Report: Treason charges ruled out

NBC, MSNBC AND NEWS SERVICES ^ | Dec. 19 | NBC News’ Pete Williams, MSNBC’s Jonathan Dube and Reuters contributed to this report.

[mdittmar]

This will not go over to well,will it.

[Caipirabob]

His life isn't worth a pack of cigarettes, but maybe his derrier will be while it's still around...

Sorry to toss that lovely thought out so early, but like you, I ain't happy about this.

[YaYa123]

It's Thursday am, and as far as I can tell, NBC's Pete Williams is still the only person reporting this story.

Williams was a loyal and long time aide to Dick Cheney, and former spokesman for the State Dept.

His sources have to be impeccable, but I wonder.

If it's a leak to reward Williams, man, it's pretty exciting...I mean, he's still the only one reporting it, after about 10-12 hours? No one else is confirming it, that I can find.

Or is Williams doing the administration a favor by putting this story out as some kind of trial balloon?

CNN is still reporting "no decision made yet".

[dokmad]

"Go ahead freepers. Cheer! That's your man Bush. That's your hero. He's your buddy. By the way, though, if you ever get the chance, ask him to define terrorist."

Seems to me that it was a DEMOCRAPIC SENATOR that called Walker a possibly "Misguided youth!! Why dont ya just shut up! Your buddy sold out America to the Communist Chinese for Campaign $$$!!!!

[DooDahhhh]

K alien why don't you give us your definition of a terrorist first. Then we will contact Mr. Bush and see what his is.

[wasp69]

Go ahead freepers. Cheer! That's your man Bush. That's your hero. He's your buddy. By the way, though, if you ever get the chance, ask him to define terrorist.

I'm sorry, what would you have the President do?

[boomop1]

I don't think this is the last word DOJ clintoon hold overs leaking, I will wait to see what they do, this trial balloon will not poll well.

[Disgusted in Texas]

Charge this jerk with TREASON.He fought against the United States of America.He is guilty of being a traitor.Semantics at work here. WRONG!

[dokmad]

"I don't generally say cruel things to people, but I'm making an exception this time.

You are an idiot."

I asked you to shut up, but don't recall any name calling. I'll just consider the source and respect the free republics request for no personal attacks! enough said...

[boomop1]

This will be a "read my lips" consequence for W, if he allows this scum to skate.

[sadimgnik]

This will not go over to well,will it.

Probably not .. but it's been on the cards since day 1.

There's been a lot of discussion here and elsewhere of the difficulties under the US Constitution of getting a treason charge to stick.

It all comes down to what your Constitution actually says, rather than what you wish it said.

My personal feeling is that your talibunny is, in fact, a traitor .. but it would be nearly impossible to get a conviction.

(I should also say that our tallibunnies could never be charged with treason .. but that there should be a charge of terminal stupidity levied against them.)

None of them were ever likely to be convicted of treason because of the unique nature of this conflict.

Regards

Sadim

[mdittmar]

The Justice Department has apparently ruled out charging him with treason, given the demanding legal standard set by the Constitution and the difficulty of finding witnesses from the Taliban who would testify against Walker.

If ever a Freep was in order this is it.

DOJ

[sadimgnik]

The Justice Department has apparently ruled out charging him with treason, given the demanding legal standard set by the Constitution and the difficulty of finding witnesses from the Taliban who would testify against Walker.

To which mdittmar says

If ever a Freep was in order this is it.

So, you want a Freep AGAINST THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES?

Now there's a first! :-)

Regards

Sadim

[wasp69]

#7 I'm not going to give you a list, first of all because it's too long and second you really don't care.

Doesn't have to be a list, doesn't really have to be specific. Just tell me what you think the President should do.

[John W]

"But of course, if what I believe seems preposterous to you and you believe otherwise, then feel free to argue giving your evidence for anything to the contrary. (And if you're just going to call me names, then don't waste my time.)"

[mdittmar]

The Constitution says,

Article III

Section 3.

Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.

Two Al quida dirtbags will turn on him!

Hang him high!!