Colbert Torches Obama On Bagram Decision

(Video) Colbert instead veered, giving major props to Obama's decision to appeal the recent court decision that granted habeas corpus rights to Bagram detainees. "He's just following the long-standing principle of American justice: guilty until proven forgotten about."

"It's essentially the same stance taken by George Bush," Colbert added, "With one important difference: Obama makes the kids like it." Sad because it's funny because it's true. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Dwight Rousu - Apr 16, 2009 - 11:47 AM PDT
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by Dwight Rousu - Apr. 16, 2009

If you don't get the important news on the Mainscream cable news, it is good that critical constitutional issues get aired on the best comedy shows.

Obama is worse than Bush on Habeas Corpus, particularly since he has the expertise to know better.

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