Comments on: Leahy Admits Truth Commission Idea is Dead http://washingtonindependent.com/36963/leahy-admits-truth-commission-idea-is-dead National News in Context Sun, 04 Mar 2012 13:30:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Evan McMorris-Santoro - The News Trap – Want an American truth commission? Try the Kiwanis Club - True/Slant http://washingtonindependent.com/36963/leahy-admits-truth-commission-idea-is-dead/comment-page-1#comment-67494 Evan McMorris-Santoro - The News Trap – Want an American truth commission? Try the Kiwanis Club - True/Slant Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:20:57 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=36963#comment-67494 [...] it to an end. But, just as quickly, the idea was scrapped due to (here comes shocker number two) partisan rancor in Washington. The idea was a simple one, and one we all know to be true: sunshine cleans everything. The truth [...] [...] it to an end. But, just as quickly, the idea was scrapped due to (here comes shocker number two) partisan rancor in Washington. The idea was a simple one, and one we all know to be true: sunshine cleans everything. The truth [...]

]]> By: John Mccain Pow News and Information | News About John McCain http://washingtonindependent.com/36963/leahy-admits-truth-commission-idea-is-dead/comment-page-1#comment-24273 John Mccain Pow News and Information | News About John McCain Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:16:19 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=36963#comment-24273 [...] Leahy Admits Truth Commission Idea is Dead - The Washington Independent.com We’ve been speculating that Sen. Pat Leahy’s (D-Vt.) proposed truth commission to investigate alleged lawbreaking during the Bush administration may not be going anywhere, but now it seems Leahy is saying that himself. Charlotte Dennett, a … [...] [...] Leahy Admits Truth Commission Idea is Dead – The Washington Independent.com We’ve been speculating that Sen. Pat Leahy’s (D-Vt.) proposed truth commission to investigate alleged lawbreaking during the Bush administration may not be going anywhere, but now it seems Leahy is saying that himself. Charlotte Dennett, a … [...]

]]> By: Truth, Justice, And … How Does The Rest Of That Go? | News Fu http://washingtonindependent.com/36963/leahy-admits-truth-commission-idea-is-dead/comment-page-1#comment-24255 Truth, Justice, And … How Does The Rest Of That Go? | News Fu Fri, 03 Apr 2009 02:28:13 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=36963#comment-24255 [...] course there are other ways to learn about possible illegal acts by the Bush administration, but apparently that’s not going to [...] [...] course there are other ways to learn about possible illegal acts by the Bush administration, but apparently that’s not going to [...]

]]> By: oddjob http://washingtonindependent.com/36963/leahy-admits-truth-commission-idea-is-dead/comment-page-1#comment-34241 oddjob Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:07:35 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=36963#comment-34241 There's a case to be made that the Bush Administration's crimes are the worst since the genocidal actions of the federal government back during the era of the Indian wars. No American president of the modern era has ever so openly embraced the use of torture as a policy of the state. There's a case to be made that the Bush Administration's crimes are the worst since the genocidal actions of the federal government back during the era of the Indian wars. No American president of the modern era has ever so openly embraced the use of torture as a policy of the state.

]]> By: xargaw http://washingtonindependent.com/36963/leahy-admits-truth-commission-idea-is-dead/comment-page-1#comment-34242 xargaw Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:33:11 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=36963#comment-34242 The criminal acts of the Bush Administration are the most awful of my lifetime and are an assualt to the values of this country. If there is not accountability for these crimes, our country will be tarnished forever. We have NO MORAL AUTHORITY ANY LONGER. The rest of world already recognizes this rendering our words irrelevant when you call out any other nation. I am deeply ashamed of the cowards that have taken the reigns in this new administration that are sitting siliently wishing this would all go away. No wonder only half of eligible vote. The criminal acts of the Bush Administration are the most awful of my lifetime and are an assualt to the values of this country. If there is not accountability for these crimes, our country will be tarnished forever. We have NO MORAL AUTHORITY ANY LONGER. The rest of world already recognizes this rendering our words irrelevant when you call out any other nation. I am deeply ashamed of the cowards that have taken the reigns in this new administration that are sitting siliently wishing this would all go away. No wonder only half of eligible vote.

]]> By: Dave http://washingtonindependent.com/36963/leahy-admits-truth-commission-idea-is-dead/comment-page-1#comment-34243 Dave Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:08:20 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=36963#comment-34243 If the US wants to redeem itself in the World then it must prosecute those responsible.<br><br>Otherwise it will be to Americas eternal shame that another country had to right the wrongs of the last administration. If the US wants to redeem itself in the World then it must prosecute those responsible.

Otherwise it will be to Americas eternal shame that another country had to right the wrongs of the last administration.

]]> By: Annette http://washingtonindependent.com/36963/leahy-admits-truth-commission-idea-is-dead/comment-page-1#comment-24211 Annette Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:26:53 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=36963#comment-24211 Then you have to convince people to support these ideas. There are just not enough people who want to have trials and see convictions. Sen. Leahy couldn't even get 100,000 signatures on his petition. That's the problem. Then you have to convince people to support these ideas. There are just not enough people who want to have trials and see convictions. Sen. Leahy couldn't even get 100,000 signatures on his petition. That's the problem.

]]> By: Leahy: 9/11 Truth Commission “Not Going to Happen” « Contemplication http://washingtonindependent.com/36963/leahy-admits-truth-commission-idea-is-dead/comment-page-1#comment-24180 Leahy: 9/11 Truth Commission “Not Going to Happen” « Contemplication Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:56:53 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=36963#comment-24180 [...] to investigate alleged criminal acts during the Bush Administration, it’s a bit of a sad day. The Washington Independent reports that Leahy has admitted his proposal isn’t getting any [...] [...] to investigate alleged criminal acts during the Bush Administration, it’s a bit of a sad day. The Washington Independent reports that Leahy has admitted his proposal isn’t getting any [...]

]]> By: oddjob http://washingtonindependent.com/36963/leahy-admits-truth-commission-idea-is-dead/comment-page-1#comment-24190 oddjob Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:07:35 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=36963#comment-24190 There's a case to be made that the Bush Administration's crimes are the worst since the genocidal actions of the federal government back during the era of the Indian wars. No American president of the modern era has ever so openly embraced the use of torture as a policy of the state. There's a case to be made that the Bush Administration's crimes are the worst since the genocidal actions of the federal government back during the era of the Indian wars. No American president of the modern era has ever so openly embraced the use of torture as a policy of the state.

]]> By: xargaw http://washingtonindependent.com/36963/leahy-admits-truth-commission-idea-is-dead/comment-page-1#comment-24187 xargaw Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:33:11 +0000 http://washingtonindependent.com/?p=36963#comment-24187 The criminal acts of the Bush Administration are the most awful of my lifetime and are an assualt to the values of this country. If there is not accountability for these crimes, our country will be tarnished forever. We have NO MORAL AUTHORITY ANY LONGER. The rest of world already recognizes this rendering our words irrelevant when you call out any other nation. I am deeply ashamed of the cowards that have taken the reigns in this new administration that are sitting siliently wishing this would all go away. No wonder only half of eligible vote. The criminal acts of the Bush Administration are the most awful of my lifetime and are an assualt to the values of this country. If there is not accountability for these crimes, our country will be tarnished forever. We have NO MORAL AUTHORITY ANY LONGER. The rest of world already recognizes this rendering our words irrelevant when you call out any other nation. I am deeply ashamed of the cowards that have taken the reigns in this new administration that are sitting siliently wishing this would all go away. No wonder only half of eligible vote.

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