Olbermann: Joe Wilson - Cheney 'Should Be Held to Account For What He Openly Admits Were War Crimes'

[Hissyspit]

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CURRENT TV Countdown w/ KEITH OLBERMANN -30 Aug. 2011: Interview w/ former ambassador Joseph Wilson on the occasion of former Vice President Dick Cheney's new book. "They were perpetuating a lie."

Wilson discusses the damage done by Cheney to our moral standing, Wilson's career, his wife's career and intelligence operations.

WILSON: "He (Cheney) has taken something, particularly torture and 'enhanced interrogation,' which has been basically outlawed in the United States since George Washington was a general in the Revolutionary War, and he has taken that, fundamentally unacceptable, not just in the United States, but thanks to American leadership, unacceptable in all but the most roque nations - Qaddafi's Libya comes immediately to mind - and he's made it a subject of political discussion, as if it were just a policy option. It wasn't and it isn't.

And he really should be held to account for what he openly admits were war crimes and crimes against humanity."

OLBERMANN: "...what in your opinion is there to stop the next Dick Cheney?"

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[Cleita]

1. I agree and I hope there is a prosecutor who has the courage to do

just that.

[PonyJon]

9. No wonder Cheney's daughter is not attracted to men. nt

[Cleita]

10. Sorry, but I don't think that's the reason.

Let's keep it real and not spread untrue memes about gays.

[yellowcanine]

13. Lame attempt at a joke at best. Same sex attraction has nothing to do with dear old Dad.

That is Jim Dobson/Focus on the Family propaganda. Why encourage them by repeating that nonsense?

[rhett o rick]

14. I think that is offensive, and not to Cheney where I think it was intended. nm

[midnight]

2. K&R We need elected officials that will hold accountable the fraud that has

caused millions of families to be destroyed...

[russspeakeasy]

3. I thought we did that...but it was all bullshit.

:evilfrown:

[Shining Jack]

4. "...what in your opinion is there to stop the next Dick Cheney?"

Prosecuting the first Dick Cheney wouldn't hurt.

[scholarsOrAcademics]

5. beyond outrage

Its daily living knowing that the country is without a responsible national government, with a Congress that is out to lunch, and a series of Presidents that should face the charge of war crimes.As to how to correct this, its daily living knowing that things have probably gotten to the point where it would involve civil war.

[PonyJon]

8. STOP THE MACHINE

Washington DC, October 6 2011, Freedom Plaza BE THERE! www.october2011.org

[rhett o rick]

15. Will there be satellite demonstrations? nm

[SoapBox]

6. K & R

...thanks for all you do hissy!

[AlbertCat]

7. Oooooo...

Now I want to see the next segment about town halls!

[chervilant]

11. OMG!!

That Cheney even WROTE this book is incredibly narcissistic! AND, the LIES!!

In the past two weeks, I've tried to engage several people with whom I work (at a community college) about Cheney and other critical socio-political issues. Only ONE of several had ANY knowledge of these vital issues. One person...

The vast majority of US citizens are either ignorant of essential socio-political issues, or they "choose" not to know (as a few students have confessed to me).

So, if we hope to effect change--and compel the vile war and corporate criminals from the Bush cabal and the Obama sock puppet regime to face consequences for their actions--we must demand that the truth be told. We must demand that justice be served. We must demand that indictments be served to each and every mendacious, narcissistic sociopath responsible in whole or in part for the war crimes and corporate crimes committed over the past decade.

Instead of lamenting J-Lo's marital woes -- tell the truth about Cheney.

Instead of speculating whether Sandra is dating Ryan -- tell the truth about Rumsfeld.

Instead of sitting ensconced in front of the TV, watching American Idol -- join the resistance and prepare for an indefinite presence in Freedom Plaza beginning October 6.

[YvonneCa]

12. Thank you for posting this. n/t