Dear proobamedia members:

January 2, 2009

Why are you letting barry get away with no comment on Hamas-Israel? He had no problem making an immediate statement on Mumbai. But he hasn't made a single comment other than there's only one president like he has on everything else. The timing of the bombing is not at all coincidental - just like Putin's attack on Georgia.

When are you going to do your job?

barry's message of condolences

November 28, 2008
CNN:

Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to the loved ones of the American citizens who lost their lives in the outrageous terrorist attacks in Mumbai. Our thoughts and prayers are with them, and with all who have been touched by this terrible tragedy.

These terrorists who targeted innocent civilians will not defeat India's great democracy, nor shake the will of a global coalition to defeat them. The United States must stand with India and all nations and people who are committed to destroying terrorist networks, and defeating their hate-filled ideology.

There is one president at a time. I will continue to closely monitor the situation on the ground in Mumbai, and am grateful for the cooperation of the Bush Administration in keeping me and my staff updated. We fully support the Bush Administration's efforts to protect American citizens and assist the government of India during this tragic time.

Reaction to Mumbai

November 27, 2008
CNN:

A spokesman for U.S. President George W. Bush: "President Bush offers his condolences to the Indian people and the families of the innocent civilians killed and injured in the attacks in Mumbai, India. The United States condemns this terrorist attack and we will continue to stand with the people of India in this time of tragedy."

President-elect Barack Obama's chief national security transition spokeswoman Brooke Anderson said: "President-elect Obama strongly condemns today's terrorist attacks in Mumbai, and his thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and the people of India. These coordinated attacks on innocent civilians demonstrate the grave and urgent threat of terrorism. The United States must continue to strengthen our partnerships with India and nations around the world to root out and destroy terrorist networks. We stand with the people of India, whose democracy will prove far more resilient than the hateful ideology that led to these attacks."

Why doesn't Bush have a named spokesperson? From the statements it's clear who is going to be point on this. The timing was not accidental. Dare I ask - was this what Biden was talking about? Recall barry's pronouncement that he would bomb Pakistan. "If we have actionable intelligence about high-value terrorist targets and President Musharraf won't act, we will."

PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA, MANMOHAN SINGH TV address:

The well-planned and very orchestrated attacks, probably with external linkages, were intended to create a sense of panic by choosing high-profile targets and indiscriminately killing innocent foreigners. It is evident that the group which carried out these attacks, based outside the country, had come with single-minded determination to create havoc in the financial capital of the country.

We will take up strongly with our neighbors that the use of their territory for launching attacks on us will not be tolerated and that there would be a cost if suitable measures are not taken by them.

We will take a number of measures to strengthen the hands of our police and intelligence authorities. We will curb the flow of funds to suspect organizations. We will restrict the entry of suspects into the country. We will go after these individuals and organizations and make sure that every perpetrator, organizer and supporter of terror, whatever his affiliation or religion may be, pays a heavy price for these cowardly and horrific acts against our people.

WE WILL?

Mumbai

November 27, 2008

I don't even want to go into this as talking about it spreads their hate. I really do not understand the savages in this world. Why people want to kill Americans - Westerners just because they are. Why did they kill a Japanese and Australian national? It's blind hate aimed at what? Surgically taking down the global economy? So how are they going to get into Japan and China?

They took hostages for a reason. It was a well-thought out attack on the financial center of India. And the Marriot bombing in Pakistan? The Indian anti-terrorist chief was gunned down as were three of his men. What kind of intelligence is that? They were so ill-prepared they had to fly "SWAT" teams in from Delhi. And watching the soldiers/police mulling around outside the hotel, unarmed, unvested, smoking and mugging for the cameras doesn't exactly inspire.

They know the cowards have assault weapons and grenades so why are they in full view? Why are they allowing the cowards to see what they're doing? Their next move will be to kill or kidnap a reporter.

Oh Dear Lord I hope they haven't been raping women and young girls all night. This is madness. They attacked a hospital for women and children. Why? Other than to incite the West? To prevent injured people from being treated?

I am angry at the women who know these cowards and did not say anything. How hard is it to get internet access? Make a phone call? Anything? These cowards did not plan it without the knowledge of at least one woman around them. Not possible. Somebody has to cook and clean for them and that's why women exist, right? These beasts cannot exist without a woman giving birth to them and raising them in an atmosphere of hate.

Enough. Can't go on.

CNN : "A group calling itself the Deccan Mujahideen has claimed responsibility for Wednesday's coordinated and deadly attacks in southern Mumbai, but security analysts do not know who the Deccan Mujahideen are affiliated with, whether they are new or the offshoot of an old group."

No idea? Recall that India and Pakistan both have nuclear capabilities. What is Biden saying now?