nynco, cut down on the meds. Trigger a 3rd world war? Seriously?

Here's what I would have wanted Obama to do:
1. Respond to the ambassador's concerns by ramping up security at one of the most dangerous consulates in the world.
2. Increase the security posture on the 11th anniversary of 9/11
3. On first report of trouble, mobilize assets so they got some close air support 3-4 hours after first report of the hostile forces. At least take out the damned mortars that they were getting voice-reports and laser spotting on. Y'know, the mortars that killed the two guys on the roof who were actually trying to save lives?
4. Tell the damned truth.
5. Tell the Damned Truth.
6. Tell the DAMNED TRUTH.

Defending your diplomats from armed attack has always been justified and has never caused international incidents or diplomatic issues. It's never been viewed as being a bull in a China shop until we got idiots in charge of the administration and State Department. However, NOT defending your diplomats IS bad for the nation as it gives the adversaries a moral victory and energizes their efforts against us. Taking no action and going to bed as guys are dying SEVEN HOURS first reports of trouble (while getting live voice and video feeds) then flying off to a fundraiser is beyond gutless and reprehensible. It should be criminal.