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lefarkins.blogspot.com - 11/18/2008
No we can't
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This story , indicating that the Obama administration is bailing on the idea even investigating whether criminal charges ought to be brought against Bush administration officials who committed war crimes such as torture, is very discouraging. From the standpoint of both the demands of justice ...
Abramoff said he had agreement with White House aide just a month after Bush took office
rawstory.com - 11/17/2008
Abramoff said he had agreement with White House aide just a month after Bush took office
— rawstory.com — Email noting relationship with White House came just a month after Bush took office Convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff told his colleagues at his former law firm that he had an “agreement” regarding communications with a former assistant to then-Deputy ... (more) Abramoff said he had agreement with White House aide ...

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theanchoressonline.com - 11/20/2008
Bush was right. Victorious, too
— theanchoressonline.com — I’m still trying to keep to my new pledge of only writing about politics when it intersects with religion, but it does seem only fair to note that, Old Europe, which has been struggling all along with its restrictions, has finally admitted ... (more) Bush was right. Victorious, too

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Bush has become a leper at the G20....
dailykos.com - 11/20/2008
Bush has become a leper at the G20....
— dailykos.com — (From the diaries -- kos) It's amazing - the entire world body of leaders REFUSES to shake George Bush's hand. The video, courtesy of Greatscat and Youtube : 11-19-08: CNN: George Bush snubbed at the G20 Summit. Everyone greeting each other and ... (more) Bush has become a leper at the G20....

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Overlawyered — ... In some circles, bitter disappointment at reports that Obama camp probably won’t pursue Bush predecessors as war criminals [Paul Campos, ...

MIDDAY ROUNDUP
News — ... argues at Right Wing News, urging conservatives to back a new leader. If the Obama administration were to decline to investigate and prosecute Bush administration officials, it would confirm overseas suspicions that international “rules” do not apply to Western nations, Paul Campos alleges at Lawyers, Guns, and Money. Signals that Obama will drop the matter signals he is learning it is more difficult to talk tough political rhetoric when the buck stops with him, ...

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