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77. Treating him as an enemy combatant would have meant killing him when he shot at the officers.

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Fri Apr 19, 2013, 09:30 PM

Apr 2013

Instead of trying to take him alive. Enemy combatants get killed when they don't surrender.

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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC): Obama Should Treat Suspect As ‘Enemy Combatant’ [View all] DonViejo Apr 2013 OP

Wrong. nt Deep13 Apr 2013 #1

We can do better. Declare Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) an enemy combatant. Katashi_itto Apr 2013 #47

Lindsey Graham is a soft, plump little fascist demwing Apr 2013 #64

Yeah, but plump little Lindsey's got a medal pscot Apr 2013 #73

In other words, torture his ass. Right, Lindsey? The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2013 #2

Exactly My First Thought Too dballance Apr 2013 #19

If he's a US citizen, then he's entitled to the rights of a US citizen. TwilightGardener Apr 2013 #3

I believe he became a naturalized citizen last fall. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2013 #6

Then I'm not sure why he would be treated differently than, say, Tim McVeigh and Terry Nichols. TwilightGardener Apr 2013 #15

Exactly. Li'l Lindsey is a lawyer and should know better. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2013 #17

Even if he weren't, he would be entitled. The Constitution is a framework for the government, not NYC Liberal Apr 2013 #43

Food for thought, thank you. TwilightGardener Apr 2013 #44

McCain's southern belle needs to be impeached for Dawson Leery Apr 2013 #4

What the fuck difference does it make, if you don't plan on vengeance torture. AtheistCrusader Apr 2013 #5

Loves him some war words, Lindsay Apr 2013 #7

And the slippery slope continues. Arctic Dave Apr 2013 #8

WAY wrong .... Trajan Apr 2013 #9

That made me laugh! Thanks n/t Dan Ken Apr 2013 #41

Touche, Trajan Carolina Apr 2013 #65

No. He is a criminal. blackspade Apr 2013 #10

Is he calling for drones to be used against a u.s. citizen? bushisanidiot Apr 2013 #11

Well, we already shot the last one... bobclark86 Apr 2013 #12

No. He is a criminal and needs to be prosecuted in accordance with US and state law. kestrel91316 Apr 2013 #13

Maybe he's in Lindsey's closet. TheCowsCameHome Apr 2013 #14

Some fool alerted this as being homophobic. n-t Logical Apr 2013 #46

So absurd to alert, gee whiz Carolina Apr 2013 #66

This is borderline anti-American, in my opinion. Jesus - we just can't start denying constitutional Hosnon Apr 2013 #16

Oh, it's way over the border. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2013 #23

+++ that. After all, that guy Morton in Texas was 'really bad', until he wasn't. Shrike47 Apr 2013 #27

a usual (R) knee jerk, the second guy could be dead under some house from a gunshot wound/suicide Sunlei Apr 2013 #18

What a ghoul. nt Poll_Blind Apr 2013 #20

Lindsey Graham timdog44 Apr 2013 #21

He's an American citizen on American soil. He committed a crime in America auburngrad82 Apr 2013 #22

did he feel the same about McVeigh, the abortion doctor killer ? the mass shooters ? JI7 Apr 2013 #24

It's a Republican trap! No way for Obama to win: Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2013 #25

ah, just shut the fuck up already..... dhill926 Apr 2013 #26

Somebody has a hardon for torture Kelvin Mace Apr 2013 #28

But he is now an Amercian citizen. Tx4obama Apr 2013 #29

Hell, Graham voted for indefinite detention in NDAA alp227 Apr 2013 #48

And now we see why he told people they will not get a lawyer and to just shut up.... Because once midnight Apr 2013 #79

Therefore he shouldn't. That was easy. n/t Orsino Apr 2013 #30

Fuck you, Lindsey - Hell Hath No Fury Apr 2013 #31

Could somebody please waterboard Senator Stoopid?? lastlib Apr 2013 #32

Shut the FUCK up, Asshole. SoapBox Apr 2013 #33

The only thing Linsey gives a shit about is reminding everyone about fear and terror.. busterbrown Apr 2013 #34

The thought of torturing the guy hifiguy Apr 2013 #35

Lindsay should just shut the fuck up. Ellipsis Apr 2013 #36

Asshole. neverforget Apr 2013 #37

Aw, Lindsey, quit with the Gog and Magog crap. We know it plays well, but STHU. freshwest Apr 2013 #38

Couldn't we treat the Republicans as "enemy combattants"? Dan Ken Apr 2013 #39

Republicans want him DEAD so he can't speak or be analyzed. Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2013 #40

Sen Graham has a law degree lupulin Apr 2013 #42

I think the President should treat Lindsey Graham as an enemy combatant. olddad56 Apr 2013 #45

Obama should treat Graham as an enemy combatant. winter is coming Apr 2013 #49

Lindsey Graham should go fuck himself broadcaster75201 Apr 2013 #50

Lindsey, your buddy lost in 2008, no one cares what you think nt Progressive dog Apr 2013 #51

Linda, you tools are so eager to trash the constitution except NYtoBush-Drop Dead Apr 2013 #52

The people of Boston, and the rest of us, deserve to witness a civilian trial and conviction. MsPithy Apr 2013 #53

No this is a matter for the Boston PD, the FBI, and the court system where the .. Botany Apr 2013 #54

Lindsey Graham (R-Fabulous) is a moron. Joey Liberal Apr 2013 #55

One of Many!!! YOHABLO Apr 2013 #80

Lindsay Graham: Go to hell. alarimer Apr 2013 #56

Suspect: Obama Should Treat Lindsey Graham As 'Enemy Combatant' Wednesdays Apr 2013 #57

is he getting a bit daft in the head? madrchsod Apr 2013 #58

Fuck Graham Marrah_G Apr 2013 #59

Shut the FUCK UP, you ignorant closet queen! hatrack Apr 2013 #60

No need to insult gays. n/t JudyM Apr 2013 #62

Yes, he's an idiot.... Red Mountain Apr 2013 #61

He would say that. POS. Solly Mack Apr 2013 #63

Oh Lindsey you're soooooooooooooo butch ! olddots Apr 2013 #67

How about letting the Boston police and FBI take care of things Lindsey? Puzzler Apr 2013 #68

Lindsey (what kind of man is named Lindsey anyway??).... Swede Atlanta Apr 2013 #69

Somebody (braver than I) MurrayDelph Apr 2013 #70

piss on this turd. nt killbotfactory Apr 2013 #71

Sen. Lindsey Graham needs to do what he does best.......Nothing! GoldenOldie Apr 2013 #72

And what if others were involved and still at large? elias7 Apr 2013 #74

Which, as the US Attorney explained, the administration has done. No Miranda rights given. 24601 Apr 2013 #75

Shut up Lindsey. Who the fuck put you in charge? yellowcanine Apr 2013 #76

Treating him as an enemy combatant would have meant killing him when he shot at the officers. yellowcanine Apr 2013 #77

Per Pete Williams, the suspect will be tried in civilian court. Jennicut Apr 2013 #78

Who keeps electing McCain's toady anyway? Boomerproud Apr 2013 #81

Suspect is a US citizen. LisaL Apr 2013 #82

YEAH LINDSAY!!! AND THEN WE'RE GONNA BOMB RUSSIA!!! Crowman1979 Apr 2013 #83