The Enemy Combatant Canard

Harper's, MSNBC by Rachel Maddow | Feb. 18, 2009 (Interview)

Thomas Jefferson and James Madison shared one definition of the term “tyrant”–a ruler who deprived a person of his freedom without operation of law and without accountability before a court. Which perhaps explains why American historians are consistently ranking George W. Bush at the very bottom of the list of all American presidents; the man, ultimately, is guilty of tyranny. Full Story »

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Subjects: World, U.S., Politics
Topics: Human Rights, Terrorism, Civil Liberties, Law, Obama Administration
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Posted by: Posted by Kaizar Campwala - Feb 18, 2009 - 10:00 AM PST
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 by Dwight Rousu - Feb. 18, 2009

The excerpt from Rachel Maddow explains the Bush tyranny evident in this case, and raises the question of what Obama will do about it. The Scott Horton article from Harpers provides the link and related discussion..

The man deserves a trial, and significant compensation for his abuse if found innocent.

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 by Kaizar Campwala - Feb. 18, 2009
Kaizar posted this story.
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