Bush's Hypocrisy on War Crimes

Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz told the BBC, “The Geneva Convention is very clear on the rules for treating prisoners. They're not supposed to be tortured or abused, they're not supposed to be intimidated, they're not supposed to be made public displays of humiliation or insult, and we're going to be in a position to hold those Iraqi officials who are mistreating our prisoners accountable, and they've got to stop.”

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Posted by: Posted by Dwight Rousu - Apr 21, 2009 - 5:18 PM PDT
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by Dwight Rousu - Apr. 21, 2009

Leopold recounts the history of the Bush administration claiming US Geneva protection for US persons held captive, then turning around and violating Geneva for persons held by the US. A timely recounting of recent history.

Forked tongue. Hssssss.

The public record – as it now exists – also makes clear that the Bush administration had a selective view of international law. When it worked to American advantage – ... More »

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