Posted on 09/06/2006 8:35:48 AM PDT by July 4th
Edited on 09/06/2006 9:26:59 AM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
Look, this is a live thread - there are somewhat stricter rules on content. For instance, I couldn't post a 1MB picture of Danica Patrick . I probably could, on a racing thread. That's NOT censorship.
Someone's bringing a keg?
KSM, Zubayda and Bin AlSheeb - those are the three "big ones".
why send them to Gitmo, when we already know that the federal courts have extended their reach to that locale, granted habeas rights, lawyers, etc? I am confused, if what is being reported currently is how it plays out.
We had to..it was in the country's best interests.
Which is why I'm still here and not at the Fitness Center where I'm supposed to be right now. ;)
LOL JimRob ROCKS.
President Bush has decided to transfer 14 key terrorist leaders from secret CIA custody to the U.S. military-run prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to be prepared for eventual trials, a senior administration official said Wednesday.
The high-value suspected terrorists include Khalid Sheik Mohammed, believed to be the No. 3 al-Qaida leader before he was captured in Pakistan in 2003; Ramzi Binalshibh, an alleged would-be Sept. 11, 2001, hijacker; and Abu Zubaydah, who was believed to be a link between Osama bin Laden and many al-Qaida cells before he was also captured in Pakistan, in March 2002.
Bush was announcing the move in a speech from the White House, with families of those killed in the 2001 attacks in attendance.
The president will also announce a hard line Wednesday on trying terror suspects through military tribunals. His new proposal, to be sent to Congress, would withhold evidence from a defendant if necessary to protect classified information.
"One of the most important tasks is for Congress to recognize that we need the tools necessary to win this war on terror and we'll continue to discuss with Congress ways to make sure that this nation is capable of defending herself," Bush said after a Cabinet meeting.
Senate leaders were briefed on the legislative plan Tuesday night. It already has met resistance from lawmakers who say it would set a dangerous precedent.
Sen. John Warner, chairman of the Armed Services Committee, and Sens. John McCain and Lindsey Graham have drafted a rival proposal. It would guarantee certain legal rights to defendants, including access to all evidence used against them.
In both military and civilian courts, a defendant's right to see evidence is viewed as indispensable to mounting an adequate defense.
"I think it's important that we stand by 200 years of legal precedents concerning classified information because the defendant should have a right to know what evidence is being used," said McCain, R-Ariz.
Another potential point of conflict is whether coerced testimony should be admissible. Administration officials have said allowing coerced testimony in some cases may be necessary, but McCain said the committee bill would ban it entirely.
The White House asked television networks for live coverage of Bush's announcement later Wednesday.
Yeah, me too ;-)
"Good trade."
Perhaps the President intends to announce that he will not respect the decisions of the courts regarding these non-government combatants. He's doing it "for the survivors".
Warning: This link is to the World Socialist Web Site. It ain't pretty, but it is kinda funny. And it does give us an idea of how Harry Reid and friends' stunt played to the far left.
The right-wing, pro-war position of the Democratic Party was on full display Tuesday as the party leadership presented a new report that criticizes the Bush administration for failing to adequately defend the interests of American militarism...
It's funny. I always thought of FR as a Conservative Forum. Not The 'W Fan Club - complete with Pom-Poms.
P.S. Please don't put words in my mouth.
Is it still possible to get W stickers? I can't find any... :-(
Well, I have one that has not been used! It is on my bookcase along with my conservative books. Not sure I could even part with it on ebay. Something, you just can't ever get rid of. BTW, I have a Bush/Cheney button also..... along with my photos of a Bush rally in NM and a Cheney Rally here in West Texas. I might be one of their last hold outs, but in my heart of hearts, I know both have done what is best for our country.
Heck I would go for BUSH/CHENEY 08.
I sure hope so. This appears to be a big day.
"Perhaps the President intends to announce that he will not respect the decisions of the courts regarding these non-government combatants. He's doing it "for the survivors".
Bingo!
Anyone, who doesn't understand that needs to report to the FR sick call for a shot to lower their BDS titers.
He was suspended imo for disrespecting the Mods friendly and fair warning to get off the thread.
Not censorship.
see 267
fair.... if you don't want to hear Bush praises, go to du or moveon.hate. They might be just the bull your looking for....
Reminds me of those guys on "Cops" that argue with the police and then have the nerve to look surprised when they get hit.
That was just embarrassing to watch. LOL.
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