Donk Proposes 'Pardon' for Cheney

[cwo_ghwebb]

I began having second thoughts about last week's column urging the indictment of former Vice President Dick Cheney for approving the use of waterboarding and other forms of illegal torture, shortly after it was published and posted last Monday morning - days before the Obama-Cheney back-to-back speeches Thursday.

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But then came my doubts about this position, fed by some friendly and constructive critics.

The one that bothered me the most was sent half-tongue-in-cheek: "Someone seems to be sending something out under your name that suggests ... the government should selectively prosecute only those members of a prior administration who engage in forceful public criticism."

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Then, to the rescue, came another friend - with whom I shared my self-doubts about last week's column - who gave me an idea that seemed to square the circle for me: President Obama should pardon not only Mr. Cheney, but everyone else in the prior administration who approved or knew about the illegal waterboarding and other enhanced interrogation techniques and did nothing to try to stop them.

A pardon by Mr. Obama would be based on his judgment that those in the prior administration had violated the law by authorizing conduct "specifically intended to inflict severe physical or mental pain or suffering," but that there were important public policy reasons not to prosecute them for their crimes.

And at the same time Mr. Obama announces these pardons, he should acknowledge that many members of Congress, including leading Democrats, shared some responsibility (though not criminal) for what went wrong when America used torture, contrary to law and its core values.

DAVIS: Second thoughts on indicting Cheney - Washington Times

What planet do these Donks live on? These folks live in a fantasy world.

[chernmax (Premo)]

If Obama tried such a stupid move, Cheney would probably get a heart transplant to ensure he lives long enough to destroy Obama and I bet he can do it. He already proved how easy it is to hand Obama his a$$ with facts!!!

[cwo_ghwebb]

Originally Posted by chernmax

If Obama tried such a stupid move, Cheney would probably get a heart transplant to ensure he lives long enough to destroy Obama and I bet he can do it. He already proved how easy it is to hand Obama his a$$ with facts!!!

Since the TOTUS and Axelrod mimic DailyKooks talking points, I kinda wouldn't be surprised if the Clown In Chief tried this stunt.