[Doug2464]

If that's true, then why all the complicated "interrogation" arguments from the Bush administration?

I would think Karl would have figured this all out before you or I, no?

Simpler Karl-argument - "Geneva Conventions do not apply to terrorists." If he's said that somewhere, then I've certainly missed it. Seems to me that the hundreds of lawyers working for Karl would have spotted that pretty early on, no?

[Thumper1960]

Perhaps they've deduced that certain battles are best fought at a time and place of their choosing. Such as, after the elections so there won't be another stick for the media whores of the traitorous left to use for patriot bashing.

There are always political considerations that must be taken into account for every facet of life. Life is political and politics are life. Continued survival of all cultures is accomplished by political maneuvering and deals with a devil of sorts.