Bush nominee to Court of Appeals - sign a statement against.

[Eric J in MN]

http://www.pfaw.org/pfaw/general/default.aspx?oid=15429

Given President Bush’s criticism of the torture of Iraqi prisoners at the Abu Ghraib prison and his declared intention that the prison be razed, it is impossible for him to credibly continue to back his nominee for a seat on the powerful 4th Circuit Court of Appeals – William Haynes.

As General Counsel to the Department of Defense, Haynes:

Was responsible for ensuring U.S. military compliance with the laws of war, the Geneva Convention, and federal law.

Dismissed and scolded human rights groups raising allegations of prisoner abuse in February 2003.


http://www.pfaw.org/pfaw/general/default.aspx?oid=15429

[DaveSZ]

1. I'm pissed at Daschle

Daschle made some deal that he would stop blocking *'s judicial appointments.

:argh:

[Eric J in MN]

2. And what did Daschle get in return? (nt)

nt

[mmonk]

3. more personal attacks

from the GOP.