Romney Campaign Pushing False Line That ‘Apologies’ Caused Attacks In Libya

[ProfessionalLeftist]

As GOP foreign policy hands balk at Mitt Romney’s statements about the attacks on American diplomats in Libya and Egypt, the governor’s campaign and its surrogates continue to push the line that Obama’s “weak” foreign policy and his purported “apologies” for America invited the violence:

– LIZ CHENEY: “Apologizing for America, appeasing our enemies, abandoning our allies and slashing our military are the hallmarks of Mr. Obama’s foreign policy.” [Romney Press Release, 9/12/2012]

– SEN. JOHN MCCAIN (R-AZ): “The United States is weak and withdrawing and that’s why you’re seeing a lot of leaders reacting.” [Today Show, 9/13/2012]

— SEN. JIM INHOFE (R-OK): “What foreign policy? The policy of appeasement. Yes, it’s happening as a result of that.” [The Hill, 9/13/2012]

But there is little correlation between perceived “weakness” and attacks on US embassies/consulates or terrorism more broadly. Six times as many attacks on American embassies and consulates took place during the Bush administration than during the Obama administration to date and experts on terrorism suggest that the causes of terrorism are complex and multifaceted, ranging from political grievances to ideology and strategic rationality to the social circumstances of potential terrorists.

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http://thinkprogress.org/security/2012/09/13/842351/romney-campaign-pushing-false-line-that-apologies-caused-attacks-in-libya/

[sinkingfeeling]

1. So, I guess the opposite of a 'policy of appeasement' (used to be known as diplomacy)

is global war and empire?

[ProfessionalLeftist]

2. Guess so. More knuckle-dragging, chest-beating...

...GWB-style cowboy vigilantism and unapologetic barbarism seems to be what they want. Hooboy.

[LAGC]

3. Pretty much.

At least there's no doubt what kind of foreign policy would be pursued in a Mittens Administration...

[Sheepshank]

4. ahhh circling the wagons around their chose one.

I can't decide if it's to try and support Romney (they really believe what they are saying) or hide Romney from the light (smother him with bullshit to save face for picking such an idiot).

[ncgrits]

5. So where are we now? Tripling down? Quadrupling down? Quintupling down?

I've lost track.

And then the walking back will begin and I'll be even more confused.

[TwilightGardener]

6. These attacks are looking more suspicious by the hour--Romney blew his

response, but GOPers are trying to salvage what they can out of the September "surprise".

[Junkdrawer]

7. This is EXACTLY why I fear the next shoe to drop...

There's more in the pipeline...