Leahy Gains Ground for Truth and Reconciliation Panel

“If I was a cynic, I would say it was hypocritical, but being a kind, benevolent person, I’ll just call it forgetful.” - Patrick Leahy

The rising tide of angry voices calling for an investigation of the Bush Administration have pushed Sen. Pat Leahy (D-VT) to call for a Truth and Consequences Panel. In this Rachel Maddow interview, Leahy said it may not be a perfect way, but it may be the only way to get the truth out and to assure that future administrations will behave in a more transparent manner. Leahy, a former prosecutor, suggests that he would offer immunity from prosecution to those willing to testify to all that they knew, inferring that those who do not come forward or who fail to disclose everything are open game.

Leahy said that Republicans with whom he spoke said it would be terrible to investigate a former President’s Administration, that they would never do it. He quickly countered that Republicans had spent six years and tens to hundreds of millions of dollars to investigate the former President Clinton Administration. “If I was a cynic,” Leahy said, “I would say it was hypocritical, but being a kind, benevolent person, I’ll just call it forgetful.”

Democratic leaders, John Conyers and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, said that they are open to the idea and would pursue prosecution if it is apparent that crimes were committed. Maddow suggests that there appears to be an emerging consensus amongst the Democratic leadership; whether it is an attempt to expose crimes or silence the disgrunteld public is yet to be seen.

Here is a petition launched by Leahy to gather signatures asking for the commission.

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Leahy Gains Ground for Truth and Reconciliation Panel

“If I was a cynic, I would say it was hypocritical, but being a kind, benevolent person, I’ll just call it forgetful.” - Patrick Leahy

The rising tide of angry voices calling for an investigation of the Bush Administration have pushed Sen. Pat Leahy (D-VT) to call for a Truth and Consequences Panel. In this Rachel Maddow interview, Leahy said it may not be a perfect way, but it may be the only way to get the truth out and to assure that future administrations will behave in a more transparent manner. Leahy, a former prosecutor, suggests that he would offer immunity from prosecution to those willing to testify to all that they knew, inferring that those who do not come forward or who fail to disclose everything are open game.

Leahy said that Republicans with whom he spoke said it would be terrible to investigate a former President’s Administration, that they would never do it. He quickly countered that Republicans had spent six years and tens to hundreds of millions of dollars to investigate the former President Clinton Administration. “If I was a cynic,” Leahy said, “I would say it was hypocritical, but being a kind, benevolent person, I’ll just call it forgetful.”

Democratic leaders, John Conyers and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, said that they are open to the idea and would pursue prosecution if it is apparent that crimes were committed. Maddow suggests that there appears to be an emerging consensus amongst the Democratic leadership; whether it is an attempt to expose crimes or silence the disgrunteld public is yet to be seen.

Here is a petition launched by Leahy to gather signatures asking for the commission.

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Greenwald Discusses Potential of Bush Prosecution for Crimes with Scott Horton

Glenn Greenwald interviews writer Scott Horton who recently released an article in Harper’s Magazine entitled “Justice After Bush: Prosecuting an Outlaw Administration” in this podcast.

Naysayers to the prosecution of Bush and others from the executive branch argue that it is not uncommon for Presidents to break the law and that prosecuting the President fuels a vindictive partisan retaliation unbeneficial to the progress of the next administration. However, Horton argues that the collective attitude of disregard by the Bush Administration of criminal law requires investigation.

While President Bush might be able to issue a pardon to himself and others, it does not free him from prosecution as the nature of war crimes is international. Horton suggests that the Department of Justice is too entangled with these crimes and the Attorney General must appoint an independent commission of inquiry with authority to claim the withheld documents and subpoena testimony from the witnesses. In this way, the new administration may avoid the semblance and deed of a politically motivated prosecution. A strategic sequencing of investigation and exposure of evidence must be made to build public support.

Greenwald Discusses Potential of Bush Prosecution for Crimes with Scott Horton

Glenn Greenwald interviews writer Scott Horton who recently released an article in Harper’s Magazine entitled “Justice After Bush: Prosecuting an Outlaw Administration” in this podcast.

Naysayers to the prosecution of Bush and others from the executive branch argue that it is not uncommon for Presidents to break the law and that prosecuting the President fuels a vindictive partisan retaliation unbeneficial to the progress of the next administration. However, Horton argues that the collective attitude of disregard by the Bush Administration of criminal law requires investigation.

While President Bush might be able to issue a pardon to himself and others, it does not free him from prosecution as the nature of war crimes is international. Horton suggests that the Department of Justice is too entangled with these crimes and the Attorney General must appoint an independent commission of inquiry with authority to claim the withheld documents and subpoena testimony from the witnesses. In this way, the new administration may avoid the semblance and deed of a politically motivated prosecution. A strategic sequencing of investigation and exposure of evidence must be made to build public support.

Eco-Savvy Storytellers watching the greening of politics.

Greenwald Discusses Potential of Bush Prosecution for Crimes with Scott Horton

Glenn Greenwald interviews writer Scott Horton who recently released an article in Harper’s Magazine entitled “Justice After Bush: Prosecuting an Outlaw Administration” in this podcast.

Naysayers to the prosecution of Bush and others from the executive branch argue that it is not uncommon for Presidents to break the law and that prosecuting the President fuels a vindictive partisan retaliation unbeneficial to the progress of the next administration. However, Horton argues that the collective attitude of disregard by the Bush Administration of criminal law requires investigation.

While President Bush might be able to issue a pardon to himself and others, it does not free him from prosecution as the nature of war crimes is international. Horton suggests that the Department of Justice is too entangled with these crimes and the Attorney General must appoint an independent commission of inquiry with authority to claim the withheld documents and subpoena testimony from the witnesses. In this way, the new administration may avoid the semblance and deed of a politically motivated prosecution. A strategic sequencing of investigation and exposure of evidence must be made to build public support.

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President Bush Accepts that Mistakes – Well There’s Been a Few

President Bush sits down with CNN to discuss the 2008 Presidential Election and the truthiness of his regrets from his two term in this video.

President Bush Accepts that Mistakes – Well There’s Been a Few

President Bush sits down with CNN to discuss the 2008 Presidential Election and the truthiness of his regrets from his two term in this video.

Eco-Savvy Storytellers watching the greening of politics.

President Bush Accepts that Mistakes – Well There’s Been a Few

President Bush sits down with CNN to discuss the 2008 Presidential Election and the truthiness of his regrets from his two term in this video.

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Experts Warn of Potential 2008 Election Cyber Heist

Ohio attorneys, pushing to convince a federal judge to lift the stay on a case alleging Republicans and Bush loyalists cyber-rigged the vote in Ohio in 2004, filed affidavits on Wednesday from two experts.

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New Hampshire Libertarians Vote to Impeach Bush and Cheney

Adding to a growing assembly of third parties and independent candidate voices, the Libertarians of New Hampshire are calling for the impeachment of President George W Bush and Vice-President Dick Cheney.

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