This entry was posted on 5/12/2009 12:45 PM and is filed under uncategorized.
100+ days in and the Obama administration seems more than anything like a continuation of the Bush administration. The primary difference between the 2 men seems to be that George Bush believed in something (slashing taxes for the rich, enriching his buddies with no-bid contracts, stealing elections, an imperial presidency) and was willing to fight for it, whereas Barack Obama may or may not have any principles, but is most interested in being liked.
American personnel tortured hundreds of detainees in the last 7 years. Dozens of those detainees were tortured to death. Barack Obama is fine with that. He wants to cover it up. He wants it to go away. That puts him in violation of the Geneva Convention, Article 121:
'Article 121
Every death or serious injury of a prisoner of war caused or suspected to have been caused by a sentry, another prisoner of war, or any other person, as well as any death the cause of which is unknown, shall be immediately followed by an official enquiry by the Detaining Power.
A communication on this subject shall be sent immediately to the Protecting Power. Statements shall be taken from witnesses, especially from those who are prisoners of war, and a report including such statements shall be forwarded to the Protecting Power.
If the enquiry indicates the guilt of one or more persons, the Detaining Power shall take all measures for the prosecution of the person or persons responsible.'