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Eric Holder's Baffling KSM Decision
online.wsj.com — DAVID BEAMER On Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee met to question Attorney General Eric Holder about his decision to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four others in criminal courts rather than military tribunals. As the father of Todd ... (more) Eric Holder's Baffling KSM Decision
Skelton demands hearing on KSM trial
Skelton demands hearing on KSM trial
hotair.com — The chair of the House Armed Services Committee has sent a letter demanding the appearance of Attorney General Eric Holder to explain his decision to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four co-conspirators in federal court. Rep. [...] Read the rest » (more) Skelton demands hearing on KSM trial
Holder's decision on Mohammed trial defended
washingtonpost.com — Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. ... (more) Holder's decision on Mohammed trial defended
Eric Holder's True Motive
realclearpolitics.com — Mona Charen, National Review Attorney General Eric Holder adopted a tough guy pose when he announced that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four others will be tried in federal court for the most heinous terror attack on Americans in history. "After ... (more) Eric Holder's True Motive
KSM civilian trial: Did Holder think it through?
KSM civilian trial: Did Holder think it through?
faustasblog.com — Watching this video, you can’t help but wonder if Eric Holder gave much thought to the decision: How could Holder not know the answer to this question? Noel Sheppard (via Instapundit ) has the transcript. Money quote: The big problem I have is that you’re criminalizing ... (more) KSM civilian trial: Did Holder think it through?
Holder's True Motive -- By: Mona Charen
article.nationalreview.com — A ttorney General Eric Holder adopted a tough-guy pose when he announced that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four others will be tried in federal court for the most heinous terror attack on Americans in history. “ After eight years of delay,” he ... (more) Holder's True Motive -- By: Mona Charen
Holder Defends Decision to Use Civilian Court for 9/11 Trial
Holder Defends Decision to Use Civilian Court for 9/11 Trial
nytimes.com — Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. fought off criticism Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee over his choice not to use a military commission. (more) Holder Defends Decision to Use Civilian Court for 9/11 Trial
How Hard Can AG Holder Have Studied The KSM Question? -- By: Andy McCarthy
corner.nationalreview.com — Attorney General Holder's exchange with Senator Lindsey Graham yesterday has, quite appropriately, gotten lots of attention. I want to drill down for a moment, though, on one element of it. The lawyer's stock in trade is precedent. Whether you're a ... (more) How Hard Can AG Holder Have Studied The KSM Question? -- ...
Sen. Graham knocks around AG Holder on KSM.
moelane.com — I know that Senator Lindsey Graham (R, SC) is not on a lot of people’s Christmas card lists, but this exchange between him and Attorney General Eric Holder was four minutes, forty seconds’ worth of pure schooling : Not filmed was the bit in the end ... (more) Sen. Graham knocks around AG Holder on KSM.
Sen. Graham knocks around AG Holder on KSM.
Sen. Graham knocks around AG Holder on KSM.
redstate.com — I know that Senator Lindsey Graham (R, SC) is not on a lot of people’s Christmas card lists, but this exchange between him and Attorney General Eric Holder was four minutes, forty seconds’ worth of pure schooling : Not filmed was ... (more) Sen. Graham knocks around AG Holder on KSM.
Rep. Patrick Kennedy Banned From Receiving Communion By Bishop Thomas Tobin
huffingtonpost.com — PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas Tobin has banned Rep. Patrick Kennedy from receiving Communion, the central sacrament of the church, in Rhode Island because of the congressman's support for abortion rights, Kennedy said in a ... (more) Rep. Patrick Kennedy Banned From Receiving Communion By ...
What the Law Commands
opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com — The surprising similarities between Chief Justice John Roberts and his newest colleague, Sonia Sotomayor. (more) What the Law Commands

Travesty in New York -- By: Charles Krauthammer
article.nationalreview.com — F or late-19th-century anarchists, terrorism was the “propaganda of the deed.” And the most successful propaganda-by-deed in history was 9/11 -- not just the most destructive, but the most spectacular and telegenic. And now its self-proclaimed ... (more) Travesty in New York -- By: Charles Krauthammer
Holder: 'Failure not an option' in New York 9/11 terror trial
csmonitor.com — But Attorney General Eric Holder also told senators Wednesday that accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed could be detained indefinitely if acquitted in a New York terror trial. By Warren Richey | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor ... (more) Holder: 'Failure not an option' in New York 9/11 terror ...
Detainees to get "the-state-always-wins" system of "justice"
salon.com — (updated below) According to The Associated Press , Eric Holder will announce later today that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other 9/11 defendants will be brought from Guantanamo to New York to stand trial, in a real criminal court, for the crimes ... (more) Detainees to get "the-state-always-wins" system of "justice"
Dear Mr. Holder
Dear Mr. Holder
lawyermommusings.blogspot.com — Holder speciously recast the arguments against a civilian trial for KSM in his testimony to Congress. This lawyer mom discusses the arguments against holding a civilian trial, none of which Holder could answer, and Holder's suggestion that Bush is to blame for the terrorists' trial delays. (more) Dear Mr. Holder
NPR Shocker: Attorney General Holder Stumped By Lindsey Graham
NPR Shocker: Attorney General Holder Stumped By Lindsey Graham
newsbusters.org — During Wednesday's Justice Department oversight hearing by the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) stumped Attorney General Eric Holder on what should have been a fairly routine question for America's top law enforcement ... (more) NPR Shocker: Attorney General Holder Stumped By Lindsey ...
Holder targets racial profiling in Detroit speech | Speech offers chance to discuss such issues as racial profiling
Holder targets racial profiling in Detroit speech | Speech offers chance to discuss such issues ...
detnews.com — Speech offers chance to discuss such issues as racial profiling Oralandar Brand-Williams / The Detroit News Detroit -- U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder told a crowd of law enforcement, and community and Muslim leaders Thursday the U.S. Justice ... (more) Holder targets racial profiling in Detroit speech | ...
Holder's Hidden Agenda, cont'd ... -- By: Andy McCarthy
corner.nationalreview.com — This summer, I theorized that Attorney General Eric Holder -- and his boss -- had a hidden agenda in ordering a re-investigation of the CIA for six-year-old alleged interrogation excesses that had already been scrutinized by non-partisan DOJ ... (more) Holder's Hidden Agenda, cont'd ... -- By: Andy McCarthy
Holder tells senators 'We need not cower in the face of this enemy'
thehill.com — Attorney General Eric Holder on Wednesday vigorously defended his decision to try five terrorist suspects in civilian courts. Read more... (more) Holder tells senators 'We need not cower in the face of ...
Grassley To Holder: Remember O.J. Simpson Before Trying KSM
huffingtonpost.com — Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) offered a stern warning for Eric Holder on Wednesday when addressing the attorney general's confidence that he would get a conviction in civilian court for 9/11 plotter Khalid Sheikh Mohammed: Remember O.J. Simpson.  ... (more) Grassley To Holder: Remember O.J. Simpson Before Trying KSM
As usual, Holder undone by Holder -- By: Andy McCarthy
corner.nationalreview.com — As I noted in addressing Attorney General Eric Holder's testimony this morning, the heart of his defense of the administration's decision to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and the other 9/11 terrorists in civilian court is the howler that there is no real ... (more) As usual, Holder undone by Holder -- By: Andy McCarthy
A Return to Traditional American Justice
berkshireeagle.com — The White House's decision to try alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in a civilian courthouse in New York City constitutes a return to America's noble system of justice and a rejection of the kangaroo court system of President George W. Bush. (more) A Return to Traditional American Justice
Wall St. Journal Slammed for Racist Slur
Wall St. Journal Slammed for Racist Slur
jsonline.com — Wisconsin residents object after newspaper editorial denigrates black federal district court nominee (more) Wall St. Journal Slammed for Racist Slur

Maybe They Can Switch Sides Again
justoneminute.typepad.com — They were the best defense terrorists could buy on a pro bono basis! And now they are all working at the Justice Department and need to recuse themselves from the upcoming terrorist trials (or at least, ought to.) Will there... (more) Maybe They Can Switch Sides Again
Holder's Testimony -- By: Andy McCarthy
corner.nationalreview.com — They are in recess after opening statements and initial rounds of questions. Here are some of the Attorney General's whoppers so far: 1. The "tragic shooting" at Ft. Hood. What happened at Ft. Hood was a jihadist massacre -- a terrorist act, ... (more) Holder's Testimony -- By: Andy McCarthy
Breitbart to AG Holder: Investigate ACORN or We’ll Release More Tapes Just Before 2010 Election
biggovernment.com — Earlier tonight Andrew Breitbart, James O’Keefe and Hannah Giles discussed the final chapter of the ACORN L.A. saga on “Hannity,” but more interestingly, Breitbart disclosed where the story goes from here. Transcript (below) starts ... (more) Breitbart to AG Holder: Investigate ACORN or We’ll ...
Breitbart to AG Holder: Do your job douche nozzle or we will burn the Democrats come 2010!
Breitbart to AG Holder: Do your job douche nozzle or we will burn the Democrats come 2010!
politicalbyline.com — Oh Man, there’s gonna be many a Democrat singing the blues, if Eric Holder does not do his job before 2010. The Video: Breitbart: There’s a lot of hypocrisy and the dust has settled for ACORN and at the end of the day they’ve recognized that Eric Holder, the Attorney General, ... (more) Breitbart to AG Holder: Do your job douche nozzle or we ...
Breitbart to Eric Holder: Investigate ACORN, or else.
moelane.com — Yes, it’s a threat. And threats don’t get more direct than this: either AG Holder starts investigating ACORN, or Breitbart dumps what he still has on the scene in time to make a difference in the 2010 elections. And this message is to ... (more) Breitbart to Eric Holder: Investigate ACORN, or else.
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