America' security threatened - by Bush

George Walker Bush – Number 43 - is:

(a) a moron
(b) stupid
(c) insane
(d) just doesn’t care
(e) all of the above

The correct answer, of course, is: (e)all of the above.

In nearly the same breath the Bush boy extolled the necessity of renewing the FISA bill then promised to veto the very same bill if it did not provide retroactive immunity for the Telecoms which acted illegally [as did the government] in spying on American citizens.

America’s security, which the idiot claimed would be threatened without FISA, is now being threatened by the Bush Regime. Immunity for the Telecoms or increased risk of attack by terrorists? Is that really what the Commander in Chief has threatened? Yes, it is.

The Congress approved a fifteen day extension of FISA, to allow for further discussion, consideration, and debate. ??? They’ve had a year to digest the contents of this legislation.

I would suggest the Congress allow the legislation to lapse. If they don’t, then they should extend the bill without the demanded immunity for the Telecoms. Then the Bush boy will have to decide what is more important – America’s security or the Telecoms immunity. He has already threatened the veto so we know where his interest lies, but forcing the insane man to go on record with his choice will preserve for posterity the fact that the fascist Bush boy is, in fact, the single greatest threat to America and its security.

Justice

Attorney General Michael Mukasey’s remarks – rather his lack of concise, succinct responses - regarding ‘water boarding’ (which he previously stated he felt was repugnant) was a display of Washington-style BS at its best. His verbiage set a new standard in excess. Never before have I heard so many pontificate endlessly and say absolutely nothing.

Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee found a very frustrating participant in the Attorney General, who appeared to be no more than yet one more Bush-backing, doublespeak supporter and protector of the current administration; more intent on ‘winning’ than seeking truth or justice.

When asked the simple question, “Has there been any communication between your office and the Whitehouse regarding the destruction of the (CIA) tapes?” he answered, “I don’t understand the question.” What a brilliant legal mind.

Stonewalling, half-truths, and outright lies have been the status quo of this administration and its appointees. And, even at this late stage of the administrations term, it continues. At the heart of the issue is torture; and the possibility of war crime charges and charges of crimes against humanity. Michael Mukasey suggested that ‘certification of authorization’ was a crucial issue, however, the excuse that ‘one was only following orders’ was dismissed years ago – decades ago – as unacceptable at Nuremberg.

Basic standards concerning human rights do not change with circumstance. Nor do they require renewed approval of a particular government or government leader. They are basic rights.

http://geekmetv.blogspot.com/2007/11/who-we-are-is-choice.html

The back-story here – and there always is a back-story – is whether our Justice Department is a department of justice or simply another tool of the White House to mislead, misinform, and protect violators. Can our government investigate itself? I don’t think so. A Special Prosecutor is needed, but won’t be appointed. Deception, secret activities, and blatant disregard for the rule of law will continue – at least while Mukasey is Attorney General – but it will not prevail. Eventually, the truth will come out.

“How far from our moorings we’ve strayed.” remarked Senator Leahy near the close of the meeting. Indeed.

See video: http://geekmetv2.blogspot.com/2008/01/mukasey.html