[Republican Red]

I firmly believe that this has nothing to do with what McCain believes is best for the country but instead what McCain thinks is best for his political aspirations. Divide the GOP for the 2006 midterms so he can ride in and save the party.

[joe fonebone]

McPain will NEVER get my vote....I would write in deputy dawg before casting a vote for him

[Peach]

THANKS TO THE McCAIN AMENDMENT, WE ARE ALREADY OBLIGATED TO PROVIDE MIRANDA WARNINGS IF WE HAVE ANY HOPE OF USING CONFESSION EVIDENCE IN EVENTUAL TERRORIST TRIALS.

By all means, let's give Miranda warnings to jihadists ON the battlefield. For that's matter, let's give them free legal advice ON the battlefield.

[Mo1]

Soldiers have to read the terrorists their Miranda rights???

[colorado tanker]

The whole darn thing was a publicity stunt for McCain by the MSM. Torture was already illegal by federal law and all the Armed Forces had adopted the Army reg prohibiting torture and mistreatment of prisoners. The Abu Graib scumbags were prosecuted under the OLD law.

McCain took the Army reg, wrote it up in his bill and lied to the country, claiming we needed a "new" law, and his MSM accomplices lied for him.

So, now most of the country believes the Army was torturing prisoners before McStain rode to the rescue. A total lie, told to further his Presidential ambitions.

[siunevada]

the UCMJ would require us to give Miranda warnings at the moment of battlefield capture

That's interesting. Despite what we see on TV, Miranda is only required for criminal suspects prior to questioning, not at the point of arrest. A good defense attorney can argue that the point of arrest is so confusing that the suspect did not fully understand their rights.

If you don't have any questions, no warning needed.

[eyespysomething]

From Pookie's toons today:

[Graymatter]

For his next number, McCain will explore whether or not it should be ok to kill the enemy on the battlefield.

[elhombrelibre]

McCain thinks we secure our freedom by setting the best example. But in fact, we will never earn the respect of those who criticize us now. We must secure our freedom by destroying terrorists, their safe havens, the states that support them, and the means by which they are funded. If McCain thinks we'll win respect from our enemies or those who are neutral by treating terrorists like potentially innocent citizens, then he is hopelessly naive. He, Warner, and Graham are endangering the US so they can popular with the New York Times and the Left. They're basically uncomfortable with those of us who are unabashedly proud of our country and eager to smite our foes who bring terrorists attacks to the US and the world. We embarrass them.

[DustyMoment]

Everything needing a presidential veto just has to have a fetal stem cell research funding rider attached to it.

[upchuck]

I note in fairness that I believe Sen. Graham — who I have criticized in these quarters for his stance on military commissions (see, e.g., here) — has indicated during senate hearings that he does not think al Qaeda should profit from the UCMJ's generous Miranda protections (which are actually better than what criminals get in the civilian justice system).

But that's irrelevant because the horse is already out of the barn.

Oops, Lindsay almost did something right.

Lindsey Ping

Add me to the list. / Remove me from the list.

[SE Mom]

This is beyond frightening. This is truly insane.

Miranda? For terrorists?

Tilt...we are in the twilight zone without a doubt.

[Mrs. Darla Ruth Schwerin]

"Attention class: THANKS TO THE McCAIN AMENDMENT, WE ARE ALREADY OBLIGATED TO PROVIDE MIRANDA WARNINGS IF WE HAVE ANY HOPE OF USING CONFESSION EVIDENCE IN EVENTUAL TERRORIST TRIALS."

Came to the conclusion that, McCain, Graham, Warner, and all the other defunct and derelict Senators and Reps. that are perverting the constitution along with our rights as United States citizens, are just cruel and heartless people...

[bpjam]

McCain took money illegally from Keating. To assuage his guilty, he forced CFR on all of us to the detriment of government and the Constitution. McCain was a POW and to assuage his guilty he wants to give Al Qaeda Miranda, Geneva and UCMJ protections.

With McCain, there is nothing which is NOT about him. Its ALL about him. The guy is N. V. T. S. - NUTS! He has never won a GOP primary and he will not in 2008 (dem crossover votes don't count).

[TigersEye]

The Real McCain

SEN. JOHN McCAIN: THE ULTIMATE "RHINESTONE HERO"

SEN. JOHN McCAIN: THE ULTIMATE "RHINESTONE HERO" Part II

John McCain Gets Soros Cash

John McCain Is No Hero

U.S. Sen. John McCain is no War Hero

John McCain: The Manchurian Candidate

JOHN MCCAIN, WARTS AND ALL

John McCain, you treasonous bastard, I challenge you or any of your traitorous cohorts...

McCain Is Booed by Labor Activists

McCain Rides to Kerry's Rescue: "John Kerry is Not Weak on Defense" (Today Show alert)

John McCain SCREAMS AT 9/11 FSA MEMBERS FOR OPPOSING HIS BILL TO GIVE AMNESTY FOR ILLEGALS

John McCain's Skeleton Closet

[GretchenM]

Until McCain deals with this face and what is behind it, I will never trust him.

[SunkenCiv]

Miranda warnings to increased numbers of enemy dead? Unlikely.

[Suzy Quzy]

McCain, Graham, and Warner are GIRLIE MEN....Collins is a dumbass girl.

[BigSkyFreeper]

John McCain, you have the right to STHU

Anything you say, can and will be used against you in the voting booth.

If you can't afford an attorney, the ACLU will provide you one.

[Tanniker Smith]

Forget the trials. Just shoot them. You're allowed to if they are out of uniform. Al Quada doesn't wear uniforms. You can't get information out of them. So shoot them. They're useless. Even more useless than McCain.,

[nopardons]

Exactly so; however, McLame will NEVER win the '08 GOP presidential primary and if he goes Indy, he won't get enough votes to allow a Dem to win either. He'd get far more votes from Dems.