2012
#22
They want to attack Iran. They are pissed at Obama for his "soft footprint" foreing policy because
OregonBlue
Nov 2012
#38
One Republican I know is pissed off that an investigation into the real action may cloud
Sheepshank
Nov 2012
#42
Senile and Incompetent John McCain Feels that He Should Have Been Elected President
jeremyfive
Nov 2012
#43