White House Won't Make Decision On KSM Trial For Weeks

[ProSense]

White House Won't Make Decision On KSM Trial For Weeks

Rachel Slajda

The White House said today the Obama administration won't make a decision "for weeks" on whether to hold a civilian trial or military tribunal, or where to hold it, for self-proclaimed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.

"The White House is continuing to review what the available options are that would bring the 9/11 detainees to justice," an administration official said in a statement. "No decision has been made, and we do not expect a decision for weeks as the review process is ongoing."

The administration originally planned to hold a civilian trial for Mohammed and other suspected terrorists in New York City, near the site of the World Trade Center. But opposition, from state and city officials as well as national lawmakers, has caused them to reconsider.

The announcement comes after news reports that the White House was backing off of holding a civilian trial, citing anonymous officials. Those officials said advisers were close to advising the president against such a trial.

[babylonsister]

1. This is good, and will give them plenty of time to consider the

ramifications, not to mention an opportunity to listen to all the talking heads kvetching. :crazy:

[impik]

2. But, but, what am i going to do with all the hair i already pulled???

[jenmito]

3. I REALLY hope they hold a civilian trial, which means I really hope the Dems. in Congress will

FUND a civilian trial (or not introduce some legislation not allowing civilian trials). I know that Lindsey Graham is "working with" Rahm Emanuel to close Gitmo, but in return, Graham wants a military trial for KSM instead of a civilian trial. Hopefully, the WH will conclude that they have enough support to both have civilian trials AND to close Gitmo. It stinks that so many Dems. in Congress fold to the Repubs.' scare tactics.

[babylonsister]

5. I agree, and think the $$ is one major sticking point. I also want

a civilian trial and hope the WH sees the need to stand their ground.

[jenmito]

4. O/T-does anyone else not understand why the rec/unrec has the added

"info" as if we can't figure out what our rec/unrec means to the net total?

[slipslidingaway]

8. Probably easier to keep track of your rec/unrec on threads...

most of us remember what we did.

:evilgrin:

[Bolo Boffin]

6. Weeks, as in...

After the mid-terms.

[denimgirly]

12. Bingo!

[jesus_of_suburbia]

7. Well is they do decide to use a military tribunal, you will be the first to post a talking point to

praise it!



Can't wait for THAT post.

[ProSense]

9. I'll blame it on the all powerful Rahm

That way the irrational folks can gleefully say, "I told you so."

[DFLforever]

13. You'll be on good ground, because he is said to support military

trials.

It appears you can count on Rahm to never go against opinion polls in his advice.

[DFLforever]

10. Good.Now is the time for the Democratic senators to come to the aid

of the President and civil trials.

I haven't seen or heard them giving him much help on this issue.

[Lord Helmet]

11. GD is spazzing over the notion that it's "likely."

[tekisui]

14. It will be a kangaroo court, it is more than likely.

If it were going to be civilian court, it would have proceeded.