|
 |
||
|
Latest Stories
Recent blog posts
|
December 8, 2007 - 7:40am.
The damning news that the Central Intelligence Agency destroyed videotapes that showed torture of terrorism suspects has brought demands for investigations by both the Justice Department and Congress. The tapes, which the CIA admits shows "waterboarding" of terrorism suspects could become the "smoking gun" of the Bush Administration's use of "harsh interrogation" techniques long banned by the Geneva Convention. The White House, of course, says it didn't know about the existence of such tapes but new evidence shows that former Bush counsel Harriet Meirs advised the CIA to not destroy the tapes. Congress Plans C.I.A. Obstruction Inquiries - The Justice Department said it would consider an investigation into the destruction of interrogation tapes, while the House and Senate intelligence committees said they would open their own probes. [Washington News]  Technorati Tags:
Capitol Hill Blue's columnists, blogs and reader comments Capitol Hill Blue is an independent, non-partisan news site that belongs to no political party and subscribes to no political or philosophical point-of-view. Our columnists are welcome to their opinions but readers should understand that their views do not necessarily reflect the editorial policies of this web site. We also welcome comments to selected opinion columns and in our popular ReaderRant discussion forum. Please remember, however, that we believe in civility on this web site and comments may be reviewed, moderated or removed if we feel they contain obscenities, racism, bigotry, anti-Semitic remarks or attack other posters. Our goal is reasoned discussion on issues facing this nation and we do not feel that goal is served by personal attacks and by seeing how many cute adjectives you can attach to an elected official or politician's name. Copyright © 2008 Capitol Hill Blue
|
User login
 |
I received some vital
Submitted by Sandra Price on December 9, 2007 - 7:37am.I received some vital information Saturday afternoon on 9/11. I've been banned from Reader Rant where this information belongs, but I will link it here for your interest.
http://tinyurl.com/2xq5lv
This came from a very reliable source and my roots in the GOP recognize the people involved.
Lets get the facts straight.
Submitted by Wayne K Dolik on December 9, 2007 - 11:42am.Lets get the facts straight. The CIA tapes were destroyed in 2005. Therefore, Republicans chaired all-important committees in the House and Senate at this time. Second, Republicans had the majority control in all committees. Nothing got done in the House and Senate without Republican approval.
What is needed is real oversight by members of Congress. And, if we in the voting public see just another cover-up by Congress, we should throw the bum’s out!
There is enough blame in both corrupt political parties here.
You are so right, Wayne...
Submitted by Sandra Price on December 9, 2007 - 12:19pm.You are so right, Wayne...