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Is this country run by idiots? Yes or No.
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U.S. officials said Tuesday that increasing instability in Yemen has made it impossible to keep tabs on donated equipment that includes small arms, ammunition, patrol boats and night-vision goggles, according to The Washington Post.
Since then, the U.S. closed its embassy in Yemen and the Defense Department has stopped delivering equipment to the country, including a shipment of $125 million worth of military products scheduled to be delivered earlier this year.
This is the equipment no one can find, The Post reports:
1,250,000 rounds of ammunition
200 Glock 9 mm pistols
200 M-4 rifles
4 Huey II helicopters
2 Cessna 208 transport and surveillance aircraft
2 coastal patrol boats
1 CN-235 transport and surveillance aircraft
4 hand-launched Raven drones
160 Humvees
You guys respond. I need to puke.
Since then, the U.S. closed its embassy in Yemen and the Defense Department has stopped delivering equipment to the country, including a shipment of $125 million worth of military products scheduled to be delivered earlier this year.
This is the equipment no one can find, The Post reports:
1,250,000 rounds of ammunition
200 Glock 9 mm pistols
200 M-4 rifles
4 Huey II helicopters
2 Cessna 208 transport and surveillance aircraft
2 coastal patrol boats
1 CN-235 transport and surveillance aircraft
4 hand-launched Raven drones
160 Humvees
You guys respond. I need to puke.
It's too late for me, save yourself.
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What part of the Yemen give aways are you surprised about ?
In Iraq they sent 20 billion dollars in cash to get the new government and economy going. Within a few short months they lost account of 8 billion of those dollars. They have been handing out bundles of cash to tribal leaders in northern Iraq recently to sway them to fight Isis.
What part of the Yemen give aways are you surprised about ?
Yes, this is truly disgusting. Imagine had that cash been returned to tax payers or returned to those we borrowed it from. This is nothing more than organized crime and redistribution of wealth.
mostly by "gravy train" lambs led by a few
who want absolute power
Like billary said what difference does it make at this point on Benghazi, there are hundreds more stories just like it, That we cant change either, no matter who is in office...ITS about Power, which even millions dont have to fix it,
its just the way it is....agree/disagree ..Its the truth, face it,,,,we are powerless,
am i throwing in the towel?, Maybe, one thing for sure I will no longer waste my time at the ballot box...i am pushing 64 and it want change with the time I have left..
dont lump me in with the we anymore
Just remember... We fools elect those fools.[xx(]
No, this country is not run by idiots. It is ran by evil people. There's a distinct difference.
Run by evil people; facilitated by idiots.
I think I could agree with that.
quote:Originally posted by Sav99
No, this country is not run by idiots. It is ran by evil people. There's a distinct difference.
Run by evil people; facilitated by idiots.
I think I could agree with that.
+1 on both points.
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....... YOU aint gonna change it and I aint gonna change it,OR even millions aint gonna change it , EVER, at this point,
Like billary said what difference does it make at this point on Benghazi, there are hundreds more stories just like it, That we cant change either, no matter who is in office...ITS about Power, which even millions dont have to fix it,
its just the way it is....agree/disagree ..Its the truth, face it,,,,we are powerless,
am i throwing in the towel?, Maybe, one thing for sure I will no longer waste my time at the ballot box...i am pushing 64 and it won't change with the time I have left..
dont lump me in with the we anymore
Mike, I understand your frustration, but not voting is exactly what the Socialist 'rats want you to do. Then the "stupid (and/or ignorant) voters" they control will rule without interference. Don't give them the satisfaction of chasing you away.
In 2012 it has been estimated that 7.5 million Americans who would likely have voted Conservatively did not vote. Had they done so 'bama would have been thrown out of office, and we wouldn't have nearly the problems we have today. That's one of the greatest tragedies of today, that Americans abandoned America in it's time of greatest need. Let's not let it happen again with Hilly or whoever the 'rats nominate for 2016. Not voting is surrender.
We can change things - if they push us hard enough. It will be called the Second American Revolution. I'd rather see it done peacefully through the ballot box, but we can do it otherwise if they try to take the country from us. That's why they're trying SO hard to disarm us.
So I hope you will continue the fight. Surrender is not an option when it comes to our beloved country.
Just remember... We fools elect those fools.[xx(]
OH REALLY? What part of WE voted for O'Bammy I or O'Bammy II? So far, and I've asked many folks over the years, I can't find anyone who voted for him. I assume, now, I've found ONE since you said "We folks" [:0][:0]
quote:Originally posted by nord
Just remember... We fools elect those fools.[xx(]
OH REALLY? What part of WE voted for O'Bammy I or O'Bammy II? So far, and I've asked many folks over the years, I can't find anyone who voted for him. I assume, now, I've found ONE since you said "We folks" [:0][:0]
Changing from a Socialist dictatorship back to a Capitalist Republic would be a very big change.
stupid is as stupid does
i certainly did NOT so why did you ?
The President wanted to fundamentally change America, and he did. We are more divided, more angry, and less hopeful than ever before. He wanted America to stop leading the world and we did. Now the world is in more chaos. He thought he could tell everyone what to do and they would follow him. Well, they haven't. They are following their own path. He has deliberately led the US on this path because he thinks we are a bad country. And now the world rues our absence. It will get worse. Europe, Japan, and China are plunging. It's going to be an interesting ride.
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The President wanted to fundamentally change America, and he did. We are more divided, more angry, and less hopeful than ever before. He wanted America to stop leading the world and we did. Now the world is in more chaos. He thought he could tell everyone what to do and they would follow him. Well, they haven't. They are following their own path. He has deliberately led the US on this path because he thinks we are a bad country. And now the world rues our absence. It will get worse. Europe, Japan, and China are plunging. It's going to be an interesting ride.
+1
It is ran by very intelligent ELITE people having a self serving agenda that does not benefit you or the nation.
Mike, I understand your frustration, but not voting is exactly what the Socialist 'rats want you to do. Then the "stupid (and/or ignorant) voters" they control will rule without interference. Don't give them the satisfaction of chasing you away.
In 2012 it has been estimated that 7.5 million Americans who would likely have voted Conservatively did not vote. Had they done so 'bama would have been thrown out of office, and we wouldn't have nearly the problems we have today. That's one of the greatest tragedies of today, that Americans abandoned America in it's time of greatest need. Let's not let it happen again with Hilly or whoever the 'rats nominate for 2016. Not voting is surrender.
Ever think that fielding a candidate that 40-50% of your constitutes can't stomach might have something to do with it?
Sorry but I consider voting for 'the lesser of 2 evils' wasting my vote.
As much as I like some of them, I personally don't think Donald Trump, Rand Paul, Ben Carson, Mike Huckabee, or several others can win.
I remember here in Az 25-30 years ago seeing guys standing at freeway exits with signs saying, "Bo Gritz for President" - whoever he was. Talk about wasting ones vote!
Right now I like Scott Walker, if he can successfully run the gauntlet. We'll see.
As a Vietnam veteran, I salute and extend my gratitude to those very few among us who still have the conejos and temerity to stand-up and defend the Constitution against "all enemies, foreign and DOMESTIC" (that means YOU, Obama!).
Our nation's so-called "leaders" have no clue what it means to wear the uniform and defend our Republic and our way of life against the insane psychopaths who are hell-bent on destroying us.
If our fathers and grandfathers, the so-called "Greatest Generation", who faced incredible demented evil on the beaches of Normandy, the sands of Iwojima, and everywhere in between, and saved civilized humanity from dictatorial oppression, could see what an absolute cesspool their progeny has led our once great Constitutional Republic into, they'd be spinning in their graves.
As a Vietnam veteran, I salute and extend my gratitude to those very few among us who still have the conejos and temerity to stand-up and defend the Constitution against "all enemies, foreign and DOMESTIC" (that means YOU, Obama!).
Our nation's so-called "leaders" have no clue what it means to wear the uniform and defend our Republic and our way of life against the insane psychopaths who are hell-bent on destroying us.
Welcome aboard! With posts like that....your gonna do just fine around here.
why are you folks saying "WE" voted for those idiot scum ?
i certainly did NOT so why did you ?
What we have is the result of the majority voting for the perceived lesser evil, rather than voting based on principle.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain