Posted on 04/21/2009 10:32:08 AM PDT by Big_Monkey
President Obama left open the door Tuesday for charges to be brought against Bush administration lawyers who justified harsh interrogation techniques, though he continued to argue that CIA agents who used those tactics should not be prosecuted.
The president showed wiggle room on the issue as he faces calls from Democratic lawmakers and organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union to support such charges. Asked about the possibility of prosecution related to the interrogation program, the president deferred to Attorney General Eric Holder.
"With respect to those who formulate those legal decisions, I would say that that is going to be more of a decision for the attorney general within the parameters of various laws," Obama said. "And I don't want to prejudge that. ... There are a host of very complicated issues involved there."
(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...
Obama and his minions are tearing at the very fabric of
our polity, using all the tools the left can bring to bear,
Class warfare, collectivization of special interests,
recruitment of the young into political ranks in the name of national service, the use of the media as cheerleaders
of various schemes designed to subtly undermine those values and conducts that America has held from it's
inception , but now disused and untaught to succeeding
generations, even vilified, in those selfsame “Public”
schools we all are forced to pay for.
Obama knows that his time is limited, his door of opportunity did not open wide, hence his push to
create uncertainty among the electorate to keep
any opposition from forming.
Make no mistake, Obama is in charge of all that happens.
He floats a trial balloon, and if the reaction is negative
he denies it, all the while his cohort is pushing forward
with his agenda. It's a good way to keep the wool pulled
over the eyes of the supporters who are now becoming uncomfortable with the choice they made.
We are dealing with a determined and skilled leftist holding the highest office in our land, a situation unthinkable just a few years ago.
Just a few thoughts on the current scene.
Tet.
Bump to the top.
Don't worry yourself joanie. Something is going to happen that ought to convince everyone but the brain dead that Zero's been running his administration like a Mafia don executing a classic Chicago-style pay-to-play operation. The corruption reeks; there's very likely criminality through and through. Perhaps it will wake up the folks. Watch Bill O'Reilly tonight if you can. He's got one tidbit he's about to pop....
As for me, I pray for God's continued blessings on America. May His Will be done. If the only way or best way (under the circumstances) America can continue as "the shining city on a hill" dedicated to liberty and justice, is to first undergo divine chastisement, then may God's Will be done. And May His strength be with us who love Him and our country.
Rather than worry, it's better to find constructive things to do. Like write op-eds; talk to your family and friends, calmly and gently with the ones who disagree with you; get involved with a political campaign — the Congressional elections next year will be here before you know it. And help to swell the numbers at upcoming tea parties!!!! Speak truth to power!!!
It might not seem like much. Indeed, it isn't, given what we need. But it's a start. And if the Spirit be with us, perhaps we can get up a real head of steam and begin to make a long-overdue difference in the way Washington is run.
One thing seems clear to me. Zero and Congress cannot continue to ignore the voice of the people. This voice is coming mainly out of Main Street, middle-class America — and it's vast. The dissent does not seem to be a party phenomenon. At least it didn't appear so at the Boston Tea Party. There were a decent number of Democrats there. But I didn't notice any "counter-protest" activity.
He can't shut us up; and I don't see how he can get away with censoring or criminalizing free speech in a peaceable setting, though he may find it in his interest to do that. He could unleash "thugs" I suppose.... That could be interesting!
BTW, I do not believe that Zero has any scruples about hurting people. And that's a cheery thought, isn't it?
Meanwhile, Keep praying!
Thank you for your excellent analysis, joanie-f!
Thank you so very much for your outstanding essay-post, dearest sister in Christ!
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