White House Acknowledges They Broke The Law In Release Of Gitmo Terrorists, But Claim

[Stephanie]

holy smokes...this man is out of control
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White House Acknowledges They Broke The Law In Release Of Gitmo Terrorists, But Claim “Exigent Circumstances”




We reported yesterday on the breaking of the law. Today they admit it, and claim ‘exigent circumstances’. Obama even has the temerity to say even though he signed the law, he has the right to ignore the notice part.

Via The Blaze:


In response, the White House says that officials considered what they called “unique and exigent circumstances” and decided to go ahead with the transfer despite the legal requirement.

Lawmakers weren’t notified of the Guantanamo detainees’ transfer until after it occurred, according to the Washington Post.

More from the Post:

A senior administration official, agreeing to speak on the condition of anonymity to explain the timing of the congressional notification, acknowledged that the law was not followed. When he signed the law last year, Obama issued a signing statement contending that the notification requirement was an unconstitutional infringement on his powers as commander in chief and that he therefore could override it.

“Due to a near-term opportunity to save Sergeant Bergdahl’s life, we moved as quickly as possible,” the official said, the Post noted. “The administration determined that given these unique and exigent circumstances, such a transfer should go forward notwithstanding the notice requirement.”

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) said that the detainees transferred from Guantanamo to Qatar, where they are to stay for at least a year, the Post added, “are hardened terrorists who have the blood of Americans and countless Afghans on their hands. I am eager to learn what precise steps are being taken to ensure that these vicious and violent Taliban extremists never return to the fight against the United States and our partners or engage in any activities that can threaten the prospects for peace and security in Afghanistan.”

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[Gremlin-USA]

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This is a tough one as it lead to the release of Bergdahl.

But, will it set a precedent to capture more Soldiers and try to trade them for 5 terrorists every time?

Trading five senior Taliban leaders from detention in Guantanamo Bay for Bergdahl’s release may have consequences for the rest of our forces and all Americans. Our terrorist adversaries now have a strong incentive to capture Americans. That incentive will put our forces in Afghanistan and around the world at even greater risk

Bergdahl release arrangement could threaten the safety of Americans, Republicans say - The Washington Post

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[The T]

holy smokes...this man is out of control
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SNIP:
White House Acknowledges They Broke The Law In Release Of Gitmo Terrorists, But Claim “Exigent Circumstances”




We reported yesterday on the breaking of the law. Today they admit it, and claim ‘exigent circumstances’. Obama even has the temerity to say even though he signed the law, he has the right to ignore the notice part.

Via The Blaze:


In response, the White House says that officials considered what they called “unique and exigent circumstances” and decided to go ahead with the transfer despite the legal requirement.

Lawmakers weren’t notified of the Guantanamo detainees’ transfer until after it occurred, according to the Washington Post.

More from the Post:

A senior administration official, agreeing to speak on the condition of anonymity to explain the timing of the congressional notification, acknowledged that the law was not followed. When he signed the law last year, Obama issued a signing statement contending that the notification requirement was an unconstitutional infringement on his powers as commander in chief and that he therefore could override it.

“Due to a near-term opportunity to save Sergeant Bergdahl’s life, we moved as quickly as possible,” the official said, the Post noted. “The administration determined that given these unique and exigent circumstances, such a transfer should go forward notwithstanding the notice requirement.”

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) said that the detainees transferred from Guantanamo to Qatar, where they are to stay for at least a year, the Post added, “are hardened terrorists who have the blood of Americans and countless Afghans on their hands. I am eager to learn what precise steps are being taken to ensure that these vicious and violent Taliban extremists never return to the fight against the United States and our partners or engage in any activities that can threaten the prospects for peace and security in Afghanistan.”

ALL of it here
White House Acknowledges They Broke The Law In Release Of Gitmo Terrorists, But Claim ?Exigent Circumstances? | Weasel Zippers

The ONLY reason the administration is doing this is midterm elections. I am glad the guy was released...but again Obama demonstrates he is lawless and still campaigning.

 

[The Rabbi]

We'll discover his life was not in danger. He was a sympathizer with the Taliban. The whole thing was a scheme to get the Gitmo prisoners released. The White House fell for it, desperately seeking some coup they could trumpet as good news. Etc.
Does anyone trust anything coming out of this White House anymore?

 

[The T]

We'll discover his life was not in danger. He was a sympathizer with the Taliban. The whole thing was a scheme to get the Gitmo prisoners released. The White House fell for it, desperately seeking some coup they could trumpet as good news. Etc.
Does anyone trust anything coming out of this White House anymore?

Only the perpetually stupid and naïve.

 

[The T]

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This is a tough one as it lead to the release of Bergdahl.

But, will it set a precedent to capture more Soldiers and try to trade them for 5 terrorists every time?

Trading five senior Taliban leaders from detention in Guantanamo Bay for Bergdahl’s release may have consequences for the rest of our forces and all Americans. Our terrorist adversaries now have a strong incentive to capture Americans. That incentive will put our forces in Afghanistan and around the world at even greater risk

Bergdahl release arrangement could threaten the safety of Americans, Republicans say - The Washington Post

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Obama has set a precident again. Bush and other presidents never negotiated with terrorists...but Obama doesn't care...he puts ALL AMERICANS in peril with this move. Each one of US now has a target painted on our backs if we go abroad.

 

[boedicca]

Five Taliban released in violation of the requirement to give Congress 30 days notification?

Well, what would one expect from President "Pen & Phone" BracketPants?

 

[The T]

Five Taliban released in violation of the requirement to give Congress 30 days notification?

Well, what would one expect from President "Pen & Phone" BracketPants?

Precisely. ANOTHER impeachable offense.

 

[whitehall]

They were in a hurry because of the VA scandal. There was a time when a president would be impeached for breaking the law. Barry Hussein's incoherent foreign policy authorized sending drone planes with missiles to target terrorist leaders (including a US citizen) but somehow they find someone to negotiate with when they needed it. The Soldier in question may have been a traitor. At least the details of his capture indicate it. Was it worth releasing five hardened terrorists to get him back? Why couldn't they send a freaking Seal team to rescue him?

 

[mamooth]

Be sure to run with this, kooks, about how awful Obama was for bringing a POW home. It's really going to play well with America.

 

[jillian]

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

 

[boedicca]

Tellingly, the Progs have no issue with Obama violating the rule of law.

 

[The T]

Be sure to run with this, kooks, about how awful Obama was for bringing a POW home. It's really going to play well with America.

And YOU readily ADMIT Obama is campaigning and toying with people's emotions to save Democrats in this election? Where was he five years ago when this guy got captured?

IDIOT

 

[The T]

Tellingly, the Progs have no issue with Obama violating the rule of law.

As a matter of course. Rules of the road for them.

 

[The Rabbi]

Tellingly, the Progs have no issue with Obama violating the rule of law.

As a matter of course. Rules of the road for them.

It's all about their side "winning". Never mind what they're winning, or at whose expense. It's all about winning.

 

[The T]

Tellingly, the Progs have no issue with Obama violating the rule of law.

As a matter of course. Rules of the road for them.

It's all about their side "winning". Never mind what they're winning, or at whose expense. It's all about winning.

And no matter who gets hurt, maimed, or killed. They one...they write it off. How do they sleep at night being so cavalier with the lives of others...and squeal like pigs when only THEY are affected?

So true, Rabbi.

 

[Howey]

holy smokes...this man is out of control
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SNIP:
White House Acknowledges They Broke The Law In Release Of Gitmo Terrorists, But Claim “Exigent Circumstances”




We reported yesterday on the breaking of the law. Today they admit it, and claim ‘exigent circumstances’. Obama even has the temerity to say even though he signed the law, he has the right to ignore the notice part.

Via The Blaze:


In response, the White House says that officials considered what they called “unique and exigent circumstances” and decided to go ahead with the transfer despite the legal requirement.

Lawmakers weren’t notified of the Guantanamo detainees’ transfer until after it occurred, according to the Washington Post.

More from the Post:

A senior administration official, agreeing to speak on the condition of anonymity to explain the timing of the congressional notification, acknowledged that the law was not followed. When he signed the law last year, Obama issued a signing statement contending that the notification requirement was an unconstitutional infringement on his powers as commander in chief and that he therefore could override it.

“Due to a near-term opportunity to save Sergeant Bergdahl’s life, we moved as quickly as possible,” the official said, the Post noted. “The administration determined that given these unique and exigent circumstances, such a transfer should go forward notwithstanding the notice requirement.”

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) said that the detainees transferred from Guantanamo to Qatar, where they are to stay for at least a year, the Post added, “are hardened terrorists who have the blood of Americans and countless Afghans on their hands. I am eager to learn what precise steps are being taken to ensure that these vicious and violent Taliban extremists never return to the fight against the United States and our partners or engage in any activities that can threaten the prospects for peace and security in Afghanistan.”

ALL of it here
White House Acknowledges They Broke The Law In Release Of Gitmo Terrorists, But Claim ?Exigent Circumstances? | Weasel Zippers

Wetzel zippers! Lol

Look. Bergdahl was a POW. This nation, every nation, negotiates release of POW ' S through other countries.

We're you bitching about the deal made when John McCain was released?

 

[KNB]

First you people were pissed off that Guantanamo is still open, saying that Obama broke his campaign promises. Now you're mad that Guantanamo prisoners are being released. Make up your fucking minds, Teabaggers. Are you even capable of that? Do you even know what the hell you believe? Or do you just hate Obama no matter what he does?

Please, stupid fucking Teabaggers, tell me how much I love Obama because I said something bad about Teabaggers. "Obama broke the law!" Obama killed an American teenager without charging him with a crime. If you're that upset about "precedents" then why the fuck haven't you brought Obama down for killing an American teenager without charges or trial? What kind of precedent does that set?

Maybe you don't actually give a fuck about the Constitution or the law, and you're only courage comes from the anonymity of an internet messageboard. How many guns do you right-wing idiots own? Are you only able to bear arms when a racist criminal is getting his cattle taken away?

 

[The Rabbi]

First you people were pissed off that Guantanamo is still open, saying that Obama broke his campaign promises. Now you're mad that Guantanamo prisoners are being released. Make up your fucking minds, Teabaggers. Are you even capable of that? Do you even know what the hell you believe? Or do you just hate Obama no matter what he does?

Please, stupid fucking Teabaggers, tell me how much I love Obama because I said something bad about Teabaggers. "Obama broke the law!" Obama killed an American teenager without charging him with a crime. If you're that upset about "precedents" then why the fuck haven't you brought Obama down for killing an American teenager without charges or trial? What kind of precedence does that set?

Maybe you don't actually give a fuck about the Constitution or the law, and you're only courage comes from the anonymity of an internet messageboard. How many guns do you right-wing idiots own? Are you only able to bear arms when a racist criminal is getting his cattle taken away?

Someone here needs a chill pill and a hug.

 

[KNB]

Someone needs to grow balls and put Obama down for killing an American teenager without charges or trial.