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MSNBC Panel Actually Debates if DOJ Should Prosecute Anti-Islam Pastor Terry Jones for Libya Deaths

Sep. 12, 2012 12:33pm Erica Ritz

MSNBC Panel: Justice Department Should Prosecute Terry Jones for Libya Embassy Deaths | Mike Barnicle, Donny Deutsch

Controversial Pastor Terry Jones stands at a small protest at the site of the Park 51 proposed mosque. (Getty File Photo)

In the wake of the tragedy in Libya, where U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans were killed by a frenzied mob over an anti-Islam movie, an MSNBC panel took the time Wednesday to discuss who should be held accountable.

One of their suggestions? Anti-Islam Pastor Terry Jones, who has burned the Koran in the past and promoted the film that allegedly sparked the most recent wave of violence.

Panelist Mike Barnicle explained:

Given this supposed “minister’s” role in last year’s riots in Afghanistan, where people died, and given his apparent or his alleged role in this film, where, not yet nailed down, but at least one American, perhaps the American ambassador is dead, it might be time for the Department of Justice to start viewing his role as an accessory before or after the fact.

In response, fellow panelist Donny Deutsch responded: “I was thinking the same thing, yeah.”

Which leaves many asking why the government should treat those who mock Christianity and Islam differently– is it just because of the threat of violent retaliation?

PolicyMic commented: “Barnicle’s contempt for the First Amendment is astounding…”

Apparently we must “constantly check ourselves, lest we become ‘an accessory before or after the fact’ to murders committed by zealots who violently demand that they never be offended by anyone, anywhere,” the author concludes sarcastically.

Watch the clip, via Newsbusters, below:

(H/T: Newsbusters)

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AvengerK
Posted on September 12, 2012 at 12:48pm
This is nothing new from the left…they’re salivating to impose Thoughtcrime.

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- johnjamison
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 1:06pm
  The left is in a tail spin they have nothing left accept blame a conservative no matter what happens. And while they are defending the actions of radical islamics what do they say to the American women and gay that this same group would behead and stone.
  Fact the pastor they are attacking attempted to stand up for the abused and murdered women and murdered and abused gays at the hands of Islamist.
  Too bad their ignorance and blind party devotion denies them anything close to common sense.
  
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- banjarmon
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 1:07pm
  The BLAME GAME…HEY BHO step up and STOP THE BUCK!!!! I think your too much of a coward leading from behind…..SHAME
  
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- doomytram
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 1:25pm
  MSNBC needs to have a mass Bible Burning Ceremony in support of the Koran, Al Qaeda, Obozo and the Muslim Brotherhood.
  
  MSNBC should be prosecuted for Hate Crimes against Mormans, Christians, and Jews. Ooooops….STFU….Oooops…MSNBC has Turrets Syndrome and can only say Racist.. Hate Crimes exemptions apply to New Blk Panthers, Muuuuslims, and LibTurds. Whoooooop… Woooooop MSNBC smells like a dead bird, like Soros.
  
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- Shiroi Raion
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 1:26pm
  MSDNC never ceases to disappoint. I wonder if their only viewers are those who get paid to watch.
  
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- Walkabout
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 1:31pm
  We should prosecute David Gregory & other so called journalists for carrying water for the Obama administration & Dems.
  
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- doomytram
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 1:33pm
  @Shiroi Raion the well paid Truth Team Turd Trolls believe everything MSNBC pukes…..
  
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- Gonzo
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 1:33pm
  The video that supposedly sparked the outrage was on Youtube. Why not go after Youtube MSNBC, you dolts. Hey, I connect to Youtube through AT&T, arrest them while you’re at it!
  
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- sillyfreshness
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 1:35pm
  MSNBC is full of anti First Amendment commies. What do you expect?
  
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- TEXASGRANNY73
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 1:36pm
  @JohnJameson Good point. Spread it around for I had not thought of it until your post.
  
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- momrules
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 1:42pm
  Since MSNBC only parrots the Obama talking points I must wonder if this was as impromptu a conversation between these two blockheads as it might seem on the surface.
  
  The Obama administration loves the idea of free speech being eradicated in America.
  
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- TEXASGRANNY73
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 1:45pm
  @Banjarmon I agree. He is a coward amongst other things. Leader? He is a joke, He is also scared of Romney which means he is scared of us. Bluffing. VOTE ROMNEY/RYAN. We need true leaders who believe in America (us),
  
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- 13th Imam
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 1:46pm
  Blaze Want Ads
  
  Job Opening
  
  American Ambassador to Libya- No Experience necessary, Must be able to bow to current dictator,shovel out American taxpayers cash(that only 50 % pay) to Muslim Brotherhood,apologize to said Muslim Brotherhood on demand, and attempt to follow the conflicting instructions of Hussein Obama.
  
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- Gold Coin & Economic News
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 2:22pm
  The idiots at MSNBC only do this because they are to stupid or ashamed to admit what a complete and utter disaster we have for a President. If anyone is to blame in America for these murders it is Barack Hussein Obama for being a weak wussbag of a President and teaming up with groups like the Muslim Brotherhood. Way to go BHO!
  
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- turkey13
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 2:26pm
  This Terry looks like a white guy. Holder must have thought he was African American or he would have already arrested him.
  
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- turkey13
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 2:33pm
  This guy looks like a white guy. Holder must have thought he was an African American or he would have already arrested him.
  
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- Popp40
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 2:37pm
  Has anyone heard what Obama is doing today as the Middle East erupts……he is headed to a campaign event.
  
  WAKE UP AMERICA!!!!
  
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- smokeysmoke
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 3:03pm
  thought crime anyone? msnbc is on top of that
  
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- TomSawyer
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 3:07pm
  Let me put this in perspective really quick. Obama says things all the time that I find very disturbing and he offends me. If I commit a crime, can Obama be held responsible If I say it is because Obama offended me? No? Well that is exactly what they are saying about that preacher. Freedom of speech means you can offend someone without legal consequences.
  
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- Hanner
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 3:18pm
  Let’s think about this logic. MSNBC says that the pastor should be held liable for the murder of americans by these islamic savages just because he supported a film someone else made. The pastor’s support of the film caused these murders. Hmmmm…..soooo by that delusional reasoning that must mean that women who wear skimpy clothes are responsible for their rapists actions? It is always someone else’s fault isn’t it you liberal lunatics? Another shining example of liberal deflection of personal responsibility. “If you wouldn’t have done this, I wouldn’t have done that”. Disgusting.
  
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- johnjamison
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 3:23pm
  tom wrote,
  Let me put this in perspective really quick. Obama says things all the time that I find very disturbing and he offends me. If I commit a crime, can Obama be held responsible If I say it is because Obama offended me? No? Well that is exactly what they are saying about that preacher. Freedom of speech means you can offend someone without legal consequences
  
  Actually Tom what we’re seeing from MSNBC is it’s willingness to destroy the first amendment and the ranting and raving of islamic terrorist. They are weak spineless NOTHING ABOUT THEM SAYS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  
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- NHwinter
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 3:27pm
  The DOJ won’t arrest the NBP or the Islamist calling for the overthrow of the US by having their flag flying over the WH, or their public statements of killing us or wiping Israel off the map, yet MSMBC want them to prosecute this pastor. What a joke.
  
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- WarMunger_Al
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 3:28pm
  Obama is the first that should be arrested, followed by everyone of these left wing morons at MSNBC. They are all traitors and should be put down as such.
  
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- DIR
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 3:55pm
  @GONZO
  
  I understand the movie was made by a Jewish re developer and financed by jews. Barbara Steisand is Jewish, maybe she should be arrested.
  
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- S_Mike
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 4:06pm
  I’ll probably get flamed for this reply, but I couldn’t care less.
  
  People should realy stop being ignorant about the consequences their acts and words can have. Of course the reaction in many muslim counties is totally out of proportion, but it’s safe and easy to hide behind freedom of speech and being entitled to an own opinion from deep within the United States, thousands of miles away from those ‘hotspots’ where it is known that these kind of remarks inflame mobs and start riots, and not the kind of riots we are used to in the West.
  
  Of course these people have the right to their own opinion, but to what purpose? What did this lunatics achieve, accept the death of 4 innocent people who had nothing to do with the actions of the director of the movie and the ignorant priest?
  
  But in no way this justifies the killing of an ambassador of no matter who for that matter, the reaction in the muslim world is outrageous, scandalous and horrifying and each time things like these happen, I am more convinced that the West should loose all ties and end all diplomacy with these kind of countries, but then again we’d fall without our precious oil.
  
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- johnjamison
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 4:25pm
  S MIKE,
  TO WHAT PURPOSE DID THE CHICKEN CROSS THE ROAD?
  For that you’ld have to ask the people who did it. One can speculate but that’s all.
  Perhaps they wanted to make fun of mohammed. and to that purpose perhaps there a multitude of reason. from being attacks by islamic,as reliation to islamist treatment of women,as retaliation for islamisc treatments of christian,retaliation for islamist treatment of gays,christian,perhaps the film maker would be fiance was killed by her father because he was jewish… purpose is inconsequential
  In no more different than why do people climb Everest…….
  Fact is we are a nation of free men and given the gift of free speech by God almighty. Would you rather coward in the dark and live a hundred years,or live 30 years brave and in the light.
  Defiance is the tool of the oppressed in order to be defiant oppression must first exist.
  So your question to what purpose only points out how out of touch you are with the nature of islam.
  But I’ll clue you in IT’S OPPRESSIVE
  
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- Drives Like Jehu
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 5:01pm
  Actually, it makes more sense to prosecute msnbc.
  
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- S_Mike
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 5:28pm
  @JOHNJAMISSON: don’t worry, I’m not out of touch with islam at all. Especially in those regions, you cannot trust them, you should never rely on them. But hey, you either accept those facts or you stay out of those kind of countries. Even when the arabic spring was happening, I already knew it was a bad evolution for the West, but all in all it is nothing more then the message the US is so eager to spread around the world, being democracy. In Iraq, the US removed the dictator – who never was a real threat for the US or its allies and even hated OBL and the likes – resulting in an unstable country which all of a sudden did become a thread to the United States. In Tunesia, Egypt and Libiya the population removed the dictator themselves, enforcing fundamentalist islam and becoming a threat to the entire West. The only country with a rogue islam government was Afghanistan with the taliban, and the US and their allies rightfully invaded that country, but in the end it all stays the same: Afghanistan went from a rogue government to a weak government, resulting in the same threats Iraq, Egypt, Tunesia and Libiya have become.
  
  The middle east is just to unstable to rely on and Western countries shouldn’t be in there. But they are and the actions of those two fools have put Americans in jeopardy and costed four lives.
  
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- Hanner
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 6:02pm
  More and more info and posts are beginning to shed light on these attacks as being planned. Both of these attacks on 9/11. Smells really fishy. Also…news sources are stating that these guys were shouting things like “We are all Osama, Obama.” The murderers at the Libya embassy were heard shouting something about revenge for other muslim deaths. Seems that this preacher actually didn’t have anything to do with this garbage. US embassy in Cairo issued the “apology” letter BEFORE anything happened. Totally fishy!!!
  
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- georgeMo13
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 9:51pm
  I begin to think the MSnbc staff should be arrested for inciting riots with their stupidity. A good lawsuit for defamation of character of the Pastor should also be commenced. Time to make them pay for betrayal of our fundamental right to free speech.
  
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- ChildOfTheKing
  Posted on September 13, 2012 at 6:04pm
  Easy does it people! When Romney is voted as our next President, they will all run back into their holes. Be patient. IT WILL HAPPEN.
  
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SilentReader
Posted on September 12, 2012 at 12:48pm
Stop making excuses for the Islamist hoodlums, MSNBC. You are part of the problem. Your constant appeasing and apologizing is absolutely sickening.

This is all part of the OICs orchestrated 10-year plan to silence us and implement brutal Sharia in all of Western Civilization. Get a grip! Your ignorance is dangerous to the life of every American because you are the ones who are perpetuating this horrific display of savagery by apologizing for the Islamists continual audacious terror to advance their jihad in the Western world.

I hold you in utter contempt.

The nightmare of this capitulating Obama-Clinton regime must come to an end. Because this is war. War between Islam’s sword of intolerance, plunder, horrific genocide and occupation and we the people who want to preserve our freedom and the First Amendment of our U.S. Constitution.

The 3rd World War has already begun and we aim to fight for our freedom in America, because, MSNBC, FREEDOM IS WORTH FIGHTING FOR.

It’s time to put an end to your capitulating and apologizing for these murdering savages and face the fact that you will be the first on Islam’s chopping block.

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Sirfoldallot
Posted on September 12, 2012 at 12:48pm
WTH msnbc , r u stupid.

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jcldwl
Posted on September 12, 2012 at 12:46pm
The piece of crap sitting in the white house and his entire administration is to blame for these murders as co conspirators. They supported these people that took over Libya and helped bring them to power. They are guilty of heinous treasonous acts and will use this to further their agenda of overthrowing our Republic from within. If we have an election in November and to me that is a BIG IF, we must vote them out.

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- Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 12:57pm
  Agreed.
  
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- biohazard23
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 1:43pm
  Even if/when there’s an election and Dear Leader loses, do you think he’s going to leave WILLINGLY?
  
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silquin11
Posted on September 12, 2012 at 12:46pm
Hey Barack: it was you who told an Islamic dinner – “I am one of
you.”; it was you who on ABC News referenced – “My Muslim faith.” it was you
who gave $100 million in U.S. taxpayer funds to re-build foreign mosques: it was
you who wrote that in the event of a conflict -”I will stand with the Muslims.”
; it was you who assured the Egyptian Foreign Minister that – “I am a Muslim.”
it was you who bowed in submission before the Saudi king; it was you who exempted Muslims from penalties under Obamacare that the rest of us have to pay; it was you
who mocked the Bible and Jesus Christ’s Sermon On The Mount while repeatedly
referring to the HOLY Quran; it was you who traveled the Islamic world
denigrating the United States Of America; it was you who instantly threw the
support of your administration behind the building of the Cordova Victory mosque
overlooking the hallowed crater of the World Trade Center; it was you who
refused to attend the National Prayer Breakfast, but hastened to host an Islamic
prayer breakfast at the WH; it was you who ordered both Georgetown Univ. and
Notre Dame to shroud all vestiges of Jesus Christ BEFORE you would agree to go
there to speak, but in contrast, you have NEVER requested that the mosques you
have visited adjust their decor; it was you who appointed anti-Christian
fanatics to your Tsar Corps; but in contrast, you have NEVER requested that the mosques you
have visited adjust their decor; it was you who

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CRINTHONEY
Posted on September 12, 2012 at 12:45pm
What a bunch of idiots. First amendment now is on the table folks. Look out, the left will blame everyone and their mother before they blame the all mighty Obama’s policies. This man should be laughed out of office.

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Uechi
Posted on September 12, 2012 at 12:45pm
Wht am I not surprised.MSNBC has nothing but distain for the Constitution including the 1st Amendment unless your speech agreeswith their extreme left positions. I have no lobe for Terry Jones but free speech is exactly that free. When the Government starts deciding what you can say without being prosecuted we are done as a Nation.

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pugczar
Posted on September 12, 2012 at 12:45pm
Typical. This administration always looks for someone else to blame. Same tired old ruse.

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Republichic
Posted on September 12, 2012 at 12:44pm
This is outrageous. This man had nothing to do with this. And then there’s Hilliary giving her two bits that don’t amount to crap. She worthless because she and our present leader are on the same page no matter what she says. Hilliary doesn’t even have her story strait. She would rather lie than accuse the Brotherhood of wrongdoing.

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- momrules
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 1:45pm
  You are right. Pastor Jones had nothing to do with this but he is getting the blame anyway. Watch as this condemnation of him blossoms while the Muslims get a pass.
  
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woodyee
Posted on September 12, 2012 at 12:44pm
Those fools deserve no attention, other than to be held responsible for their own comments.

If Terry Jones should be punished for ANYTHING re: his statements against the book of radical islam, then it stands more reason to hold MSNBC personnel responsible for HIGH TREASON. Now THAT I would actively support.

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Freefromyou
Posted on September 12, 2012 at 12:44pm
Although I see it I do not believe it, Although I hear it I do not understand, Only when I feel it could it ever find the truth of it. I pray for their soles when the day comes that they feel evil for then it will be too late.

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PATTY HENRY
Posted on September 12, 2012 at 12:42pm
MSNBC has nothing to say about those animals tearing down our flag? OR KILLING OUR AMBASSADOR/STAFF in LIBYA…except to PULL AN OBAMA (that means a gutless apology tactic) ?

YOU dopes who use our FREEDOMS to knock our freedoms make me sick.

BUT NO MATTER, MSNBC…. did you hear about the NEW TV NETWORK? THE BLAZE? ON TV TOO?

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- isay
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 6:54pm
  The Blaze will set them on fire! Yeah!!! Glenn and Crew!
  
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MrButcher
Posted on September 12, 2012 at 12:42pm
Mini-Eichmann’s

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- MEichman
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 1:20pm
  Ehhh?
  
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TriforcePlayer
Posted on September 12, 2012 at 12:42pm
ughh

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Gonzo
Posted on September 12, 2012 at 12:42pm
Yea Donny, the Muslims were our best buddies before Terry Jones showed up…you imbecile

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standuppeople
Posted on September 12, 2012 at 12:41pm
Thank you for providing the actual clip because it has to be seen to be believed.

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FSM_47
Posted on September 12, 2012 at 12:41pm
Nothing like whiny defeatists spouting garbage.

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Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on September 12, 2012 at 12:41pm
I say we prosecute him and the one who helped the Brotherhood, the Obama admin. Plus anyone in the US that provided funds to this rogue govt…….hmmmm……..the Obama admin. And anyone who has recognized this as the legitimate Libyan govt……….the Obama Admin. So, sure, anyone who helped with this crime, yeah, lets prosecute.

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thibx
Posted on September 12, 2012 at 12:41pm
let them do it i will burn more.

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Rothbardian_in_the_Cleve
Posted on September 12, 2012 at 12:41pm
OMG!!! We’ve lost our dang minds.

If anyone needs prosecuted it’s Clinton/Obama.

But let’s just use their logic. So if I start a riot about bias in journalism and how ignorant MSNBC really is could I be absolved and THEY be charged for my actions?

This is the 4th branch of government? We’re doomed.

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BlondeFrenzy
Posted on September 12, 2012 at 12:39pm
OMG! These people are insane. Pray for a Romney victory.

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kaydeebeau
Posted on September 12, 2012 at 12:39pm
Dhimminitude on display at MSNBC

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Libfreezone
Posted on September 12, 2012 at 12:39pm
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- getourcountryback
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 1:07pm
  You got that right!
  
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- Stelex
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 1:27pm
  Could you repeat that? ;-)
  
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- TEXASGRANNY73
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 1:51pm
  @Libfree I think I love you. Not to worry. I won’t tell anyone. Seems I remember those very words.
  
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- LeadNotFollow
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 2:42pm
  …
  It’s time to impeach Obama.
  
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- falschimjaeger
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 7:02pm
  You are correct sir.
  
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billrow
Posted on September 12, 2012 at 12:38pm
These people are utterly disgusting.

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rickinpa
Posted on September 12, 2012 at 12:37pm
Yeah as soon as they prosecute AG Holder as an accessory for the murder of Officer Terry and 100′s odf Mexican civilians

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- RightUnite
  Posted on September 12, 2012 at 1:40pm
  My thoughts exactly.
  
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