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Obama's impressive new OLC chief

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  • Monday, January 5, 2009 01:28 PM

    jebbie,

    Among a list of other things, I would say bombing aspirin factories in the Sudan, and erforming "extrodinary rendition" as illegal, both happened under Clinton's watch.

    Don't believe me? Well then do your own freakin' homework. Try googling "extraordinary rendition" and "Clinton."

    From the ACLU: "The current policy traces its roots to the administration of former President Bill Clinton..."

    http://www.aclu.org/safefree/extraordinaryrendition/22203res20051206.html

    Has Ms Johnsen worked for any Republican? No. Has she spoken out about transgressions by any Democrat? Not as far as i can tell. Has she been appointed by two Dem presidents for high level postions. Yes. I'd say unless proved otherwise, it's safe to assume she's partisan.

    Actually, i do find it comforting Ms Johnsen worked for the ACLU.

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