What did Hillary Clinton have to do with Benghazi?
None. This question keeps getting asked and answered, but some people watch too much fake news. The facts are:Her responsibility for security for State Department properties is basically nil. Security requests are likely handled by career government employees.These types of requests are generally handled at a pretty low level.It would be a poor use of her time to decide security levels for all State properties.The primary request for security for the Benghazi villa was a note in February. It asked for FIVE DSG guards. That was to protect an estimated 3 State personnel.On the day of the attack there were FIVE DSG guards there, exactly the number requested.The Ambassador himself decided on his security detail. The Ambassador specifically did not want a large detail.State does not and should not supply security for the CIA.The CIA annex was separate. Although the ambassador was probably aware of it, he was also not responsible for it and would generally be required to deny knowledge of it.After the attacks, the rescue and response units were either coordinated on the ground there, or by the Department of Defense, which Hillary had no control over.At no time did she blame the attacks on the video.Many conservatives can’t understand English and think that the compound in Benghazi was an Embassy. It was not.The CIA and NSA, to this day, still think that the video was a factor in the attacks.If you are still confused, you can take a gander at my explainer: Drew McCormick's answer to What information do you have about the Benghazi massacre that everyone needs to know?
What do Hillary Clinton supporters think of her role in Benghazi?
Not a Clinton supporter so more objective.The main cause of the American deaths in the Benghazi incident was reduced security as a result of budget cuts by Republican-led Congress, so all of the accusations and investigations were an attempt by those Republicans to deflect from their own culpability.When in U.S. history have the president and/or secretary of state been held personally responsible for attacks on Americans the way the Republicans tried to hang Obama and Clinton foe this? Was GWBush held liable to such a degree for 9/11? How about Reagan after nearly 300 Marines were killed in the bombing of their barracks in Lebanon?Typically, Congress investigates to try to learn what occurred to prevent a repeat, not to fix blame.
What really happened with Hillary and Benghazi?
Well she was the Secretary of State. So she WAS the State Department. Was she guilty for deaths of American citizens that day/night. Indirectly she was. There were intelligence reports noting areas of concern on the anniversary of 9/11. Benghazi was one of those areas. Ambassador Stevens reportedly sent numerous emails raising concerns and requested added security.Hillary’s response was that they never came across her desk. It was a very large department, etc…etc…etc…This is the very same tactic she has utilized over and over and over throughout her life. “I don’t recall, I didn’t see it.”Well the office of Secretary of State is one of the absolutely most important we have in this country. I have heard people say ‘she had people’ to handle security affairs and the like. That might be true but I can tell you any good SOS would have done the following:Hold the safety and security of your personnel to the utmost priority. She should have been very actively participating in several security briefings that I am sure are held weekly.Every Ambassador and other key personnel should have had direct access to the SOS and the Deputy SOS 24/7.Understand and fully comply with policies and procedures regarding the handling and dissemination of classified information.Hillary was never qualified to handle the office of SOS. She was guilty for the actions that night because she was absolutely inept at her position. The position should have never been offered to her but everyone knew what that was about. Obama was extending an olive branch to her in an attempt to keep her relevant within the administration and the party. I am sure there are several high profile professionals within the State Department that have spent their careers learning and knowing there positions. Any of these people would have been better to hold the office.On top of that there should have never even been the appearance of pay for play between her position and the Clinton Foundation. I remember when she said in a press conference, “There may be a lot of smoke but there is no fire.” That really isn’t how that saying works. I think the average person out there knows better.
Latent tb and military?
Hey guys well I have a few questions umm I was positive for tb toward that last few weeks of my senior year, apparently there was this guy in my class who was positive tb and I was exposed to it.. Thankfully I have latent tb umm I recently started taking 2 different types of medication for it about almost 4 months ago, I have to take them everyday Ofc, I'm on a 9 month treatment. And I'm also planning on joining the military, I'm actually takin the asvab next week, my question is will the military still take me if I have latent tb still taking medication for it?? Or is it better to wait till I finish my 9 month treatment and then decide to join.. I'm just scared that something might happen if I decide to join right now, with not having finished my treatment
Why didn't Obama send in the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit into Benghazi? They were floating an hours flight away?
With Harrier jump jets (Vertical take off and landing).. Osprey helos.. Armed Marines... Even the Marine Corps Times says it was plausible. Was Obama worried about his Vegas vacation? http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/article/20121213/NEWS/212130338/For-24th-MEU-embassy-mission-close-call
When the Benghazi attacks occurred, where was the Marine expeditionary unit that was supposed to be stationed just off the Libyan coast?
There was no MEU that was supposed to be stationed off the Libyan coast. 24th MEU was afloat then - but not floating outside Libya. You can find the location and see their historical movements through their news articles published on their web page. FAST Platoon from Spain was held up more than 24 hours pending orders to deploy, as debates led to them conducting multiple changes of carrying “personal” weapons or military weapons and whether to wear military uniforms or civilian attire. The difference goes beyond appearance, as a platoon of military members arriving as boots on the ground has a higher probability of stirring an aggressive response amongst locals looking to make a name for themselves by fighting the United States Military.24th MEU - NewsMarines responding to Benghazi were held up by debate on weapons and uniforms, commander says