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malaise

(269,004 posts) Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:27 PM Sep 2012

HeadsUp - Ceremony at Andrews Airforce Base for the four killed in Libya

on GEM$NBConcast about to start.

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HeadsUp - Ceremony at Andrews Airforce Base for the four killed in Libya (Original Post) malaise Sep 2012 OP

I'm not sure Nearer my God to Thee malaise Sep 2012 #1

It's traditional. nolabear Sep 2012 #5

Thanks malaise Sep 2012 #8

Yeah seems funny but the military's been doing it forever. nolabear Sep 2012 #12

for those at work watch it here Heather MC Sep 2012 #2

Thanks for posting this. I'm watching with such sorrow. nolabear Sep 2012 #3

Yes iI am very sad for all their families but malaise Sep 2012 #6

Thanks watching it on CSPAN skeewee08 Sep 2012 #4

Hilary Clinton speaking now malaise Sep 2012 #10

She does seem emotional. She knew Chris and I imagine feels responsibility. nolabear Sep 2012 #14

It's completely appropriate malaise Sep 2012 #17

Very sad. n/t Waiting For Everyman Sep 2012 #7

I'm so glad SoS Clinton and President Obama are there. Those people, specifically. nolabear Sep 2012 #9

This is a powerful statement from Hillary Clinton malaise Sep 2012 #15

starting the clock to when jealous Mittsters start complaining about Obama's free airtime librechik Sep 2012 #11

He wouldn't dare malaise Sep 2012 #13

i don't think he is intelligent enough not too Heather MC Sep 2012 #36

if not Mitt himself, then surrogates. librechik Sep 2012 #40

NO not them either right after the Ceremony MSNBC cut to Mittens in Ohio Heather MC Sep 2012 #45

There is an important piece of diplomacy going on here. It's fascinating. nolabear Sep 2012 #16

Top class malaise Sep 2012 #18

Whatever it is you can be sure it will be human and carefully thought out. nolabear Sep 2012 #20

She was excellent malaise Sep 2012 #23

Hillary Clinton is just amazing. n/t cynatnite Sep 2012 #19

Wow what an introduction of the President malaise Sep 2012 #21

I couldn't make out the words after she said thanks to him. n/t cynatnite Sep 2012 #30

This is truly moving. This is what life is about. I believe Hillary is trying not to cry. nolabear Sep 2012 #22

I'm not crying malaise Sep 2012 #24

Me too, Kiddo. Me too. nolabear Sep 2012 #26

President Obama is speaking to the world. Even now he extends a strong hand. nolabear Sep 2012 #25

Excellent - A+ for the art of Diplomacy malaise Sep 2012 #27

Did you see that malaise Sep 2012 #32

Consoler in Chief indeed. nolabear Sep 2012 #35

My heart hurts. MerryBlooms Sep 2012 #28

Did you see them embrace hands? psychobueller Sep 2012 #29

All of that was lovely malaise Sep 2012 #33

The sight of Mr. Obama and Mrs. Clinton comforting one another is so moving. nolabear Sep 2012 #31

fighting back the tears! RIP nanabugg Sep 2012 #34

That Going Home brought down the flood gates for me at my dad's graveside malaise Sep 2012 #37

i lost the fight when Hillary said Tyrone had a new born baby, it brings up memories of my own Heather MC Sep 2012 #38

Are you serious? malaise Sep 2012 #41

Goodness. I am glad you're okay. nolabear Sep 2012 #42

Thank you. It's so sad what happened to these men, and their families Heather MC Sep 2012 #43

The new baby will never know him n/t malaise Sep 2012 #44

Yes that was a tear jerker malaise Sep 2012 #39

malaise

(269,004 posts)

1. I'm not sure Nearer my God to Thee

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:29 PM

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is the best selection (unless it was requested by family).

nolabear

(41,963 posts)

5. It's traditional.

Reply to malaise (Reply #1)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:33 PM

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malaise

(269,004 posts)

8. Thanks

Reply to nolabear (Reply #5)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:35 PM

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I just learned something new

nolabear

(41,963 posts)

12. Yeah seems funny but the military's been doing it forever.

Reply to malaise (Reply #8)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:39 PM

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Heather MC

(8,084 posts)

2. for those at work watch it here

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:31 PM

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http://blog.livenewschat.tv/rockinroosters/

nolabear

(41,963 posts)

3. Thanks for posting this. I'm watching with such sorrow.

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:32 PM

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What a world.

malaise

(269,004 posts)

6. Yes iI am very sad for all their families but

Reply to nolabear (Reply #3)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:34 PM

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particularly for the Ambassador Stevens and his co-worker Smith - I can't imagine what they experienced in their last hours.

skeewee08

(1,983 posts)

4. Thanks watching it on CSPAN

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:32 PM

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malaise

(269,004 posts)

10. Hilary Clinton speaking now

Reply to skeewee08 (Reply #4)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:37 PM

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She greated Secretary Powell and his wife (Colin?)
Secretary Rice? (is that Condi?)

Her voice is shaking.

nolabear

(41,963 posts)

14. She does seem emotional. She knew Chris and I imagine feels responsibility.

Reply to malaise (Reply #10)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:42 PM

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malaise

(269,004 posts)

17. It's completely appropriate

Reply to nolabear (Reply #14)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:43 PM

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Excellent statement - first the families and then the bare facts

Waiting For Everyman

(9,385 posts)

7. Very sad. n/t

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:35 PM

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nolabear

(41,963 posts)

9. I'm so glad SoS Clinton and President Obama are there. Those people, specifically.

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:37 PM

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They just care, you know? It's clear.

malaise

(269,004 posts)

15. This is a powerful statement from Hillary Clinton

Reply to nolabear (Reply #9)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:42 PM

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I am so glad

librechik

(30,674 posts)

11. starting the clock to when jealous Mittsters start complaining about Obama's free airtime

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:39 PM

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and bitch about him doing this at all as political theater

4...3...2...1.......

malaise

(269,004 posts)

13. He wouldn't dare

Reply to librechik (Reply #11)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:40 PM

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Not this time

Heather MC

(8,084 posts)

36. i don't think he is intelligent enough not too

Reply to malaise (Reply #13)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 03:02 PM

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librechik

(30,674 posts)

40. if not Mitt himself, then surrogates.

Reply to Heather MC (Reply #36)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 03:10 PM

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Heather MC

(8,084 posts)

45. NO not them either right after the Ceremony MSNBC cut to Mittens in Ohio

Reply to librechik (Reply #40)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 03:51 PM

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Bolviating about this issue and how he's better in his stomp speech. He didn't even wait 5 mins

nolabear

(41,963 posts)

16. There is an important piece of diplomacy going on here. It's fascinating.

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:43 PM

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Hillary is doing a brilliant job.

malaise

(269,004 posts)

18. Top class

Reply to nolabear (Reply #16)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:44 PM

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Can't imagine what Obama will say now

nolabear

(41,963 posts)

20. Whatever it is you can be sure it will be human and carefully thought out.

Reply to malaise (Reply #18)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:45 PM

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OMG she's wonderful.

malaise

(269,004 posts)

23. She was excellent

Reply to nolabear (Reply #20)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:49 PM

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This is a real team

cynatnite

(31,011 posts)

19. Hillary Clinton is just amazing. n/t

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:45 PM

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malaise

(269,004 posts)

21. Wow what an introduction of the President

Reply to cynatnite (Reply #19)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:46 PM

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He asked her to stay with him - so classy!

cynatnite

(31,011 posts)

30. I couldn't make out the words after she said thanks to him. n/t

Reply to malaise (Reply #21)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:56 PM

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nolabear

(41,963 posts)

22. This is truly moving. This is what life is about. I believe Hillary is trying not to cry.

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:48 PM

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I'm not being so successful.

malaise

(269,004 posts)

24. I'm not crying

Reply to nolabear (Reply #22)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:50 PM

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I'm happy that even in sadness I see leadership

nolabear

(41,963 posts)

26. Me too, Kiddo. Me too.

Reply to malaise (Reply #24)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:52 PM

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nolabear

(41,963 posts)

25. President Obama is speaking to the world. Even now he extends a strong hand.

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:51 PM

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I'm so glad he is our president.

malaise

(269,004 posts)

27. Excellent - A+ for the art of Diplomacy

Reply to nolabear (Reply #25)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:53 PM

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They were both excellent

malaise

(269,004 posts)

32. Did you see that

Reply to nolabear (Reply #25)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:57 PM

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He made Hillary go in front of him and then they walked together -then he put his hand around her shoulder

nolabear

(41,963 posts)

35. Consoler in Chief indeed.

Reply to malaise (Reply #32)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:59 PM

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MerryBlooms

(11,769 posts)

28. My heart hurts.

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:54 PM

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psychobueller

(89 posts)

29. Did you see them embrace hands?

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:56 PM

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You can tell that President Obama and Hillary have a very respectful relationship.

malaise

(269,004 posts)

33. All of that was lovely

Reply to psychobueller (Reply #29)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:58 PM

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nolabear

(41,963 posts)

31. The sight of Mr. Obama and Mrs. Clinton comforting one another is so moving.

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:57 PM

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nanabugg

(2,198 posts)

34. fighting back the tears! RIP

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:59 PM

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malaise

(269,004 posts)

37. That Going Home brought down the flood gates for me at my dad's graveside

Reply to nanabugg (Reply #34)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 03:03 PM

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Heather MC

(8,084 posts)

38. i lost the fight when Hillary said Tyrone had a new born baby, it brings up memories of my own

Reply to nanabugg (Reply #34)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 03:06 PM

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brush with terrorism when i was 7 months pregnant working at the pentagon.

malaise

(269,004 posts)

41. Are you serious?

Reply to Heather MC (Reply #38)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 03:10 PM

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That must have been scary

nolabear

(41,963 posts)

42. Goodness. I am glad you're okay.

Reply to Heather MC (Reply #38)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 03:14 PM

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Heather MC

(8,084 posts)

43. Thank you. It's so sad what happened to these men, and their families

Reply to nolabear (Reply #42)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 03:17 PM

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We are going to move on from this, but his children are forever changed. My heart goes out to them

malaise

(269,004 posts)

44. The new baby will never know him n/t

Reply to Heather MC (Reply #43)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 03:20 PM

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malaise

(269,004 posts)

39. Yes that was a tear jerker

Reply to nanabugg (Reply #34)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 03:08 PM

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