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summer_in_TX

(2,685 posts)
Fri Jan 27, 2023, 12:58 AM Jan 2023

DeSantis accused of Guantanamo torture when he was Navy JAG

Full title: Ron DeSantis accused of illegal acts of torture against Guantanamo detainees when he was a Navy JAG officer

Before he was governor, before he was a congressman, Ron DeSantis was a Lt. Commander and JAG lawyer in the U.S. Navy, serving at the Guantanamo Bay terrorist detention camp in Cuba and Fallujah during the Iraq War.

Not much is known about DeSantis’s duties at those locations.

Snip…

Adayfi, now 44, said DeSantis watched with amusement as he and other detainees were repeatedly force-fed Ensure, a “meal replacement” shake, through a nasal feeding tube pushed down their throats.

“Ron DeSantis was there and watching us. We were crying, screaming. We were tied to the feeding chair and that guy; he was watching that. He was laughing basically when they used to feed us, because…our stomach cannot hold this amount of Ensure. They used to pour Ensure, one can after another, one can after another. So, when he approached me, I said this is the way we are treated. He said, ‘You should start to eat.’ …I threw up on his face. Literally on his face.”



Much more at linked article.


DeSantis – dictatorial, ruthless…and a sadist? I wouldn't put it past him.
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DeSantis accused of Guantanamo torture when he was Navy JAG (Original Post) summer_in_TX Jan 2023 OP
That's totally believable.. I don't Cha Jan 2023 #1
He's certainly waging war/torture on anybody in his grasp. Must be something about Navy JAG wrong UTUSN Jan 2023 #2
Will cause his approval to go up with his rubes. aeromanKC Jan 2023 #3
+1 Exactly. progressoid Jan 2023 #4
Probably wrote a torture chapter in the proud boy "don't jerk off alone" manual. rubbersole Jan 2023 #6
You're probably right gratuitous Jan 2023 #17
I'd believe it Skittles Jan 2023 #5
Totally 100% believable. ShazzieB Jan 2023 #7
If he runs for President we'll start to learn a lot more about DeSantis Buckeyeblue Jan 2023 #8
Yes but he is exceptionally bold in his power grabs, consolidating power by force. Irish_Dem Jan 2023 #10
But he doesn't like to answer questions about it Buckeyeblue Jan 2023 #11
Yes it is going to be interesting to see how he handles things. Irish_Dem Jan 2023 #15
Not surprising at all. Sociopaths are often sadists, they enjoy watching others suffer. Irish_Dem Jan 2023 #9
I've always considered him Mr.Bill Jan 2023 #16
Yes, torturing animals, fire setting, bullying others, disregard for rules. Irish_Dem Jan 2023 #18
All he needs is that little black mustache. He's a Nazi for sure. nt Hotler Jan 2023 #12
That was chilling PatSeg Jan 2023 #13
+1 Irish_Dem Jan 2023 #20
This will make him even more desirable to the Republican party. Autumn Jan 2023 #14
This means he really enjoys enacting laws that hurt people. Irish_Dem Jan 2023 #19

UTUSN

(70,497 posts)
2. He's certainly waging war/torture on anybody in his grasp. Must be something about Navy JAG wrong
Fri Jan 27, 2023, 01:18 AM
Jan 2023

Lindsey was one, too. I was just an enlisted peon, but too many are wingnuts.






gratuitous

(82,849 posts)
17. You're probably right
Fri Jan 27, 2023, 07:47 PM
Jan 2023

If only there was a way for Florida Democrats to use this information against DeSantis and hurt his popularity. But how?

Buckeyeblue

(5,491 posts)
8. If he runs for President we'll start to learn a lot more about DeSantis
Fri Jan 27, 2023, 07:39 AM
Jan 2023

Especially since he seems to relish making enemies.

Irish_Dem

(45,640 posts)
10. Yes but he is exceptionally bold in his power grabs, consolidating power by force.
Fri Jan 27, 2023, 08:44 AM
Jan 2023

It will be interesting to see how he transitions to federal office.

Buckeyeblue

(5,491 posts)
11. But he doesn't like to answer questions about it
Fri Jan 27, 2023, 11:59 AM
Jan 2023

I'm not sure that will play well. Remember, Trump answered all the questions. He just lied. Of course when he initially ran, he had no record. I think that helped him a great deal.

DeSantis has a record.

When Trump ran with a record, it didn't go as well for him.

Irish_Dem

(45,640 posts)
15. Yes it is going to be interesting to see how he handles things.
Fri Jan 27, 2023, 06:13 PM
Jan 2023

Dictators don't usually answer a lot of questions.
They don't have to.

Irish_Dem

(45,640 posts)
9. Not surprising at all. Sociopaths are often sadists, they enjoy watching others suffer.
Fri Jan 27, 2023, 08:42 AM
Jan 2023

May even get off on it sexually.

Mr.Bill

(24,104 posts)
16. I've always considered him
Fri Jan 27, 2023, 07:29 PM
Jan 2023

as someone who, as a child pulled the wings off of flies and used a magnifying glass to burn ants for amusement.

Irish_Dem

(45,640 posts)
18. Yes, torturing animals, fire setting, bullying others, disregard for rules.
Fri Jan 27, 2023, 08:07 PM
Jan 2023

Lying, cheating, manipulating others.

All early signs of the adult sociopath.

PatSeg

(46,804 posts)
13. That was chilling
Fri Jan 27, 2023, 12:36 PM
Jan 2023

Sadly, I don't suppose anyone is surprised. I think we all know who and what DeSantis is.

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