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Tuesday, July 24, 2007 12:00 AM

John Yoo -- then and now

The authoritarian lawyer will say anything in service of defense of George W. Bush's power.

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  • Tuesday, July 24, 2007 12:47 PM

    Could John Yoo be declared an enemy combatant?

    Do these folks not think for one minute to consider the possibility that someone like Russ Feingold could become President, sorry about the projection on Sen. Feingold, and Padilla them off to the Brig in South Carolina for crimes against the Republic? Is it in such contrast that we are able to determine exactly who has done more real harm and presented a threat to the safety of our citizenry and our republic either Mr. Yoo and his followers or Jose Padilla? Seems kinda grey to me on that one. I also find it interesting that Mr. Yoo didn't bring up the distinction some right-wing folks make between Mr. Clinton and the current white House, namely Mr. Clinton lied about information not related to his duties as President. Is that all they're holding on to is the declaration of War scheme?

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