Quantum Windbag
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Yes, I know they are not mutually exclusive, but this is actually mind boggling.
Does anyone remember the call to have the general who authorized the use of torture and dogs in interrogation at Abu Ghraib held responsible for his actions?
BBC NEWS | Americas | US memo shows Iraq jail methods
It seems that this guy is now the new favorite of every progressive Democrat in the country. They are urging him to run for Senator in Texas.
Ex-Iraq commander may throw hat in Texas Senate race - Politics Wires - MiamiHerald.com
Is this their idea of holding someone responsible for his actions?
Does anyone remember the call to have the general who authorized the use of torture and dogs in interrogation at Abu Ghraib held responsible for his actions?
The September 2003 document is signed by the then commander of US forces in Iraq, Gen Ricardo Sanchez. The ACLU says the measures go beyond generally accepted practice and says Gen Sanchez should be made accountable.
The memo authorised techniques including putting prisoners in stressful positions, using loud music and light control, and changing sleeping patterns.
It also authorised the presence of muzzled military working dogs to, as the memo puts it, "exploit Arab fear of dogs while maintaining security during interrogations".
BBC NEWS | Americas | US memo shows Iraq jail methods
It seems that this guy is now the new favorite of every progressive Democrat in the country. They are urging him to run for Senator in Texas.
Democrats appear to have recruited retired Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez to run for the U.S. Senate in Texas, setting the stage for a potentially competitive race in 2012 for the seat of retiring Republican Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison. Former Texas Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes confirmed that Washington Sen. Patty Murray, the head of the Democratic Senate campaign committee, was referring to Sanchez Thursday when she said that Democrats were very close to announcing a candidate in Texas.
Sanchez, reached by phone at his San Antonio home, said, "I can neither confirm nor deny."
While Sanchez, the former top military commander in Iraq who was forced out by the Abu Ghraib prison scandal, wouldn't speak about the Senate race, he did discuss his career and political philosophy.
Ex-Iraq commander may throw hat in Texas Senate race - Politics Wires - MiamiHerald.com
Is this their idea of holding someone responsible for his actions?