Don’t Worry, Be Happy File: Obama Says ISIS is a “Manageable Problem”

Like, not running out of toilet paper or accounting for ELEVEN missing Libyan jetliners or IRS hard drives.

As long as we’re cool and don’t lose our heads, we can unicorns and rainbows them into submission…or vapor.

It Turns Out President No StraTEEgery

…HAD read it in the morning papers. Or COULD have, if he could get his nose out of the comics.

@foxandfriends @FoxNews . 1 year of intelligence briefing on ISIS & Obama says he has #NoStrategyYet does he read his daily intel briefings?

— Lilly McKim (@lillymckim) September 2, 2014

What’s More Fun Than Ebola?

Why, an Ebola that has mutated, obviously

The Ebola virus sweeping through West Africa has mutated repeatedly during the current outbreak, a fact that could hinder diagnosis and treatment of the devastating disease, according to scientists who have genetically sequenced the virus in scores of victims.

The findings, published Thursday in the journal Science, also offer new insights into the origins of the largest and most deadly Ebola outbreak in history, which has killed more than 1,500 people in four countries and shows few signs of slowing. It also provided another reminder of the deep toll the outbreak has taken on health workers and others in the affected areas, as five of the paper’s more than 50 co-authors died from Ebola before publication.

Just not a whole lot of good news for those poor folks.

Counting Corpses: “Well, Allah DAMN IT!

It’s HOT UNDER HERE!!!”

…that move.

I’m Sure Glad…

Obama seems to be enjoying himself. (Reuters/Kevin Lamarque) pic.twitter.com/8USQHo8CBM

— Andrew Kaczynski (@BuzzFeedAndrew) August 11, 2014

…SOMEone is.

Kirsten Powers Points Out That You Only Get Aid From Obama If You Have a Bitchin’ Name

If it’s just white-bread “Christian”, you’re Shiite out of luck.

Kirsten Powers: Obama’s inattention to Iraqi Christians

White House not addressing their persecution equally.

…Finally, later that night — and two full months after the crisis began — President Obama announced airstrikes in Iraq and for the first time acknowledged that Christians are being driven from the homeland of their faith. But the Christians garnered a passing mention, while the religious minority of Yazidis seems to be what moved the president to act.

An Iraqi Christian leader lamented to me that his people would have to convert to get the administration’s attention.

Homeless Christians

The Yazidis deserve protection and humanitarian aid, but so do the Christians who number in the hundreds of thousands in Iraq. While the Yazidis received air drops of food and water, nothing has been dropped to the Christians who are homeless and in dire need of food and water. Each day that passes is a matter of life and death.

I watched his initial announcement about the airstrikes and supply drops and damn near fell out my chair when “Christian” passed his lips for the VERY FIRST TIME EVER. It WAS only ONCE in the speech and I haven’t heard it since.

To her credit, Kirsten Powers angrily noted the same the next day on Fox’s Outnumbered:

God BLESS you @KirstenPowers !! "This is NOT a humanitarian President!" #Christiansiniraq #Outnumbered

— tree hugging sister (@treehuggingsis) August 8, 2014

Watching This Unfold On Twitter Last Night

…but nary a PEEP from the big guys until now…

Iraq's President has appointed Haider al-Abadi as new Prime Minister. http://t.co/lISiKa97er

— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) August 11, 2014

…Iraqi forces and tanks surged into some Baghdad neighborhoods Sunday as a wave of troops swarmed Baghdad’s green zone, the secure area where many government buildings and the U.S. Embassy are located, two Iraqi police officials said.
Exactly what led to the surge remains unclear. But some believe the beefed-up military presence is part of a power struggle between al-Maliki and newly elected President Fuad Masum…

Blame Bush

Top story: Priest from Nineveh: 'Christianity is finished in Iraq' http://t.co/rPDEhfL2eo #Iraq #Christian pic.twitter.com/h97TZ1WoAT

— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) August 10, 2014

Who Will Sing the Songs of Praise

…when there are no voices left to be raised?

Iraq’s Christians are begging the world for help. Is anybody listening?

Since capturing the country’s second largest city of Mosul in early June, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has ordered Christians to convert to Islam, pay jizya taxes levied on non-Muslims, or die. The extremist Sunni group is also persecuting and murdering Turkmen and Shabaks, both Muslim religious minorities.

Human rights lawyer Nina Shea described the horror in Mosul to me: “(ISIS) took the Christians’ houses, took the cars they were driving to leave. They took all their money. One old woman had her life savings of $40,000, and she said, ‘Can I please have 100 dollars?’, and they said no. They took wedding rings off fingers, chopping off fingers if they couldn’t get the ring off.”

…For the first time in 2,000 years, Mosul is devoid of Christians.

“This is ancient Nineveh we are talking about,” Shea explained. “They took down all the crosses. They blew up the tomb of the prophet Jonah. An orthodox Cathedral has been turned into a mosque. They are uprooting every vestige of Christianity.” University of Mosul professor Mahmoud Al ‘Asali, a Muslim, bravely spoke out against ISIS’ purging of Christians and was executed.

But it’s Christians, so…meh.

IF This News Report is True

…it just confirms what we already knew about the President. But it still makes me squirm in embarrassment and disgust, like I just overheard a snot-nosed punk talking down to a vet on the street.

Come to think of it, that’s exactly what happened…

In Leaked Tape, Hostile Obama Tries to Force PM to Accept Truce

US president markedly unfriendly, interrupted prime minister as he attempted to push unfavorable truce on Israel.

Damning evidence has emerged of US President Barack Obama’s dismissal of Israel’s position in favor of supporting the position of Hamas and its allies during ceasefire talks.

A “senior US official” leaked an audio recording of a telephone conversation between Obama and Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to Channel One. In it the 35-minute conversation, which took place on Sunday, the US President appears downright hostile at points, and even cuts off Netanyahu in the middle of his protestations over a one-sided truce proposal which would have seen Hamas receive all its key demands, but that Israel ultimately rejected.

Obama: I demand that Israel agrees to an immediate, unilateral ceasefire and halt all offensive activities – particularly airstrikes.

Netanyahu: What will Israel receive in return for a ceasefire?

Obama: I believe that Hamas will stop firing rockets – silence will be met with silence.

Netanyahu: Hamas violated all five previous ceasefires, it is a terrorist organization which is dedicated to the destruction of Israel.

Obama: I repeat and expect Israel to unilaterally stop all its military activity. The pictures of destruction from Gaza distance the world from Israel’s position.

Netanyahu: Kerry’s proposal was completely unrealistic and gives Hamas the military and diplomatic advantage.

Obama: Within a week of the end of Israel’s military activities, Qatar and Turkey will begin negotiations with Hamas on the basis of the 2012 understanding [following the end of Operation Pillar of Defense – ed.], including Israel’s commitment to removing the siege and restrictions on Gaza,

Netanyahu: Qatar and Turkey are the biggest supporters of Hamas. It is impossible to rely on them to be fair mediators.

Obama: I trust Qatar and Turkey, and Israel is in no position to choose its mediators.

Netanyahu: I object, because Hamas is able to continue and to fire rockets and to use tunnels for terror attacks…

Obama – interrupts Netanyahu mid-sentence: The ball is in Israel’s court – it is obligated to end all military activities.

ths update: Whole lotta “It’s a fake! It’s a fake!” going around, with a healthy shake of “But…” on top. Could well be, as Allah speculates, SOMETHING got said, translated, re-translated and then again. I like that theory.

Krauthammer in a Serious Lurch Spanking Here

With some pretty interesting points to make.

Filed Under

…”“I Canz Haz Prezadentz”

Hillary Clinton: Hamas Uses Human Shields Because ‘Gaza is Pretty Small’

…In an interview with Fusion TV, Clinton said

“Hamas puts its missiles, its rockets in civilian areas; part of it is because Gaza is pretty small and it’s densely populated.”

I know what’s “pretty small” and it AIN’T Gaza…

And In the “As If You Needed ANOTHER Reason NOT to Fly Malaysia Air” Category…

…Exhibit A:

MH3 from London to Kuala Lumpur now flying over active combat areas in Syria and Iraq. Really? http://t.co/h2hoiEHMXT pic.twitter.com/2bsI2GrNv7

— Steve Ganyard (@SteveGanyard) July 21, 2014

Yeah.

We are utterly, utterly fucked. pic.twitter.com/vrSo7TC64v

— David Burge (@iowahawkblog) July 18, 2014

Yeah.

Striking terror in the heart of Putin pic.twitter.com/IWae1eoRJu

— Film Ladd (@FilmLadd) July 18, 2014

I’m Guessing This “Blindsided” Is Only Because Israel Went In

…before the morning edition of the WaPo hit Barack’s desk.

ABC: White House Appeared ‘Blindsided’ by Israeli Invasion of Gaza

Those Religion of Pieces Guys Almost Sacre

…bleu it up? French police busted the plot and forced them to Louvre the iconic landmarks alone.

Terror plot targeting Eiffel Tower, Louvre foiled, French police say

French authorities say they foiled an Islamic terrorist plot reportedly targeting the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and a nuclear power plant last year.

The revelation comes as the country unveiled new anti-terror rules which included a proposal to ban terror suspects from leaving the country if it is thought they intend to fight abroad, The Telegraph reported.

French authorities revealed they arrested a 29-year-old Algerian butcher living in southern France June 2013, after they found coded messages between him and a high-ranking Al Qaeda member discussing how “to conduct jihad in the place you are currently,” according to Le Parisien.

The suspect, identified in the newspaper report as Ali M, reportedly said he would target French landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Louvre and

“cultural events that take place in the south of France in which thousands of Christians gather for a month.”

Revisionist History Can Be So Fun

Along w/ Gorbachev,Shevarnadze helped end Cold War.No side "won" Cold War despite US triumphalism / http://t.co/PsdSl9SCFj

— Katrina vandenHeuvel (@KatrinaNation) July 7, 2014

So. Just how IS that good, old USSR doing, Katty Pants?

BASTARDS

Three Kidnapped Israeli Teens Found Dead in Hebron

The three Israeli teenagers kidnapped several weeks ago by Hamas have been found dead in the Palestinian area of Hebron, where Israeli forces are currently raiding Palestinian homes, according to Israeli military sources.

The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed late Monday during a press briefing that the bodies had been discovered. Hamas operatives near Jerusalem were identified by Israeli intelligence sources as being responsible for the kidnapping.

I despise this president more than anything I can possibly imagine except for the folks he has emboldened.

ths update: THIS is what a REAL LEADER OF HIS PEOPLE promises:

Netanyahu: ‘Hamas Will Pay’ For The Killing Of Three Israeli Teens

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised a strong response to the killing of three Israeli teens abducted from a highway junction outside of the West Bank settlement of Kfar Etziyon on June 12th.

The Israeli security cabinet is currently meeting to weigh possible responses to the teens’ murders. Netanyahu ordered an extensive air campaign in the Gaza Strip in late 2012 in response to rocket attacks originating in the Hamas-controlled coastal area. While the campaign resulted in the deaths of several high-ranking Hamas operatives, including Hamas military chief Ahmed Jabari, the campaign ceased admit international pressure — and resulted in Israel lightening its control of goods and individuals entering the Strip.

…On his Facebook page, Netanyahu was clear in assigning responsibility.

He wrote that the three were “murdered in cold blood by human animals,” and promised that “Hamas is responsible, and Hamas will pay.”

No #hashtag required for THAT message.

100 Years Ago On Saturday…

the fellow on the right started WW I

The Kurds Are Saying ISIS Has Baghdad Surrounded!

WHO you gonna believe? Weeelllll, it’s about time I brushed off this oldie but TOTALLY APPROPRIATE goodie!

Succession

Spain's King Juan Carlos has signed abdication papers. His son formally becomes King Felipe VI at midnight pic.twitter.com/CJ865BIZ1D

— British Royals (@britishroyals) June 18, 2014

Obama Boasted In 2012 That His Policies Have “Al-Qaeda On The Run”…

Yep, they’re running all over Iraq

ISIS butchers leave ‘roads lined with decapitated police and soldiers’: Battle for Baghdad looms as thousands answer Iraqi government’s call to arms and jihadists bear down on capital
U.S. today changed tone on intervention; President Obama said: ‘I don’t rule out anything… Iraq will need more help’
Crucial vote to grant emergency powers was delayed because MPs did not turn up, leaving Iraqi government paralysed
Disruption in Iraq could add 2p to the price of a litre of petrol within a fortnight as ISIS insurgents take key oil fields
Kurdish forces are in full control of Iraq’s oil city of Kirkuk after the federal army abandoned their posts
Iran has sent special forces and a unit of elite troops to Iraq to assist the Iraqi government halt the advance
Iraqi air force is bombing insurgent positions in and around Mosul – 1.3million citizens still remain in the city
Middle East experts raised the prospect of Iraq being carved into three – Kurdish, Sunni and Shiite – by the conflict

Smartest Bestest Prez EVUH

The United States Does NOT Negotiate With Terrorists or Trade For Hostages

Remember that?

Ah.

Good times, good times.

US soldier held captive by Taliban in Afghanistan for nearly five years freed

Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, the only American soldier held captive in Afghanistan, has been released by the Taliban in exchange for five Afghan detainees, U.S. officials said Saturday.

From GUANTANAMO, no less.

…A Defense Department official gave Fox News the names of the detainees: Mohammad Fazl, Mullah Norullah Noori, Mohammed Nabi, Khairullah Khairkhwa, and Abdul Haq Wasiq. They are believed to be the top five Taliban leaders at the prison and were selected in 2012 by Taliban leaders as part of initial negotiations.

I am thankful Bergdahl is safe. I KNOW we ALL are.

But, OH DEAR GOD.

This is a horrible precedent, especially with how he’s hamstringing the kids we have left in that hell-hole as he runs away.

Or ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD the US military serves, for that matter.

Open season, baby.

Obama Probably Expected to Get an Ass Reaming for That Miserable West Point P-Word Pablum

…from the WaPo.

Wait. What?

Edit pages pan Obama speech

The New York Times editorial board, often supportive of the White House, wrote that his “address did not match the hype, was largely uninspiring, lacked strategic sweep and is unlikely to quiet his detractors, on the right or the left.”

…The Wall Street Journal, far more accustomed to criticizing the president on foreign policy, said Obama’s speech was marked less by what he said and more by what he left out —…

…The Washington Post editorial said the president’s “binding of U.S. power places Mr. Obama at odds with every U.S. president since World War II.”
“President Obama has retrenched U.S. global engagement in a way that has shaken the confidence of many U.S. allies and encouraged some adversaries,” the board said, attacking the president for resorting to rhetoric instead of adjusting policy.

Better Break Out A New Hashtag

This will end well

(Reuters) – Russia warned Kiev on Friday that it would face justice for a “bloody crime” in eastern Ukraine, where Ukrainian forces killed up to five pro-Russian rebels a day earlier, while Washington said Moscow was running out of time to defuse the crisis before facing further sanctions.

“They (Kiev) are waging a war on their own people. This is a bloody crime, and those who pushed the army to do that will pay, I am sure, and will face justice,” Russia’s foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, told a meeting of diplomats.