Torture advocate William Haynes resigns.
By on Feb 25th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
Torture advocate William Haynes resigns.
Defense Department General Counsel William Haynes, who was a “prime mover” in the Bush administration’s efforts to bypass the Geneva Convention, announced today that he “is returning to private life next month.” Already a controversial figure due to his torture advocacy, the negative spotlight on Haynes increased last week when former Gitmo prosecutor Col. Morris Davis told The Nation that Haynes had insisted that the administration “can’t have acquittals” at Guantanamo Bay. More on Haynes’ role in the Bush administration here.
View Most Popular
Advertisement
What We're About
What We're Fighting For
What We're Fighting Against
Featured
Subscribe to the Progress Report
Topic CloudView topics sorted by popularity
Afghanistan
Bachmann
Beck
Boehner
Business
Cheney
Civil Rights
Congress
Corporate Ethics
Dobbs
Economy
Education
Election
Energy
Environment
Ethics
Fox News
Gingrich
Glenn Beck
Global Warming
Health Care
Immigration
International Relations
Justice
LGBT
Lieberman
Limbaugh
Media
Military
O'Reilly
Obama
Palin
Pelosi
Politics
Race
Radical Right
Religion
Sports
Steele
Stimulus
Tea Parties
Tea Party
Terrorism
Veterans
Women's Rights
Visit Our Affiliated Sites
Reports
In-depth studies on select topics
Got a hot tip?
Have a hot news tip? We'd love to hear from you. Use the form below to send us the latest.
ArchivesBlog Roll
If we let these people return to their “private lives” without paying for what they’ve done to this country the US won’t be the same until long after we’re all gone. We need to get the good name of this nation back.
February 25th, 2008 at 10:56 pmI agree about a 110%, but no trials until the the new crew gets in office, if it is done before January when Bush is still in office then they can mis-try the trials and Bush-ola can always send those guys home with a signature, if he wants to.
Then we will be look like real scmucks and the the constitution will look even worse.
February 25th, 2008 at 11:09 pmThis administration (for lack of a better word) is, from the top on down, full of sick, demented, delusional and sadistic people. I don’t think there is a single one that has had a passing relationship with anything resembling integrity and/or dignity in the last 20 years of their lives. Honesty? That was buried long ago.
February 25th, 2008 at 11:16 pmOT but worth it.
There has been much ado about William Kristol and the platforms that he is given to spew his venom. Here is an astounding article on who, in reality, Kristol really is! Don’t miss this one!
Its called:
Tomgram: Jonathan Schwarz, Bill Kristol’s Obscure Masterpiece
http://www.tomdispatch.com/post/print/174894/Tomgram%253A%2520%2520Jonathan%2520Schwarz%252C%2520Bill%2520Kristol%2527s%2520Obscure%2520Masterpiece
February 25th, 2008 at 11:26 pmComment by Mr. Evil — February 25, 2008 @ 11:16 pm
Well said! My sentiments exactly!
February 25th, 2008 at 11:27 pmThe last of the original Vulcans follows the rest: resigning in disgrace. The least known might have been the most vile. We are a better nation with him out of the DOD.
February 25th, 2008 at 11:35 pmComment by Merlin — February 25, 2008 @ 11:26 pm
Wow. Kristol is more disgusting than I realized.
Thanks for the link, Merlin.
February 25th, 2008 at 11:42 pmHe should be handcuffed straight away! HAGUE 2009!
February 25th, 2008 at 11:44 pmComment by Merlin — February 25, 2008 @ 11:26 pm
Definitely a good read and sad at the same time if you know what I mean.
February 26th, 2008 at 12:44 am.
So,
I CAN be in Government AND commit Treason WITH impunity while allowed to retire to a life of freedom.
.
February 26th, 2008 at 2:03 amThe last of the original Vulcans follows the rest: resigning in disgrace. The least known might have been the most vile. We are a better nation with him out of the DOD.
Comment by moondancer — February 25, 2008 @ 11:35 pm
Actually, Condi Rice is one of the Vulcans as is Chainy and unfortunately they have not resigned yet.
February 26th, 2008 at 2:12 amGood riddance to bad rubbish.
Only one moronic president, an evil vice president and about 10,000 of his appointed government minions to go…
February 26th, 2008 at 2:40 amIs this kangaroo heading back to the outback?
February 26th, 2008 at 6:33 amIs this kangaroo heading back to the outback?
Comment by Doc Rock — February 26, 2008 @ 6:33 am
I find this comment highly offensive to marsupials.
February 26th, 2008 at 6:44 amDo we need our own PNAC? Do we need to crystalize the liberal/progressive agenda/plan for responsible/MORAL control of AMERICA for the next millenium? On paper for all to see, SANS the 911 plans like the PNAC.
February 26th, 2008 at 7:15 amyes,Well said! My sentiments exactly!
February 26th, 2008 at 7:25 amWho else here wants to bet that this bag of bile was integral in the destruction of the torture tapes? There isn’t enough money in the deepest pockets of the GOP supporters that are left to fund legal defenses for all of the king’s men after the new Administration moves in and the old one begins to scurry like cockroaches when a light is turned on. They are all trying to make these quiet exits before the end comes hoping they will be forgotten but many of us have long memories and can’t forget all of the enablers that have offered their unfaultering devotion in aiding this criminal Administration to push it’s warped sense of ideals and lust for absolute power on our nation and the world.
February 26th, 2008 at 7:36 ammy hope is he gets to experience up close and personal the policies he advocated.
February 26th, 2008 at 7:58 amHis neighbors should be notified that there’s a total perv on the block.
February 26th, 2008 at 8:15 amDo we need our own PNAC? Do we need to crystalize the liberal/progressive agenda/plan for responsible/MORAL control of AMERICA for the next millenium? On paper for all to see, SANS the 911 plans like the PNAC.
Comment by 99Luf Balloons — February 26, 2008 @ 7:15 am
Isn’t that kinda what the Center for American Progress does?
I mean, it’s a good idea in theory, but it may be more difficult to actually put on paper. There’s a lot of difference within the liberal/progressive community on what policies to pursue to solve all the economic and social and global problems facing our country.
It might be best to start with an agreement on baseline principles to strive for in all policies, and I offer a few suggestions of good starting points:
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
The Earth Charter
if we can agree on these basic principles of the unalienable rights of people, peoples, and the planet, we can begin formulating policy that protects all three.
February 26th, 2008 at 8:15 amIf there is no payment or punishment for their crimes after they return to public life, then they or their followers will return to our government at a future date.
February 26th, 2008 at 8:32 amIf there is no payment or punishment for their crimes after they return to public life, then they or their followers will return to our government at a future date.
Comment by Cats r Flyfishn — February 26, 2008 @ 8:32 am
Yep, anyone who studies the history of Washington over the last 30 some-odd years can see that pattern clearly.
February 26th, 2008 at 8:59 amEnjoy your brief respite General, we’ll be seeing you in the dock at Den Hague.
February 26th, 2008 at 9:44 am–Oopsk, that shoulda been ‘General Counsel’…
February 26th, 2008 at 9:45 amGates told you have to go!!!!!
February 26th, 2008 at 9:58 amIf there is no payment or punishment for their crimes after they return to public life, then they or their followers will return to our government at a future date.
Comment by Cats r Flyfishn — February 26, 2008 @ 8:32 am
Excellent observation.
February 26th, 2008 at 12:26 pmComment by jgrant@goldfeinlaw.com — February 26, 2008 @ 9:58 am
I hope Gates threw his ass to the curb. Like he did Fran Harvey.
February 26th, 2008 at 12:28 pmThis guy, a lawyer, a purveyor of torture needs his law license yanked. To suggest torture, to specifically detail what can “legally done” in the torture tombs is an absurdity for an officer of the court. Much the same as it’s lunacy to employ “medical professionals” to participate in the killing of a convict. Surely the canons of ethics for the ABA don’t allow or give specific permission to lawyers to come up with ideas to hurt people! So, now he’s going to sneak back home and everything will be alright????
February 26th, 2008 at 1:53 pmThanks, William for doing to our country what Osama couldn’t in a million years. Wouldn’t be surprised if you moved in with him in his cave.
February 26th, 2008 at 11:30 pmThere isn’t enough money in the deepest pockets of the GOP supporters that are left to fund legal defenses for all of the king’s men after the new Administration moves in and the old one begins to scurry like cockroaches when a light is turned on. They are all trying to make these asus a42-w1 battery,asus w1 battery quiet exits before the end comes hoping they will be forgotten but many of us have long memories and can’t forget all of the enablers that have offered their unfaultering devotion in aiding this criminal Administration to push it’s warped sense of ideals and lust for absolute power on our nation and the world.
October 15th, 2008 at 4:06 am