Did Bush officials commit war crimes? Maybe, but trials aren't likely
Emboldened by a Democratic win of the White House, civil libertarians and human rights groups want the incoming Obama administration to investigate whether the Bush administration committed war crimes. They don't just want low-level CIA interrogators, either. They want President George W. Bush on down. Full Story »
Posted by Derek Hawkins
I have maintained for a long time that no one would ever see a day in prison, so criminal prosecution would not be cost effective. We should instead follow the South African truth commition model. Failing that we should place Valerie Plame in charge of Secret Service protection for Bush and Cheney. Not saying she wouldn't do a professional job, but the fear and uncertainty would be a hell of a payback.