Do the Secret Bush Memos Amount to Treason? Top Constitutional Scholar Says Yes

In early March, more shocking details emerged about George W. Bush legal counsel John Yoo's memos outlining the destruction of the republic.

The memos lay the legal groundwork for the president to send the military to wage war against U.S. citizens; take them from their homes to Navy brigs without trial and keep them forever; close down the First Amendment; and invade whatever country he chooses without regard to any treaty or objection by Congress. Full Story »

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Fred Gatlin
3.8
by Fred Gatlin - Mar. 26, 2009

This is an important and interesting interview of Michael Ratnor, who is a legal expert. It reviews former President Bush’s legal memos regarding his position during the war against terrorism.

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Kenneth Sibbett
4.0
by Kenneth Sibbett - Apr. 2, 2009

This is a biased report. The only source is Michael Ratner and legal evidence that was presented. And every word is true. Bush/Cheney/Rumfeld and co. tried and did circumvent the Constitution.For the life of me I can't understand why this is not being investigated by a special prosecutor with unlimited powers that where giving to the infamous Mr. Starr.

I can't help but think something ain't right in Denmark. To have President Clinton's presidency almost destroyed over something that is so minute compared with this is appalling.

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Randy Morrow
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by Randy Morrow - Mar. 26, 2009

This article certainly lends credence to the idea that charges of treason could legitimately be brought against W. and members of his administration. Unfortunately the political will (and courage) to do so probably does not exist.

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Dwight Rousu
4.8
by Dwight Rousu - Mar. 28, 2009

Wolf and Ratner here provide a strong and pointed dialogue examining particular points in the constitution, particularities of the bush papers, and a rich history of such events that should continue to be a strong warning, which seems to be in the process of being slow-walked instead of expedited.

The memos are a confession. The memos could not be clearer: This was the legal groundwork of an attempted coup. I expected massive front page headlines from the revelation ... More »

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James Canning
4.4
by James Canning - Mar. 25, 2009

Strong stuff, supporting the belief the war on terror was a means to subvert the Constitution. Endless war, there it is. . .

Much remains to be learned of the astonishing effort to wage endless unnecessary wars in the Middle East and subvert the Republic into the bargain.

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William Hughes-Games
5.0
by William Hughes-Games - Apr. 2, 2009

It reminds me of Rome under Julius Ceasar. He succeeded in changing their approximation of democracy into a dictatorship. Chaney (sorry I meant Bush) almost succeeded in America. What do you think our modern equivalent of the Colloseum is.

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Glenn LaBauve
4.2
by Glenn LaBauve - Mar. 26, 2009
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Norman Rogers
1.0
by Norman Rogers - Mar. 28, 2009

And no doubt Obama's birth certfiicate is forged. Why waste time with conspiracy nuts?

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alan segal
4.7
by alan segal - Mar. 25, 2009

Yes it is quality journalism, because it is taking on and revealing unprecedented corruption in the previous administration which the mainstream press is incapable or under corporate oders not to expose to the level of the seriousness of the criminal intent.

I blame the Democrats for turning the other cheek and using the excuse the American public wants us to move forward rather than investigating , exposing and prosecuting the many crimes of Bush, Cheney and Rove.

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Wm Patrick Cranley
3.9
by Wm Patrick Cranley - Mar. 26, 2009

The author is credible, and the opinions expressed are based on the interviewee's professional legal knowledge of the U.S. Constitution. The opinions are outside of the mainstream, but provide a thought-provoking perspective that adds the debate on an important topic. It's the rhetorical flourishes that degrade the reader's trust, not the perspective.

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James Pierson
3.9
by James Pierson - Mar. 25, 2009

It's a compelling interview but the authority of Micheal Ratner isn't established, so his assertions about his review of the memos are subjective assessments and not definitive truths.

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S. Amador
5.0
by S. Amador - Mar. 26, 2009

This article presents informative facts to the public at large.

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