2007-12-20 00:41:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
http://www.cooperativeresearch.org/context.jsp?item=a0605kennedykessler
2007-12-20 00:45:07 · update #1
Sounds about right for this administration. Nothing will ever come of it because Bush has loaded every office with his cronies who have a total lack of: integrity, respect for their office, and respect for this country.
It also does not help that the Democrats in Congress have shown a remarkable lack of testicular fortitude in their dealings with the Executive Branch.
It is an absolute shame the lengths that some of the most important offices in the US government will go to in order to cover their tracks. A transparent government is the most effective government. We need to hold these people accountable.
2007-12-20 00:49:41 · answer #1 · answered by Big Paesano 4 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Well, the head of the CIA indicated that it was his predecessors who destroyed the tapes and the it was his understanding that it was and act based on national security. He also admitted that they showed some "enhanced interrogation techniques".
We cannot know what the actual circumstances are, but if those tapes were destroyed in direct violation of a court order, then whomever is responsible should be held accountable.
Much to the dismay of many who post here, the CIA's actions in this case are NOT Bush's direct responsibility. If the White House janitor sold a top secret document, there would be posts about putting the president on trial because the man cleaned there.
2007-12-20 00:51:56 · answer #2 · answered by MrOrph 6 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Hmmmmmmmm,
The court ordered the government to not destroy anything dealing with Gitmo.
The CIA tapes, had nothing to do with GITMO.
So what violation of the law occured ?
2007-12-20 03:14:04 · answer #3 · answered by jeeper_peeper321 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Wow, can I make up some "Facts" too? Please, Please?
There is no proof that the CIA did anything unusual, but these so-called "facts" keep showing up in obscure "stories" that the media does not touch. Imagine that, desperate Dems making up "Facts" again. Nothing new here.
2007-12-20 03:39:32 · answer #4 · answered by ★Expectorate★ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just another example of this administration doing whatever it damn well pleases and to hell with the rule of law, the Constitution, the bill of rights, the truth, etc etc.
2007-12-20 02:33:28 · answer #5 · answered by D squared 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not surprised, given the dishonesty of this entire administration starting with the president.
2007-12-20 01:18:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Like anything else in this administration, legal advice is ignored because the administration seems to think it is above the law.
2007-12-20 00:45:39 · answer #7 · answered by acermill 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
More of the same from the folks who have not produced one piece of paper they have been asked for. Typical.
2007-12-20 00:52:29 · answer #8 · answered by slykitty62 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
We don't know all the circumstances, but if it was a legal order and it was ignored, someone needs to go to prison.
2007-12-20 00:47:12 · answer #9 · answered by vbrown9999 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋