Amnesty International - "Arrest Bush"

[Toro]

I loathed Bush as President and am a member of Amnesty International but I doubt I'll be renewing my membership after calls by the Canadian President to arrest Bush when he is here in BC next week.

OTTAWA - Amnesty International wants the federal government to arrest former U.S. president George W. Bush when he visits British Columbia next week.

The rights body said both Canadian and international law require Canada to detain Bush and investigate him for war crimes and torture.

"It is incumbent upon Canadian officials to investigate, arrest and prosecute former president Bush for torture when he arrives in Canada a week tomorrow," said Alex Neve, Amnesty Canada's secretary general.

Bush and former president Bill Clinton are scheduled to attend an economic conference in Surrey, B.C. next week.

Neve said many will argue that arresting Bush is unrealistic because the United States is a close and powerful ally or that the crisis after 9-11 required extraordinary measures.

"None of those arguments justify inaction under international law," he said.

Neve conceded that arresting a former president would likely cause tension with the United States, but "taking a principled step merits that sort of strain."

Neve said Bush admitted in his memoirs that he authorized the use of torture against terror suspects.

Canada should arrest George W. Bush when he visits next week: Amnesty - Yahoo! News

Fortunately, that won't happen.

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada brushed off a call by Amnesty International on Wednesday to arrest former U.S. President George W. Bush for human rights abuse, saying the organization was engaging in cheap stunts.

Amnesty said Bush - due to attend an event in the province of British Columbia on Oct 20 - had authorized the use of torture techniques such as waterboarding during his time as President, which ran from 2001 to 2009.

Canada's right-of-center Conservative government made it clear there was little chance officials would arrest Bush, who has made at least two trips to Canada since his second four-year term in office ended.

"Amnesty International cherry-picks cases to publicize based on ideology. This kind of stunt helps explain why so many respected human rights advocates have abandoned Amnesty International," Immigration Minister Jason Kenney said.

Kenney noted in an email that in the past, Amnesty had not asked for Canada to bar Cuban leader Fidel Castro, even though the rights organization itself said he had presided over "arbitrary arrests, detention, and criminal prosecution".

Canada cool to Amnesty's call for Bush arrest - Yahoo! News

 

[freedombecki]

I loathed Bush as President and am a member of Amnesty International but I doubt I'll be renewing my membership after calls by the Canadian President to arrest Bush when he is here in BC next week.

OTTAWA - Amnesty International wants the federal government to arrest former U.S. president George W. Bush when he visits British Columbia next week.

The rights body said both Canadian and international law require Canada to detain Bush and investigate him for war crimes and torture.

"It is incumbent upon Canadian officials to investigate, arrest and prosecute former president Bush for torture when he arrives in Canada a week tomorrow," said Alex Neve, Amnesty Canada's secretary general.

Bush and former president Bill Clinton are scheduled to attend an economic conference in Surrey, B.C. next week.

Neve said many will argue that arresting Bush is unrealistic because the United States is a close and powerful ally or that the crisis after 9-11 required extraordinary measures.

"None of those arguments justify inaction under international law," he said.

Neve conceded that arresting a former president would likely cause tension with the United States, but "taking a principled step merits that sort of strain."

Neve said Bush admitted in his memoirs that he authorized the use of torture against terror suspects.

Canada should arrest George W. Bush when he visits next week: Amnesty - Yahoo! News

Fortunately, that won't happen.

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada brushed off a call by Amnesty International on Wednesday to arrest former U.S. President George W. Bush for human rights abuse, saying the organization was engaging in cheap stunts.

Amnesty said Bush - due to attend an event in the province of British Columbia on Oct 20 - had authorized the use of torture techniques such as waterboarding during his time as President, which ran from 2001 to 2009.

Canada's right-of-center Conservative government made it clear there was little chance officials would arrest Bush, who has made at least two trips to Canada since his second four-year term in office ended.

"Amnesty International cherry-picks cases to publicize based on ideology. This kind of stunt helps explain why so many respected human rights advocates have abandoned Amnesty International," Immigration Minister Jason Kenney said.

Kenney noted in an email that in the past, Amnesty had not asked for Canada to bar Cuban leader Fidel Castro, even though the rights organization itself said he had presided over "arbitrary arrests, detention, and criminal prosecution".

Canada cool to Amnesty's call for Bush arrest - Yahoo! News

The President of Canada wants President Bush arrested and thrown in jail for freeing 50,000,000 Arabs from cruel oligarchies and a dictator/terrorist who sent assassins to murder an American President?

I'm so sorry to hear a Canadian President said such a thing of a man who led the fight against 9/11 terrorists who trained in Afghanistan and their wealthy sponsor/terrorist in Iraq.

And many Canadians consider President Bush unwelcome in their country? That makes me so sad. I've been Canada's cheerleader on every forum or board I've ever posted on, Toro. I stood up against a lot of meanies defending your country over a 15-year time parameter. President Bush was my president, Mrs. Bush, my first lady. I can't imagine them not welcome in your country, but I guess that's how it is.

 

[CT9]

You need to work on your reading, probably also is part of the reason why you think Perry is the best candidate for job creation.

 

[Lakhota]

Well, Bush can't travel in Europe and now isn't welcome in Canada. Can he even travel to Mexico without fear of arrest?

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

LOL!!!!!

Yeah... right... Canada's going to arrest Bush.

Priceless.

 

[jillian]

You need to work on your reading, probably also is part of the reason why you think Perry is the best candidate for job creation.

....which has nothing to do with this thread.....

Now back to Toro's point:


I used to give a regular monthly donation to Amnesty International. Then they became terrorist supporters and lost all credibility with me.

Now, someone should point out to Becki that it is the president of the canadian chapter of AA who wants bush arrested, not the Canadian government.

 

[PredFan]

Canada is nothing but draft dodgers and their diaper-wearing offspring. Bush would kick all their asses and not ruffle his suit.

 

[freedombecki]

You need to work on your reading, probably also is part of the reason why you think Perry is the best candidate for job creation.

This topic is not about me.

You are off topic.

 

[CMike]

Retards.

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

Call me when people also plan on arresting all the members of Congress who approved of much of what he did as well as were constantly briefed on the rest of it.

Idiots.

 

[Wiseacre]

I think it's good that somebody is looking out for human rights violations. Certainly the use of torture ought to be vigorously monitored, BUT - at what point do the needs of the many outweigh the rights of the one? So we waterboarded 3 bad guys; big deal.

It's nice to claim the moral high ground. But what if hundreds or even thousands of lives hang in the balance? Is it worth it to deny one person his/her rights if other lives are saved? Presumeably we're talking about people where there is ample evidence that a terrorist attack is imminent, and enough reason to be believe the individual has information that could prevent it. It's not like we're talking about a fishing expedition here.

Maybe it comes down to the lesser of two evils: one person gets waterboarded or many people are killed or hurt. Liberals are willing to take the chance. I'm not.

 

[auditor0007]

I don't have any real issues with Canada, but they need to STFU when it comes to issues like this. They are welfare recipients when it comes to paying for their own defense as they willingly rely on the US to protect them. Yes, they have a military, but they know they can get away without spending oodles on defense because they know we will always be there to protect them.

 

[techieny]

 

[Warrior102]

Is Canada a nation ?
They seem pretty meaningless in the big scheme of things.

 

[rightwinger]

I fail to see what the fuss is about. After all, Bush would just have to explain that water boarding is not really torture, it is merely "enhanced interrogation". He also had permission from John Wu to perform any tort....I mean enhanced interrogation he wanted as long as he did it to bad guys and didn't leave permanent deformities

What does he have to fear? Canadians are understanding folks

 

[Toro]

I loathed Bush as President and am a member of Amnesty International but I doubt I'll be renewing my membership after calls by the Canadian President to arrest Bush when he is here in BC next week.

OTTAWA - Amnesty International wants the federal government to arrest former U.S. president George W. Bush when he visits British Columbia next week.

The rights body said both Canadian and international law require Canada to detain Bush and investigate him for war crimes and torture.

"It is incumbent upon Canadian officials to investigate, arrest and prosecute former president Bush for torture when he arrives in Canada a week tomorrow," said Alex Neve, Amnesty Canada's secretary general.

Bush and former president Bill Clinton are scheduled to attend an economic conference in Surrey, B.C. next week.

Neve said many will argue that arresting Bush is unrealistic because the United States is a close and powerful ally or that the crisis after 9-11 required extraordinary measures.

"None of those arguments justify inaction under international law," he said.

Neve conceded that arresting a former president would likely cause tension with the United States, but "taking a principled step merits that sort of strain."

Neve said Bush admitted in his memoirs that he authorized the use of torture against terror suspects.

Canada should arrest George W. Bush when he visits next week: Amnesty - Yahoo! News

Fortunately, that won't happen.

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada brushed off a call by Amnesty International on Wednesday to arrest former U.S. President George W. Bush for human rights abuse, saying the organization was engaging in cheap stunts.

Amnesty said Bush - due to attend an event in the province of British Columbia on Oct 20 - had authorized the use of torture techniques such as waterboarding during his time as President, which ran from 2001 to 2009.

Canada's right-of-center Conservative government made it clear there was little chance officials would arrest Bush, who has made at least two trips to Canada since his second four-year term in office ended.

"Amnesty International cherry-picks cases to publicize based on ideology. This kind of stunt helps explain why so many respected human rights advocates have abandoned Amnesty International," Immigration Minister Jason Kenney said.

Kenney noted in an email that in the past, Amnesty had not asked for Canada to bar Cuban leader Fidel Castro, even though the rights organization itself said he had presided over "arbitrary arrests, detention, and criminal prosecution".

Canada cool to Amnesty's call for Bush arrest - Yahoo! News

The President of Canada wants President Bush arrested and thrown in jail for freeing 50,000,000 Arabs from cruel oligarchies and a dictator/terrorist who sent assassins to murder an American President?

I'm so sorry to hear a Canadian President said such a thing of a man who led the fight against 9/11 terrorists who trained in Afghanistan and their wealthy sponsor/terrorist in Iraq.

And many Canadians consider President Bush unwelcome in their country? That makes me so sad. I've been Canada's cheerleader on every forum or board I've ever posted on, Toro. I stood up against a lot of meanies defending your country over a 15-year time parameter. President Bush was my president, Mrs. Bush, my first lady. I can't imagine them not welcome in your country, but I guess that's how it is.

I'm sorry. I didn't make the OP clear.

The President of Amnesty International Canada. Not "the President of Canada." Canada doesn't have a President. It has a Prime Minister. And a Minister of the government has said that Bush won't be arrested, and blasted Amnesty International for the call.

 

[California Girl]

Well, Bush can't travel in Europe and now isn't welcome in Canada. Can he even travel to Mexico without fear of arrest?

Really? Is that why he's been to Britain at least twice, had lunch with the Queen both times (apparently they're quite good friends), he's been to France, Germany, Ireland and a few other European countries.

And, FYI, he is welcome in Canada. You need to work on your general intelligence, and basic comprehension skills.

Twit.

 

[California Girl]

I loathed Bush as President and am a member of Amnesty International but I doubt I'll be renewing my membership after calls by the Canadian President to arrest Bush when he is here in BC next week.

Canada should arrest George W. Bush when he visits next week: Amnesty - Yahoo! News

Fortunately, that won't happen.

Canada cool to Amnesty's call for Bush arrest - Yahoo! News

The President of Canada wants President Bush arrested and thrown in jail for freeing 50,000,000 Arabs from cruel oligarchies and a dictator/terrorist who sent assassins to murder an American President?

I'm so sorry to hear a Canadian President said such a thing of a man who led the fight against 9/11 terrorists who trained in Afghanistan and their wealthy sponsor/terrorist in Iraq.

And many Canadians consider President Bush unwelcome in their country? That makes me so sad. I've been Canada's cheerleader on every forum or board I've ever posted on, Toro. I stood up against a lot of meanies defending your country over a 15-year time parameter. President Bush was my president, Mrs. Bush, my first lady. I can't imagine them not welcome in your country, but I guess that's how it is.

I'm sorry. I didn't make the OP clear.

The President of Amnesty International Canada. Not "the President of Canada." Canada doesn't have a President. It has a Prime Minister. And a Minister of the government has said that Bush won't be arrested, and blasted Amnesty International for the call.

No need for you to apologize for other's lack of comprehension skills, Toro. It's not your fault they're dumb.

 

[rightwinger]

Well, Bush can't travel in Europe and now isn't welcome in Canada. Can he even travel to Mexico without fear of arrest?

Really? Is that why he's been to Britain at least twice, had lunch with the Queen both times (apparently they're quite good friends), he's been to France, Germany, Ireland and a few other European countries.

And, FYI, he is welcome in Canada. You need to work on your general intelligence, and basic comprehension skills.

Twit.

He just needs to stay away from countries where they throw shoes

 

[California Girl]

Wow. Did Obama switch off the 'general intellect' of the United States or can none of you fucking read?

The Canadians haven't said jack shit.

Follow these basic steps.

1. Read.
2. Comprehend.
3. Comment.

You are welcome.