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Rule of Law

January 2, 2009, 10:31AM

It pains me to have to remind the crew here that Blago hasn't even been charged with a crime, let alone convicted of one. Whatever crimes that Fitz is or isn't going to bring against the man, his current status should be unaffected by that prospect. Fitz did a rather poor job of convicting Libby of lying in lieu of treason.

Why is it that the democrats are so quick to tar and feather one of their own (not yet even indicted) when there are scores of Republicans on the hook for war crimes, some as vile as the torture of toddler's testicles?

That ought to be something that receives at least as much scrutiny as Blago. Like it or not, Blago has the authority to pick Obama's replacement, and lacking any FORMAL charges, Congress will be abusing the law they ACT like they are so eager to support.

Enjoy.

Confession Not a Substitute for Incarceration

December 29, 2008, 11:16AM

Wingnuttia TPM representative requests proof that Preznit Bush ordered the torture of toddler's testicles. Republicans: slow learners and proud of it.

Tim - I asked you this once before but didn't get an answer - what proof do you have the the US has tortured toddlers' testicles?

There is more than just probable cause to prosecute for war crimes and sort out the degree of barbarity involved with each specific torture. In the world most of us inhabit, a public confession of a serious breach of US and International law would posit a quick adjudication. I wonder if Bill will tell us all whether of not he's PRO or CON the torture of toddler's testicles in defense of the United States? My answer to Bill on the specific question he posed:

A question like that, specific as it was, would not be asked in the polite company of politicians and television (CSPAN) audiences were there not some evidence that it had already occurred.
Yoo would have responded quickly with, "Of course such a thing would be illegal and barbaric." He didn't, and couldn't do so, because the Preznit and his staff would be subject to immediate arrest.
Review Yoo's answer. I see prima facie evidence of EXTREME TORTURE AND INHUMANITY predating the torture confessions that Bush and Cheney have since made. And it is helpful if you focus on 'since' made, because until they were eventually 'outed' the torturers denied even thinking about it.....
mutant troops out of control.....a butch bitch and her boyfriend.....both CONVICTED of much lesser war crimes.....ORDERED by their commanders.
First they weren't torturing and now they're PROUD they did! Confession is not a substitute for incarceration.

Enjoy.

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