Obama attorneys step up defense of torture memo author (ME? I'm done with this BS!)

[babsbunny]

See Ya!

http://rawstory.com/2009/12/obama-attorneys-step-defense-torture-memo-author/

By Stephen C. Webster
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 -- 6:53 pm

Citing an argument that hallmarked the Bush years, Obama administration attorneys have asked a San Francisco court to drop all charges against Berkeley law professor John Yoo, who authored legal opinions that permitted the torture of prisoners.

An amicus curiae brief filed by the Department of Justice with the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday essentially argues that because he was giving advice to the president on a national security matter, Yoo should not be held accountable for his actions as it would have a chilling effect on advice provided to future presidents.

[villager]

1. But it's a *change-y* kind of defense!

n/t

[vaberella]

6. Read post. # 3. n/t

[IndianaGreen]

2. Obama is protecting the war criminals. Why?

Is it perhaps because he expects the same deal from his successor after he leaves office?

Predator drone strikes are war crimes, according to UN.

[vaberella]

3. You do realize there's more going on right?! Circuit Court is insufficient. Read below.

Here's an article which talks about your post.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/12/07/MN061AVC89.DTL

And this is the most important passage.

Other sanctions are available for government lawyers who commit misconduct, the department said. It noted that its Office of Professional Responsibility has been investigating Yoo's advice to former President George W. Bush since 2004 and has the power to recommend professional discipline or even criminal prosecution.

So John Yoo is actually under investigation by the DOJ. Don't think he's getting away with anything. However, as the article began in saying...

The Obama administration has asked an appeals court to dismiss a lawsuit accusing former Bush administration attorney John Yoo of authorizing the torture of a terrorism suspect, saying federal law does not allow damage claims against lawyers who advise the president on national security issues.

[mkultra]

4. Obama should change this federal law right now

where is the change.

[vaberella]

5. These people are reactionists. I don't understand. They just want drama. n/t

[IndianaGreen]

7. Obama is enabling torture. Do you know why? Because it is still taking place!

Rendition is still ongoing!

[mkultra]

9. so, is tthis just another one of your right wing MSM smears

or do you have some evidence that torture is till occurring. rendition alone is no proof.

[NYC Liberal]

8. How dare Obama's administration

not just ignore the law when it suits them!

[SemiCharmedQuark]

10. You're done with this BS? See Ya?

Meaning...?