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In reply to the discussion: "If Gitmo is anyone’s legacy, it is the legacy of George W. Bush and of the US Senate" [View all]BlueCaliDem
(15,438 posts)26. Exactly. I recall Chuck Schumer on teevee complaining he didn't want
any terrorists in New York prisons, either.
President Obama didn't get any support from the majority of the American people and his own party when they added language in the bill that forbid him to bring detainees to any American facilities.
How quickly some forget.
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"If Gitmo is anyone’s legacy, it is the legacy of George W. Bush and of the US Senate" [View all]
SunsetDreams
Jan 2012
OP
That is the usual answer but everything the military uses is paid for in advance.
Nuclear Unicorn
Jan 2012
#4
I agree, I believe he COULD probably get them relocated to domestic facilities
hughee99
Jan 2012
#19
Well, if the choice is between following the Constitution and a political win
gratuitous
Jan 2012
#3
Bill Maher exclaimed that "Obama Lied" about Gitmo. I sent him a message on his
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2012
#12
I said "Obama broke his promise", not "I blame Obama for not closing Gitmo".
Donald Ian Rankin
Jan 2012
#24
Did Obama think he was going to be a dictator when he made the promise?
Donald Ian Rankin
Jan 2012
#28
My tone is because I don't *like* President Obama, and haven't since before he was elected.
Donald Ian Rankin
Jan 2012
#36