Torture advocate William Haynes resigns

[babylonsister]

http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/25/torture-advocate-william-haynes-resigns/

Torture advocate William Haynes resigns.

Defense Department General Counsel William Haynes, who was a “prime mover” in the Bush administration’s efforts to bypass the Geneva Convention, announced today that he “is returning to private life next month.” Already a controversial figure due to his torture advocacy, the negative spotlight on Haynes increased last week when former Gitmo prosecutor Col. Morris Davis told The Nation that Haynes had insisted that the administration “can’t have acquittals” at Guantanamo Bay.

Lots more on Haynes’ role in the Bush administration here:

http://thinkprogress.org/?s=william+haynes

[Elidor]

1. That's the thing about the Maladministration

Every time you turn on a light, another rat scurries for cover.

[madokie]

11. Speaking of rats have you ever read about how fast they reproduce

Thats why it is high time that we do something to stop this bad nightmare we're living today

[Jack Rabbit]

2. We have a new duty station for you, sir. Please report immediately.

The Palace of Peace
The Hague
Home of the International Criminal Court

www.minbuza.nl/en/welcome/pictures,Gal_Overheid.html?page=10&photo=detail

[Ichingcarpenter]

8. Damn right .... If these guys think by retiring

they are out of the loop, they have another thing coming.

[madokie]

14. And they won't be arriving by motorcade either

they'll be coming from the door leading to the cells. I will live to see that day even if it kills me;-)

[rpannier]

3. Returning to private life

Probably in the mountains of Colombia or Paraguay

[bleever]

4. Returning to a place he hasn't spent that much time,

compared to his service to the torture administration.

Prior to serving as the General Counsel of the Department of Defense, Mr. Haynes twice was a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Jenner & Block (1993-1996 and 1999-2001), where he provided legal services to corporate and individual clients. From 1996 through 1998, he served as staff vice president and associate general counsel of General Dynamics Corporation, and as general counsel of General Dynamics Corporation’s Marine Group.

After Mr. Haynes’ Senate confirmation in early 1990, the President appointed him General Counsel of the Department of the Army, a post he held for three years. As chief legal officer of the Army, Mr. Haynes was ultimately responsible for all legal matters confronting the Department of the Army, and for professional oversight of the military and civilian lawyers in the Department of the Army.

[babylonsister]

5. Thanks, bleever, and NOM. This needs to be read! nt

[Solly Mack]

6. I posted his "memos" & remarks on torture the other day

He's a real piece of work

[sinkingfeeling]

7. Don't let the door hit you on your way out. And do keep in touch since I still would

like to see you served with an indictment.

[Demeter]

9. We've Got To Void Pensions For Governmental Crooks

at a minimum. For traitors, we have to do seizure of assets--just like the drug felons. This revolving door-get out of jail free spree has got to stop.

[elizfeelinggreat]

10. amen

[annabanana]

12. We need a new smily!

Someone running away.. one step ahead of the law. .

[malaise]

13. What a shameless bunch of war criminals

To the fugging Hague.

[bleever]

15. .

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