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May 22, 2009

Cheney Defending Torture is Like Charles Manson Defending Murder

By George Washington

Cheney Defending Torture is Like Charles Manson Defending Murder

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Cheney was the main architect of the torture policy (according to the number 2 man at the State Department and others).

So of course he would defend torture - he's trying to keep his behind out of the defense chair at a war crimes tribunal.

Cheney defending torture is exactly like Charles Manson appearing on all of the news shows defending murder as a public policy.

Authors Bio:
George Washington




As a political activist for decades, I have rejoiced in victories for the people and mourned in defeats. I chose the pen name "George Washington" because - as Washington's biographies show - he wasn't a very good strategist, but he was incredibly persistent. He hung in again and again during the worst setbacks and bleakest winters for years. That is what made him great: he simply refused to quit. George Washington therefore inspires me to be a life-long activist.




As an attorney and former law school professor, I am a firm believer that no one - even the high and mighty - are above the law.



As someone trained in environmental systems analysis, I am always looking at how different trends influence each other ... and the big picture.



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