Posted on 11/15/2009 12:13:28 PM PST by rightcoast
In light of Obama's decision to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohommed in civilian court, I found it interesting that the US Senate killed an amendment that would have defunded any effort to try anyone in a civilian court, that was involved in the 9/11 attacks.
Big surprise - it was killed by Democrats in a 54-45 vote.
S.AMDT.2669
Amends: H.R.2847
Sponsor: Sen Graham, Lindsey [SC]
(submitted 10/8/2009) (proposed 10/8/2009)
AMENDMENT PURPOSE:
To prohibit the use of funds for the prosecution in Article III courts of the United States of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
COSPONSORS(6):
Sen McCain, John [AZ] - 10/8/2009
Sen Lieberman, Joseph I. [CT] - 10/8/2009
Sen Webb, Jim [VA] - 10/20/2009
Sen Chambliss, Saxby [GA] - 11/5/2009
Sen Cornyn, John [TX] - 11/5/2009
Sen Bennett, Robert F. [UT] - 11/5/2009
Democrat, the party that brings the Islamist terrorists TO the United States.
The Democrats want the trial to blame Bush for 911.
See how your support of all the LEFTIST bills pays off, McCain??!! I don’t care if you make a complete horses ass of yourself, but quit selling out the US and the American people!!
The us democrat party, the party of islamic terror.
How lovely.
” Sponsor: Sen Graham, Lindsey [SC] “
From The Hill on Friday :
” The two GOP senators directly involved in writing military commission legislation to deal with the trials of terrorism suspects reacted differently to the Obama administration’s announcement.”
” Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) said he was “extremely disappointed.”
And yet-
“ Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a Judiciary Committee member and military lawyer,
is keeping his powder dry for now.
In a statement issued by his office Friday afternoon, Graham said Obama had asked him to withhold comment for now,
which he has agreed to do. “
If it’s the right thing, why is Barry asking people to withhold comment ?
And of course, it’s Lindsey who muzzles himself at Barry’s orders.
bttt
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