Obama Angers The Gays With DADT U-Turn

U.S. President Obama: what I said was...

U.S. President Barack Obama has angered homosexuals in America, by promising to repeal the U.S. Military's "Don't Ask Don't Tell" which bars gays from openly serving in the forces.

Engaging in what has become habit with President Obama, he says one thing to be popular, then has another segment of his government do the dirty work for him. This time, it is again the Department of Justice (DOJ), who have stated they will not repeal "Don't Ask Don't Tell."

Previously, Obama released a memo proclaiming his government is one of transparency and on this accord, Freedom of Information Act documents must be released to the public.

Then in the next breath, the Department of Justice, headed by Obama's questionable, bumbling pick, Eric Holder, continues to vigorously fight the nation's citizens and organizations like a junkyard dog, who request documents under the Freedom of Information Act. Not to mention, haughtily strolling into court on other cases and obstinately refusing to answer questions, deeming the DOJ is above the law.

This dear friends, is an old trick crooked politicians use, to garner votes and public sympathy, by appearing to be a damsel in distress at the hands of their cabinet, while secretly sending their lackeys out to quietly do their dirty work, which reflects their true agenda.

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White House Suggests Justice Department Brief Upholding 'Don’t Ask,Don’t Tell' Was 'Odd'

April 06, 2010 9:36 PM - White House press secretary Robert Gibbs Tuesday suggested a Justice Department brief upholding the “don’t ask,don’t tell” ban on gays and lesbians serving openly in the military was “odd,” given that it used 17-year-old language from Gen. Colin Powell (ret.) that the former Joint Chiefs Chairman says he no longer believes.

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On June 29, 2009, during his speech in front of an audience attending the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Pride Month Reception, held at the White House, President Obama said:

"As I said before--I'll say it again--I believe 'don't ask, don't tell' doesn't contribute to our national security. In fact, I believe preventing patriotic Americans from serving their country weakens our national security."

In the lawsuit, Justice Department attorneys admitted that the President made this statement. So, using President Obama's exact words, Log Cabin's lawyers then asked the government to admit that what the President said about DADT was true. Justice Department lawyers objected, and refused to answer -- Log Cabin filed and won a motion to compel the government to answer the questions, the government appealed, and the court rejected the appeal.

Consequently, on Monday, April 12, 2010, the government finally had to answer the questions and, when the Justice Department lawyers answered, they told the court that the President of the United States, Barack Obama, was wrong about DADT.

Specifically, when asked to admit that Don't Ask, Don't Tell "does not contribute to our national security", the government's response was "Deny." Meaning, DOJ disagrees with the President -- DOJ thinks the gay ban does contribute to our national security. So they're not only contradicting the President, they're not only saying that the President is wrong, they're actually putting out an anti-gay argument that hurts our efforts to repeal DADT because it defends the underlying basis for the law.

When asked to admit that Don't Ask, Don't Tell "weakens our national security", the government's response was again "Deny". And, when asked to admit that discharging service members pursuant to Don't Ask, Don't Tell "weakens our national security," the government's response was "Deny".

The government's responses attempt to explain why these denials differ from what the President had said but they candidly admit that the government's position in this case differs from the President's view of Don't Ask, Don't Tell.

- Log Cabin Press Release

The FBI Harassed Innocent Scientist

Dr. Steven Hatfill, who was wrongfully accused by the U.S. FBI and DOJ, of waging acts of bioterrorism using anthrax that killed and injured innocent civilians, spoke about his terrible ordeal at the hands of the nation's primary law enforcement agency.

Hatfill stated the FBI stalked him, invaded his privacy and leaked defamatory information about him, which destroyed his life. They followed his vehicle everywhere, frequently ticketed him for invented traffic offenses and sat on either side of him at restaurants, constantly and menacingly making their presence known.

The FBI also audaciously threatened Dr. Hatfill's friends, telling them they were not to have any contact with him, in conduct that can only be described as un-American, hideous, disgraceful and ugly, in attempts at isolating him into insanity and a mental breakdown.

The FBI only switched gears half way through the Anthrax case and pointed the finger at another man, Dr. Bruce Ivins, who later killed himself, cracking after being abused, threatened, harassed and hounded, as Hatfill had been by the FBI and its parent agency, the DOJ.

In a futile attempt to justify their reckless, criminal conduct, the FBI arrogantly and insanely invented a form of science, rubbished and dismissed by REAL scientists all over the globe, as quackery and tom foolery, outside the realm of accepted scientific principles, precedents and protocols.

To this day, many scientists do not believe the FBI's case against Dr. Bruce Ivins or Dr. Hatfill, as there are so many holes in their legal theories, a completely implausible timeline and a discredited, unaccepted form of science packed with such bunk, poorly backing it, one realizes it was a desperate attempt to cover a law enforcement trial of terrible missteps and egregious errors, befitting dimwitted imbeciles.

Dr. Steven Hatfill

One has to wonder about the mental stability of those in charge of a law enforcement agency, that specializes in criminology and very poorly might I add, deciding to invent an unproven, illogical, so-called form of science, just to close out a criminal case. Somebody at the FBI has been watching too much "CSI" and not taking their meds.

All it takes is one FBI or DOJ employee to get some crazy idea in their vacant head about someone and huge sums of taxpayer dollars will be wasted investigating, disrupting and destroying the life of an innocent person. The sad fact of the matter is the FBI and DOJ, do not do due diligence and have destroyed many innocent people in the process.

The FBI destroyed Richard Jewell's life by wrongfully accusing him of the Atlanta Olympic bombing, with the stress from it all deteriorating his health, sending him to an early grace. They also destroyed the lives of four innocent men they framed for murder that ended up spending 40 years in prison, but later sued and won.

They recently had to make a $250,000 settlement using taxpayer money, for threatening, harassing and bullying, Abdallah Higazy, in an attempt at forcing a phony confession out of him. The FBI agent assaulted Higazy, threw him against a wall, placed his hand around his throat in a forceful manner and threatened to "make his family disappear" (kidnapped and killed) if he didn't confess to a crime he did not commit.

Then, when the FBI and DOJ's folly becomes so painfully evident to anyone with common sense, they are sued for destroying the lives of innocent people and have to make settlements or pay court judgments, once again, out of taxpayer money.

Invariably, this chronic, reckless, damaging criminal misconduct against the public, constituting police brutality, ends up in court, as people's rights are violated. Taxpayer money is then spent to defend criminal conduct by the FBI.

However, the FBI sees taxpayer funds as money to burn and spend like drunkards, with too much cash on their hands, therefore they do not care if they are hit with lawsuits for egregious misconduct against the public.

FBI Director Robert S. Mueller

Their expense accounts are padded, luxuries are consumed, overtime is abused and discretionary funds wasted, all underwritten by the American taxpayer - so to them it's just another dollar.

They engage in deeds so ugly and un-American against the nation's citizens and residents, they have to engage in massive cover-ups to hide the truth from the public.

It's a terrible way to run a law enforcement agency and it has needlessly made them many enemies in the nation and the world. The collateral and financial damage the FBI arrogantly racks up is enormous.

Federal employees needs to be held personally liable when they make wantonly bad, terrible judgment calls that damage the lives of innocent people.

If more federal employees were made to realize and adhere to the principle that taxpayer money will not bail you out when you become power mad and maliciously, in investigating and harassing others, they would watch their corrupt backsides before they ventured into illegal, abusive territory against innocent citizens, some of whom have died terrible deaths at the FBI's hands.

In closing, I ask you, the readers of this website, how would you feel if the FBI targeted, threatened, spied on and harassed you and your family and friends, publicly defaming you, costing you your job and good name, destroying your life, over a crime you did not commit that they did not properly investigate, only seeking to find someone to pin it on to meet an arrest quota, to keep the taxpayer cash flowing in from Congress. Think about that and remember this, they have done it to many people and continue to do so and you could be next.

STORY SOURCE: Exonerated anthrax suspect: FBI harassed me

Eric Holder Faces Wrath Of Congress

Eric Holder

U.S. Attorney General, Eric Holder, was slammed in Congress today, for indecisive and duplicitous answers, on whether the Obama administration intends to hold terrorist trials in populous Manhattan in New York and if they shall be in the civilian format, as opposed to military.

It seems odd that one can show up for a civil lawsuit, such as a contract or financial dispute and be seated in the same communal court areas as terrorist mass murderers. Something about that is somewhat off. Holder is in over his head at the Justice Department and it's showing.

STORY SOURCE: Schumer: White House isn't being honest about KSM trial site

Eric Holder Running From Congress

Eric Holder

U.S. Attorney General and Obama appointee, Eric Holder, is running from Congress. He postponed his appearance in Congress, that was slated to occur today, deferring it to April 14, 2010. The last time he appeared in Congress, he came across as incompetent and unprepared and senators verbally ripped him to shreds

Holder is widely being slammed in the mainstream press and by the general public online for a number of follies and critics are interpreting this postponement as fear on the part of the Attorney General. Members of Congress slammed today's no show.

I do not like how this man operates at all. So many people in the press and on the blogs, are complaining of his lack of transparency and sheer treachery in matters of law.

I've seen it firsthand in the Aisha v. FBI case. Rather than do the right and honorable thing, Holder and Mueller have tried every crooked legal maneuver in the world, to continue hiding Freedom of Information Act documents, while millions watch their misconduct - and they did it at a time I am physically ill and my life and health are at stake, due to conduct the FBI contributed to.

You're appalling and have no conscience or scruples. When you do things like that, you make a mockery of the nation's laws for the world to see. Who could respect something like that.

Sessions Slams Delayed Holder Hearing

March 23, 2010 5:45 pm - The top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee criticized the decision to delay a scheduled oversight hearing with Attorney General Eric Holder Tuesday, taking the opportunity to flesh out his disagreements with the way the Justice Department has handled terrorism cases under his leadership.

“The last time Attorney General Holder testified before the Senate was November 18th of last year. Then in late January, following revelations that the Christmas Bomber had been hastily Mirandized—without consulting the relevant intelligence agencies—Republicans called for an immediate hearing with the Attorney General,” Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) said in a statement. “Unfortunately, that hearing never was never held. We were told instead that we would have an opportunity to question Attorney General Holder at a planned oversight hearing in March.”

“Now that won’t happen either. But while this hearing has been delayed, the Attorney General cannot delay action to repair his broken policies,” Sessions added...

http://www.mainjustice.com

AG Holder, Facing Hits From Left And Right, Gets Reprieve From Senate Hearing

Mar. 23, 2010, 8:26 AM - US Attorney General Eric Holder was scheduled to have a chat with the Senate today, but, with less than 24 hours on the clock, it was rescheduled for April 14.

The postponement is possibly due to the signing of the health care bill, but Republicans think Holder might be glad for the extra time. No matter when it happens, it will not be a passive event.

The hearing is officially billed as "oversight of the Department of Justice" but general consensus is he'll face strong questioning over his decision (which seems more and more likely to be reversed) to try some of the alleged 9/11 masterminds in federal court.

The Wall Street Journal has a full report today on criticisms lobbed from both the left and the right and suggest that "the controversies provoked by his decisions threaten to derail his career..."

http://www.businessinsider.com

ATTORNEY GENERAL HOLDER AND HIS NON-TRANSPARENCY

March 21, 2010 - In 1999, Eric Holder helped arrange Bill Clinton pardons for 16 unrepentant members of FALN who had been convicted of “a variety of charges that included conspiracy, sedition, violation of the Hobbes Act (extortion by force, violence or fear), armed robbery and illegal possession of weapons and explosives -- including large quantities of C-4 plastic explosive, dynamite and huge caches of ammunition.”

More and more Americans are discovering that the Obama Administration's definition of transparency is more Clintonian and semantic than it is honest and encouraging.

The latest embarrassment for the Obama White House is the discovery that Attorney General Eric Holder has been less than forthcoming about his activities prior to being appointed U.S. Attorney General.

This week, the U.S. Department of Justice celebrated the one-year anniversary of Attorney General Eric Holder’s 2009 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) guidelines.

Issued exactly one year ago, Holder's guidelines were supposed to aid President Barack Obama’s “new era of open government” by establishing a “criteria governing the presumption of disclosure” and creating “effective systems for responding to requests.”

Unfortunately, after only the first year under these heralded guidelines, legal watchdog group Judicial Watch reported on March 17 that its officials have experienced little improvement in U.S. government transparency or accountability.

In fact, a recent analysis finds that government secrecy has actually increased under Obama...

http://www.newswithviews.com

Report: Eric Holder's Job In Jeopardy

Eric Holder

According to several mainstream reports, the job of U.S. Attorney, Eric Holder is in jeopardy. After upsetting the people of New York with preparations to hold terrorism trials in the vicinity of the September 11th crash site, embarrassing clashes and faux pas in Congress, making statements that contradicted U.S. generals in the Middle East and noted incidents of him hiding his legal briefs from Congress and separately Freedom of Information files from numerous requesters, Holder has not only fallen afoul of the American people, but the U.S. Congress as well...all in less than one year.

Holder's future uncertain amid terror trial disputes

Mar 21 07:30 PM US/Eastern - US Attorney General Eric Holder took office pledging a sharp shift away from the last administration's policies, but an apparent change of heart in the White House could see the top lawyer leave his job.

Holder, 59, is the first African-American to hold the top legal post, and was generally regarded with bipartisan respect when he took office.

But a series of gaffes, fights with both Republicans and Democrats, and apparent disagreements between him and the White House have left Holder looking increasingly embattled.

He came under renewed fire when he told lawmakers Tuesday that Osama bin Laden would not be captured alive, and that US officials would read legal rights to the Al-Qaeda leader's corpse.

But the ridicule and attacks that followed are only the latest blows Holder has faced in the 14 months since he took office pledging to reverse the worst "war on terror" legal abuses sanctioned by former president George W. Bush's administration.

Ultra-conservative activists have questioned his ethics and even his patriotism over his decision to hire lawyers who defended terror suspects to Justice Department posts...

http://www.breitbart.com

FBI Agent Arrested For Illegally Accessing Files

FBI Director Robert S. Mueller

FBI Agent Peter H. Norell Jr. has been arrested for illegally accessing government files for personal gain. It is alleged he, "Overstepped his authority to illegally get information."

A year and a half ago, FBI Agent Mark T. Rossini, illegally accessed FBI/DOJ files and passed them along to his actress girlfriend, Linda Forentino, who was in league with disgraced private investigator, the now incarcerated, Anthony Pellicano.

The Judiciary Report is not surprised another FBI employee has been detained for this breed of misconduct. The site has maintained for sometime that FBI employees, including Director, Robert S. Mueller, have illegally accessed the private information of innocent Americans and continues to do so.

In 2006, the Judiciary Report’s sister site the Sound Off Column, was the first to break the news of the terrible invasiveness that permeates the FBI.

Ex-FBI agent accused of illegally accessing files

Updated: 03/15/2010 03:42:45 PM PDT - SANTA ANA, Calif.—A former FBI white-color crime investigator in Orange County has pleaded not guilty to using a bureau computer to obtain information he was not authorized to access.

Peter H. Norell Jr. entered his plea Monday before a U.S. magistrate judge in Santa Ana. Norell resigned after the criminal charge was filed against him. He faces up to a year in jail and a $100,000 fine if convicted...

http://www.mercurynews.com

Obama Seeking Military Trials For Terrorists

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and President Barack Obama

According to the Washington Post, U.S. President Barack Obama is making a u-turn, regarding civilian trials for terrorists in American courts that are used by everyday citizens.

The report states, the President is going against the position of his Attorney General, Eric Holder, opting for trial by military tribunal on U.S. shores, which as the Judiciary Report stated a month ago, is appropriate.

Rights groups warn Obama on 9/11 trial U-turn

WASHINGTON — Human rights advocates voiced dismay Friday at signals President Barack Obama is considering a military tribunal for the September 11 plotters, backtracking on a plan for a civilian trial.

The U-turn would reportedly be part of a compromise with Congress in hopes that Republicans would agree to help Obama on another key goal -- closing the military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Self-confessed 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and his four accused co-plotters are detained in Guantanamo Bay awaiting trial for the 2001 attacks that killed almost 3,000 people, most in New York.

The Washington Post said Obama aides were set to recommend a military tribunal and rescind plans to try the men in a civilian court in New York, just steps from where the World Trade Center once stood...

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U.S. DOJ Called Terrorist Sympathizers

Eric Holder (Photo courtesy of the New York Times)

U.S. Attorney General, Eric Holder, has been blasted in a number of U.S. articles and on television this week, as a terrorist sympathizer. The press cites his lenient conduct towards terrorists, both domestic and international.

DOJ: Department Of Jihad?

Posted 02/24/2010 06:59 PM ET - War On Terror: The Justice Department employs nine lawyers previously involved in the defense of terrorist detainees. This is a colossal conflict of interest. Just whose side are they on?

From the dropping of a voter-intimidation case against the New Black Panther Party to the decision to try 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheik Muhammed in a civilian court within blocks of where the World Trade Center once stood, the actions and attitudes of the Justice Department and Attorney General Eric Holder toward the thugs and terrorists who threaten us has grown curiouser and curiouser.

We may now have a clue as to why. Last November, Sen. Charles Grassley, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, asked the Justice Department how many of its lawyers had defended terrorist detainees over whom the department holds sway...

"It's like they're bringing al-Qaida lawyers inside the Department of Justice," said Debra Burlingame, whose brother was the pilot of the plane driven by terrorists into the Pentagon, following KSM's plan...

Lawyers in private practice are free to choose their clients and their reasons for defending them. But these lawyers are in the employ of the American people and have the task of prosecuting those who try to kill them. Some chose to defend enemies who are making war on America. We have a right to know who they are, who their clients were and why they defended them.

http://www.investors.com

Fox News personalities accuse DOJ of sympathizing with terrorists

February 25, 2010 11:22 am ET - Numerous Fox News personalities have accused the Department of Justice (DOJ) of sympathizing with terrorists, citing reports that nine DOJ attorneys had previously represented or advocated for terrorism suspects in their private practices. Monica Crowley and Steve Doocy accused the lawyers of being "terrorist sympathizers" and being "sympathetic" to terrorists, respectively, and Michelle Malkin asked whether the DOJ has "jihadis' best interests at heart."

http://mediamatters.org

Obama: "Why Question My Faith Or Citizenship?"

Obama Calls For Civility

U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama and husband, U.S. President Barack Obama at a prayer breakfast

A downcast President Barack Obama, today called for civility, as the attacks on his faith, labeling him Muslim, rather than Christian as he claims, coupled with doubt regarding his place of birth being America, have clearly gotten to him.

Currently, the President faces a lawsuit from U.S. Ambassador, Alan Keyes, who is adamant Obama's place of birth is Kenya, not the U.S. state of Hawaii. Keyes also contends his late mother was ineligible to transmit citizenship to him as an American, at the time of his birth.

"Obama: Why Question My Faith Or Citizenship?"

Obama's calls for civility are being met with skepticism, as some members of his Administration have been anything but civil with the press and public.

The President's Administration is comprised of many, some of whom have openly broken the law at the Department of Justice, FBI and Homeland Security, for millions to see. Therefore, who is truly lacking civility.

Government Squabbling Over Classified Information

U.S. President Barack Obama and FBI Director Robert S. Mueller

The U.S. government is currently squabbling over the release of classified information regarding terrorist, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab. Some Republicans are angered information was released by the Obama Administration and FBI Director, Robert S. Mueller, proclaiming Abdulmutallab has been cooperating with the U.S. government.

The world didn't have to know the U.S. government allegedly flipped Abdulmutallab. All the government had to do was appropriately act on the alleged intel.

I was amazed when said information was released and still believe pieces of the story are missing. Additionally, how can the government try people in court for releasing national security secrets, when they are essentially doing the same.

Furthermore, why do you guys in government argue so much. It's been over 8 years since the first major terrorist attack on this nation. The government should have gotten a lawful system down pat by now.

Obama's Attorney General Eric Holder

Yet what do we see - the wrong interrogators going in first, squabbles over Miranda rights and officials unadvisedly disclosing classified information before the suspect is even tried, all for political points.

Not only has it endangered his family, who have not been accused of any crime at this point, it could spark a retaliatory attack on Americans, with terrorists deeming you corrupted their boy.

As stated previously, it is wise detaining terrorists immediately and cutting off their communication with the outside world for a few days, in order to interrogate them. It is also appropriate that terrorists be tried on American soil, but as stated previously, in remote locations to protect innocent civilians from harm (also know as "the middle of nowhere").

It's not the greatest idea that the criminal justice system applied to civilians, be used to try terrorists. Terrorism is a serious crime. It is not a white collar offense. A military judicial system on U.S. shores, accountable to Congress and the American people, would be appropriate, as is a special, austere, isolated terrorist prison.

Terrorists also should not be tortured. No one should. It's a violation of the Geneva Conventions, which America and many other nations signed. However, repeatedly interrogating them, yelling at them and exposing them to loud music, as a form of punishment until they talk, is acceptable.

White House: Kit Bond Owes WH, Law Enforcement an Apology

February 04, 2010 1:44 PM - White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs Thursday afternoon said that the ranking Republican on the Senate Intelligence Committee, Sen. Kit Bond, R-Mo., owes people in the White House and in law enforcement an apology for alleging in a recent letter that the administration -- for political reasons -- leaked information it shouldn't have shared about Umar Farouk Abdulmuttalab.

Bond, Gibbs said, "owes an apology to the professionals in the law enforcement community and those that work in this building...who work each and every day to keep the American people safe and would never ever, ever knowingly release or unknowingly release classified information that could endanger an operation or an interrogation."

Earlier today, Bond wrote to President Obama that on Monday afternoon, the leadership of the Senate Intelligence Committee as told by the Federal Bureau of Investigation that Abdulmutallab has been willing "to provide critical information" in recent days...

http://blogs.abcnews.com

FBI Accused Of Torturing Muslims In Pakistan

Video: Americans Held in Pakistan Allege FBI Abuse

The FBI has been accused of torturing 5 American citizens that went to Pakistan to allegedly become terrorists. As they were driven through the streets of Pakistan, one threw a note out the window and yelled they are being tortured by the U.S. FBI and other officials.

FBI Director Robert S. Mueller

The FBI is not above board in such matters, contrary to what they would like the public to believe. As stated on this website one month ago regarding the FBI, "What's worse is there is so much more they are hiding from the public, regarding the atrocities they've committed, that make no mistake, will become public knowledge."

By the way, don't think Mueller is above renditioning anyone, as he likes to pretend for the cameras. This is just the tip of the iceberg.

Pakistan: Note From 5 American Muslims in Custody Claims Torture

Published: February 3, 2010 - Five American Muslims in custody in Sargodha threw a handwritten note to reporters from a police vehicle while on their way to a court hearing on Tuesday, stating: “Since our arrest, the U.S.A., F.B.I., and Pakistani police have tortured us,” according to their representative, Khalid Khawaja. A Pakistani relative of one of the men also claimed that the police had threatened to give them electric shocks...

http://www.nytimes.com

U.S. Hearings Regarding "Imminent" Al Qaeda Attacks

"Video: Upcoming Terror Attack Expected"

The U.S. Congress held a hearing on possible "imminent" attacks from the terrorist group Al Qaeda within the next 6 months, deeming it a strong likelihood.

FBI Director Robert S. Mueller

Side Bar: And people say David Beckham has a squeaky voice. Did you hear FBI Director Robert S. Mueller's voice in that clip (grin). Even Feinstein's voice was lower and she is a woman with normal pitch. Mueller makes The Nanny's adenoids sound throaty and low pitch.

FBI Claims Terrorist Intelligence Methods Are Working

Obama's Attorney General Eric Holder

The Obama Administration and its FBI and DOJ have come under fire again, from other American federal agencies and Congressional Republicans, for their handling of foreign terrorist suspect, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab.

Many still contend the FBI were not the best choice to interrogate him, he should not have been read Miranda Rights as he is an "enemy combatant" and should be sent to the U.S. prison, Guantanamo Bay in Cuba.

The most qualified team should have interrogated him and according to expertise and government rank, it is not the FBI. However, the FBI claims they gained useful intel from Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab.

I find it hard to believe a radicalized young man that went as far as he did is just spilling his guts, especially when he knows he is not likely to see freedom again. I don't believe the account being given in the press. Several pieces of this story are missing.

The Judiciary Report is of the belief, it is okay to try and convict terrorists on U.S. soil, provided it is done in a remote region of the country, away from civilians. However, the more qualified interrogators should get the ball rolling first.

As for reading Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab his Miranda rights, that is dependent on the type of trial he is to face. If the government is going to try him under the U.S. criminal system that civilian lawbreakers face, then it is a matter of law. If he is tried on U.S. soil under the military system for criminals, that's another story.

Side Bar: Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab's dad must be so disappointed, as he's had a distinguished career and paid good money to send his son to prestigious schools in Nigeria and London, only for him to take this devastating route. It's another reason people should avoid becoming radicalized terrorists - the hurt and disappointment it causes one's family.

Holder: I made decision to charge terror suspect

Wednesday, February 3, 2010; 3:52 PM

WASHINGTON -- Attorney General Eric Holder said Wednesday he made the decision to charge the Christmas Day terror suspect in civilian court rather than the military system, with no objection from all the other relevant departments of the government.

In a letter to Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, the attorney general wrote that the FBI told its partners in the intelligence community on Christmas Day and again the next day that Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab would be charged criminally.

Holder's letter was the latest volley in a vigorous counterattack by the Obama administration to Republican charges that the arrest and FBI interrogation of the Detroit suspect was a mistake that cost a chance to learn key information.

The letter followed less than 24 hours after senior administration officials disclosed that the suspect had resumed talking to U.S. interrogators last week after breaking off his discussions the day of his arrest...

FBI Director Robert Mueller testified Tuesday that FBI agents questioned Abdulmutallab until he entered surgery, and that the suspect was not advised of his Miranda right to remain silent until after he emerged from surgery. A federal law enforcement official, requesting anonymity to discuss an ongoing case, said the suspect made clear upon emerging from surgery he was going to stop talking and then was given his Miranda warning.

"Neither advising Abdulmutallab of his Miranda rights nor granting him access to counsel prevents us from obtaining intelligence from him," wrote Holder "On the contrary, history shows that the federal justice system is an extremely effective tool for gathering intelligence."...

http://www.washingtonpost.com

McCain: "Eric Holder Has Obviously Botched This One Very, Very Badly"

John McCain Slams Obama's Attorney General Eric Holder

Senator John McCain, ranking member of the U.S. Arms Committee, slammed President Obama's Attorney General, Eric Holder, for botching the handling of terror suspect, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab.

Obama's Attorney General Eric Holder

The Judiciary Report is also of the opinion, Holder is not doing a good job. One has to question the Administration's agenda, with the litany of poor choices the Justice Department and FBI have made.