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Sunday, Nov 8, 2009
Since the OLC can issue binding opinions it can be seen as more important than a cabinet pick, her OLC appointement does bode well for the Obama administration and his intentions insofar as following the rule of law. I am sure Obama and Johnsen's OLC will revisit many bad opinions written under Bush.
I don't know if it bodes as well regarding investigating/prosecuting the Bush admin. Encouraging, yes, but in this regard the 'Vision comes from Obama' would still apply. All signs point to Obama affording much more respect to the law than Bush, but the signs pointing to his investigation or prosecution of the Bush admin are not quite as convincing.
It's also a good idea to make sure you're spelling someone's name correctly before you write to them.
Glenn Greenwald wrote:
"German, which I studied for a long time..."
Which helps to explain, in part, Mr. Greenwald's dismissive attitude toward Israel, and why he shows so much sympathy for the destruction-seeking enemies of the only Jewish state in the Middle East.
David Bernstein has got you pegged, it seems. Tsk, tsk.
What occurs to me every time we're reminded of the disdain this Administration has for every check on the misuse or flagrant dismissal of lawfullness, Obama will be fettered if he flies right.
Much like when a campaigner decides to present his policy positions with a minimal degree of spin and distortions/lies about his opponent--there is an inherent advantage for those who get to deceive the voter with unbridled license for deception.
It's unlawful, unethical and immoral to do what Bush has perpetuated about war engagement, FISA, torture policy, use of the DOJ, environmental impact/supervision and count the 100 ways to undermine the will of consumers and citizens to exhaustion.
It's depressing to realize that one team (Bush/Cheney theory of governing) will always cheat when they have the gavel clenched in their hand and ultimately a free hand to rule with extreme prejudice because they essentially despise the rule of law and the Constitution.
Will the new "nation of laws and not of men" ever find its voice loudly enough again?
Does anyone have a link to the March 10, 2005 Executive Summary of the DoD Church Report [the Pentagon investigation into detainee abuse]?
The one at defenselink doesn't work for me.
http://www.defenselink.mil/advisories/advisory.aspx?advisoryid=144
Ask and you shall receive.
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Mar2005/d20050310exe.pdf
And linked at my name.
Absolutely, Lab! I was going to say the same thing just as soon as I stopped hitting my head repeatedly with a fucking hammer.
Man, I hate having a brain!
Which helps to explain, in part, Mr. Greenwald's dismissive attitude toward Israel, and why he shows so much sympathy for the destruction-seeking enemies of the only Jewish state in the Middle East.David Bernstein has got you pegged, it seems. Tsk, tsk.
-- Lab2112
He also speaks English and Portugese which helps to explain how he can write long sentences which actually make sense in at least three languages while you seem to be having trouble with only one.
How many languages are you fluent in Lab2112?
Do you speak Hebrew fluently? If not, are you adverse to Hebrews?
Though I'm no fan of the Obama's-got-a-master-plan conspiracy theories (I think he's just another guy who's bought into the must-be-centrist-to-govern mythology), there is something to the idea that he named his high profile cabinet choices to placate the DINOs, the corporations and the media.
Perhaps now is where he quietly fills the "under the radar" (but important) posts with actual progressives.
It's hard not to be a tad bit optimistic with the Johnsen pick. The Democrats-In-Name-Only won't like it--because it raises the frightening spectre of [gasp!] holding someone accountable. However, now that they've gotten their status quo candidates in prominent Obama cabinet spots, maybe DINOs won't complain as much. Maybe they're not even paying attention.
We can only hope.
Obama won, but what a monumental task to undo the planted ideologues and transformed/malformed agencies in all the facets and proportions of ineptitude and corruption.
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.
I'm still wondering.
I'm so appreciative of your voice, and, yet, I keep wondering where is the country's outrage at what has been done in our name.
Do you know of any significant activist groups that are speaking forcefully for the prosecution of war crimes and crimes against our Constitution? I know everyone is worried about the economy, but I fear our future if we keep allowing our leaders to go scott free. When will we elect the next authoritarian leader and what is there to stop anyone from turning our country into a totalitarian state given the precedence set here?
Why can't deal with the economy, our foreign relations and prosecute criminals? With 300million citizens I think we have enough hands to multi-task. Don't you?
Thank you...but I'm getting the same "link has been damaged" message...maybe there's something wrong with my computer? Do the links work for anyone else?
Though I'm no fan of the Obama's-got-a-master-plan conspiracy theories...
Me neither, but Obama is on the record as saying at a recent press conferrence that he was the change agent. This was in response to a good question regarding the number of Clinton admin. veterans he'd picked up, and "where's the change in that?". Obama stated that he was the change--"That's my job".
Obama's comment at that presser should be booknoted, for future reference.
Much of the initial coverage about Fort Hood turned out to be wrong. Is there anything wrong with that?
The accountability imposed by another country for the CIA's kidnapping and torture reveals much about our own.
Fox News' morning show plays to type, talking about whether Muslims in the Army should face "special debriefings"
The survivor and author is upset about comparisons some on the right are making to genocide
Once seen as a lunatic fringe, reactionary anti-women groups are courting respectability
Salon headlines in your mailbox
