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[Escape Goat]

8 committees, almost 7 million spent, 0 fuck given.

So...that's a wrap. Mission accomplished?

The House committee investigating the 2012 terrorist attack on the U.S. compound at Benghazi, Libya, has quietly shut down, more than five months after it released its findings — timing that Democrats said proved its only purpose was to embarrass Hillary Clinton.

Four Americans were killed in the attack in September 2012, including U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens. Clinton was secretary of state at the time, and her use of a private email server emerged during investigations of the attack.


http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/house-benghazi-committee-files-final-report-shuts-down-n695181

 

[sphagnum]

Glad to see the GOP finally got to the bottom of things.

 

[RPGamer92]

As will most of Trump's election promises most likely.

 

[Spacechode]

Hillary Clinton lost the election so it served its purpose.

 

[Corronchilejano]

Glad to see the GOP finally got to the bottom of things.

They're not quite there yet. There's still much way down to go.

 

[Gattsu25]

Benjamin Ghazi died so that Killary would lose the presidency.

He served his purpose.

 

[Dishwalla]

No justice for Mr. Benjamin Ghazi. Sad.

 

[Knuckle Sandwich]

Good job using those dead patriots for political purposes, GOP.

 

[Nafai1123]

Patricia Smith got played.

 

[GoldenEye 007]

It's what happens when GOP has been doing work winning small elections and Dems need "Excitement!" just to elect a presidential candidate while sitting on their thumbs in off elections.

They get to control useless investigations like this.

 

[Xe4]

More investigations than 9/11 folks. A witchhunt done specifically to keep Clinton out of office, and a witch hunt that was successful.

 

[Diablos]

Water is wet.

 

[Friend of Sonic]

I know this is hyperbole and money is wasted everywhere by everyone, but sure would be nice if the 7 million was spent to feed hungry people or something

 

[wenis]

I know this is hyperbole and money is wasted everywhere by everyone, but sure would be nice if the 7 million was spent to feed hungry people or something

I'm sure everyone on that committee was fed well. So fear not.

 

[Friend of Sonic]

I'm sure everyone on that committee was fed well. So fear not.

Oh, whew. Thank goodness!

 

[Escape Goat]

I know this is hyperbole and money is wasted everywhere by everyone, but sure would be nice if the 7 million was spent to feed hungry people or something

Or to increase embassy security. Or to wipe my ass with. Anything would have been a better use of time and money.

 

[Head of Vengarl]

Patricia Smith got played.

She played herself tbh.

 

[RustyNails]

No justice for Mr. Benjamin Ghazi. Sad.

Dont worry. We'll find him justice by opening the case once again when Chelsea Clinton runs in 2040.

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

Of course the GOP and the rest of the world that supported it really don't give a fuck. Hillary lost. You don't need to pretend to care anymore.

 

[Vixdean]

This is why Democrats cannot let the Russia thing go. Every time a Democrat is interviewed over the next 4 years, they need to remind the American people about it.

 

[To Far Away Times]

I think the GOP was satisfied with the intended outcome.

 

[many places]

We salute you Ben Ghazi, you were a cool dude.

ugh.

 

[Veldin]

There will probably be a small paragraph in the history books about this being a wasteful smear campaign that helped elect a fraud into the Oval Office.

 

[Jorok Goldblade]

Hillary Clinton lost the election so it served its purpose.

Well, it's backup purpose anyway.

The original purpose was to prevent Obama's re-election in 2012.

 

[studyguy]

Of course it dies without fanfare. The smear campaign worked.
Now the GOP knows it can decimate any opposition if it pushes hard enough and stonewalls reality.

 

[BSsBrolly]

You're not gonna hear a peep about Hillary's emails again either.

 

[jellies_two]

thats amusing because an (ex) spokesman for Donald Trump was on the BBC world service this morning and he kept mentioning Benghazi as the reason nobody should believe what the CIA says about Russian hacking. Benghazi Benghazi Benghazi.

This will be the mode going forward - any criticism of Trump by a branch of government must be a politically motivated attack if the agency concerned had anything to do with anything that happened in the last 8 years of Obama.

 

[Rebel Leader]

No fucking shit

 

[Strike]

I will give them credit for something that the Dems never really seem to be able to do nearly as well and that's sell a narrative.

Mission accomplished?

 

[ChryZ]

Their job is done. This is all so obvious and shameless.

 

[Meowster]

They suddenly don't care anymore? But when will those families get their justice? They just let the Butcher of Benghazi get away with it?

Republicans can go jump off a cliff. What despicable people to abuse a situation like that for their own benefit.

 

[Lys Skygge]

I fucking hate the GOP. They're so goddamn transparent.

 

[Extra Sauce]

Absolutely disgusting. All the GOP ever really cared about is the election, which means Benjamin Ghazi has died in vain.

 

[Steejee]

Gee, it's almost as if it was a transparent political ploy and has no purpose now that Clinton lost...

 

[Lilalaunebaer]

LOCK HER UP!

Spoiler

Fucking idiots, all of them. Of course it was just a smear campaign. And they bought it.

 

[WedgeX]

Scumbags, each and every one.

 

[RPGCrazied]

Now time to open up an investigation on Trump/Russia ties. His turn to get grilled in front of millions.

 

[Orin GA]

The House committee investigating the 2012 terrorist attack on the U.S. compound at Benghazi, Libya, has quietly shut down, more than five months after it released its findings — timing that Democrats said proved its only purpose was to embarrass Hillary Clinton.

umm...I have some questions....

 

[Shadybiz]

I'm shocked...I really thought they were gonna find Ben.

 

[Shahadan]

This gif made me realize that at the time I thought the last finale of House of Cards went a bit too much into fictional territory but actually not so much now :lol:

 

[radios shipping overview]

Thankfully, the emails sent by Mr. Ghazi before his death did not go to waste. They were found by Julian Assange and laminated and framed for all to see, ensuring that Shillary's secret pizza chain was exposed and did not become a conflict of interest with the office of the Commander in Chief.

 

[Maxim726X]

Okay, Democrats. What have we learned here today?

Go after the Trump/Russia ties- Don't stop, even if nothing is there. Hold committee after committee... For 4 years.

Because even if it isn't true, the seed of untrustworthiness has already been planted.

 

[120v]

going to be pretty awkward if an embassy gets attacked under Trump

 

[JHoNNy1OoO]

Okay, Democrats. What have we learned here today?

Go after the Trump/Russia ties- Don't stop, even if nothing is there. Hold committee after committee... For 4 years.

Because even if it isn't true, the seed of untrustworthiness has already been planted.

Democrats aren't that disciplined, which has always been their problem and why we are in this mess now. Plus we hold no majorities, we can't guide shit. Benghazi and emails grew into a huge thing because Republicans held the House. Vote fucking midterms people.

 

[Horns]

Okay, Democrats. What have we learned here today?

Go after the Trump/Russia ties- Don't stop, even if nothing is there. Hold committee after committee... For 4 years.

Because even if it isn't true, the seed of untrustworthiness has already been planted.

When they (hopefully) retake the Senate and/or House in 2018 or 2020, I hope they do. Unlike Clinton, I think they'll have a smoking gun with Trump by then. He's a madman who is bound to make serious mistakes. Give "lock 'em up" actually meaning.

 

[digdug2k]

Okay, Democrats. What have we learned here today?

Go after the Trump/Russia ties- Don't stop, even if nothing is there. Hold committee after committee... For 4 years.

Because even if it isn't true, the seed of untrustworthiness has already been planted.

It really does seem like we need to publicly release all of Trump's and everyone on his campaigns private and personal emails at this point. How else are we supposed to know if he was actively involved or not?

 

[IamDodongo]

So how long will it be before the historical consensus is that a GOP Congress did everything possible to damage a Democratic Presidential candidate?

 

[br0ken_shad0w]

Okay, Democrats. What have we learned here today?

Go after the Trump/Russia ties- Don't stop, even if nothing is there. Hold committee after committee... For 4 years.

Because even if it isn't true, the seed of untrustworthiness has already been planted.

Democrats couldn't get their ass to go after the Bush administration for Iraq, I'm not holding my breath.

 

[Bruce Springsteen]

Damage successfully done republicans, congrats on your victory



I just feel bad for the victims families who were played like pawns

 

[il Diavolo]

RIP ben