Posted on 03/15/2007 11:17:28 PM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach
Wuss.
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The Defense Department has posted transcripts of the "enemy combatant" hearings of Khalid Shaykh Muhammad, Abu Faraj al-Libi and Ramzi Bin al-Shib here. These are, I believe, the three highest-ranking al Qaeda members in custody. So far, I have only had time to read the transcript of Khalid Shaykh Muhammad's hearing. Of most interest, I think, is the list of actual and attempted terrorist acts for which Khalid proudly claims credit; click to enlarge:
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I'm not sure whether there is much new information in Khalid's confession. What is noteworthy is the sheer volume of terrorist plots in which Khalid claims to have been involved. It's impossible to say from the information here how many of the schemes he describes may have been foiled as a result of his capture, or that of other al Qaeda leaders.
Beyond that, what is most striking about the hearing is the elaborate courtesy and respect with which Khalid is treated by the presiding officer. It is somewhat galling to see this sadistic mass murderer chatting amiably with the President of the tribunal, complaining that his name is misspelled in one of the pleadings, and comparing himself to George Washington. I can only wonder what those who howl endlessly about America's allegedly barbaric treatment of terrorist detainees would make of it. Khalid obviously saw no reason to fear for his own well-being. Personally, I would have preferred it if the government had released a video of Khalid being waterboarded.
Blog of the Week Jules Crittenden has more.
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Well, discount it a bit, but not too much. BTW, how to reconcile "he "sang" to interrogators almost from the start," with the reports that he had to be waterboarded for much longer than anyone else? Such refractoriness would not indicate a "singer".
9-11 Mastermind Confesses, But What Impact On Jihad?
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We need to understand what took place last Saturday when Khalid submitted his formal confession. He was following our legal process for determining his credentials relative to being an enemy combatant. In other words, someone we are at war with. Those who say we have no legal protections or processes need to understand how ridiculous they now look as this animal is brought through a process that simply culminates all his confessions to date which came from his interrogations. For those wondering if we know we are holding enemy combatants, Khalid is the “duh!” example. He helped kill 3000 people on American soil as part of an Islamo Fascist Jihad against the West and America. So says he.
And the Murtha’s and other liberals who want to bring this bloodthirsty lunatic to America (as the Dems close down GITMO) are now exposed as totally naive and foolish. Why would we convey onto this man the rights of ‘alleged criminal’ and give him the constitutional right of being innocent until proven guilty? We do not prove in court what are legitimate military targets during war for the very reason we cannot respond and win wars, while minimizing our own casualties, by proving who is and is not an enemy in courts full of ACLU bloodsucking lawyers (yes folks, they are in practice for the money). Anyone who confuses the two situations is just not worth paying attention to. But Khalid is now getting the formal process where he could fight his designation, but he took the Jihadi high road and admitted to his crimes (transcript here).
I might extend this post if I have time to read it, but what I am really interested in seeing is the impact this will have on the Jihad in Iraq and elsewhere. While Khalid Sheik Mohammed is admitting his deeds, he is doing it shackled and bowed in an American tribunal. The mythos surrounding a 9-11 hero is being rapidly torn away. Khalid did not martyr himself, and if it is learned he turned evidence on others, as I suspect he did, the hero will become the traitor.
I doubt it. Such scum would need to be maltreated anyway.
See post #5 for some good comments ...
Key 9/11 figure 'beheaded Pearl'
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Alleged al-Qaeda mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed has confessed to the killing of US journalist Daniel Pearl in Pakistan in 2002, the Pentagon says.
KSM gives meaning to the phrase "evil genius".
That's in post #9.
Rudolph Hess (vice-furher, I believe) parachuted into Britain during WWII. He was arrested and imprisoned. I don't think he "sang" about what he knew. I am certainly not an expert on detention of enemy soldiers or the enemy hierarchy, but hearing occasional reports of captures of Jihadi and al-Queda hierarchy one often hears that they seem to be ready to spill their knowledge. Sure, torture might explain that, but I think not. I think many of these fellows get kid glove treatment *when in US custody.* I think this indicates something about the real strength of their belief in their cause and themselves as representatives of that cause. Perhaps they ain't all they'z cracked up to be (in terms of actually holding to what they believe).
I would imagine that Al Gore will be apologising to the President for what he had said to his father back in 1992
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0h6gehCPvpk
"Alleged". Let me repeat your sentiments. The bastards are snakes. Gotta head off to work soon. Have a great day.
Bush's fault.
The Murtha's, Durbans, Mad Maxine, Kennedys, Kerry, Pelosi and other rats seem to have deep love for these crazed serial killers.
"And the Murtha’s and other liberals who want to bring this bloodthirsty lunatic to America (as the Dems close down GITMO) are now exposed as totally naive and foolish. Why would we convey onto this man the rights of ‘alleged criminal’ and give him the constitutional right of being innocent until proven guilty? We do not prove in court what are legitimate military targets during war for the very reason we cannot respond and win wars, while minimizing our own casualties, by proving who is and is not an enemy in courts full of ACLU bloodsucking lawyers (yes folks, they are in practice for the money). Anyone who confuses the two situations is just not worth paying attention to. But Khalid is now getting the formal process where he could fight his designation, but he took the Jihadi high road and admitted to his crimes."
Bump!
ROFL!
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