Report on Detainee Abuse Blames Top Bush Officials

Upchurch · 16th December 2008, 09:07 AM

Report on Detainee Abuse Blames Top Bush Officials:

The abuse of detainees in U.S. custody cannot simply be attributed to the actions of 'a few bad apples' acting on their own," the report states. "The fact is that senior officials in the United States government solicited information on how to use aggressive techniques, redefined the law to create the appearance of their legality, and authorized their use against detainees."

and

Rumsfeld, who served as defense secretary from 2001 to 2006, rejected the report's conclusions and said it was the committee, particularly Levin, that had sullied the nation's image.

I am disgusted with Rumsfeld, and the Bush administration, beyond my ability to put it into words. The way they spit on American principles is appalling.

Here is an interrogator's perspective on what has been going on.

shecky · 16th December 2008, 10:33 AM

Yes, when all is said and done, the Bush Administration has not been a good one.

Upchurch · 16th December 2008, 01:16 PM

Cheney agrees with Senate Report

"I was aware of the program, certainly, and involved in helping get the process cleared," Cheney said in an interview with ABC News.

interwaff · 16th December 2008, 02:45 PM

Not abused enough.

Upchurch · 16th December 2008, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by interwaff

Not abused enough.

Who? Cheney or the people who were tortured?

JoeTheJuggler · 16th December 2008, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by Upchurch

Cheney agrees with Senate Report

"I was aware of the program, certainly, and involved in helping get the process cleared," Cheney said in an interview with ABC News.

Do you think Cheney or any of the others will ever be held criminally responsible for this?

Upchurch · 16th December 2008, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by JoeTheJuggler

Do you think Cheney or any of the others will ever be held criminally responsible for this?

Not really, but so help me, I have no idea why not.

16th December 2008, 09:07 AM	#1
Upchurch Papa Funkosophy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Funky Town (STL, MO) Posts: 23,424	Report on Detainee Abuse Blames Top Bush Officials Report on Detainee Abuse Blames Top Bush Officials: The abuse of detainees in U.S. custody cannot simply be attributed to the actions of 'a few bad apples' acting on their own," the report states. "The fact is that senior officials in the United States government solicited information on how to use aggressive techniques, redefined the law to create the appearance of their legality, and authorized their use against detainees." and Rumsfeld, who served as defense secretary from 2001 to 2006, rejected the report's conclusions and said it was the committee, particularly Levin, that had sullied the nation's image. I am disgusted with Rumsfeld, and the Bush administration, beyond my ability to put it into words. The way they spit on American principles is appalling. Here is an interrogator's perspective on what has been going on.

16th December 2008, 10:33 AM	#2
shecky Master Poster Join Date: May 2002 Location: Home of the Homeless Posts: 2,190	Yes, when all is said and done, the Bush Administration has not been a good one.
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16th December 2008, 01:16 PM	#3
Upchurch Papa Funkosophy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Funky Town (STL, MO) Posts: 23,424	Cheney agrees with Senate Report "I was aware of the program, certainly, and involved in helping get the process cleared," Cheney said in an interview with ABC News.

16th December 2008, 02:45 PM	#4
interwaff Thinker Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 136	Not abused enough.
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16th December 2008, 03:28 PM	#6
JoeTheJuggler Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St. Louis Posts: 26,728	Originally Posted by Upchurch Cheney agrees with Senate Report "I was aware of the program, certainly, and involved in helping get the process cleared," Cheney said in an interview with ABC News. Do you think Cheney or any of the others will ever be held criminally responsible for this?
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16th December 2008, 02:55 PM	#5
Upchurch Papa Funkosophy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Funky Town (STL, MO) Posts: 23,424	Originally Posted by interwaff Not abused enough. Who? Cheney or the people who were tortured?

16th December 2008, 04:12 PM	#7
Upchurch Papa Funkosophy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Funky Town (STL, MO) Posts: 23,424	Originally Posted by JoeTheJuggler Do you think Cheney or any of the others will ever be held criminally responsible for this? Not really, but so help me, I have no idea why not.