posted on December 16, 2005 07:33:49 AM
This White House is becoming more of a lame duck everyday. Even conservative lawmakers are backing away from Bush/Cheney just like the majority of the American people are.
Updated: 03:28 AM EST
Bush Accepts McCain's Ban on Torture
Move Comes After House and Senate Back Language
By LIZ SIDOTI,AP
WASHINGTON (Dec. 16) - President Bush embraced Sen. John McCain's proposal to ban cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment of terrorism suspects on Thursday, reversing months of opposition that included White House veto threats.
Bowing to pressure from the Republican-run Congress and abroad, the White House signed off on the proposal after a fight that pitted the president against members of his own party and threatened to further tarnish a U.S. image already soiled by the abuses at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison.
Bush said the ban and accompanying interrogation standards will "make it clear to the world that this government does not torture and that we adhere to the international convention of torture, whether it be here at home or abroad."
After months of fierce negotiations, McCain declared "a done deal" that he said shows that the United States "upholds values and standards of behavior and treatment of all people, no matter how evil or bad they are."
"We've sent a message to the world that the United States is not like the terrorists," the Arizona Republican said while appearing alongside the president in the Oval Office to announce the agreement.
The agreement still needs to be approved by Congress, whose GOP leaders hope to adjourn for the year in a few days.
Current straw poll opinions below.
Is it important for this law to pass?
Very important 71%
It's unnecessary 15%
Somewhat important 7%
Doesn't matter either way 5%
Somewhat unimportant 2%
Do you worry such a law could hamper U.S. efforts in the war on terror?
No 73%
Yes 27%
Total Votes: 8,049
posted on December 16, 2005 08:13:53 AM
My favorite part of this whole thing was when Condasleeza and bushy made jackasses of themselves AGAIN when they publically declared "America doesn't torture "
I bet around the world people were laughing their asses off at the total absurdity of those two donkeys lying so blatantly....did they look stupid or what
posted on December 16, 2005 05:35:35 PM
Hey Ron,
Illegal Wiretaps,illegal torture,manipulating news reports,outing C.I.A. agents. What's the next crooked move from this White House?
Ron, I realize you are doing your best to defend your conservative mindset but your leaders are making the conservative house crumble PIECE BY PIECE BY PIECE.
