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A Republican calling for an investigation of the former administration at this point in time is rather, well, shocking to be honest.
As hard as it might be to imagine, especially this day in age, there are those who feel torture, "enhanced interrogation", or whatever you wish to call it as inhumane. In this case however, expect to see Democrats resist this at least as much as Republicans. Just a hunch.
I suspect that there have been people in every day and age that have detested human torture of anykind. I still believe this was an empty promise at best and a vacuous comment at worst.
I suspect that there have been people in every day and age that have detested human torture of anykind. I still believe this was an empty promise at best and a vacuous comment at worst.
Lets assume you are right, then as a Republican, who would he be pointing these comments to or what audience is he addressing?
Other thoughtful Republicans, like John McCain, who have spoken out against torture.
As I pointed out, I would love to believe this was a statement based upon a more noble notion of principled opposition to torture/enhanced interrogation, but I have to note this from the above link.
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When I ran for congressman in 2008, I’m just a freshman year, George W. Bush, Orrin Hatch, and Bob Bennett, three Republicans, they campaigned against me. So I don’t mind going back and looking at ‘em.
After reading this, it appears to be more revenge than noble principles.
Obama is doing it now---will he be included in the investigation? Plus will anything be done about Muslim torture of our troops. Cutting heads off is also torture but I guess that can be excused.
Yes, Obama is doing it too. And Gitmo is still open. And Pelosi signed off on waterboarding, although she may not have READ what she signed. But let's blame Bush, shall we?
Do lefty loons think we should go to war with pea shooters? We doowe it to the WORLD to set an example for crying out loud. We wouldn't want them to get the impression that we would fight fire with fire. The ridiculous rules of engagement our troops were forced to operate under made us a laughing stock. And then they try to place blame on someone else for our casualties. Yet all the loons see is the so called wrong our troops do. It's cowardly and naive'.
As I pointed out, I would love to believe this was a statement based upon a more noble notion of principled opposition to torture/enhanced interrogation, but I have to note this from the above link.
After reading this, it appears to be more revenge than noble principles.
And you may well be correct, but it's difficult to assess the motivations of another person. I suppose that we could discuss whether or not revenge is ever a noble cause, but that question drove Hamlet batty.
Sounds like a maverick, one willing to swim upstream. Much like the former Rhode Island Senator, Lincoln Chaffee (before being swept out with the tide of anything associated with the stink of 8 years of Bush) in 2008
The people who sued Rumsfeld and Cheney said the torture was far worse than waterboarding. Rummy and Cheney had immunity against the suits, so it did not go anywhere.
No they didn't. They had temporary immunity while they were holding their respective offices. That's why when Rumsfeld resigned, he was given a position in the Pentagon so he could retain his immunity.
The technical term is "functional immunity" and it only lasts while in office. Once you leave office, you are no long have any immunity and there is no statute of limitations.
Not that it matters, Bush & Co will just flee to Paraguay (where they own land) and Paraguay does not extradite.
Lets assume you are right, then as a Republican, who would he be pointing these comments to or what audience is he addressing?
He is playing to the visceral emotions of his core base that got him elected. The same people that will be running his ground game to get him reelected. Based on the quote you dug up its now obvious that was the motive. Just some red meat for the voters back home.
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