IWA For Sunday 050408

Against My Better Judgement

Hey folks,

This one really is against my better judgement. Not because I do not think this Idiot deserves the award, but because by awarding him the IWA, I give him further press and attention. But since I have already answer this in private more than once, some of you out there may also want my take on this Loon.

OK, first off, this guy is nothing but a card carrying member of the LWL {Left Wing Loony Fringe} He is an America hater, Bush hater, reality deficient, sheep. He is a complete Moron.

He attended Columbia University's engineering school where he contributed cartoons to the campus newspapers, including the Columbia Daily Spectator, Barnard Bulletin, and the Jester. He failed to complete his studies in the engineering school, where he majored in applied physics and nuclear engineering. Then he became a cartoonist writing for the New York Times, Washington Post ETC. Just read some of his writings and you know this guy is a loon.

Like this one, ONE NATION, UNDER A HEARTLESS GOD Why is America So Mean?

In one respect, the three remaining presidential candidates say, "Yes, we do." They've promised to close Gitmo.

What ought to happen to the nearly 300 detainees is obvious. Hand each of them an apology, a bag of cash--a million bucks wouldn't be nearly enough for what they've been through--and a plane ticket home. Those who can't return to their countries of origin because their U.S.-backed dictatorships would murder them receive a penthouse suite in the U.S. city of their choice.

I'd let them switch places with their guards and 300 top-ranking members of the Bush Administration for a couple of days first. No questions asked. Just get on the plane, and don't forget your bag o' cash.

Speaks for itself. But the article that some of you want my opinion on is this one. ARREST BUSH Just some highlights. Talking about Water-boarding.

Bush knew.

Not only did he know, he personally approved it. He likes torture.

"He likes torture?" Really? Care to prove that?

"Yes, I'm aware our national security team met on this issue," he confirmed. "And I approved."

When the U.S. signs a treaty, its provisions carry the full force of U.S. law. One such treaty is the U.N. Convention Against Torture, of which the U.S. is a core signatory. As Philippe Sands writes in his new book "Torture Team:" Parties to the... Convention are required to investigate any person who is alleged to have committed torture. If appropriate, they must then prosecute--or extradite the person to a place where he will be prosecuted. The Torture Convention... criminalizes any act that constitutes complicity or participation in torture. Complicity or participation could certainly be extended not only to the politicians and but also the lawyers involved..."

George W. Bush has publicly confessed that he ordered torture, thus violating the Convention Against Torture. He, Cheney, Rumseld, Rice and the other Principals must therefore be arrested and, unlike the thousands of detainees kidnapped by the U.S. since 9/11, arraigned and placed on trial.

{Sigh}

Then this. I love this.

The Supreme Court has never resolved the question of whether a sitting president can be arrested by civilian authorities. Even if he were charged and convicted, many legal experts say he could issue himself a pardon.

However, leaving the presidency in the hands of an self-admitted torture killer is unacceptable. Congress could ask a U.S. Marshal to arrest Bush as part of impeachment charges. But the ultimate outcome--removing him from office a few months before the end of his term--seems woefully inadequate given the nature of the charges. In any case, Democrats have already said that impeachment is "off the table."

Never going to happen because you, Mr. Rall are completely clueless as to what reality is. You can dream all you want. You can imagine that all those that want you dead, should be given money and penthouse suites, all you want. As a matter of fact, why not open your home to one of these people. Yes, Mr. Rall, give one of these completely innocent terrorists your spare bedroom. Give him all the money you want. Feel good about it.

Bush could be extradited to one of the countries where the torture and murders were committed--such as Afghanistan or Cuba. But he could claim immunity as a head of state.

Then he actually calls on the Chief of Police in DC to arrest President Bush. This is too good. Get this.

There is, however, a person who could begin holding Bush and the others accountable for their crimes.

She is Cathy L. Lanier, the 39-year-old chief of D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department. Chief Lanier, take note: you have probable cause to arrest a self-confessed serial torturer and mass murderer within the borders of the District of Columbia. He resides at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Go get him.

History is calling, Chief Lanier. Your city, and your country, needs you.

Do I really have to spell out how I feel about this Moron? Do I really need to comment on his delusional ramblings? Congratulations Ted Rall, you are the Idiot of the Week. Get ready for withdrawals. Bush is out VERY soon.
Peter

Sources:
Ted Rall - ARREST BUSH
Ted Rall - ONE NATION, UNDER A HEARTLESS GOD