Burr: Mistake to release memos

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Gosh -

Firstly , I did not say I necessarily agreed with water boarding as I stated.

The liberals in this country are up in arms about this “torture” called water boarding.  There are many angles to look at this issue, the least of which can be the emotional perspective of left.

Meet Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the September 11 “mastermind”  and the “victim.” Seriously read this article. 

“At a hearing held there released in March 2007, Mr. Mohammed took full credit for the 9/11 attacks and a number of other plots. He also asserted that he had personally decapitated Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl. The scope of his confessions led some human-rights advocates to wonder if they reflected the effect of his captivity and harsh interrogation. Other intelligence experts wondered if he were claiming so much to provide cover for former colleagues who might have been involved.”

“A number of other plots.”

This segment of the quote is very important in understanding the importance of the use of enhanced interrogation techniques. 

The other plots referenced is a “second wave of attacks” in Los Angles. 

*Please note that this PDF is from the redacted unclassified memo from the CIA.

The CIA resorted to “water boarding” in order to obtain information concerning this quote by Mohammed.

“Soon you will find out.”  

The use of water boarding thwarted an attack and saved 93 American lives.  Thus, is it the liberals’ position that water boarding to save American lives is not worth it when it comes to Mohammed, a very dangerous man?

Mohammed is not protected under American law nor really should be under the Geneva Convention, a bit outdated in this instance.  Why are the liberals making such anti-American claims?

If the Republicans would approach the argument in this manner, it is clear that the liberals are endorsing anti-American sentiments with their emotional propaganda.

While, I do not necessarily agree with water boarding, but it is the governments’ mandate to do what it must to protect the lives of Americans.  Whether you are a Democrat or a Republican, it is your civic obligation to indulge in this notion.

Mohammed should face death in order to retrieve information that will save Americans .  It is a sad facet of the world we live in, but remember what Mohammed did to Daniel Pearl.  < That is what I call torture!

Remember - “tooth for a tooth and an eye for eye” is the mentality of a Muslim extremist.

Mohammed did not care if he died, why, honestly, do the liberals?

Yet, he is still survived.

We must wake up and face reality.

The facts speak louder than words and I hope this encourages you to help educate to liberal masses. 

America is rattled by this controversy amidst the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.  With North Korea, Iran, Russia, Venezuela and Cuba getting the “Presidential treatment” and a Department Homeland Security of Napolitano’s capabilities, Americans have legitimate concerns in their fear. 

In case you missed it yesterday, the White House decided to take a new photo of Air Force One being accompanied by an F-16 over New York City.  Yet they were left scratching their head as to why mayhem ensued and people evacuated building. 

We must wonder about this Administration sometimes.

The only social uprising of fear in this country thus far has been caused directly by the White House.  At some point America will have to get rid of its “hip” impression of Obama.

“Facts over emotion, logic over sensation. “

Gosh - Do you consider waterboarding torture, honestly?

If you are then you are nothing but a pansy - it is only this generation that finds fault with this...

During the time that the Geneva Convention was passed - they would have simply laughed at the liberals outcry.

I am pissed about the release of the memos too- it was strictly political in trying to appease the left and it puts our soldiers, my family members, in danger...

Gosh and the rest of the liberals need to grow up - the world is a harsh place and the left's "premise" that we can all just get along is completely false...Muslim verse Western world has been going on since the beginning of the world - do you think that some talking head like Obama will be able to make a difference...NO

Keep pandering to the left -

Man Liberals get so emotional about this torture when it was members of their own party that knew just as much about as most in the Bush Administration. Queen Pelosi is all knowing!

The U.S. ratified the anti-torture convention that requires the prosecution of those who commit torture. This is not optional. It is both a moral duty and a legal obligation. Under our constitution, treaties are the supreme law of the land. If Senator Burr wishes to cover up evidence of torture, then he has violated his oath to preserve and defend the constitution. If the U.S. refuses to honor its treaty obligations, other nations should take all legally appropriate actions to force the U.S. to behave more nobly than its politicians may desire.

"Unfortunate incidents" really says it all. Torture is not a partisan issue, it is a crime -- but if the Republican Party really wants to be known as the pro-torture party, they're welcome to that title.

Oh me, oh my, Burr and what do you (and the Republican Party) have to hide except illegalities Bushy forced upon this nation for 8 years. If Burr cannot take the heat of his party being exposed for what it really is, he and all of the Republicans can leave Washington and not go back. I'm sure there are plenty of people who can take thier places who are decent, law-abiding citizens. Burr now finds himself in the minority party in Washington and he can't take it. Burr has not voted for anything good for the people of this nation for 8 years and now that we have a decent President, Burr is going to have a stroke. Go into retirement Burr and you won't have to worry about anything else. Your pockets are already lined with as much taxpayer money as you can gouge out of us and you have already emptied the ATM machine. What more could you want for a retirement legacy.

Maybe burr will continue the right wing mantra of fighting against everything Obama does. His run for reelection will make dole's defeat look like a down to the wire finish.

CLEAR THE RECORD ...

Senator Burr Says: "The unfortunate incidents ... were shocking and damaged our reputation in the global community, but measures have been taken to prevent occurrences like this from happening in the future."

If the release of the information helps to guarantee that these "unfortunate incidents" don't recur, then it was entirely justified. Obviously we cannot count on those responsible for besmirching the nation's reputation to voluntarily step forward, since to do so would also show that they also had knowingly placed in jeopardy the well-being of American prisoners of war.

I doubt that anyone thinks there is a win-win response to the scurrilous actions of the previous administration. But it is far better to expose the miscreants and make clear that the United States does not condone inhumane treatment of prisoners. Sweeping the matter under the carpet, as Senator Burr suggests, hardly exhibits honorable intentions. Being open and honest is not a sign of weakness, rather it demonstrates strength of character. We could use a little of that.

Sen. Burr,
I beg you to keep tacking right...that should work out really well for you!