Open Thread: Weekend Editioin

What do you think about bring Guantanamo Bay detainees to the United States to stand trial? Is it a good idea?

Comments [46]

Rusty's picture

STFU?

Even staunch conservatives say this is the right thing to do and that Republicans need to stop the scaremongering:

Conservatives Say Gitmo Detainees Would Be Fine In IL Prison, Warn GOP Of 'Scaremongering'

http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/11/conservatives-say-gitmo-detai...

"When you look for the bad in mankind expecting to find it, you surely will." ~ Pollyanna

deedee's picture

This is SO wrong

Just ask Daniel Pearl's father who's son was beheaded by Khalid Sheikh Monammed who will go on trial alone with the others.Mr Pearl says it makes him sick to think this man will be boasting about how he cut his son's head off to Amerian everyday on T.V.NO this belongs in the MILITARY COURTS.IMO

MacLass_19's picture

9/11

I'm not too sure about the location of the trial.... I'm just hoping that it will bring a sense of closure to the families of the victims.

Tex's picture

Do have a question....

Why are some having tribunals and some trials?

Not2Taem's picture

Good question

The people being asked seem to talk around it, which makes me think that it is likely they are picking the venue most likely to get the result they want. On the other hand, some crimes took place on American soil, while some folks are being held for things that didn't actually happen here.

Not2Taem's picture

Hilary on Meet the Press

This morning Hilary is discussing this and more on Meet the Press.

Not2Taem's picture

Wakey, wakey. Rise and shine!

Where is everyone? Still sleeping with a sylph? Cuddling a courtesan? Patting a princes? Laying with you lover? Drooling sleepily at the breast of...

OK, I kind of lost the sexy on that one. Someone wake up and save me.

Steph's picture

I'm here!!! Having a lovely

I'm here!!! Having a lovely lazy Sunday and after 2 days of storms the sun is finally shining... may have to go for a walk soon...

Robin Rigby's picture

You can make that two!

You can make that two!

 

Edit: This reply was supposed to be to Steph's 'English Breakfast' wish.  Don't know how it ended up here.  

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Steph's picture

No Earl Grey here!!

No Earl Grey here!!

Robin Rigby's picture

Just say no to the Earl!

Just say no to the Earl!

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Tex's picture

I'm here!

Between two gorgeous women! Good morning.....let me start the water for tea!

Steph's picture

Can I have English Breakfast

Wink

Can I have English Breakfast please?

Tex's picture

For you, sweetheart,

all you have to do is ask.....good morning/afternoon.....

Steph's picture

You are such a love! Good

You are such a love!

Good afternoon/morning.....

Not2Taem's picture

Texas Tea?

Tex's picture

Chai Tea Latte

Not2Taem's picture

Sipping her songs

Thanks for the intro.  Smile

Not2Taem's picture

Yeah for sunshine!

Steph, I hope you enjoy your walk. There is a big run going on downtown, and I;m sure everyone is happy that the expected showers have not yet arrived.

Steph's picture

The walk was lovely thank

The walk was lovely thank you! It's now 5pm and dark so that's me tucked up inside for the rest of the day! Hope the showers stay away...

Tex's picture

BU vs UT

Baylor Lady Bears vs Tennessee Lady Vols

Sunday, Nov 15  4:00pm C

Brittney Griner - Lady Bears - gonna change the game!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-LQF0VhQB4

 

Lake's picture

Standard....

Bet????  Wink

Lake

Tex's picture

Sure....

Lake's picture

LOL!!!!

I can't wait to see her!!!!    The bet is always a win...win!!!! Wink

Lake

Tex's picture

THE game!

   

        vs.      
 
         

 #7/4 Baylor vs. #8/9 Tennessee
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009 | 4:02 p.m. CST
Knoxville, Tenn. | Thompson Boling Arena (21,678)
TV: ESPN2

Edit - sorry, Lake, the Lady Vols T is not showing up....really!

Lake's picture

No worries...

Pat probably has some restriction on it.....Wink

It's time for a change in Tennessee!!!

Lake

Tex's picture

Yes sirreeee!

Phat Head Summit needs to reeeetire!

bekcat's picture

oooooweeeee

'dem's fightin' words there, Tex...Wink

It is what it is.

Tex's picture

To use the words of an intelligent woman....

it is what it is!

Smile

Lake's picture

UT WINS....

WoooHoo Lady Vols!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Wink

Lake

bekcat's picture

As if there were any doubt. 

As if there were any doubt.  Wink

 

It is what it is.

Lake's picture

Never doubt...

the Ladies in Orange!!!!  Wink

Lake

Tex's picture

Oh please!

Nothing sucks like a big orange! Sorry, I just had to say it - you know I did!

bekcat's picture

Simple typo...I understand

I know what you MEANT to say was nothing's as SWEET as a big orange.  Simple mistake Smile

It is what it is.

Lake's picture

LOL!!!!

Wink

Lake

Tex's picture

LOL!

That is the best come back I've ever seen to that!  

Smile

minniesota's picture

What?

What you talkin' about, Willis? I love me some Pat Head Summit.

That said, I like Baylor too. Since I'm in neither state, I can just sit back and enjoy the matchup.

Civility is not a sign of weakness.

Lake's picture

I love ...

Pat too.....sometimes you have to know when to step down....I think it's her time!! Wink

Lake

minniesota's picture

That could be true

Anyway, she's so popular in Tennessee, her next career could be governor.

Civility is not a sign of weakness.

Tex's picture

And a good one...

Yeah, I'll go for that -

Tex's picture

This reply should do it....

All BU and T on the front! 

Sic 'Em Bears!

Robin Rigby's picture

I think we need a Longhorns

I think we need a Longhorns fan to post their own T avatar and get a post on the front page to make it BU, T & T.  :-)

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Lake's picture

*** For Rusty below*** True....

I'm not ready for the 24hour circus......I can hear faux news now!!

Lake

Rusty's picture

Good idea

I'm 100% in favor as long as it won't be a show trial. I do worry that terrorists might use the occasion to commit a terrorist act. But we've got to stop letting them control us and changing who we are.

"When you look for the bad in mankind expecting to find it, you surely will." ~ Pollyanna

Lake's picture

I agree Rusty...

as long as it doesn't turn into 'OJ Simpson' type trials.

Lake

Rusty's picture

Cameras in the Courtroom

I believe cameras are currently forbidden in federal trials. That should help cut down on the circus atmosphere. But with the 24/7 news cycle it will get ugly.

"When you look for the bad in mankind expecting to find it, you surely will." ~ Pollyanna