senator john barrasso (wingnut-wy) does not trust the united states judicial system

[spanone]

this fuck is trying to block funds for 9/11 trial of KSM

he introduced a bill in the senate to block the funds

what are you afraid of john?

c'mon, john, let's hear the truth

[LiberalFighter]

1. He just doesn't want the money from the federal government.

I support that. Let Wyoming pay for the costs from their state funds.

[spanone]

4. who should pay, haiti?

[LiberalFighter]

13. Why are you bringing up Haiti? They don't have anything to do with 9/11

[spanone]

14. why shouldn't the federal government pay for it?

Feb 03 10 - 11:48 AM
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, Senator John Barrasso cosponsored Senator Lindsey Graham’s bipartisan bill that would cut off funding for the trials of the 9/11 conspirators in civilian court. Senator Barrasso delivered the following statement at a press conference regarding the legislation:

“The Administration’s decision to try the 9/11 terrorists in civilian court is beyond irresponsible. These people are at war against the United States and our values. They deserve a military judge and jury, not a soap box and a megaphone.

“The American people understand that the masterminds of 9/11 are not your average street criminals – and they don’t want them in their back yards. They are the worst of the worst and should not receive the same protections as U.S. citizens.

“A civilian trial would allow our enemies around the world to hear classified intelligence which could endanger more American lives. Military tribunals would ensure that our intelligence, tactics, techniques and procedures remain secret.

http://www.littlechicagoreview.com/pages/full_story/full_story?content_instance_id=5757553

[LiberalFighter]

15. I wasn't saying that the federal government shouldn't

I was saying that Barrasso didn't and if he didn't then I support Wyoming providing the funding.

[spanone]

16. sorry, i mis-read your post....thanks

i agree with that

[vadawg]

2. as someone who works in the system i dont trust it either...

have you ever seen the makeup of a jury.

[Deep13]

5. Usually jurors who wear cosmetics are already wearing it when they arrive.

:hide:

:evilgrin:

[vadawg]

17. rofl, it took me a while to get that one

[spanone]

8. you trust a military court? yes, i have seen the makeup of a jury.

[vadawg]

18. you know that if i was on trial for my life and i was innocent i would take the military trial

now if i was guilty i would go with the civilian jury having had experience of both...

[Deep13]

3. So he's trying to tank the govt.'s case...

...and let a known terrorist go free.

[Raven]

6. Can we outsource our criminals to China or Iran? That would be cost effective.;-)

[Deep13]

11. I'd like to outsource a few senators. nt

[rd_kent]

7. Wouldn't a jury made up of Wyoming wingnuts most DEFINITELY convict him?

I would think that a jury in a 100% conservative state like that would certainly guarantee a conviction.

[Skidmore]

9. I'm not a violent person or a very

tall one at that, but if I were standing next to that jerk, I'd be hard pressed to keep from punching him in the snoot. He just makes me livid, especially since he is theoretically a physician. I've listened to him talk with Ed Schultz and I get really angry when thes MD legislators who are colluding with the insurance and pharma are never called out on their campaigns to take health care options away from people.

[spanone]

10. he's such a good physician, he's a senator...

[ddeclue]

12. He apparently hasn't read his copy of the Constitution..

Article I grants the power of the purse to the HOUSE not the Senate Senator numb-nuts..

Also this would violate Constitution protections against depriving judges of their salaries.

Not to worry, Senator Show Boat's measure won't even get considered.