**VIDEO FIXED**

This morning Carney was asked about the blockbuster claim that the White House had advance warning of attacks on Libya/Egypt, but he said categorically that claim is false:

According to the press that’s simply not true:

Ayman Al-Zawahri Also Called For Revenge For The Death Of A Senior Libyan Member Of The Terror Group Abu Yahya Al-Libi. “A pro-al Qaeda group responsible for a previous armed assault on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi is the chief suspect in Tuesday’s attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya, sources tracking militant Islamist groups in eastern Libya say. They also note that the attack immediately followed a call from al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri for revenge for the death in June of a senior Libyan member of the terror group Abu Yahya al-Libi.” (Nic Robertson, “Pro-Al Qaeda Group Seen Behind Deadly Benghazi Attack,” CNN, 9/12/12)

USA Today: “Deadly Embassy Attacks Were Days In The Making” (USA Today, 9/12/12)

  • “The Protest Was Planned By Salafists Well Before News Circulated Of An Objectionable Video Ridiculing Islam’s Prophet…” “The protest was planned by Salafists well before news circulated of an objectionable video ridiculing Islam’s prophet, Mohammed, said Eric Trager, an expert at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.” (Sara Lynch And Oren Dorell, “Deadly Embassy Attacks Were Days In The Making,” USA Today, 9/12/12)
  • A Protest Outside The U.S. Embassy In Cairo Was Announced On August 30, 2012 To Protest The Imprisonment Of Their Spiritual Leader, Who Is Jailed For The 1993 World Trade Center Bombings. “The protest outside the U.S. Embassy in Cairo was announced Aug. 30 by Jamaa Islamiya, a State Department-designated terrorist group, to protest the ongoing imprisonment of its spiritual leader, Sheikh Omar abdel Rahman. He is serving a life sentence in the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center.” (Sara Lynch And Oren Dorell, “Deadly Embassy Attacks Were Days In The Making,” USA Today, 9/12/12)

And I’ll add another to the mix (via Raymond Ibrahim on Sept. 10):

Jihadis Threaten to Burn U.S. Embassy in Cairo

Jihadi groups in Egypt, including Islamic Jihad, the Sunni Group, and Al Gamaa Al Islamiyya have issued a statement threatening to burn the U.S. Embassy in Cairo to the ground.

According to El Fagr, they are calling for the immediate release of the Islamic jihadis who are imprisonment and in detention centers in the U.S. including Guantanamo Bay: “The group, which consists of many members from al-Qaeda, called [especially] for the quick release of the jihadi [mujahid] sheikh, Omar Abdul Rahman [the "Blind Sheikh"], whom they described as a scholar and jihadi who sacrificed his life for the Egyptian Umma, who was ignored by the Mubarak regime, and [President] Morsi is refusing to intervene on his behalf and release him, despite promising that he would. The Islamic Group has threatened to burn the U.S. Embassy in Cairo with those in it, and taking hostage those who remain [alive], unless the Blind Sheikh is immediately released.”




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82 comments
Beale Bauguess
Beale Bauguess

Anyone with any common sense would know that on the anniversary of 9/11 we should strengthen our embassies. Obama and his administration - nothing but imbeciles.

Jaels_Song
Jaels_Song

"They're not even within 100 miles of Baghdad. They are not in any place. They hold no place in Iraq. This is an illusion ... they are trying to sell to the others an illusion."

- Baghdad Bob aka. ANY Democrat Spokesperson

jdelaney3
jdelaney3

Calling for a protest is not the same as calling for an actual attack on the embassy. That said, in light the 9/10th call for burning the Cairo Embassy + the fact that all embassies should have been on heightened 9/11 alert, seems to me the DOS was negligent--big time.

LiberalBoycotter
LiberalBoycotter

Barry, is too busy on the campaign trail. He doesn't go to the intelligence briefings, he is so smart he just gets a hard copy of what is going on, which is like receiving a tweet. I am afraid for this country, as Barry, is a Muslim and he hates America!!! Everything the Democommies, which include the MSM say, or print is a bald face lie. DON'T BELIEVE ANYTHING THEY SAY!!!!!!

Robert L Macchia
Robert L Macchia

There were advanced notices of attacks, the response was "spinned" and on the fair and balanced networks it was reported that we were warned. What else can we expect from a guy working for Obama?

odumbabgone
odumbabgone

ok boy and girls, it is time to close up shop around the middle east and bring our troops home. Not one more dime will go to these countries and no more playing nice!

odumbabgone
odumbabgone

let's be clear Mr. Speaker, i did not have sexual relations with that girl!

Jay
Jay

"Actionable." Aaahh, yes. Deniable plausiblity. What a _______. (Fill in the blank with your favorite explitive.)

Jaels_Song
Jaels_Song

Why do we put up with the White House and media lying to us? These people are going to get us killed. How long are we going to continue to allow them to abuse our beloved America and the beautiful rights we have as Americas?

Serious... these people are going to get us killed. Just like they did our ambassador and three others.

Daisytoo
Daisytoo

What does the word 'is' mean?

sjmom
sjmom

The administration probably did not know because they don't care enough to find out. Did I read Obama is not attending every nat'l security meeting?

Susitna
Susitna

If they didn't have any reports, then Carney is confirming that they are doing a very bad job when it comes to intelligence management. And if Carney is "not telling the truth", and they had reports, they were either not willing or not able to do anything. So, toast from both sides.

There are tons of criticism to Islam in the internet, so I don't think that because of one more video 20 countries decided at the same time to go crazy. I believe that the Muslim World is pissed off with Obama because he didn't deliver Israel yet and his "dementia senilis" VP is bragging all the time with the killing of Osama bin Laden.

Sober_Thinking
Sober_Thinking

Carney has the hardest job in the world... defending an incompetent liar. Sadly, it takes an unprincipled, snarky, weasel to do that job and Carney is perfect for that role.

This is a major sham... this pResident should be dragged out of office and jailed for his ridiculous handling of this whole thing and for what he's done to this country.

repubboy
repubboy

his voice says no.. but his body language say he's not telling the truth.. watch his face.. l notice his shrug and the position of is eyes.. he's hiding the truth...

Jay
Jay

I know it's an old joke but how do you tell when Carney is lieing? His lips are moving.

Army_Pilot1967
Army_Pilot1967

Well....if Jay Blarney says the administration had no advanced warnings of possible muslim attacks against our embassies, then that settles it for me (Big Time Sarc!). Blarney would no more lie than would b. hussein obama lie to the American people about the murders of American civilians in the Middle East by muslim extremists!!!!!

NYGino
NYGino

Thanks Army_Pilot. Didn't quite know what to think myself but after reading your thoughts I have to come to the same conclusion as you. Jay wouldn't lie.

GM is making tons of money on each Chevy Volt sold.

Army_Pilot1967
Army_Pilot1967

I guess it takes a special kind of person to be a politician or to work for a politician...seems like the truth often times goes right out the window when politicians get involved. Some of them don't have any trouble with lying to the American public while keeping a straight face. I would feel guilty every time I told the public a lie and wouldn't be able to live with myself. Guess that's why we have people like obama and Blarney....they don't see anything wrong with lying to the American public.

NYGino
NYGino

Sad. Because without truth, what is there?

anyonebutbarry2012
anyonebutbarry2012

carney is a liar, why doesn't someone asked mcshame and boehner, who leaked where stevens and staff would be? seems our state dept is involved? these 2 made fun of bachman and panel for asking about huma abedin's security clearence.

Libertyship46
Libertyship46

Carney said that "We were not aware of any actionable intelligence," NOT that they were not warned. There IS a difference. They could have easily been warned, but they either didn't believe the warnings or thought there wasn't enough evidence to prove that there was an imminent attack. Now if it can be proven that they were indeed warned but chose not to believe those warnings, that would be very significant and it would destroy Obama's administration. Not that the mainstream media would do anything about it except probably attack Romney more and ask him why he didn't do anything to prevent the attack!

911Infidel
911Infidel

You're lying again Carney. So lets be clear those reports are credible...unlike your press conferences....little Goebels.

loriannringold
loriannringold

He is correct. The President was not aware of any threat because HE DID NOT GO TO HIS INTELLIGENCE BRIEFINGS FOR A WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!! Good grief. This administration makes me sick.

loriannringold
loriannringold

Actually, he is correct. The president was not aware of any threats because HE DID NOT GO TO THE INTELLIGENCE BRIEFINGS FOR OVER A WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Michael
Michael

Sergeant Shultz Defense hey No Eyebrows??? I know nothing...I see nothing...BS that will not work. Every moron around the world would know 9/11 anniversary should have had all Embassies and Consulates with HYPED UP SECURITY except the most brilliant man born and his loser administration! Right Jay....keep carrying that BS shovel....it must fill on the minute Jay!

johnos2112
johnos2112

What the hell do they think the kind of protests were gonna be IF they had no prior knowledge? Did they think they were just gonna yell and scream? And did the Libyan Ambassador NOT have US protection? This is a joke and no wonder Obama is hiding out!

jackiedoss
jackiedoss

Note his exact words "We were not aware." Maybe if POTUS bothered to attend his intelligence briefings, they would have been aware?

WordsFailMe
WordsFailMe

Stop helping him! Pl;ease (lol--good one)

WordsFailMe
WordsFailMe

Well ambassadors, how's it feel now to have pledged your loyalty to a President who has proven to be a weak coward, an indecisive, hip-hop playboy? I guess its going to be fairly difficult to find replacements for dead diplo's and, due to the blatant racism and hatred of sub saharans in ALL Muslim countries, Obama will probably not be able to find a cousin to fill in. Sheila Jackson is available. Jess is out of work now-lol.

I remember bieng in Japan and caught in a May Day, communist parade and Viet Nam and knowing the the American President would not forget me, Republican or Democrat.

Wow What has changed about the President that makes him now a coward, ineffectual, indecisive and dim witted? How many time has President Pruned Thumb reversed his position (I'm am certainly not referring to his activities at gay bath houses in Chicago so don't bother the slam me!)

Have the standards for leadership been dropped the the level of the Democratic national Party? Could they go as low as the requirements for Majority Leader of the Senate?

Think of it, The first Black President, The First President to bow to leaders of other countries., the first groveling, stuttering moron president who has a wet nurse as his chief adviser-- Lot of firsts there. We ought to put a picture of the a**hols on a postage stamp--literally.

NYGino
NYGino

WFM.................great post

Watchman74
Watchman74

Hello, my name is James Carney and I am a sock puppet.

MiketheMarine
MiketheMarine

Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.

TruthSociety
TruthSociety

Everything will be just find. Our fearless leader President Obama is smart enough to handle the day. No need for any intel or security meetings. He is smarter than the rest and perfectly in control. He doesn't need any advice from his cabinet or experts. He is all knowing with greater experience than any. Pay no attention to those who criticize his fundraising with Beyonce, being on David Letterman, The View, Leno, Entertainment 2nite, Extra, Pop Radio & Chili , etc. He even can throw in 9 holes somewhere in route to his next campaign speech. He can multitask. He is so cool. These are very very important schedules for the security of we the people in these United States of America. After all he must pay attention to those polls in VA,Fl and Ohio and beat the republicans. Those evil evil conservatives who hate woman and little children. It is imperative to get those votes for the good of his election.Now for Reality. .......Seriously! Are you kidding! I want to vomit. The world is crashing and burning before our eyes. Wake the F...K up America.This is a Nightmare on Pennsylvania Avenue.

TheLittleRedHen
TheLittleRedHen

It was probably in the briefing Obama didn't attend but read thoroughly. Hillary was probably out of town so it was deemed unimportant.

They cannot tell the truth and They won't tell the truth because they would be unmasked as the inept, weak leaders that they are to their followers. They care only about power,which they are fast losing; and the next 2 elections, which the truth would put an end to for Obama and for Hillary's bid for 2016.

TheLittleRedHen
TheLittleRedHen

Also, why is it we are supposed to blindly believe anything that comes from the American MSM but we are not to believe anything from a Major International news source? Hmmmmmm........... Nothing to see here.... you should change the channel to MSNBC if you want 'REAL' news.

Rrriiiiggghhhtt!!!

stage9
stage9

Hillary's on meds, she doesn't know what's going on. Her muslim assistant probably has her so doped up.

sDee
sDee

Her husband does Monica with cigars with in the Oval office, her boss does Sinclair with coke in the limo, and she does Huma with martinis on the jet planes. The dope just lets them all stomach it the next morning.

Dukehoopsfan
Dukehoopsfan

Those three images are burning holes in me right now. :-)

Linky1
Linky1

Hillary looks like something the cat dragged in. She looks like hell, like a deer in the headlights and her responses and statements are to say the least......ummmmm.....well-rehearsed, if you know what I mean.

MiketheMarine
MiketheMarine

That may not be funny. It may be true. You may be on to something. I would suggest they test Hillary for a derivative heroin drug in her blood.

Spartan4Palin
Spartan4Palin

Even with all of these stories. Even with all the facts laid out there in front of them. The media and this administration will blame EVERYONE ELSE!!! And never ask those questions or give follow up to those who spin out of the question! Jay Blarney just did it. He stated that the film was the instigator of the rioting? Then said that their is an investigation for the Libya and Cairo riots? So, Jay was it the film or not? He also said that the federal government would get involved? He said no. But that ain't true, either. General Dempsey called the filmaker and Terry Jones. Now is the federal government involved? At that moment, yes they are certainly involved!

For an adminstration that is supposedly so above the intellect of mere mortals. These are the dumbest and most uncoordinated group of morons I have ever seen! It has been days since this foreign debacle. And NOT one of them can get their damn story straight!!!

UUUUGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NYGino
NYGino

Vaudeville making a comeback. Lets bring out the 'Big Hook' in November.

Nukeman60
Nukeman60

Looks like the wrong video, but no matter. Carney believes the media should be covering his backside and instead, it looks like they're walking all over it.

I'm sure CNN, USA Today, and the other outlets just hadn't opened their morning mail yet to get the White House talking points. Perhaps, they will walk their stories back later.

Or do you suppose they are finally turning on the White House in the face of overwhelming Truth out there? Hmmm...

Edit: after watching the right video, in the mathematics of Obama and Biden, all I can say is three words: Plausible deniability.

jackiedoss
jackiedoss

Dear Jay, go look at those Intelligence Briefs again. And no, we're not talking about underwear.

Rightstuff1
Rightstuff1

You used the word intelligence. This is beyond their vocabulary. Their vocab consists of platitudinous cliches and calling people racists.

MiketheMarine
MiketheMarine

Awesome use of "platitudinous." You win the daily price for big word usage over the head of our current admin. Damn, I wanted to win it.

Rightstuff1
Rightstuff1

Thanks Mike - its appreciated. Every once in a while the English prose flows :-)

I have read and enjoyed very many of your posts where you display superb literary dexterity and versatility. So I'm simply racing to catch up with you!!! :-)

sDee
sDee

awwww - dammit Mike - I had to go look it up :D