In these uncertain times, it is comforting to know some things never change. Like John Yoo, who you may remember as the author of the Torture Memos during the Bush Administration! Has he had a change of heart about helping the American government justify its use of torture on detainees captured in the course of the War on Terror? Has he finally decided that in fact, it
In case it ever comes up, I will volunteer to torture Mr. Yoo. Of course my idea of torture involves Barry Manilow recordings, KFC mashed potatoes and my epileptic cat Dante. I’m fairly certain that Mr.Yoo would find MY methods unconstitutional.
Mr. Yoo, you disgraceful fuckstick, the prohibitions against torture aren't merely "a law", they're also "international treaties we have ratified", and "the constitution".
Ah, but Mr. Yoo, what if at some point in the future, one of these DREAM kids' parents is suspected of a terrorist act? Shouldn't the President have the kids handily in the country so he can crush their balls to make said parent confess?
You beat me to it (probably due to a higher nicotine level, but I'm working on that now) - but it can't be said too often. "Looking forward instead of looking back" was justification for an enormous mistake. Then again I still don't want my tax dollars paying for secret CIA prisons and interrogation centers, so I'm just a quaint hippie.
And 'wingers complain about situational ethics.
it's honestly hard to imagine a romney administration being as awful as these guys.
but i for one am not willing to try.
Does Berkeley let him teach actual students? Dear Christ.
My god, this man is depraved.
In case it ever comes up, I will volunteer to torture Mr. Yoo. Of course my idea of torture involves Barry Manilow recordings, KFC mashed potatoes and my epileptic cat Dante. I’m fairly certain that Mr.Yoo would find MY methods unconstitutional.
Mr. Yoo, you disgraceful fuckstick, the prohibitions against torture aren't merely "a law", they're also "international treaties we have ratified", and "the constitution".
Now, kindly go crush your nutsack in a vice.
Ah, but Mr. Yoo, what if at some point in the future, one of these DREAM kids' parents is suspected of a terrorist act? Shouldn't the President have the kids handily in the country so he can crush their balls to make said parent confess?
Yup. The next thing we need to hear from this sadist is his plea, while standing in the dock at the Hague.
You beat me to it (probably due to a higher nicotine level, but I'm working on that now) - but it can't be said too often. "Looking forward instead of looking back" was justification for an enormous mistake. Then again I still don't want my tax dollars paying for secret CIA prisons and interrogation centers, so I'm just a quaint hippie.