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I see Holder’s fine hand at work here once again. The government’s time line says that Abdulmutallab was originally detained by Customs and Border Patrol officers. This includes his initial arrival at the hospital. During this time he was questioned and, apparently, freely admitted his ties to Al-Qaeda.

The fact that he was under the auspices of the CBP indicates to me that he was legally considered to have not yet entered the United States. Still in the transit lounge, as it were. In addition, it’s worth noting the CBP is under the auspices of the Department of Homeland Security.

Here at least, Napalitano’s system was working. The subject was being be treated as a combatant legally outside the USA.

Then Holder’s guys (FBI) appear on the scene. Once Abdulmutallab comes to from emergency surgery (correct in my opinion - he is a POW - you treat their wounds) he is suddenly deemed to be no longer an intelligence asset and Mirandized.

Is Holder addicted to reading enemy combatants their rights or what? First the KSM farce now this.

Notice the White House has changed their story on this. Originally they said they could get information out of the bomber by offering him a pleas deal. Well, he didn't cut a deal. He pled not guilty to all charges on January 8. No bargain and no more information given. Now President Obama switches the story, and his press secretary tells us there was nothing more to learn anyway. An absolutely incredible claim. Do you feel safer about flying now?

The most competent,honest, and transparent administration ever.