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In reply to the discussion: Do you think George W. Bush should be prosecuted by the Obama administration for torture? [View all]randome
(34,845 posts)50. I agree, anything of that nature should be prosecuted no matter what.
Waterboarding is what I meant when I said 'legal cover'. Makes me wonder, though, if they didn't have some other form of 'paper protection' in place. A 'Top Secret Finding' or something.
But yes, anything outside that, I would be in favor of prosecuting to whatever level was necessary.
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Do you think George W. Bush should be prosecuted by the Obama administration for torture? [View all]
Cali_Democrat
Apr 2014
OP
Yes. Specifically, I want hearings and investigations into everything that happened after Sept. 11,
quinnox
Apr 2014
#2
No, I never though there should be prosecutions. Something like Truth & Reconciliations Hearings
KittyWampus
Apr 2014
#7
Nope, the US is not a signatory and does not participate in the World Court
Bluenorthwest
Apr 2014
#44
Yes, but that will never happen because bush et all are immune because of our laws.
Sunlei
Apr 2014
#40
Absolutely. Although it would be pretty hypocritical coming from the Obama administration.
PoliticalPothead
Apr 2014
#42
So what percentage of liberal Democrats think Dubya should be prosecuted for torture?
Fumesucker
Apr 2014
#45
Then there is no legitimate rule of law, leaving us with just us and no justice.
TheKentuckian
Apr 2014
#56
and it ain't happening. So just give up on life, or work on what CAN happen
themaguffin
Apr 2014
#66
This is basic there is no "can", if we can't then anything that can happen is a gift not the fruit
TheKentuckian
Apr 2014
#114
That's what I'm there is no "can" in this, so focus on what what CAN be done. Not wishing.
themaguffin
Apr 2014
#131
Nothing can be done then, we can be granted a few boons that don't cost anything.
TheKentuckian
Apr 2014
#132
Huh? A criminal investigation into why Congress took impeachment of Bush off the table?
Cali_Democrat
Apr 2014
#57
Obama's claims of Big Religion are so bogus while he looks the other way at
Bluenorthwest
Apr 2014
#59
in a perfect world, shrub, cheney, rummy, ect, would be up on treason and war crimes charges.
dionysus
Apr 2014
#61
They tortured in our name, on our dime, and spread incalculable rot in our institutions.
TheKentuckian
Apr 2014
#115
your snark wasn't necessary on a valid question, where international law is confusing
Sheepshank
Apr 2014
#133
What snark? Anger? Sure, guilty as charged. Snark? What I said doesn't even rise to mild sarcasm.
TheKentuckian
Apr 2014
#136
You don't want to go after Bush, but you have it in for Nader voters
DisgustipatedinCA
Apr 2014
#117
How the hell is George W. Bush not accountable and responsible for his own actions?
TheKentuckian
Apr 2014
#139
Yes - Absoulutely - Without A Doubt - He Should Pay Dearly For His Crimes
cantbeserious
Apr 2014
#102
i think we need to waterboard both W + cheeney on live teevee + then say we are sorry for these
pansypoo53219
Apr 2014
#111