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Author: gnooze Added: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:24:45 -0800 Duration: 200Prosecutors seek the death penalty against a USS Cole bombing suspect, France thinks something's not quite right with the EU and Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe is pressing onward. Marta Costello hosts the gnooze (the g is silent)- today's top stories in ...

Author: gnooze Added: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:24:45 -0800 Duration: 200Prosecutors seek the death penalty against a USS Cole bombing suspect, France thinks something's not quite right with the EU and Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe is pressing onward. Marta Costello hosts the gnooze (the g is silent)- today's top stories in ...

Author: gnooze Added: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:24:45 -0800 Duration: 200Prosecutors seek the death penalty against a USS Cole bombing suspect, France thinks something's not quite right with the EU and Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe is pressing onward. Marta Costello hosts the gnooze (the g is silent)- today's top stories in ...

Prosecutors seek the death penalty against a USS Cole bombing suspect, France thinks something's not quite right with the EU and Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe is pressing onward. Marta Costello hosts the gnooze (the g is silent)- today's top stories in about 3 minutes. Bloopers, t shirts and more at http://gnooze.com ! Music by Pistol Youth: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=19522968720 and Special Thanks to Lettuce for the t-shirt/logo design - http://www.lettuceoffice.com

This US soldier tears up the Koran while torturing a prisoner!

Author: seeprogress Added: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:44:25 -0800 Duration: 111http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2008/06/guantanamo.html President George W. Bush is fond of saying that his administration tackles challenges head-on and refuses to leave tough decisions to his successors. No description could be further ...

http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2008/06/guantanamo.html President George W. Bush is fond of saying that his administration tackles challenges head-on and refuses to leave tough decisions to his successors. No description could be further from the truth when applied to his policy at Guant namo. Regardless of what happens over these last months of the Bush administration, the next president will inherit a detainee policy in total disarray. Transfers out of Guant namo have stalled; the easier cases have already been shipped out, leaving a population stabilizing at around 270 detainees. Trials of Guant namo detainees in Military Commissions are sputtering as the unproven system struggles to get through simple procedural hearings. Future prosecutions have been thrown into doubt as charges were dropped against a detainee once thought to be the 20th hijacker on 9/11 because too much of the evidence against him was obtained through torture. In its third successive decision rebuking the Bush administration s detention policies, the Supreme Court recently ruled that the Guant namo detainees have a constitutional right to habeas corpus. This decision will finally allow the detainees to contest the lawfulness of their confinement in a truly impartial hearing before a federal judge, rejecting the Bush administration s contention that Guant namo existed outside the law. And beyond the prison s walls on the eastern tip of Cuba, serious problems have arisen in Afghanistan as both U.S.- and Afghan-run detention camps are replicating the worst excesses of Guant namo. One critical conceptual error of the architects of Guant namo within the Bush administration an exclusive focus on the threat posed by the detainees themselves has frustrated the efforts of senior officials like Secretary of Defense Robert Gates to overcome the prison s deficiencies. This myopic vision has completely discounted the strategic impact Guant namo has had on the global security environment. In the Bush administration s paradigm, the risk of transferring or releasing any one detainee is measured only against the potential harm that individual might do if set free, a calculus always tilted in favor of continued detention in cases when doubt exists. In this context, the status quo gives the illusion of perfect security dramatically increasing the burden on those arguing for alternatives to Guant namo. The reality is that the potential harm from Guant namo detainees to American interests is not limited to the prospect of violence perpetrated after release. Guant namo as currently constructed has become a symbol of a rogue American hegemony that disregards the rule of law, even as it uses calls for freedom and democracy as a weapon to assert its influence across the globe. The perpetuation of that symbol does great damage to American interests. Recognizing this new paradigm significantly alters the landscape when considering the future of Guant namo and strongly favors closing the prison and pursuing alternative regimes for those detainees that require additional imprisonment. Counterintuitively, reaching the threshold decision to close Guant namo will be the easiest part of cleaning up the catastrophe of U.S. detention policy. The next president will confront numerous obstacles in any effort to make changes at Guant namo and to all U.S. detention policy, including: overturning the massive current credibility and legitimacy deficit of the United States; satisfying the real security challenges posed by some the detainees and respecting legitimate anxieties and fears about future acts of terrorism; building a far greater level of international cooperation, because even though this is an American problem, the United States cannot solve it on its own; deciding who among the Guant namo detainees should stand trial, which trial venue is most appropriate, and what evidence can be used in those trials; and finding a new home for those detainees that are not going to be tried.

Guantanamo's chief interrogator says, 'We don't employ torture.'

When John Mccain was a POW, (for 5 and a half years) he was considered by his captors to be a "Bad Person". After all, McCain flew airplanes and dropped bombs on people... Now, do this. Imagine if John McCain had received the treatment of the prisoners shown in this video... Habeas Corpus. It's a Core American Value. Habeas Corpus. A fair trial. To be fairly and lawfully detained. Even bad people, (our enemies) need fair treatment... Author: 1962verbodivino Keywords: John McCain worst decision ever Habeas Corpus Barack Obama Gitmo Guantanamo Supreme Court Terror security Added: June 21, 2008

PlusUS Asks to Rewrite Gitmo Detainee EvidenceUS Asks to Rewrite Gitmo Detainee EvidenceThe Associated PressThe Bush administration wants to rewrite the official evidence against Guantanamo Bay detainees, allowing it to shore up its cases before they come under scrutiny by civilian judges for the first time. (June 20)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] [Notes:guantanamo file]For years, the U-S government has stood behind the evidence it used to hold detainees at Guantanamo Bay. But now that those prisoners have the right to challenge their detention, the Bush administration wants to rewrite the evidence.Government lawyers say they want more time to add new details and make other changes to their cases before those hearings begin.SOTMatt Apuzzo/The Associated Press"there's an argument to be made that really you're just moving from one court to another and so you need to make a few changes. But certainly the attorneys for the detainees think this is absolutely indicative that they don't believe their own evidence."Earlier this month, the Supreme Court cleared the way for detainees to challenge their detention in civilian court. Attorneys for the detainees say the government's request is proof that the evidence is flimsy.SOTDavid Remes/Detainee Attorney 32:06 at this stage of the game, it's sort of an admission that the original returns were defective, and also an admission that the government thinks it needs to beef up evidence it originally presented in order to justify holding these men [Notes:video of documents]The government's case is laid out in documents called factual returns.Federal judges will decide whether the Justice Department can rewrite the documents. The Justice Department had no comment.The Supreme Court's ruling was a blow to the Bush administration, which has long been criticized for detaining prisoners at Guantanamo.SOTMatt Apuzzo/The Associated Press"No doubt the government didnot want to go to court on this. They have been fighting this every step of the way" The ruling means federal judges could end up ordering some detainees to be released. However, those orders will depend on security concerns. ___ ___, The Associated Press. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: guantanamo evidence us asks rewrite gitmo detainee Added: June 20, 2008

Author: newsproject Added: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:39:30 -0800 Duration: 289http://newsproject.org Despite its recent 5-4 rejection of the legal basis for the Guantanamo Bay detention camp, the Supreme Court may flip back to support the Bush administration's views on executive power. Steven Wax, a Federal Public Defender ...

http://newsproject.org Despite its recent 5-4 rejection of the legal basis for the Guantanamo Bay detention camp, the Supreme Court may flip back to support the Bush administration's views on executive power. Steven Wax, a Federal Public Defender who represents seven Gitmo prisoners, is in the middle of this Constitutional maelstrom.

(Global Pulse: June 19, 2008) America's war on terror encountered a new challenge. In a stunning decision, the Supreme Court said even suspectednforeign terrorists are protected by the U.S. Constitution. Can the landmark ruling and the lesson of one man's ordeal end the legal limbo of detainees at Guantanamo Bay?nnSOURCES: NBC, U.S.; Al Jazeera, Qatar; ABC, U.S.; Press TV, Iran; Fox, U.S.;nBBC, U.K.; Herald Sun, Australia; Metro News, U.K.; Intl. Herald Tribune, U.S.

Senator says detainees could have been put on trial like after first WTC attack.

Sen. McCain calls the Gitmo ruling "one of the worst decisions in the history."

"Dubailand" will dwarf Disney. Broadcast journalism loses one of the greats, Tim Russert. Highlights of the week, selected by WBZ's Dave Mager.

PlusMcCain: Gitmo Ruling Harms U.S. SecurityMcCain: Gitmo Ruling Harms U.S. SecurityThe Associated PressJohn McCain called the Supreme Court's recent ruling about Guantanamo Bay 'one of the worst decisions in the history of this country.' The court said foreigners at Guantanamo have the constitutional right to challenge their detention. (June 13)This video contains ONLY natural sound. No script is available. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: mccain mccain: gitmo ruling harms u.s. security Added: June 13, 2008

While in Rome, President Bush responds to Supreme Court's Guantanamo decision.

PlusSupreme Court Rules in Favor of Gitmo DetaineesSupreme Court Rules in Favor of Gitmo DetaineesThe Associated PressThe Supreme Court ruled Thursday that foreign terrorism suspects held at Guantanamo Bay may challenge their detention in U.S. civilian courts. The court ruled 5-4 that the government is violating the constitutional rights of prisoners. (June 12)A divided Supreme Court says foreign terror suspects held at Guantanamo Bay have the right to challenge their detention in civilian courts. It's the third high court ruling on the subject. The previous two times, the administration and the Republican-controlled Congress changed the law to block detainees from court.Writing for the five-four majority, Justice Anthony Kennedy said: "THE LAWS AND CONSTITUTION ARE DESIGNED TO SURVIVE, AND REMAIN IN FORCE, IN EXTRAORDINARY TIMES."(SOT: MICHAEL RATNER/CENTER FOR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS)(13:06:35) I HAD TEARS IN MY EYES. I JUST THINK IT'S THE MOST CRITICAL DECISION WE'VE WON IN YEARS AND HOPEFULLY BEGINS TO END REALLY THE EXCESSES OF THE SO CALLED WAR ON TERROR OF THIS ADMINISTRATION. The Center for Constitutional Rights represents many of the 270 men still held at the U-S Naval base in Cuba. Among the prisoners are men considered high-value targets. They including Khalid Sheik Mohammad, who the government says was the mastermind of the September 11th attacks. (SOT: MICHAEL RATNER)(13:07:38) I THINK THE HIGH MAJORITY OF PEOPLE AT GUANTANAMO WILL BE FREED BECAUSE THE GOVERNMENT JUST DOES NOT HAVE THE EVIDENCE TO HOLD THEM. In Rome, President Bush said he will look into whether new legislation is appropriate.(SOT: PRESIDENT BUSH)(13:50:12) AS TO THE SUPREME COURT'S DECISION. WE'LL ABIDE BY THE SUPREME COURT'S DECISION. THAT DOESN'T MEAN I HAVE TO AGREE WITH IT. THIS IS A DEEPLY DIVIDED COURT AND I STRONGLY AGREE WITH THOSE WHO DISSENTED. The courts most conservative members dissented. Antonin Scalia wrote that the U-S is 'at war with radical Islamists" and that the court's decision "will make the war harder on us. It will almost certainly cause more Americans to be killed."It's not clear whether the ruling will lead to prompt hearings for the detainees. Federal judges are scrambling to read the decision and figure out how to proceed. ___ ___, The Associated Press. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: scotus guantanamo supreme court favor gitmo detainees Added: June 12, 2008

PlusSupreme Court Rules in Favor of Gitmo DetaineesSupreme Court Rules in Favor of Gitmo DetaineesThe Associated PressThe Supreme Court ruled Thursday that foreign terrorism suspects held at Guantanamo Bay have rights under the Constitution to challenge their detention in U.S. civilian courts. (June 12)The U-S Supreme Court says foreign terrorism suspects held at Guantanamo Bay have rights to challenge their detention in civilians courts. The five to four vote hands the Bush administration it's third setback over treatment of prisoners. The men are being held indefinitely at the U-S Naval base in Cuba. Some have been there for more than six years. Among the prisoners are men considered high-value targets. They including Khalid Sheik Mohammad, who the government says was the mastermind of the September 11th attacks. Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote in the majority opinion that "The laws and Constitution are designed to survive, and remain in force, in extraordinary times." It's not clear whether this ruling, unlike the first two, would lead to prompt hearings for the detainees, so ___ ___, The Associated Press. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: scotus guantanamo supreme court favor gitmo detainees Added: June 12, 2008

Author: gnooze Added: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:46:22 -0800 Duration: 194The Pentagon reportedly told interrogators to trash their notes, Iraq's PM reassures Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and astronauts make it look easy. Marta Costello hosts the gnooze (the g is silent)- today's top stories in about 3 minutes. Bloopers, ...

Author: gnooze Added: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:46:22 -0800 Duration: 194The Pentagon reportedly told interrogators to trash their notes, Iraq's PM reassures Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and astronauts make it look easy. Marta Costello hosts the gnooze (the g is silent)- today's top stories in about 3 minutes. Bloopers, ...

Author: gnooze Added: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:46:22 -0800 Duration: 194The Pentagon reportedly told interrogators to trash their notes, Iraq's PM reassures Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and astronauts make it look easy. Marta Costello hosts the gnooze (the g is silent)- today's top stories in about 3 minutes. Bloopers, ...

Author: gnooze Added: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:46:22 -0800 Duration: 194The Pentagon reportedly told interrogators to trash their notes, Iraq's PM reassures Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and astronauts make it look easy. Marta Costello hosts the gnooze (the g is silent)- today's top stories in about 3 minutes. Bloopers, ...

The Pentagon reportedly told interrogators to trash their notes, Iraq's PM reassures Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and astronauts make it look easy. Marta Costello hosts the gnooze (the g is silent)- today's top stories in about 3 minutes. Bloopers, t-shirts and more at http://gnooze.com ! Music by Pistol Youth: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=19522968720 and Special Thanks to Lettuce for the t-shirt/logo design - http://www.lettuceoffice.comAuthor: gnooze Tags: gnooze news comedy funny pentagon guantanamo bay gitmo terrorists detainees torture bush iraq iran ahmadinejad nuclear astronauts discovery space walk Posted: 10 June 2008 Rating: 0.0 Votes: 0

The Pentagon reportedly told interrogators to trash their notes, Iraq's PM reassures Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and astronauts make it look easy. Marta Costello hosts the gnooze (the g is silent)- today's top stories in about 3 minutes. Bloopers, t-shirts and more at http://gnooze.com ! Music by Pistol Youth: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=19522968720 and Special Thanks to Lettuce for the t-shirt/logo design - http://www.lettuceoffice.com

SelectPlusGitmo Court Day for Alleged 9/11 MastermindGitmo Court Day for Alleged 9/11 MastermindThe Associated PressThe military expects a confrontational hearing when the alleged mastermind of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and four alleged confederates are brought before a Marine colonel presiding over their war-crimes tribunal. (June 5)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] [Notes:mohammed still]Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the September 11th terror attacks, is due before a military judge Thursday. [Notes:shot of courtroom] A Marine colonel is scheduled to preside over an arraignment for Mohammed and four others charged in the attacks. [Notes:holding cells]The military says it expects the hearing to be confrontational, with defense lawyers arguing point with prosecutors on behalf of their clients. [Notes:wide of cour building] Mohammed's team of lawyers includes a navy officer, an Air Force officer and two civilian attorneys from Idaho. [Notes:b-roll of GITMO]The CHIEF defense counsel for the tribunals says the military commissions are fundamentally flawed. Army colonel Steve David says defense lawyers will zealously identify and expose each and every flaw. [Notes:exterior of court] Mohammed and the four others will be arraigned at the same time in the high-tech courthouse. A top tribunal official says the accused will get three pieces of information at the arraignment.SOT: Tom Hartmann, Air Force Brigadier General: They will be explained the charges and they will have the right to have the charges read to them, where they will be notified of the charges in one way or the other. They also have the right to waive the reading of the charges if they choose. Secondly, when they will be advised of their council rights, those are the council rights that I have described to you this evening, those will be identified to the accused tomorrow morning by Judge Coleman. And then thirdly, they will have the right to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty." [Notes:various b-roll of GITMO]All five of the men are charged with murder in violation of the law of war, conspiracy, attacking civilians, terrorism and other crimes. They all face the death penalty if convicted. [Notes:stills of each defendant] The other defendants are Ramzi Binalshibh, who is said to have been the main intermediary between the hijackers and al-Qaida leaders; Ali Abd al-Aziz Ali, a nephew and lieutenant of Mohammed; Mustafa Ahmad al-Hawsawi, al-Aziz Ali's assistant; and Waleed bin Attash, who allegedly selected and trained some of the 19 hijackers. ___ ___, The Associated Press Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: guantanamo sept-11-trial gitmo court day alleged 9/11 mastermind Added: June 5, 2008