(Alberto) Gonzales defends Holder's decision on CIA

[sabra]

Source: Wash Times

Former U.S. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales on Tuesday defended the decision of his current successor, Eric H. Holder Jr., to investigate alleged prisoner abuse by CIA interrogators over President Obama's desire to look forward.

"As chief prosecutor of the United States, he should make the decision on his own, based on the facts, then inform the White House," said Mr. Gonzales, who was appointed to the post by President George W. Bush in 1995 and resigned in 2007.

Mr. Gonzales also said Bush administration lawyers clearly defined what interrogation techniques were legal and the few who went beyond the rules should be investigated, despite the potential "chilling effect" it would have on future intelligence-gathering.

"We worked very hard to establish ground rules and parameters about how to deal with terrorists," he said. "And if people go beyond that, I think it is legitimate to question and examine that conduct to ensure people are held accountable for their actions, even if it's action in prosecuting the war on terror."

Read more: http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/sep/01/gonzales-defends-holders-decision-cia/

[havocmom]

1. Gonzo, like cheney, trying to keep himself out of war crimes trials

Blame the subordinates who 'went too far' but NEVER the guys at the top who dictated the policies. Slay the scape goats, spare the guilty seems to be the agenda.

[lsewpershad]

15. Who the hell this Gnat thinks he is?

To presume he can give advice to anyone much less Holder. He should be investigated and prosecuted for all his actions against the constitution and laws of this nation.

[babylonsister]

2. Does. Not. Compute. nt

[Kahuna]

5. It computes. See my post below..

;)

[crim son]

3. He sound real lonely. n/t

[Kahuna]

4. IOW, Gonzo is signaling that he will make a deal to rat out cheney etals. nt

:applause:

[grantcart]

6. also he is trying to rehabilitate himself so he can get a job

He has not been rewarded so far by the Republican gravy train.

[no_hypocrisy]

9. BINGO!

[TheCoxwain]

18. From your keyboard to God's ears ( If such a thing exists- and has ears - and can actually listen to

what you type)

[louis-t]

7. Mmmm, I say, within days, he will recant.

It's what repugs do.

[tk2kewl]

8. stay off of small planes Gonzo

[bluedeminredstate]

10. Another fine fact-checked article by the Moonie Times

"...said Mr. Gonzales, who was appointed to the post by President George W. Bush in 1995 and resigned in 2007."

If the above were true then Gonzales would have served under Clinton and Bush. How did an editor miss that? Sorry to nitpick, but it is a national newspaper...

[Solly Mack]

11. lolololololol

[OwnedByFerrets]

12. He is ONLY trying to cover his own ass

[unhappycamper]

13. Gonzo was appointed in 1995?

Me thinks not.

A rethug probably wrote the story.

[Myrina]

14. Interesting how he knows the protocalls for everyone else ...

... but never quite got around to following them when he was sitting in that office, eh? :wtf:

[Javaman]

16. shut up, abu gonzales, just shut up. there are no fucking coat tails for you to ride.

stop being the suck up you are, you fucking loser.

I have no patience for this piece of shit war criminal.

My only hope is that this investigation leads to his imprisonment some how. THAT would be soooo sweet and delightfully ironic.

[Piewhacket]

17. His spin (legal defense) is, our "rules" were fine, so go after them guys....

i guess he figures in a Holder environment he doesn't
actually have to be the fastest, he just need to outrun
the scum at the bottom.

NO SALE Albert.
Their criminality does not absolve YOURS.
Get it?

[No Elephants]

19. Demand that your Congress folk impeach Bybee.