Why Paris Happened

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Roger L. Simon:

I am not going to blame Barack Obama entirely for what happened in Paris Friday – but mostly. And that’s not just because he famously called ISIS the jayvee team, when they are now unequivocally the New York Yankees or the Manchester United of terror, repellent as that analogy may be (he started it).

But what is clear from the carnage at the Bataclan Theatre and elsewhere in Paris that we will be studying for weeks or months to come is that the West has no leader in our evident civilizational war – no Churchill, no Roosevelt, no DeGaulle, not even a George W. Bush. It’s certainly not Barack Obama, a ludicrous man who thinks the world’s greatest problem is climate change in the face of Islamic terror. This is the same man who oversaw, indeed instigated, a large scale American démarche for the first time since World War II.

And look what happened. Well, we all know. We are living at a time when the Islamic world is having a nervous breakdown, actually more like a violent psychotic break, in its encounter with modernity and is determined to bring us all down with it.

Something must be done, but by whom? (As I write this, Paris is under mandatory curfew, the nation’s borders sealed. Are we next?) America, once the country everyone turned to, needs someone serious at its helm never more than now. The world needs it. But who is it?

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the muslin who calls himself the pres, actually a fool, is a terrorist.
There is no working policy in the Middle East, the congress has succeeded in accomplishing this failure.
The next 9/1 will be a multi-synchronized regional/city nuclear assault on America. This event will cripple this country, and allow for a land invasion from the south . Thanks to the muslim, terrorist pres, the nuclear materials, and engineers are already in this country.

We already have the personnel in the US to duplicate the Paris massacre. There are over 60 documented Hezbollah cells. There are over 900 terrorists refugees that have been admitted with minimal or no vetting under investigation by the FBI (after the fact). Is anyone interested in the fact that the majority of Middle-East “refugees” are young men? Where are the women and children?

Bush said this would be a long, difficult struggle. The left, of course scoffed. McCain said we would fight in Iraq for a hundred years, if necessary. The left, of course, politicized the remark. Obama declared al Qaeda defeated and, when they took out our consulate and killed our ambassador and three more brave Americans, he lied about the source. Obama declares ISIS the JV and they conquer large swaths of territory and wealth. Obama declares ISIS contained, and they down a Russian jet and launch a coordinated terrorist attack in Paris, killing 140.

Scramble the folk singers. Close down the coal-fired power plants. Declare the war on terror over and won.

This regime and the entire left should be banned from even giving their opinions on the situation, now that THAT is in vogue. They have done nothing but weaken the nation and the free world. This is a WORLD WAR and, with liberals more interested in how they can feather their own nests with climate scams and business in beheaded countries, the United States is not up to the challenge. Does anyone actually think Hillary is up to this challenge? With HER record? Does anyone think Bernie could face down ISIS or Putin?

The Republicans aren’t exceedingly better but they at least admit what the problem actually is and that is the first step, one the left is not willing to take.

Curt When our fellow Marine repeatedly calls the POTUS a muslim terrorist I consider that at least as offensive as for what Vlad was summarily dismissed.
Semper Fi

Roger L. Simon wrote:

We are living at a time when the Islamic world is having a nervous breakdown, actually more like a violent psychotic break, in its encounter with modernity and is determined to bring us all down with it.

All of Islam is and has always been more political than religious.
Islam produces one failed state after another.
Up until modern times, who really cared.
Individual Muslims were kept down and killed by their caliphs.
To try to make ends meet those caliphs of old waged war (plenty of cannon fodder because women were property and baby-making beings) and took booty.
But, as Simon notes, the modern world intruded on this pattern.
Up until recently Israel was scapegoated as the reason Islamic countries were failed states.
But even that won’t fly anymore.
So, the gloves simply came off.
ISIS, al Qaeda, Boko Haram* don’t bother to blame Israel.
They just want what the West has: riches, women, land.
To ”justify” themselves they point out how sinful we all are, so we deserve it.
We are in a modern war for supremacy.
Will Islam win or not?

*While Russia lost a plane full of tourists and France lost over a hundred out on the town, Boko Haram murdered over 3,000 people in Africa.

@Rich Wheeler: I agree a bit offensive, but this is the same language used by the left about tea party and conservatives, a bit childish really
YOURE A TERRORIST, NO YOU ARE, NO YOU ARE, YOU ARE…INFINITY.

@kitt: What language used in ref. to an individual T.P. or Conserv compares to calling the POTUS a Muslim terrorist? “A bit offensive-childish.” Ya think?
I again call on Curt to distance himself from this comment and block the responsible party.

@Rich Wheeler:

I call on you to distance yourself from the person who said:

“What I’m not interested in doing is posing or pursuing some notion of ‘American leadership’ or ‘America winning’

@retire05: I think all free nations share the responsibility of defeating ISIS—Why shouldn’t France G.B. Germany share responsibility—Why shouldn’t Turkey and Jordon be onboard? A win for all those that are free–All must share the commitment and share the victory over these cretins

@Rich Wheeler:

I think all free nations share the responsibility of defeating ISIS—Why shouldn’t France G.B. Germany share responsibility

Where did I say they should not “share the responsibility?” But where is the leadership of the leader of the free world and why are you not chastising Obama’s comments that I have clearly outlined. Here let me quote him again:

“What I’m not interested in doing is posing or pursuing some notion of ‘American leadership’ or ‘America winning’

How pathetic, you a former Marine, will not criticize Obama for that statement.

When America leads, and America wins, the entire free world wins. But I’m sure you can envision FDR saying something that damn dumb as he bombed Germany into oblivion.

Why is it necessary for the U.S. to pose or pursue leadership in this joint effort—why must we do a solo victory dance? Let all free nations join in this victory –but let’s get it done–starting yesterday—French and American warplanes blasted em—today let it be England and Jordan
Tomorrow c’mon Putin–show us how tough you are. Let’s get this done–mutual effort could actually bring us closer with destruction of Isis as a common goal.
BTW You know damn well we got boots on the ground—The Marines here at Pendleton are on alert—-In the end we’ll do more than our share–as always.

@Richard Wheeler:

And unto whomsoever much is given, of him much shall be required: and to whom they have committed much, of him they will demand the more.

And no one is talking about doing a solo victory dance. We are talking about taking our rightful place of leadership. Yet, you continue to obfuscate and continue to refuse to criticize Obama’s comments.

Even your own CA Senator now disagrees with Obama’s lack of leadership. How sad is it when even Democrats are criticizing him and you won’t?

News flash, RW. Leading from behind doesn’t work.

@Richard Wheeler: ]

SEN. DIANNE FEINSTEIN (D-CA): “I have never been more concerned. I read the intelligence faithfully. ISIL is not contained. ISIL is expanding. They’ve just put out a video saying it is their intent to attack this country.

And I think we have to be prepared. I think, hopefully, France will go for a Chapter 5, which will bring NATO into it.”

And yet, you will not condemn the comments of Obama.

Here’s the truth, RW; we either lead, or we will be lead. I prefer that we lead, just as we always have done. You, on the other hand………………………………..

@retire05: For the record , months ago on FA , I called out Obama for not bombing Assad after he crossed BHO’s red line. That was a mistake—I say again, we, along with our allies, should bomb Isis into the Stone Age.
Assad should go ASAP before the masses hang him in the square or he ends up in a ditch like the tyrant Gadhafi before him.
Be assured the United States Marines are ready to go..
Why should I jump the CIC when we got right wing fanatics here calling him a “traitor” and a “Muslim terrorist.”
Semper Fi

@retire05DUPE: Why should I pile on our CIC. when we got right wing fanatics at F.A calling him a “traitor” and a “Muslim terrorist”
Guess it was worth repeating.

@Richard Wheeler: Boots on the ground there or bombs in the kindergarten here. We never doubt the US Marines can kick butt.

@Richard Wheeler:

For the record , months ago on FA , I called out Obama for not bombing Assad after he crossed BHO’s red line.

At one point you are stating the United States should not be going it alone against an enemy that threatens us and much of the free world. Then you state you supported taking out Assad because he violated Obama’s “red line”. So, which is it?

We had no strategic interest in Syria. If the UN had gotten up off its bribe-fattened ass and resolved that the world community should act, the US should play a part. But what business was it of ours, other than humanitarian (which we don’t employ across the board) if Syria has a civil war?

Especially after what we saw in Paris, it should now be clear that the sooner we wipe out ISIS the sooner we will be safer (we will never again be completely safe). Obama wants to see all the cards turned face up before he moves but that is not going to happen. We have to destroy ISIS and if we have to place US troops to secure the peace for some time until a government can take control…. decades, perhaps…. that’s what we will have to do; it’s what were were doing in Iraq, until a legitimate government could take control. But we can’t wait until all that is figured out to act.

@kitt: Oh Rah
France calls for U.S and Russia to join the bombing in sync.
Putin says economic sanctions should do it—-what–how bout that plane they brought down? Hey big talker Isis is kicking sand in your face.

@Richard Wheeler: Putin is not going to do anything that is not exclusively to Russia’s benefit. This is why I thought it was a bad idea to have them there in the first place.

However, they WILL endeavor to push ISIS out of Syria and if we could get a coalition together and push them from the east, we could round them up and destroy them.

Let’s see what happens.

This man must die: Abdel-Hamid Abu Oud

He’s responsible for a lot more than Paris.

Abdel-Hamid Abu Oud: alleged mastermind of Paris attacks

@Richard Wheeler: I dont like the russian influence but we allied WW2. If we send our best to the sandbox we must be sure we equip them with the best possible weapons and armor. Make no mistake you will never wipe them out.
The Marines know the history of Tripoli 1789.
Make them rebuild without our tax dollars.

@Richard Wheeler:

For the record , months ago on FA , I called out Obama for not bombing Assad after he crossed BHO’s red line.

Did you support George W. Bush for going after Saddam when Saddam crossed the U.N.’s red line? Why don’t you provide a link to all the comments you made supporting Bush’s decision to invade Iraq?

That was a mistake—I say again, we, along with our allies, should bomb Isis into the Stone Age.

Well, the guy you helped put in the Oval Office is not doing that, and yet you refuse to criticize him instead whining about what conservatives say about him.

You’re a hypocrite, RW. Like all liberals are.

@retire05: I assure you I’ve had good and bad to say about every POTUS since IKE I liked the way “w” stayed physically fit.–Unlike you I don’t go all rabid about a POTUS I philosophically disagree with. It’s a tough job and I respect the office.
I haven’t personally disliked any Prez except Nixon– though I voted for him when I was in V.N in 68—the distain came later.
Don’t test me with Trump
Whining—That’s too kind–To borrow from your preferred vernacular–they’re idiots and morons.

@Richard Wheeler:

I assure you I’ve had good and bad to say about every POTUS since IKE I liked the way “w” stayed physically fit.–

Prove it. I have found you to be less than trustworthy.

Don’t test me with Trump

I think you have a man crush on Trump. You are way to fixated on him.

Unlike you I don’t go all rabid about a POTUS I philosophically disagree with. It’s a tough job and I respect the office.

Rabid? Gee, do you mean like CodePinko (a left wing group) did when they carried placards of a beheaded George W. Bush?

Whining—That’s too kind–To borrow from your preferred vernacular–they’re idiots and morons.

Sorry, it is your party that is overloaded with idiots and morons.

You say you are a political junkie. Did you want Obama’s press conference today? My God, RW, he reduced himself to nothing more than a petulant child stomping his feet. President Stompy Feet. That’s Obama.

You Democrats should hang your heads in shame that Obama was ever elected.

@retire05: You have “found me less than trustworthy.” Example please—or is this just another of your fool hearty assertions,
May we assume you are above reproach and in possession of self proclaimed absolute veracity? I think you’re the most hate filled poster on this site—and you’re proud of it. Hell of a way to live.
Greg outpoints you consistently and all you do is throw insults at him…
Shame How bout your do nothing Congress running under 15% approval. That’s shameful.

Where’s your partner RT? Trying to recover from LSU getting blown out again?

@Rich Wheeler:

Curt When our fellow Marine repeatedly calls the POTUS a muslim terrorist

He is clearly a terrorist enabler. If we had a president that had the welfare of the nation as a priority, this crap would not be happening.

@Rich Wheeler: 7

I again call on Curt to distance himself from this comment and block the responsible party.

Did you, or did you not, wear a uniform and fight for the right of Americans to express their opinions? Why would you want to block someone for expressing their opinion? Do you think you should be blocked for expressing your opinion? Why do you think your opinion is more correct than any other opinion? I do agree that Obama is not a terrorist, but he is clearly a terrorist enabler. And that’s my opinion

@Richard Wheeler: 11

Why is it necessary for the U.S. to pose or pursue leadership in this joint effort

RW, did you really say that? Is America not the shining star to lead the world? When did you concede that? Isn’t America great enough to lead the position that the world will have freedom from terrorists? Come on Rich, grow a pair.

One of your idols said: ” Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way. …. Some men are cowards but they fight the same as the brave men or they get the hell slammed out of them watching ..” Do you advocate being a follower?

@Richard Wheeler: 25

Greg outpoints you consistently and all you do is throw insults at him…

Now that is hilarious. Have you invited Greggie over to help you carry your rainbow flag in the animal pride parade?

RW, we are talking about the health and welfare of the American people. It is not the place of France, or Russia or Great Britain to protect us. We have the capability to protect all American Citizens. If we had a leader of the free world, we would not be discussing this. I find it strange that you are saying we should rely on Putin and France to save our country. I think we are fully capable.
Quit being a candy ass and for once say that Obama is not a leader. Just because the Dimocrats were stupid enough to elect him is no reason that you have to continue to pretend to support him.
Obama is a terrorist enabler and is not a leader of anything.

Obama has had the goal of reducing the influence of the United States in the world and turning us into a second-rate nation. He and his social justice circus don’t want the US strong and powerful enough to be able to spread its “evil” and “oppression” around the world anymore.

The risks of that view are now apparent. The damage is done. The results are pretty obvious. Yet, Obama continues to pursue this social justice agenda, even as it puts American lives at grave risk.

One more year. One more year. I hope we (the world) make it.

@Richard Wheeler:

You have “found me less than trustworthy.” Example please—or is this just another of your fool hearty assertions,

Do you really want me to spend time cataloging the falsities that you have spouted off about?

May we assume you are above reproach and in possession of self proclaimed absolute veracity?

You can assume anything you want, but this much I will tell you; I have no use for those who lie. Anyone who knows me knows that. I believe in truth. One lie always requires another lie to cover up the first lie. Not that I am accusing you of telling another lie to cover up the initial lie; you simply run from what you determine to be the inconvenient truth.

I think you’re the most hate filled poster on this site—and you’re proud of it. Hell of a way to live.

Hate filled? How so? Is it because I don’t agree with your leftist philosophy? How easily that word “hate” rolls off the tongue of you on the left.

Greg outpoints you consistently and all you do is throw insults at him…

Do I mock Greg? You betcha. Greg is nothing more than a mouthpiece for the Socialist left. If you took the time researching his comments that you take trying to debate me, you would learn that he simply parrots the far left wing web sites like DailyKos, HuffingtonPost and Salon. Does he quote them word for word? No, what Greg does was called plagiarism when I was in school.

Odd that you would defend Greg but chastise me for using the very Saul Alinsky tactics the left uses against conservatives. But double standards coming from a Democrat (you) is no surprise.

Shame How bout your do nothing Congress running under 15% approval. That’s shameful.

Yep, that’s what Gallup said; in July, 2014. It was up from 9% in 2013. So having the Democrats in charge didn’t exactly build confidence in the American public. And is Congress not also your Congress? Or is it only mine?

Where’s your partner RT? Trying to recover from LSU getting blown out again

?

The only partner I have is the one that sits down at the dinner table with me each evening. I don’t create partnerships with people I do not know, and have never met. But if it makes you (who loves to drag others into a debate you seem unable to participate in without the support of others) feel better to call someone who, for the most part, agrees with my political philosophy, and not yours, feel free to do so. I understand that emotions and feelings, not logic and reality, are all you leftists operate from.

Own up to it, RW. You helped elect the man who will go down in history as the worst president this nation has ever known. Obama is clearly a malignant narcissist who cannot handle criticism. And when he gets pushback, as he did in yesterday’s presser, he exposes just how juvenile he is. We can only hope that the damage he continues to do to this nation, a nation I truly belief he dislikes, can be limited in scope the next 14 months when the national embarrassment will end.

@retire05: Pls “cataloque the falsities I’ve spouted off about”—take your time.
Let us not confuse opinions with knowingly stating falsehoods ie lies—If that were so we’d all be liars.

BTW Repub led do nothing Congress actually at 11% approval sinking like a rock from around 20% after Repub takeover–we can all cherry pick.

@Redteam: If you personally feel unsafe maybe you should start carrying—I don’t feel the need.
What happened to LSU? How bout the success of Notre Dame?

@Richard Wheeler:

BTW Repub led do nothing Congress actually at 11% approval sinking like a rock from around 20% after Repub takeover–we can all cherry pick.

I know you can cherry pick. It’s part of your m.o. The Real Clear Politics average for Congressional approval is 12.7%, with [again] your Gallup poll showing 11%. The range is from 10% to 16%. So, I’ll go with the average of 12.7%.

Remember, that disapproval also stems from the actions of not just the Republicans, but the Democrats who are part of the Congress. You can’t [legitimately] dump all the blame on the Republicans, although I know you will.

When are you going to admit that even your own Senator disagrees with Obama on ISIS when she said they were growing, not being “contained”? When are you going to admit (as proven in yesterday’s presser) that Obama is a malignant narcissist who is not doing what it takes to keep us safe, including you. When Al Qaeda flew planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, they didn’t intend to kill only conservatives, or Christians or Jews. They wanted to kill Americans, and I am pretty sure that includes you, and your naturalized wife.

: If you personally feel unsafe maybe you should start carrying—I don’t feel the need.

Why? Do you think if a couple of terrorists showing up with AK-47s at a venue you are attending will not shoot you if you tell them you are a liberal? Do you think those terrorists would have been able to carry out a Paris-like massacre in Utah, or Texas or would they have been shot dead by CCLs before they got off the second round?

@retire05: I can’t answer your hypothetical questions with any certainty.
Lets deal with reality You said above you found me less than trustworthy and that I spouted falsities—I asked you to categorize these falsities and to take your time–so far– nothing. Do you need more time?

To borrow from former Gov. Adlai Stevenson.

If you promise to .stop telling lies about me I’ll promise to stop telling the truth about you.

Semper Fi

@Richard Wheeler:

I can’t answer your hypothetical questions with any certainty.

What hypothetical question? You claim to be political savvy. Do you think the terrorists would cut you slack, and not shoot you, because you claimed to be a liberal? Do you really think that some CCL would not have taken those terrorists out quickly, risking their own lives in the process?

If you are so politically savvy, you know the answers to those questions,

Lets deal with reality You said above you found me less than trustworthy and that I spouted falsities—I asked you to categorize these falsities and to take your time–so far– nothing. Do you need more time?

I don’t bookmark all your posts. Perhaps I should so that I can properly quote you when requested. But alas, I’m really just not that into you. I simply consider you another lame liberal who has screwed up priorities.

I will admit that when posed with hard questions (you know, the kind where you answer would prove inconvenient) you tend to run away from those questions. Like Greg does. Birds of a feather?

@retire05 Nothing : So you falsely accused me.
05 If you promise to stop telling lies about me I’ll promise to stop telling the truth about you. deal?

@rich wheeler:

I don’t support those who vote for those who support the killing of the unborn, I don’t agree with those who would see our nation destroyed for political correctness and I don’t make deals with the devil.

Now, if you are claiming you have never lied on this site, make that claim. We will then see what happens.

@Richard Wheeler: Here’s one of your falsities:

BTW Repub led do nothing Congress actually at 11% approval sinking like a rock from around 20% after Repub takeover–we can all cherry pick.

It was at 9% for November 2013 and has been higher than that every since.

Wonder why you didn’t answer this question.

Did you, or did you not, wear a uniform and fight for the right of Americans to express their opinions? Why would you want to block someone for expressing their opinion? Do you think you should be blocked for expressing your opinion?

This is a truth about you, Retire said:

I will admit that when posed with hard questions (you know, the kind where you answer would prove inconvenient) you tend to run away from those questions. Like Greg does

@retire05: You FALSELY accused me of lying-on this site- you-said given time you could prove it–I’.ve offered you as much time as you needed—You’ve produced NOTHING.

If you promise not to tell lies about me I promise not to tell the truth about you.

Rt That’s all you got in 4+ years of my posting-9% vs 11% depending apon which month and which poll—you gotta be kidding. Re Curt kicking people off–IMO he’s kicked people off for lesser comments than made by MOS–HELL HE KICKED ME OFF LOL

What the hell happened to LSU and their Heisman candidate–Tanked
Remember we are talking about knowingly posting false statements—-not our opinions or mistake we all got those

@rich wheeler:

You FALSELY accused me of lying-on this site- you-said given time you could prove it

Where did I say I could, or would, prove it. Quote me precisely.

–I’.ve offered you as much time as you needed—You’ve produced NOTHING

Check your post #25 where you said:

You have “found me less than trustworthy.” Example please

Check the time stamp; 16 Nov 2015 8:27 P.M.

That’s hardly all the “time needed” that you are now claiming you offered with your “I’.ve offered you as much time as you needed.” comment.

News flash, RW: I have other things to do than cater to your demands. You are not on the top of my priority list. I know that crushes you, but you are just going to have to deal with it.

If I am in the mood, and if I have the time to patronize you, I will spend an hour or so perusing your comments. If not, oh well!

@retire05:My demands??–You accused me of lying evening of NOV. 16- Same evening I said PLEASE prove it–give examples The following morning 12+ hours after my original request I asked again–said take your time.
I don’t believe Conservatives like Word and Curt accuse people of lying then walk away without verification–why do you? Are you trying to give Conservatives a bad name?

@rich wheeler:

The following morning 12+ hours after my original request I asked again–said take your time.

Which I fully intend to do.

I work on my schedule, not yours.

@rich wheeler:

I don’t believe Conservatives like Word and Curt accuse people of lying then walk away without verification–why do you?

Why do you feel the need to drag others into this? Are you that insecure?

@rich wheeler:

That’s all you got in 4+ years of my posting-9% vs 11%

Well considering the lowest approval rating of all time was while the Dimocrats were in control, I’d say that was rather significant, especially since you were the one that pointed out to Retire that it WASN’T 9 it was ONLY 11. I was just pointing out that it was actually 9, not 11.

RW, which post did MOS make (comment number) that has got you all torn up? I haven’t seen anything on this thread, must have been somewhere else. As long as the rules of the blog are not violated, I think they do a good job of letting most people state their opinions.

@retire05: I’m merely pointing out that you seem a poor example for a Conservative. Most–like Word and Curt– seem substantially more principled than you are—how much time do you need?

@Redteam: Post #1.on this thread.
What about LSU—Think they’ll lose to Ol Miss or A&M?
Ranked 15 with N.D. 4

@rich wheeler: The only thing I would change in 1 if I were writing it is that I would refer to Obama as a terrorist enabler instead of a terrorist. I don’t see anything else that is incorrect.
I would put the whole thing in the ‘opinion’ category. Don’t you believe people in the US have the right to have an opinion? If not, what did you wear that uniform in Viet Nam for?
Surely you don’t disagree that he is a terrorist enabler, do you?

@rich wheeler:

Ranked 15 with N.D. 4

I guess those private schools can afford to pay more.