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Benjy Sarlin September 14, 2012, 11:15 AM 1254

Mitt Romney strongly denounced an anti-Muslim film linked to riots against U.S. diplomatic compounds in the Mideast on Thursday, accusing its director of wrongly offending Islamic sensibilities. His comments appeared to move him in line with the White House’s own position.

Romney told ABC’s George Stephanopoulos that while he had not seen the film himself, he knew enough to declare it a “very bad thing.”

“You know, I think it’s dispiriting sometimes to see some of the awful things people say,” Romney said. “And the idea of using something that some people consider sacred and then parading that out a negative way is simply inappropriate and wrong. And I wish people wouldn’t do it.”

Romney said that the film is clearly legal under the Constitution.

“Of course, we have a First Amendment, and under the First Amendment, people are allowed to do what they feel they want to do,” he said. “They have the right to do that, but it’s not right to do things that are of the nature of what was done by, apparently this film.”

The Republican nominee also condemned Florida pastor Terry Jones, whose burning of a Koran sparked deadly attacks abroad in 2011, for promoting the film.

“I think the whole film is a terrible idea,” he said. “I think him making it, promoting it showing it is disrespectful to people of other faiths. I don’t think that should happen. I think people should have the common courtesy and judgment —- the good judgment — not to be — not to offend other peoples’ faiths. It’s a very bad thing, I think, this guy’s doing.”

Mitt Romney Condemns Anti-Muslim Film, Echoing White House Position | TPM2012

:rofl:

Oh, Mitt, is there anything you haven't flip-flopped on?
 
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Benjy Sarlin September 14, 2012, 11:15 AM 1254

Mitt Romney strongly denounced an anti-Muslim film linked to riots against U.S. diplomatic compounds in the Mideast on Thursday, accusing its director of wrongly offending Islamic sensibilities. His comments appeared to move him in line with the White House’s own position.

Romney told ABC’s George Stephanopoulos that while he had not seen the film himself, he knew enough to declare it a “very bad thing.”

“You know, I think it’s dispiriting sometimes to see some of the awful things people say,” Romney said. “And the idea of using something that some people consider sacred and then parading that out a negative way is simply inappropriate and wrong. And I wish people wouldn’t do it.”

Romney said that the film is clearly legal under the Constitution.

“Of course, we have a First Amendment, and under the First Amendment, people are allowed to do what they feel they want to do,” he said. “They have the right to do that, but it’s not right to do things that are of the nature of what was done by, apparently this film.”

The Republican nominee also condemned Florida pastor Terry Jones, whose burning of a Koran sparked deadly attacks abroad in 2011, for promoting the film.

“I think the whole film is a terrible idea,” he said. “I think him making it, promoting it showing it is disrespectful to people of other faiths. I don’t think that should happen. I think people should have the common courtesy and judgment —- the good judgment — not to be — not to offend other peoples’ faiths. It’s a very bad thing, I think, this guy’s doing.”

Mitt Romney Condemns Anti-Muslim Film, Echoing White House Position | TPM2012

This is going to create a wave of tornadoes here on the forum, as right-wingers have to spin how this isn't Romney "apologizing for free speech and freedom of religion".
Yep, read the post right below yours! :lmao:
 
Quelle surprise! Katzndogz hopes for the worst purely for political reasons. :rolleyes:
This may be Mitten's biggest flip flop yet.

Though he really didn't have much choice. :lol:

you really are a pathetic hack.

Romney was the FIRST one to condemn the recent actions in the ME... Obama's administrations first reaction was to commiserate with the people who perpetrated those actions.

Coming out against this film, AFTER first condemning the violent actiosn in the ME, is not even remotely a flip.

You're meds need adjusting.

i'm dizzy.
 
Quelle surprise! Katzndogz hopes for the worst purely for political reasons. :rolleyes:
This may be Mitten's biggest flip flop yet.

Though he really didn't have much choice. :lol:

you really are a pathetic hack.

Romney was the FIRST one to condemn the recent actions in the ME... Obama's administrations first reaction was to commiserate with the people who perpetrated those actions.

Coming out against this film, AFTER first condemning the violent actiosn in the ME, is not even remotely a flip.

You're meds need adjusting.
Again, the first thing Romney did was say that Obama sympathized with terrorists. I don't think he's condemned the murders yet!

Despite the fact that U.S. missions in Egypt and Libya came under attack after that embassy statement, with crowds besieging the Cairo embassy and the consulate in Benghazi in the late hours of September 11, the campaign released a statement from Romney saying, "It's disgraceful that the Obama Administration's first response was not to condemn attacks on our diplomatic missions, but to sympathize with those who waged the attacks."

Romney foreign policy attack was disgraceful - CNN.com
 
Obama Administration first response:

'The violence took a domestic political turn, in part thanks to a statement released early Tuesday by the staff of the Cairo embassy, which condemned the film and the "continuing efforts by misguided individuals to hurt the religious feelings of Muslims – as we condemn efforts to offend believers of all religions."

Mitt Romney Criticizes Obama Administration Over Response To Libya, Egypt Attacks



This is where you apologize for Obama and tell us he is not responsible for the actions of his Administration.

Do you have a link to Obama commenting on the film?

No. I gave you the Obama Administration condemnation of free speech, which is what Romney criticized.

If you are you struggling to follow the conversation, why not just read, learn and refrain from posting until you catch up with the rest of us?
A no would have sufficed. I knew you didn't.
 
Do you have a link to Obama commenting on the film?

No. I gave you the Obama Administration condemnation of free speech, which is what Romney criticized.

If you are you struggling to follow the conversation, why not just read, learn and refrain from posting until you catch up with the rest of us?
A no would have sufficed. I knew you didn't.

Enjoying your failed strawman argument with yourself?


LOL
 
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Benjy Sarlin September 14, 2012, 11:15 AM 1254

Mitt Romney strongly denounced an anti-Muslim film linked to riots against U.S. diplomatic compounds in the Mideast on Thursday, accusing its director of wrongly offending Islamic sensibilities. His comments appeared to move him in line with the White House’s own position.

Romney told ABC’s George Stephanopoulos that while he had not seen the film himself, he knew enough to declare it a “very bad thing.”

“You know, I think it’s dispiriting sometimes to see some of the awful things people say,” Romney said. “And the idea of using something that some people consider sacred and then parading that out a negative way is simply inappropriate and wrong. And I wish people wouldn’t do it.”

Romney said that the film is clearly legal under the Constitution.

“Of course, we have a First Amendment, and under the First Amendment, people are allowed to do what they feel they want to do,” he said. “They have the right to do that, but it’s not right to do things that are of the nature of what was done by, apparently this film.”

The Republican nominee also condemned Florida pastor Terry Jones, whose burning of a Koran sparked deadly attacks abroad in 2011, for promoting the film.

“I think the whole film is a terrible idea,” he said. “I think him making it, promoting it showing it is disrespectful to people of other faiths. I don’t think that should happen. I think people should have the common courtesy and judgment —- the good judgment — not to be — not to offend other peoples’ faiths. It’s a very bad thing, I think, this guy’s doing.”

Mitt Romney Condemns Anti-Muslim Film, Echoing White House Position | TPM2012

:rofl:

Oh, Mitt, is there anything you haven't flip-flopped on?

his wife! one position for 30 years!
 
Honestly, who in their right mind reacts to a fucking movie by killing people? I remember Piss Christ and the lefties rallied behind that abomination as art that must be protected... and I don't remember Christians taking to the streets en-mass and killing people.

Now you condemn the artists and defend the murderers? You fuckers are insane, you really are.
 
Honestly, who in their right mind reacts to a fucking movie by killing people? I remember Piss Christ and the lefties rallied behind that abomination as art that must be protected... and I don't remember Christians taking to the streets en-mass and killing people.

Now you condemn the artists and defend the murderers? You fuckers are insane, you really are.

oh good you showed up....i see you are lying again.
 
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Benjy Sarlin September 14, 2012, 11:15 AM 1254

Mitt Romney strongly denounced an anti-Muslim film linked to riots against U.S. diplomatic compounds in the Mideast on Thursday, accusing its director of wrongly offending Islamic sensibilities. His comments appeared to move him in line with the White House’s own position.

Romney told ABC’s George Stephanopoulos that while he had not seen the film himself, he knew enough to declare it a “very bad thing.”

“You know, I think it’s dispiriting sometimes to see some of the awful things people say,” Romney said. “And the idea of using something that some people consider sacred and then parading that out a negative way is simply inappropriate and wrong. And I wish people wouldn’t do it.”

Romney said that the film is clearly legal under the Constitution.

“Of course, we have a First Amendment, and under the First Amendment, people are allowed to do what they feel they want to do,” he said. “They have the right to do that, but it’s not right to do things that are of the nature of what was done by, apparently this film.”

The Republican nominee also condemned Florida pastor Terry Jones, whose burning of a Koran sparked deadly attacks abroad in 2011, for promoting the film.

“I think the whole film is a terrible idea,” he said. “I think him making it, promoting it showing it is disrespectful to people of other faiths. I don’t think that should happen. I think people should have the common courtesy and judgment —- the good judgment — not to be — not to offend other peoples’ faiths. It’s a very bad thing, I think, this guy’s doing.”

Mitt Romney Condemns Anti-Muslim Film, Echoing White House Position | TPM2012

:rofl:

Oh, Mitt, is there anything you haven't flip-flopped on?

his wife! one position for 30 years!

:lmao:
 
you have the right to perverse pornography too.......but that doesn't make it right or good judgement......

that's the only point Romney is making....it's NOT a flip-flop....

i see you are exercising your right to be a fucking moron.


As for Mittens.....A facepalm is in order here.

hey Slimeball.....i see you haven't yet flipped on the flop you are.....

as for Mitt....you'll need to get some new slime for your next President....
 
you have the right to perverse pornography too.......but that doesn't make it right or good judgement......

that's the only point Romney is making....it's NOT a flip-flop....

i see you are exercising your right to be a fucking moron.


As for Mittens.....A facepalm is in order here.

hey Slimeball.....i see you haven't yet flipped on the flop you are.....

as for Mitt....you'll need to get some new slime for your next President....

this the best you got? Pathetic
 
This timeline shows what a perfect piece of shit Mitten really is.

July 2

Sam Bacile (possibly a pseudonym), a 56-year-old (possible) Israeli living in California, posts the trailer to a two-hour movie he made criticizing Islam and the Prophet Muhammad. Bacile says he believes that “Islam is a cancer.”

Sept. 10

Ali Gomaa, the grand mufti of Egypt, releases a statement to AllAfrica.com condemning the film. “Freedom of speech does not warrant desecrating sanctities,” he says.

Sept. 11

4:53 a.m. — The U.S. Embassy in Cairo, apparently trying to head off violent reaction to the Bacile movie, tweets that “Respect for religious beliefs is a cornerstone of American democracy.”

6:11 a.m. — The embassy tweets a link to an extended statement on its website headlined “U.S. Embassy Condemns Religious Incitement.” It says, in part, “The Embassy of the United States in Cairo condemns the continuing efforts by misguided individuals to hurt the religious feelings of Muslims — as we condemn efforts to offend believers of all religions.”

11 a.m. — Roughly 2,000 protesters start demonstrating outside of the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, Al Ahram reports. Protests begin to turn violent after protesters set off fireworks, which sound like gunfire to observers. At one point, Egyptian military personnel intervene to contain demonstrations. Similar protests break out in Libya.

12:45 p.m. — Word is out at the State Department that protesters have breached the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, according to a department spokesman.

1:43 p.m. — CNN reports that protesters have scaled the walls and hung a black flag where the American flag once flew. Thousands of protesters are gathered outside the embassy.

6:30 p.m. — The embassy tweets that "This morning's condemnation (issued before our protests began) still stands. As does our condemnation of unjustified breach of the Embassy." This tweet may be Romney's basis for saying the administration was wrong to "stand by" its initial statement after the breach. Buzzfeed reports that this tweet and others were later removed.

9:39 p.m. — The State Department announces on Twitter and on its website that a U.S. Foreign Service officer was killed in Libya. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton declines to identify who was killed, but condemns the violence.

10:10 p.m. — The Romney campaign issues a statement, embargoed for midnight, criticizing the U.S. Embassy in Cairo for its reaction to the protests. “I’m outraged by the attacks on American diplomatic missions in Libya and Egypt and by the death of an American consulate worker in Benghazi,” Romney says. “It’s disgraceful that the Obama Administration’s first response was not to condemn attacks on our diplomatic missions, but to sympathize with those who waged the attacks.”

10:25 p.m. — The Romney campaign lifts the embargo on the statement by the Republican nominee, despite pledges by both campaigns not to invoke politics on the anniversary of 9/11.

Timeline on Egypt and Libya Undercuts Romney Attack on Obama - NationalJournal.com
 
This timeline shows what a perfect piece of shit Mitten really is.

July 2

Sam Bacile (possibly a pseudonym), a 56-year-old (possible) Israeli living in California, posts the trailer to a two-hour movie he made criticizing Islam and the Prophet Muhammad. Bacile says he believes that “Islam is a cancer.”

Sept. 10

Ali Gomaa, the grand mufti of Egypt, releases a statement to AllAfrica.com condemning the film. “Freedom of speech does not warrant desecrating sanctities,” he says.

Sept. 11

4:53 a.m. — The U.S. Embassy in Cairo, apparently trying to head off violent reaction to the Bacile movie, tweets that “Respect for religious beliefs is a cornerstone of American democracy.”

6:11 a.m. — The embassy tweets a link to an extended statement on its website headlined “U.S. Embassy Condemns Religious Incitement.” It says, in part, “The Embassy of the United States in Cairo condemns the continuing efforts by misguided individuals to hurt the religious feelings of Muslims — as we condemn efforts to offend believers of all religions.”

11 a.m. — Roughly 2,000 protesters start demonstrating outside of the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, Al Ahram reports. Protests begin to turn violent after protesters set off fireworks, which sound like gunfire to observers. At one point, Egyptian military personnel intervene to contain demonstrations. Similar protests break out in Libya.

12:45 p.m. — Word is out at the State Department that protesters have breached the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, according to a department spokesman.

1:43 p.m. — CNN reports that protesters have scaled the walls and hung a black flag where the American flag once flew. Thousands of protesters are gathered outside the embassy.

6:30 p.m. — The embassy tweets that "This morning's condemnation (issued before our protests began) still stands. As does our condemnation of unjustified breach of the Embassy." This tweet may be Romney's basis for saying the administration was wrong to "stand by" its initial statement after the breach. Buzzfeed reports that this tweet and others were later removed.

9:39 p.m. — The State Department announces on Twitter and on its website that a U.S. Foreign Service officer was killed in Libya. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton declines to identify who was killed, but condemns the violence.

10:10 p.m. — The Romney campaign issues a statement, embargoed for midnight, criticizing the U.S. Embassy in Cairo for its reaction to the protests. “I’m outraged by the attacks on American diplomatic missions in Libya and Egypt and by the death of an American consulate worker in Benghazi,” Romney says. “It’s disgraceful that the Obama Administration’s first response was not to condemn attacks on our diplomatic missions, but to sympathize with those who waged the attacks.”

10:25 p.m. — The Romney campaign lifts the embargo on the statement by the Republican nominee, despite pledges by both campaigns not to invoke politics on the anniversary of 9/11.

Timeline on Egypt and Libya Undercuts Romney Attack on Obama - NationalJournal.com

At 8:16 p.m., on Sept. 11, ABC reporter Jake Tapper tweeted that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton confirmed that, "one of our State Department officers was killed."

*****
A tweet posted at 8:42 p.m. from Secretary of State Hilary Clinton said: "The U.S. deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others." The tweet linked to a full statement on state.gov.

*****
At 10:09 p.m., according to The Huffington Post, Mitt Romney's campaign sent out a statement embargoed for release after midnight, in accordance with the campaign's promise to avoid politicking on September 11. The statement said:

"I'm outraged by the attacks on American diplomatic missions in Libya and Egypt and by the death of an American consulate worker in Benghazi. It's disgraceful that the Obama administration's first response was not to condemn attacks on our diplomatic missions, but to sympathize with those who waged the attacks."

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In remarks Wednesday morning, Clinton said the attack in Libya should "shock the conscience of people of all faiths around the world," and that there was no justification for the attack.

Following Clinton, Romney spoke, saying, "This attack on American individuals and embassies is outrageous it's disgusting, it breaks the heart of all of us who think of these people who have served during their lives for the cause of freedom and justice and honor. We mourn their loss and join together in prayer that the spirit of the almighty might comfort the families of those who have been so brutally slain."

Reporters asked Romney about his earlier statement, and Romney said Obama is responsible for the words that come from his ambassadors, administration embassies and from his state department, and that they were sending mixed messages to the world.



Rough timeline shows sequence of events in Egypt and Libya on Sept. 11-12, 2012 | Deseret News
 

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