Cantor, Boehner, and McConnell, rocket scientists of the GOP, playing our constitutional scholar for the fool he is. This is better than a classic Greek tragedy. The political calculus that pervades the American system of government is a sight to behold – each side proclaiming they are acting in the interests of the American people. The empty suit imposter occupying the White House has the next move – can’t wait for what he will do on behalf of the American people.

Jane,

I have always believed that the best strategy would be to attack Obama directly with ads on his nefarious actions. I realize that there are enormous costs involved. Yet, I believe there is enough rage, as demonstrated here at FDL, to raise a lot of cash. Many of us contributed to Accountability Now confronting Blue Dogs. Let’s hold Obama accountable.

Thanks for FDL and all you do!

I think you have either misunderstood my reply or fail to realize how dropping his body in the deep blue deprived bin Laden of martyrdom. The USG propaganda machine is functioning on all cylinders and I, for one, have always realized this; I am the ultimate critic and cynic. Perhaps you have bought into their propaganda; I for one see many more questions than there are answers. I merely point out my opinion that the USG found it a better option to kill bin Laden and dump his body than go through a trial where he could be heard and make whatever pronouncements he desired.

Regards, CaBeachBum

I agree 100% and would add: It would have given bin Laden a platform to continue the jihad and become the ultimate martyr.

I guess from the torturer’s perspective, the use of torture is justified if you get the desired results.

When politicians speak about ending the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, they say we are in wars that we can’t win, as if winning is the qualifier.

It follows that if we could win the wars we are involved in and torture prisoners into giving information we deemed valuable, we would be justified in our actions; notwithstanding the number of casualties, the dead and maimed innocent civilians, and the violation of International and United States law.

The argument is not whether torture produces results or if winning justifies our wars; the argument should be why we engage in unlawful torture and immoral wars.

Can there be effective enforcement of tax evaders when the Secretary of Treasury makes a $32K “error?”

Jane,

Time for a “money bomb” attack ad directed at the commander-in-chief. Let us uninsulate him from the Bradley Manning issue publicly.

“We at Firedoglake stand with supporters of Bradley Manning and human rights advocates and call on President Obama to either come clean on their objective in treating Manning in this cruel and unusual way, or move to end such treatment immediately. Anything less is an abdication of duty and an annulment of every Americans’ constitutional rights.”

I don’t agree with the statement “…to either come clean on their objective in treating Manning in this cruel and unusual way…”

The treatment must stop regardless of the motivation.

It’s time for attack ads directed at Obama personally for his malfeasance in office. Allowing this treatment of Bradley Manning is unconscionable.

“Yes but the problem is 99% of the democratic party are corrupt to the point of criminality.”

Exactly! So, what better way it there to act than to go after the head of the snake (in the grass)? IMHO, agreeing with your statement, it makes little sense to try and change the Democratic Party. If Obama is threatened with a primary challenge perhaps some viable progressives will lead a grassroots movement. I’m old enough to remember Eugene McCarthy.

I know that Accountability Now has as its focus to fight “Blue Dogs” and elect progressives. However, I would personally support attack ads on Obama for his absolute malfeasance and spineless leadership. Time for the base to fight back with “Change we can believe in.”