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Gibbs: 'Right decision' to read underwear bomber his rights
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Posted on 01/24/2010 8:21:15 AM PST by Sub-Driver
Gibbs: 'Right decision' to read underwear bomber his rights
White House press secretary Robert Gibbs Sunday defended the decision to read so-called alleged underwear bomber Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab his Miranda rights after just 50 minutes of interrogation, saying that ”FBI interrogators believe they got valuable intelligence and were able to get all that they could out of him.”
“That decision was made by the Justice Department and the FBI by experienced FBI interrogators, Gibbs said on “Fox News Sunday.” “But make no mistake Abdulmutallab was interrogated and valuable information was gotten by those experienced interrogators.”
After he was read his rights, Abdulmutallab stopped cooperating with investigators.
“The Department of Justice made the right decision, as did those FBI agents,” Gibbs said.
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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: bhodoj; bhogwot; flight253; miranda
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To: Sub-Driver
He shifted the blame from Holder to the FBI.
Liar liar liar
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posted on
01/24/2010 8:22:28 AM PST
by
Carley
(Are you better off now than one year ago? HELL NO!!!!!)
To: Sub-Driver
Now, wait a minute...I thought the last government issued timeline was that DHS operatives sequestered him while he got medical treatment? Truthfully? He was probably read his rights as they carted him off the plane...
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posted on
01/24/2010 8:23:18 AM PST
by
Gaffer
("Profling: The only profile I need is a chalk outline around their dead ass!")
To: Carley
Does this mean that he walks since he was held and interrogated and not read his rights for some time?
To: Sub-Driver
Another case where this administration sends mixed/contradictory messages. No wonder their approval ratings are sinking like a rock.
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posted on
01/24/2010 8:25:28 AM PST
by
OCCASparky
(Obama--Playing a West Wing fantasy in a '24' world.)
To: Sub-Driver
“Underwear Bomber” ... I kinda giggle everytime I see that name. What an idiot. The administration should be embarassed. They couldn’t stop the dreaded “Underwear Bomber”.
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posted on
01/24/2010 8:26:17 AM PST
by
TexGuy
(If it has the slimmest of chances of being considered sarcasm ... IT IS!)
To: Sub-Driver
Boxers or Briefs?
I’ve always wanted to know what they wear under their flowing robes.
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posted on
01/24/2010 8:26:37 AM PST
by
not2worry
(WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND)
To: Sub-Driver
ha ha ha ha ha, Took them a while to come up with this didn’t it?
To: Sub-Driver
The person to blame ----- OBAMA
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posted on
01/24/2010 8:27:34 AM PST
by
bmwcyle
(Free the Navy Seals)
To: Sub-Driver
Once again, makes me think fondly of the days when things were run by grown-ups.
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posted on
01/24/2010 8:28:20 AM PST
by
elpinta
(DC, TSA: things that make me puke.)
To: Sub-Driver
"White House press secretary Robert Gibbs Sunday defended the decision to read so-called alleged underwear bomber Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab his Miranda rights after just 50 minutes of interrogation ..."
Let me see. If I read this right he was interrogated before he was read his rights. Interrogated and not interviewed. Slight difference there.
So he wasn't a suspect until he talked for 50 minutes. 50 minutes got 'useful' information. Valuable intelligence. Hummmm! Why'd we stop.
At which point he had to be read his rights. I'm guessing he invoked and asked for counsel. Interview, interrogation in this case ... OVER.
Me thinks there is something rotten in 'the Administration'. Specifically the AG's Office, who oversees the FBI. Mixed signals being sent here.
"Who Is In Charge?"
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posted on
01/24/2010 8:29:10 AM PST
by
K-oneTexas
(I'm not a judge and there ain't enough of me to be a jury. (Zell Miller, A National Party No More))
To: Sub-Driver
He’ll go down in flames before too much longer. Lies have a way of doing that to a person.
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posted on
01/24/2010 8:29:43 AM PST
by
bigbob
To: Carley
“You have the right to an attorney and if you cannot afford one you can have one appointed for you before you answer any questions...if you decide to answer any questions now without an attorney presnet you may stop the questioning at any time to consult with an attorney.”
I take door one, attorney now...thank you and have a good day.
Translation by Gibbs: We got valuable intelligence, we know he wants an attorney. We can infer from that he does not want to give any details at this time.
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posted on
01/24/2010 8:29:54 AM PST
by
Mouton
To: Sub-Driver
Gibbs: 'Right decision' to read underwear bomber his rights I'm sure Bin Laden agrees with Mr. Gibbs.
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posted on
01/24/2010 8:30:04 AM PST
by
Oldeconomybuyer
(The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.)
To: Sub-Driver
Gibbs is the gift that keeps on giving, keep him front and center ! Keep talkin Bobbie!!
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posted on
01/24/2010 8:30:18 AM PST
by
blastdad51
(Typical middle-aged white patriot.)
To: Sub-Driver
Health care was the big reason for Brown’s victory last week but this type of crap was a close second.
To: Sub-Driver
After he was read his rights, Abdulmutallab stopped cooperating with investigators.
Gibbs is a tool. Always more was to be gained
Donk’s weak on defense, the whole stinking lot of them.
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posted on
01/24/2010 8:32:01 AM PST
by
reefdiver
("Let His day's be few And another takes His office")
To: Oldeconomybuyer
I'm sure Bin Laden agrees with Mr. Gibbs. Oh yeah. Big time.
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posted on
01/24/2010 8:32:20 AM PST
by
Republic
To: Sub-Driver
Gibbs: 'Right decision' to read underwear bomber his rights HIS rights?
He has no rights...he's a frikken enemy combatant!
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posted on
01/24/2010 8:32:23 AM PST
by
SonOfDarkSkies
(Obama: Psychopathy in Motion)
To: not2worry
I’ve always wanted to know what they wear under their flowing robes.I have never been curious...
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posted on
01/24/2010 8:33:13 AM PST
by
Iscool
(I don't understand all that I know...)
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