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Is Torture Ever Right?

May 25, 2009May 28, 2009 John Dick Cheney, FBI, Geneva conventions, george bush, John Adams, Newt Gingrich, Rule of Law, Soufan, Teddy Roosevelt, Thomas Paine, torture

I continue to be baffled by the arguments in favor of torture, and the justifications that are made for America’s use of torture. I have heard one justification after another, and each falls with daily revelations of what really happened. Most disturbing though is a recent Pew Survey finding that the more people attend church, the more accepting they are of these torture justifications. That, my friends, causes me crisis of faith. I fear for what is to become of us as a people and a Republic.

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Tortured Logic on Torture

April 26, 2009June 1, 2009 John america, Bush, cheney, Congress, Dick Cheney, mccain, republicans, secret, torture, V.P.

Sen. John McCain was on Face the Nation Sunday morning, and the contortions he went through to let the previous administration off the hook for their illegal torturing was astounding. He tried to claim that it was all just the result of some bad legal advice. Early in the interview McCain makes the claim that he believes no other Administration will ever make the same mistake (of using bad legal advice…I guess), and torture again.

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Lessons That Came At Too Painful A Cost

February 27, 2009 John Bush, Chenney, rendition, torture, War crimes

The Youtube clip includes a statement from Senator Leahy about his proposal to have a commission look into the possible crimes of the Bush Administration. It continues with a statement by Senator Whitehouse. Whitehouse, as a member of both the Intelligence and Judiciary Committees is in a position to have some idea of what has gone on in regards to our torture and rendition activities. In light of a stern and direct warning that when the details of what Amerikkah did under the Bush Administration comes out, it’s not going to be pretty, I am set back on my heels.

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Only Looking Forward Is Not An Option

February 6, 2009 John Bush, cheney, Crimes Against Humanity, History, Rumsfeld, Special Prosecutor, torture, War crimes, Yo

No less than former President Richard Nixon’s White House Counsel says that we must consider investigating (and if appropriate) prosecuting members of the Bush 43 Administration for torture and crimes against humanity. If, as Dick Cheney seems to believe, they have done nothing wrong, and he and George acted legally in all respects, then I would think they would welcome a special prosecutor so as to clear their name for history. However, they don’t seem to be interested in confessing what they have done and what orders they have issued.

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The Price Paid for Power

August 21, 2008August 26, 2008 John Cindy McCain, Dick Cheney, Enhanced Interrogation, george bush, John McCain, Mother Teresa, torture, War crimes

John McCain’s military service deserves the thanks and respect of the American people, especially given his time spent as a POW in Vietnam. However, the over-use of this status for political gain becomes laughable after a while. It seems to be used to explain everything. Problem is, according to George Bush and the Military Commisions Act voted for by McCain, the techniques used on McCain while a POW are merely, “enhanced interrogation techniques.” Who wouldda thunk it?

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