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Sources: Obama Ready To End Harsh Interrogations
Yahoo News / AP ^ | 01/16/2009 | EagleUSA

Posted on 01/16/2009 1:10:13 PM PST by EagleUSA

WASHINGTON – President-elect Barack Obama is preparing to prohibit the use of waterboarding and harsh interrogation techniques by ordering the CIA to follow military rules for questioning prisoners, according to two U.S. officials familiar with drafts of the plans.

The proposal Obama is considering would require all CIA interrogators to follow conduct outlined in the U.S. Army Field Manual, the officials said. The plans would also have the effect of shutting down secret "black site" prisons around the world where the CIA has questioned terror suspects — with all future interrogations taking place inside American military facilities.

However, Obama's changes may not be absolute. His advisers are considering adding a classified loophole to the rules that could allow the CIA to use some interrogation methods not specifically authorized by the Pentagon, the officials said.

The new rules would abandon a part of President George W. Bush's counterterrorism policy that has been condemned internationally.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: bhocia; bhogwot; cowardice; enemies; interrogation; pandering; weakling; weakness
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To: gov_bean_ counter

I keep envisioning that scene from Seinfeld where Newman interrogates Jerry for mail fraud. Jerry sits comfortably in a chair drinking a soda while Newman is sitting uncomfortably under the bright light.


21 posted on 01/16/2009 1:17:17 PM PST by aureliusss (who is John Galt?)
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To: BigFinn

The question is when Obama makes all this grand Change and we do get hit again, will the Republicans in Congress have the nerve to fault him....

Interesting that the reason George W. Bush’s war on terror policies are even being questioned is that the Republicans in Congress refused to back him up and laud him for enacting them.

The solmen duty in fact the only duty of the POTUS is to protect American citizens from the enemy. I guess thats really hard to do when the one protecting us is the one we need protection from.


22 posted on 01/16/2009 1:17:38 PM PST by tomnbeverly ("In the hour of darkness and peril and need, the people will waken to listen and hear.....)
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To: EagleUSA

I don’t believe it. They don’t care about the terrorists. They will quickly come to believe that their political and economic ends demand that they use “harsh” measures.


23 posted on 01/16/2009 1:18:06 PM PST by Golddigger3
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To: EagleUSA

One of these guys they don’t interrogate and let go is going to be part of something bad. It cannot help 0 to enable terrorists.


24 posted on 01/16/2009 1:18:33 PM PST by Mike Darancette (0 parties while the economy burns.)
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To: EagleUSA

I suppose they could be sent to the Saudis for interrogations.


25 posted on 01/16/2009 1:19:11 PM PST by InvisibleChurch (Grace = unmerited favor; Mercy = punishment withheld)
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To: EagleUSA

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26 posted on 01/16/2009 1:19:15 PM PST by Golddigger3
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To: BigFinn

I don’t say this glibly or with animus, but I believe we will be hit before the year is out. I believe it will be worse that 9/11. And, sadly I believe it won’t be Obama that is blamed, but it will be Bush. The MSM will not let Obama be damaged - they just won’t.


27 posted on 01/16/2009 1:19:22 PM PST by Big_Monkey
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To: BigFinn

I’ve said it before. We’ll get hit again, courtesy of this moron.


28 posted on 01/16/2009 1:21:23 PM PST by Eric in the Ozarks
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To: EagleUSA

He doesnt want them to get in people’s faces like his Acorn tribesmen do?

What a friggin hypocrite.


29 posted on 01/16/2009 1:21:28 PM PST by Canedawg
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To: SE Mom

Barack Obama, perhaps in extraordinary naivete, but more likely in political pandering to the left, is endangering US interests at home and abroad, including the moonbats who helped elect him. I cannot believe he does not comprehend the emboldening impact of this action; closing Guantanamo Bay; and, proferring the abysmal choice of Leon Panetta to run CIA, will have on the muslim jihadis.


30 posted on 01/16/2009 1:21:58 PM PST by astounded (The democrat party is a clear and present danger to America)
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To: Cementjungle

It’s different because when it’s done under the Obama administration, the MSM won’t be announcing it to the world.


31 posted on 01/16/2009 1:23:02 PM PST by Dahoser (America's great untapped alternative energy source: The Founding Fathers spinning in their graves.)
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To: EagleUSA
From my intense investigation of Obama’s policies, it looks as if the “misunderstood personnel” (terrorists) will have to sit in a timeout. After said timeout if the “misunderstood” has a second infraction there will be a stern talking too and possibly a benching during recess without snack.
32 posted on 01/16/2009 1:23:02 PM PST by repubpub
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To: Badeye

You are probably right, but will anyone stand up and say so?


33 posted on 01/16/2009 1:23:54 PM PST by alarm rider ("Father, let me dedicate all this year to thee". Lawrence Tuttiett (1825-1897))
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To: gov_bean_ counter

Only bitch-slapping to be allowed?


34 posted on 01/16/2009 1:24:09 PM PST by Be_Politically_Erect (Don't be a Mawworm!)
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To: EagleUSA
Director of CIA to President Obama, *Sir, the terrorist are going to blow up a major city tonight. We have a suspect in custody who can tell us who and where. What shall we do?

Obama to CIA Director, “ Read him his rights!”

35 posted on 01/16/2009 1:24:44 PM PST by kempo
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To: tomnbeverly
Bush always erred on the side of Protecting America’s citizens from its enemies. Obama seems bent on reversing that and making his judgements by erring on the side that protects America’s enemies instead.

And the funny thing is that in doing this, Obama will not elevate America's reputation to even the slightest degree. Those who hate us will fear us less and mock us more, concluding that we're stupid, a "paper tiger." Those who esteem us will sleep less well at night. Not one single word of appreciation will be uttered outside our borders in appreciation of this gesture. The response will range from "long overdue" to "too little too late" to "a much needed downpayment on a total overhaul of America's aggressive posture of intimiation and strong-arm cowboy tactics."

36 posted on 01/16/2009 1:24:59 PM PST by Steely Tom (RKBA: last line of defense against vote fraud)
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To: EagleUSA

This rule will not apply to conservatives. In our case, waterboarding will not be considered torture.


37 posted on 01/16/2009 1:24:59 PM PST by dforest (Is there any good idea out there that Obama doesn't lay claim to anymore?)
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To: alarm rider

Doubt it, til AFTER it happens.


38 posted on 01/16/2009 1:25:09 PM PST by Badeye (There are no 'great moments' in Moderate Political History. Only losses.)
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To: EagleUSA
But the dems are kings and queens of senate and congressional special hearings that use harsh interrogations of US citizens. Are they planning on stopping?
39 posted on 01/16/2009 1:25:20 PM PST by highlander_UW (The only difference between the MSM and the DNC is the MSM sells ad space in their propaganda)
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To: BigFinn
"Any bets on how long it takes before we get hit again?"

Clinton got hit February 26th 1993 after taking office. Bush got hit September 11, 2001 after taking office. Obama I predict will be hit between Feb 26, 2009 to Sept 11, 2009.

40 posted on 01/16/2009 1:27:04 PM PST by avacado
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