Defense Department Counsel Jeh Johnson suggests that the president can continue to “detain” (i.e., imprison) detainees EVEN AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN ACQUITTED by a court of law. Being cautious is one thing, but why in the hell is Obama allowing these John Yoo clones to spew this kind of garbage? And before a Congressional committee no less! Who is he trying to appeal to?
Meet the New Boss?
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Being cautious is one thing, but why in the hell is Obama allowing these John Yoo clones to spew this kind of garbage?
Because he’s not paying attention? But seriously this is the sort of stuff that makes Dems believe that Obama isn’t any different than any other asshat who attains the office, and he needs to be careful.
Hi,
I just wandered onto your blog while looking for pictures of bread (for a presentation) and I felt compelled to make a comment on this post. It seems that you have a very low regard for freedom of speech which is a basic human right. Even if we disagree with someone’s viewpoint, such as the ludicrous idea that those acquitted of a crime can still be imprisoned, does this mean we should silence opposing ideas through the denial of a basic human right such as free speech? If the president could simply shut up anyone he didn’t agree with, wouldn’t we be heading towards an autocratic dictatorship? It seems that there are people on both sides that are willing to sacrifice their freedom for their cause but in the end its going to bite you in the buttocks.
It has nothing whatsoever to do with free speech. Jeh Johnson serves “at the pleasure of the President.” If he is not reflecting the president’s policies, he should be fired. If he is, then that says pretty horrific things about Obama. Nobody has a Constitutional right to keep their job AND disagree with the boss.