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Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, a military adviser to Donald Trumps campaign who was briefly on the vice presidential short list, repeatedly called on a deceased Iranian leader to denounce the terrorist attack in Nice, France.
I want the Imam, or I want Khomeini in Iran to stand up and be counted, Flynn told Foxs Megyn Kelly on Thursday night. Twelve hours later, Flynn again called on the late leader to respond to the attacks.
I have called out for the leaders of Iran ― Khomeini ― and the leaders of the Muslim world to denounce the terrorist attack, Flynn told Fox & Friends on Friday morning.
I can tick them off if you want, theres a bunch of countries with a bunch of so-called leaders, said the former Defense Intelligence Agency director.
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/trump-military-adviser-nice-attack-khomeini_us_5788f0c6e4b03fc3ee50788b
Thinkingabout
(30,058 posts)Ex Lurker
(3,814 posts)Similar sounding name. I'm pretty sure that's who Flynn was talking about. Trump is bad enough without straining at gnats.
karynnj
(59,504 posts)Iran is Shiite and ISIS is Sunni.
By the way, Iran DID criticize the attack - http://www.tehrantimes.com/news/404318/Nice-attack-shows-terrorism-threatens-global-security-Iran-s as a simple google would find.
StoneCarver
(249 posts)This is lazy stupid journalism! It obvious he was referring to Khamenei! Only stupid people would read or believe this reported story.
Stonecarver
BlueMTexpat
(15,369 posts)difference (this guy SHOULD know - he's not just your Average Main Street Joe Know-Nothing) and especially the difference between Iran's Shiite clergy and the Daesh thugs who claim to be Sunni.
Nice try at a whitewash, but no cigar.
Marr
(20,317 posts)The writer made a dumb, lazy mistake. Trump's campaign is making a xenophobic appeal to bigotry, but they're not demanding a decades-dead man condemn the Nice attacks, as that writer claims.
BlueMTexpat
(15,369 posts)on some of your earlier B***S***, but now you go straight to the Iggy List. Buh-bye!
Marr
(20,317 posts)It was a silly comment to make.
imanamerican63
(13,800 posts)L. Coyote
(51,129 posts)Perfect match for Trump with his own dementia issues.
Ilsa
(61,695 posts)Namenda boosters to some of the convention leaders and speakers. The dosage they're on isn't working!
Rex
(65,616 posts)Reagan loved Ayatollah Khomeini. The two no doubt looked deep into each others eyes like Bush and Putin and found a soul mate.
apcalc
(4,465 posts)Think it'll be a while before the Ayotollah replies.....
white_wolf
(6,238 posts)It'll be the end of the world anyway. I guess zombies are as good a way to go as any.
IllinoisBirdWatcher
(2,315 posts)Once again, tRump demonstrates the "quality" of his advisor picks.
BainsBane
(53,035 posts)I can't get outraged over this one.
Ilsa
(61,695 posts)The majority of the convention attendees missed this one. But the "expert" speaking about it, passing judgment on it, possibly making recommendations on it needs to know what they are talking about.
SheilaT
(23,156 posts)ought to know who he's talking about. Or at least pronounce the names correctly.
Iceberg, Goldberg, what's the difference?
tallahasseedem
(6,716 posts)And I totally agree. I expect "experts" to know the difference.
jmowreader
(50,559 posts)...because if he was, he would have attended the Khomeini Wake I threw after that bastard croaked.
Jopin Klobe
(779 posts)(Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn) ... served as the director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, commander of the Joint Functional Component Command for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, and chair of the Military Intelligence Board from July 24, 2012, to August 2, 2014. ...
[link:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_T._Flynn|
... Intelligence??? ...
... I think not ...
... be afraid ... be very, VERY afraid ...
seanbnewyork4
(32 posts)Trump's whole campaign is one giant mess. Watching his campaign is like looking at a car accident in slow motion.
shadowmayor
(1,325 posts)People genuflect to our beloved star officers and think them smart and informed. Actually, there might not be a greater collection of educated idiots in our midst. Unbelievable what these generals and admirals come up with, especially when they go on TV as analysts or experts. Not surprised at all.
For those wondering, I am retired military and have had a front row seat to this bullshit for a few decades.
oberliner
(58,724 posts)He is very much alive.
Rex
(65,616 posts)More lazy journalism by supposed experts.
LynneSin
(95,337 posts)VOX
(22,976 posts)UTUSN
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