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McCain: Gitmo is ‘one of the nicest places in the world to live in.’
McCain: Gitmo is ‘one of the nicest places in the world to live in.’
During a question-and-answer session with Walter Isaacson today, Sen. John McCain said Guantanamo Bay is “one of the nicest places in the world to live in.” Later in the interview, McCain was asked about the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Boumediene v. Bush declaring that Gitmo detainees have a right to challenge their detention in civilian court. McCain had previously ...
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McCainwreck's Downward Spiral Continues
Hoffmania! — ... Gitmo is "one of the nicest places in the world to live in." Yes it is. Now drink your warm milk and go to bed.

Midday Open Thread
Daily KosMcCain on Gitmo: "one of the nicest places in the world to live in." Bush has backed down from threatened sanctions against states which provide SCHIP benefits for children in families above the threshold set by the administration. California, New Jersey and New York filed lawsuits against the administration over the issue. Pakistan's president Musharraf appears to be considering resignation in order to avoide facing impeachment or criminal charges. Isn't this sweet? McCain and Phil "nation of whiners" ...

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Political Animal — ... * I really wonder what’s wrong with this guy: “During a question-and-answer session with Walter Isaacson [yesterday], Sen. John McCain said Guantanamo Bay is ‘one of the nicest places in the world to live in.’” ...

Mike’s Blog Round Up
Crooks and Liars — CQPolitics: You don’t forget that your mother sued your ex-wife–unless your mind is going. uggabugga: WaPo B.S. GOPnot4me: Nebraska rethugs follow the playbook. American Torture: Physicians, Psychologists and “The Dark Side“ The Opinion Mill’s Sunday Bookchat asks: Will the credibility of a major publishing house be the last casualty of the Bush administration? Will a list of books make you a better citizen? Will Hanif Kureishi finally get the ...

Mike’s Blog Round Up
Crooks and Liars — CQPolitics: You don’t forget that your mother sued your ex-wife–unless your mind is going. uggabugga: WaPo B.S. GOPnot4me: Nebraska rethugs follow the playbook. American Torture: Physicians, Psychologists and “The Dark Side“ The Opinion Mill’s Sunday Bookchat asks: Will the credibility of a major publishing house be the last casualty of the Bush administration? Will a list of books make you a better citizen? Will Hanif Kureishi finally get the ...

Hullabaloo — ... . Contradicting an earlier stance, he's also backed many Bush administration positions on Guantanamo prisoners. Given numerous reports that ...

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