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In reply to the discussion: Greenwald uses Bergdahl to hit Obama, Democrats [View all]ProSense
(116,464 posts)81. What?
Why are you saying this: The question is why is he making the case that either Obama can release them all or he broke the law?
When the article you cite actually says: Obama defenders seem to have two choices here: either the president broke the law in releasing these five detainees, or Congress cannot bind the commander-in-chiefs power to transfer detainees when he wants, thus leaving Obama free to make those decisions himself. Which is it?
Why did you change transfer to release? Are you trying to smear Greenwald or do you have a reading comprehension problem? Never mind, I think most of us already know the answer.
When the article you cite actually says: Obama defenders seem to have two choices here: either the president broke the law in releasing these five detainees, or Congress cannot bind the commander-in-chiefs power to transfer detainees when he wants, thus leaving Obama free to make those decisions himself. Which is it?
Why did you change transfer to release? Are you trying to smear Greenwald or do you have a reading comprehension problem? Never mind, I think most of us already know the answer.
Why are you trying to play word games? Did you only read that one paragraph?
Greenwald, as cited in the OP:
The sole excuse now offered by Democratic loyalists for this failure has been that Congress prevented him from closing the camp. But here, the Obama White House appears to be arguing that Congress lacks the authority to constrain the Presidents power to release detainees when he wants. What other excuse is there for his clear violation of a law that requires 30-day notice to Congress before any detainees are released?
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The Greenwaldistas think Berghdal's release is a "distraction" from NSA. The flipside of that
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2014
#9
These Greenwald threads confuse me, I assume if you are pro Greenwald you have to be
randys1
Jun 2014
#151
The majority of that data does not specify whether it's domestic or foreign surveillance.
randome
Jun 2014
#37
So? Why are you so upset by criticism of Greenwald that you're hijacking this thread? n/t
ProSense
Jun 2014
#43
they can't stand anything being exposed about their "heroes". All they have is Whine Whine Whine..
Cha
Jun 2014
#121
They take calling GG a jerk as supporting the NSA cause they want people to leave GG ALONE!!!
uponit7771
Jun 2014
#6
They could bring a legitimate charge against him. It looks like he may have broken the letter
msanthrope
Jun 2014
#77
I agree. I'm a bit concerned because I also think those saying he may have broken the law
Number23
Jun 2014
#117
I will hazard a guess and say this is what Pappa Fuck Ron Paul is saying too. n/t
Whisp
Jun 2014
#25
I'm gonna say that's extremely likely. CATO approved talking points are so quaint, aren't they?
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2014
#90
I disagree with Greenwald on this issue, this wasn't a "transfer" or "release"
Uncle Joe
Jun 2014
#36
I wish people would have gotten this upset every time Dubya broke the law in his two terms.
Rex
Jun 2014
#56
Greenwald: April 2006 Media finally starting to report the President's systematic lawbreaking
Luminous Animal
Jun 2014
#65
No And why does that matter.Greenwald has been nothing but consistent. He wrote 3 books slamming
Luminous Animal
Jun 2014
#122
Not talking about Glen, I am talking about people here and in the national spotlight
Rex
Jun 2014
#123
Sure...if we can find countries to take them. That's the number one reason even the cleared
msanthrope
Jun 2014
#84
GG was probably too busy signing mega book & movie deals to notice the new "law".
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2014
#93
Granting, that which I consider flimsy the statement isn't exactly true as there were no restriction
TheKentuckian
Jun 2014
#150
No word games, I picked two quotes from your post, one from Greenwald and one from you.
A Simple Game
Jun 2014
#92
"...utter nonsense." So those two quotes weren't from your OP. Interesting.
A Simple Game
Jun 2014
#98
Greenwald keeps showing us what he's about. He's all about hating on Obama.
stevenleser
Jun 2014
#85