Tag Archives: Guantanamo

Editorial Column: Bush Rule was Eight Years of Madoff Ponzi Scams

Posted on January 11, 2009 by Team VCS

January 11, 2009 – Three days after the world learned that $50 billion may have disappeared in Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme, The Times led its front page of Dec. 14 with the revelation of another $50 billion rip-off. This time … Continue reading →

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Dec 30 VCS Update: Our Successes in 2008 and Our Plans for 2009

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Team VCS

In 2008, Veterans for Common Sense continued our strong track record of providing publicity and pragmatic solutions for government policies you care about: national security, civil liberties, and veterans. With your continued support, we plan more successful advocacy efforts during … Continue reading →

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Editorial Column: Add Up the Enormous Damage Caused by President George W. Bush

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Team VCS

December 30, 2008 – Does anyone know where George W. Bush is? You don’t hear much from him anymore. The last image most of us remember is of the president ducking a pair of size 10s that were hurled at … Continue reading →

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Guantánamo Prisoner’s Lawyers Accuse Defence Secretary Gates of ‘Flagrantly False’ Affidavit on Torture

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Team VCS

September 23, 2008 – Lawyers for a British resident held at Guantánamo Bay have accused Robert Gates, the US defence secretary, of signing a “flagrantly false” affidavit to avoid having to disclose evidence of torture. In a sworn affidavit to … Continue reading →

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Vice President Cheney Admits He ‘Signed Off’ on Waterboarding Torture for 33 Prisoners of War

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Team VCS

December 22, 2008 – Vice President Dick Cheney, in another stunning admission during his campaign to burnish the Bush administration’s legacy, said he personally authorized the “enhanced interrogations” of 33 suspected terrorist detainees and approved the waterboarding of three so-called … Continue reading →

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Editorial Column: Cheney Throws Down Gauntlet, Defies Prosecution for War Crimes

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Team VCS

December 19, 2008 – Dick Cheney has publicly confessed to ordering war crimes. Asked about waterboarding in an ABC News interview, Cheney replied, “I was aware of the program, certainly, and involved in helping get the process cleared.” He also … Continue reading →

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Pentagon Report: Gitmo Guard Admitted to Abuse of Prisoner

Posted on December 19, 2008 by Team VCS

Critics say military probe that cleared 2 men was a sham. December 18, 2008, San Juan, Puerto Rico – The allegations were explosive: Two guards at Guantanamo had bragged about abusing detainees and described the mistreatment as routine. The Pentagon … Continue reading →

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Vice President Cheney Wants Gitmo Open, Admits Authorizing Detainee’s Torture – ‘I Supported It’

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Team VCS

Outgoing VP says Guantanamo Prison should stay open until end of terror war, but has no idea when that might be.  December 15, 2008 – Monday, outgoing Vice President Dick Cheney made a startling statement on a nation-wide, televised broadcast. … Continue reading →

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Dec 16 Weekly Update: Vice President Cheney Admits Authorizing Torture, VCS Works to Restore Our Civil Liberties

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Team VCS

December 16, 2008 –  Spread the Word: Close Guantanamo Bay, End Torture, and End Domestic Spying This week’s update contains three important items. First, our VCS membership keeps growing. Second, we want you to let President-Elect Barack Obama know we … Continue reading →

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Senior Officials Authorized ‘Aggressive’ Interrogation

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Team VCS

December 11, 2008 – Senior U.S. officials authorized the use of aggressive interrogation techniques resulting in the abuse of military detainees in U.S. custody, according to a report released by the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday. The authorization was … Continue reading →

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