Why is there still email, email, Benghazi as a retort against Hillary Clinton? Has the GOP lost its center or revealed their true colors?

SPC Rory J. Mattheisen — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 02:24:52 -0400

Response by CPO Arthur Garcia made Aug 9 at 2016 2:41 AM

CPO Arthur Garcia — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 02:41:14 -0400

The Republican party has lost its way with mango Mussolini as the head of the party, they need to just Punta, and hope senate and Congress stays red. As an independent I would vote for a Repub if they are worthy of my precious vote. But not this time around and certainly not a demo fan either

Response by SN Greg Wright made Aug 9 at 2016 2:50 AM

SN Greg Wright — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 02:50:08 -0400

I don't know. Perhaps because she violated the law? Because any military member who did what she did would be in jail? Because she cost American lives with her incompetence and ineptitude? Because she's a lying, low-down criminal with no regard for the men and women who keep this country free? I'm no Trump fan. But if you let your dislike of Trump drive you to vote for Hillary than you are a mindless fool.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2016 3:02 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 03:02:40 -0400

Perhaps because we lost an Ambassador and a few brothers over it.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Aug 9 at 2016 3:03 AM

PO1 John Miller — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 03:03:03 -0400

Ever notice how when Liberals want justice, they'll stop at nothing? But when it's one of their own who commits the crime and then does not get punished and the Conservatives demand justice, you tell us to grow up and get over it? Hello pot, meet kettle.

Response by SSgt Christopher Brose made Aug 9 at 2016 3:20 AM

SSgt Christopher Brose — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 03:20:52 -0400

If you think the email and Benghazi scandals are meaningless or without substance, then it's not surprising that you would think the continued mentioning of them by the GOP indicates something about the GOP. But seriously, it tells us more about you than it does about the GOP.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2016 6:59 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 06:59:36 -0400

The center of the GOP is and has always been low taxes, small government, capitalism and competitive markets. The problem is greed ultimately leads to corporate crimes, monopolies and an elitist class.
The center of Democrats has always been huge government and socialism paid for by large tax burdens. The problem is that successful companies leave the US and take jobs with them to avoid the unfair tax burdens. That is how we got in the economic mess we are in. Over half of American families are now receiving some form of government aid. More Socialism is not the answer.

Response by CSM William Payne made Aug 9 at 2016 7:12 AM

CSM William Payne — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 07:12:25 -0400

So let's say that Clinton should be held directly responsibility for all of the things she had been charged with. One of the reponses is that why when Liberals want justice they will stop at nothing? Who exactly took the fall for the embassy bombing in Beruit and the subsequent bombing of the Marine barracks by the exact same method just months later in 1983? A LTC was the highest rank individual in an administration to plan and carry out Iran-Contra, really? Les Aspin, Secretary of Defense under Clinton took the fall for the disaster in Mogadishu for refusing to allow the use of American Armor in Somalia. Multiple embassies, over 60 killed, the attack on 9/11, faulty intelligence, disastrous post invasion plan, 4500+ US military killed, over 100,000 Iraqi noncombatants killed by conservative numbers (add all the terrorist related KIA during the same period together), trillions of US tax dollars wasted in nation building in Iraq and the creation of ISIS. Who has bore the responsibility of that? That's just the highlights. This game could go on forever. I see room for improvement on both sides of the ailse.

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Aug 9 at 2016 8:45 AM

Capt Walter Miller — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 08:45:39 -0400

"Why is there still email, email, Benghazi as a retort against Hillary Clinton? Has the GOP lost its center or revealed their true colors?"

That sounds like a stanza from "Row Row Row your boat."

If you go to the 4:24 mark on this vid, you'll see that Clinton turned over 795 e-mails in 2011 about Benghazi but only -67- on Bengahzi in 2012. The congresscritter doesn't say it, but does anyone think she turned in all her e-mails on that? Ummmm... I am guessing not.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dY77j6uBHI

Walt

Hillary Clinton lying for 13 minutes straight.

Hillary, the inevitable liar.

Response by SSG Kyle Stromgren made Aug 9 at 2016 9:14 AM

SSG Kyle Stromgren — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 09:14:15 -0400

what is the point of asking this if you have followed the money you would know that there is more to dislike about her. she is a fraud takes bribes through her family foundation she just needs to be in jail. Oh she treated the military staff at the white house like shit I had friends there.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2016 9:14 AM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 09:14:38 -0400

Has the left lost their objectivity or the ability to reason?

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2016 9:22 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 09:22:28 -0400

They try bring her down to Trump's level because they can do nothing to lift him up. They think that they can persuade Hillary voters by doing this, but then they offer no reason why Trump would be any better. Just look at the comments here. The comments here are a further continuation of this mindset.

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Aug 9 at 2016 10:13 AM

MAJ Byron Oyler — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 10:13:37 -0400

I was issued a government laptop as a CNOIC, why doesn't the Sec of State have the same? I gotta say, if she cannot manage her email properly I do not want her managing the military.

Response by PFC Al Sethre made Aug 9 at 2016 10:16 AM

PFC Al Sethre — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 10:16:35 -0400

If you cry wolf enough times unsubstantiated, the actual wolf will have no problem getting through later on.

Response by MSG Stan Hutchison made Aug 9 at 2016 10:26 AM

MSG Stan Hutchison — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 10:26:05 -0400

The right knows they cannot defeat Clinton without these issues (and even then probably not). They do not have a platform the majority of America subscribes to. The offer no solutions to the issues we face. All they can do is play upon the fears and prejudices of some.
So, they keep right on beating a dead horse.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2016 10:53 AM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 10:53:08 -0400

These issues have nothing to do with the GOP. The GOP are not the movers and shakers of these Clinton-based issues. Email and Benghazi scandals and the litany of other scandals that hang over that Bitch's head like the Sword of Damacles are non-political, albeit constant, reminders of the ways our federal government DOES NOT WORK. Why is this woman in the position she is? What does THAT say about this country? Trump is a blustery buffoon. Being one is not criminal. Clinton, on the other hand, has a proven and very lengthy record of lies, misdeeds, conspiracies, political and moral corruption that defies logic. And that sits squarely on the lap of the DNC. Has the DNC lost its center? It has not had one in over fifty years!!!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2016 10:59 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 10:59:59 -0400

Q: Why is an applicant's history scrutinized when applying for a security clearance?
A: It shows judgement and responsibility for one's actions and whether or not there is a pattern of poor judgement and irresponsibility.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2016 11:22 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 11:22:54 -0400

Because for the last 25 years the GOP has known Hillary Clinton would run for POTUS, and they also understood very well that in a fair election against they don't have a chance.

So, they have spent the last 25 years manufacturing bullshit scandal after bullshit scandal, lathing onto ever word she says hoping desperately that they could find something, anything, that would make her beatable in an election.

The sad part is that after 25 years of constant "Swift-Boat" style smear, they (the GOP) have convinced a lot of people that Hillary Clinton is a murderer, a thief, and every other lie that they've repeated incessantly these past 25 years.

The good news is that while they've convinced a lot of people, they've also cried wolf so many times that another large segment of the electorate rolls their eyes and laughs when they roll out Benghazi commission number eight or rant and rave when the FBI finds no crime committed.

My only hope is that eye-rollers outnumber the lie-believers come November and that Donald "Birther" Trump is beaten in a landslide.

Response by SFC Mike Edwards made Aug 9 at 2016 11:33 AM

SFC Mike Edwards — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 11:33:36 -0400

Look. I don't know Bo, but her assess should be in jail. If you did what she done, where would your Ass be.?????????.

Response by Maj Kevin "Mac" McLaughlin made Aug 9 at 2016 11:34 AM

Maj Kevin "Mac" McLaughlin — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 11:34:44 -0400

I demonstrates her incompetence in several areas:

1. Safety and Security of the people in your organization, especially in a war zone area you helped facilitate.
2. Handling of classified information and the knowledge of what is classified
3. Enabling an environment in which convenience trumps national security standards and the safeguards she was required to use.
4. Failure to adhere to the federal records act and standards.
5. That war zone she helped facilitate... Why?

This is pure incompetence and evidence of her inability to be our President and more importantly, the Commander in Chief of our military.

Response by PO1 Jim Spencer made Aug 9 at 2016 12:19 PM

PO1 Jim Spencer — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 12:19:04 -0400

One of the older guys at the VFW last night made the comment that "Anyone who is or was in the military and supports Hillary Clinton needs to be locked away in the psych hospital".

Response by SFC Charles Miller made Aug 9 at 2016 12:26 PM

SFC Charles Miller — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 12:26:01 -0400

How many of us here have felt with classified Email? If you had done half of what she's done, where do you think you'd be right now? It certainly wouldn't be running for the position of POTUS! We'd be locked so far in Leavenworth that we'd be lucky to EVER see freedom again! Yet she not only did something that has gotten people killed, lied about, blamed other's for HER lack of caring about the rules( which do not apply to her!) but seems to have gotten away with it Scott free! How would you feel if you were looking out of barred windows for years after having been convicted of a lesser crime like the one she did? She needs to have it brought up continuously until justice is served! She is a liar and is unfit for the presidency! Hope I haven't hurt feelings here, but enough is enough.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2016 2:07 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 14:07:19 -0400

Seems that Rallypoint has become nothing more than a platform for trolls as of late, and this question trolls with the best of them. SPC... I advise you go and try and do what Hillary did with classified email. Report back your findings. It will likely be from a nice place in Kansas.

Its not the GOP showing true colors. It's liberals, as always, that are willing to excuse crimes in order for their candidate to win.

Response by CPT Pedro Meza made Aug 9 at 2016 3:00 PM

CPT Pedro Meza — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 15:00:26 -0400

Desperate acts of men that have been antagonizing a woman for over 25 years and are now worried that pay back is a BITCH!

Response by SGT Damaso V Santana made Aug 9 at 2016 3:59 PM

SGT Damaso V Santana — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 15:59:49 -0400

I could not care less what the RINOS say or do but to answer your question,it is very simple.
More emails keep popping up and more scandals develop (DNC), their own doing, there will be more.

Response by CDR Kenneth Kaiser made Aug 9 at 2016 4:30 PM

CDR Kenneth Kaiser — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 16:30:39 -0400

I think every service member is taught about handling classified material. The more senior you become the greater the likelihood that you may be exposed to more sensitive data and you accept that responsibility. Ms. Clinton has been a Senator, and a Secretary of State. At that level you should be able to understand what is classified and what is not yet she claims she didn't know.
Secondly, she had six months (minimum) notice that the situation was untenable. That her staff in the region was in grave danger. Other countries were pulling their diplomatic staff. She chose to ignore that information and failed to provide additional security. The argument that it was congresses fault. As mentioned later in this discussion she had discretion to move funding around. Further there were forces that could have been deployed within the timeframe of the crisis and could have been deployed sooner given the situation. (i.e. you see an unsafe situation move some forces to provide protection. (I realize that tactical thinking is not a State Department strong suit but it was possible.) So she was a negligent leader in that situation and that cost lives .
She also, through her use of a private network exposed classified information to an unsecure environment. SCI stuff has its own network and it is not public. It seems to me that she could not have expected to do her job without having access to compartmented information. How was that information passed to her? If it was by briefing the briefer had the obligation at the beginning of the brief to establish the classification level. Given that she had to know the classifcation of the information. Further at her level she is expected to know what is classified and what is not.
The Benghazi incident is a reflection of a lack of character, command presence and capability. Her entire career of lying, wiggling out of situations, and her self serving approach to life, viewed as a whole should convince any one that she is basically unprepared to serve the country let alone lead it in these perilous times

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 10 at 2016 9:34 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 21:34:26 -0400

Has the SPC who posted this replied to any of the comments? Three things I don't talk about in military forums or work. Im sure most of you have the same. Proud to be an American, have a good one