Comments on: No immunity for security contractors in Iraq. http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:51:00 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Helena Cobban http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/comment-page-1/#comment-5151298 Helena Cobban Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:44:47 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/#comment-5151298 What Badger said (#20) What Badger said (#20)

]]> By: dareme http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/comment-page-1/#comment-5150088 dareme Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:03:06 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/#comment-5150088 So they will be judged by Iraqi law? They will have to take responsibility for their foolish deadly insensitive actions. Now does this mean they are hanged or be-headed if found guilty? I bet they would at least be afforded a lawyer. So they will be judged by Iraqi law? They will have to take responsibility for their foolish deadly insensitive actions. Now does this mean they are hanged or be-headed if found guilty?
I bet they would at least be afforded a lawyer.

]]> By: had enough http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/comment-page-1/#comment-5149832 had enough Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:37:15 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/#comment-5149832 <em>To suppose that BushCo would allow anyone to subject them to laws is ridiculous, and the Iraqis would be very wise to understand this in advance.</em> True and so very arrogant... and a good reason why we are hated by the terrorists. To suppose that BushCo would allow anyone to subject them to laws is ridiculous, and the Iraqis would be very wise to understand this in advance.

True and so very arrogant… and a good reason why we are hated by the terrorists.

]]> By: gus smith http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/comment-page-1/#comment-5149762 gus smith Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:50:25 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/#comment-5149762 What a slap in the face to a free nation to expect immunity from prosecution for criminal behavior. How did it ever get allowed that we would pay for bad behavior from our pseudo army and then impose this criminality on a country we are supposedly defending? We sure are not defending from the real threat. What a slap in the face to a free nation to expect immunity from prosecution for criminal behavior. How did it ever get allowed that we would pay for bad behavior from our pseudo army and then impose this criminality on a country we are supposedly defending? We sure are not defending from the real threat.

]]> By: DieNowForPeace http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/comment-page-1/#comment-5149550 DieNowForPeace Mon, 11 Aug 2008 02:19:40 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/#comment-5149550 Not so in Afghanistan: <em> RALEIGH - To defend itself against a lawsuit by the widows of three American soldiers who died on one of its planes in Afghanistan, a sister company of the private military firm Blackwater has asked a federal court to decide the case using the Islamic law known as Shari’a. Prince was asked to justify having a case involving an American company working for the U.S. government decided by Afghan law. “Where did the crash occur?” Prince said. “Afghanistan.”</em> <a href="http://www.newsobserver.com/front/story/1112843.html" rel="nofollow">LINK</a> Shoe, meet someone else's foot. What a Goddamn traitor. Not so in Afghanistan:

RALEIGH – To defend itself against a lawsuit by the widows of three American soldiers who died on one of its planes in Afghanistan, a sister company of the private military firm Blackwater has asked a federal court to decide the case using the Islamic law known as Shari’a.

Prince was asked to justify having a case involving an American company working for the U.S. government decided by Afghan law.

“Where did the crash occur?” Prince said. “Afghanistan.”

LINK

Shoe, meet someone else’s foot.

What a Goddamn traitor.

]]> By: MapleStreet http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/comment-page-1/#comment-5149544 MapleStreet Mon, 11 Aug 2008 02:15:54 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/#comment-5149544 Dumb Question: Wonder how a lack of immunity would influence the actions of KBR et al ? Dumb Question: Wonder how a lack of immunity would influence the actions of KBR et al ?

]]> By: spencers mom http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/comment-page-1/#comment-5149476 spencers mom Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:26:58 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/#comment-5149476 If one looks at how this administration has successfully circumvented the U.S. Constitution and all the laws of <em>our</em> land, everyone must know that they've included some carefully worded, obscure passages that give them all the "outs" they would need. To suppose that BushCo would allow <em>anyone</em> to subject them to laws is ridiculous, and the Iraqis would be very wise to understand this in advance. PEACE If one looks at how this administration has successfully circumvented the U.S. Constitution and all the laws of our land, everyone must know that they’ve included some carefully worded, obscure passages that give them all the “outs” they would need.

To suppose that BushCo would allow anyone to subject them to laws is ridiculous, and the Iraqis would be very wise to understand this in advance.

PEACE

]]> By: j swift http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/comment-page-1/#comment-5149462 j swift Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:45:50 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/#comment-5149462 hmm, I had a vision of rats leaving a sinking ship when I read this. hmm, I had a vision of rats leaving a sinking ship when I read this.

]]> By: stjack http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/comment-page-1/#comment-5149454 stjack Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:12:13 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/#comment-5149454 keep in mind, application of Iraqi law may be a double-edged sword: http://www.newsobserver.com/front/story/1112843.html keep in mind, application of Iraqi law may be a double-edged sword:

http://www.newsobserver.com/front/story/1112843.html

]]> By: had enough http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/comment-page-1/#comment-5149452 had enough Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:08:13 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/#comment-5149452 I would love to see those that have been harmed most be allowed to bring justice in their own way. I say <em>Let the Iraqi people punish the Bush Crime Family, in their own way and put it on CNN for all to see while we watch enjoying our popcorn.</em> Name it <em>Shock and Awe II</em>. I would love to see those that have been harmed most be allowed to bring justice in their own way.

I say Let the Iraqi people punish the Bush Crime Family, in their own way and put it on CNN for all to see while we watch enjoying our popcorn. Name it Shock and Awe II.

]]> By: had enough http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/comment-page-1/#comment-5149448 had enough Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:01:15 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/#comment-5149448 <em>security contractors “would be subject to Iraqi law,” a setback for the Bush administration.</em> So,... this means <strong>if contractors are not allowed to break laws, behave in unlawful immoral behavior this is a set back for the Bush administration?</strong> Doesn't this speak for itself of what perverts we have in the White House? security contractors “would be subject to Iraqi law,” a setback for the Bush administration.

So,… this means if contractors are not allowed to break laws, behave in unlawful immoral behavior this is a set back for the Bush administration?

Doesn’t this speak for itself of what perverts we have in the White House?

]]> By: dixie blood http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/comment-page-1/#comment-5149436 dixie blood Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:38:42 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/#comment-5149436 <em>“would be subject to Iraqi law,”</em> They have laws? Written by whom? <b>Do they have a Judge or court or somthing to help with these "laws?"</b> “would be subject to Iraqi law,”

They have laws? Written by whom?

Do they have a Judge or court or somthing to help with these “laws?”

]]> By: stateofthedivision http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/comment-page-1/#comment-5149426 stateofthedivision Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:32:39 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/#comment-5149426 Finally, Condi's note came true: Iraq is sovereign! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/iraq/1399843/'Mr-President,-Iraq-is-sovereign'.html Finally, Condi’s note came true:

Iraq is sovereign!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/iraq/1399843/‘Mr-President,-Iraq-is-sovereign’.html

]]> By: Badger http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/comment-page-1/#comment-5149412 Badger Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:48:17 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/#comment-5149412 No Immunity = No Contractors No Contractors = No functioning Occupation Timetables are starting to sound pretty good about now. No Immunity = No Contractors

No Contractors = No functioning Occupation

Timetables are starting to sound pretty good about now.

]]> By: Uosdwis http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/comment-page-1/#comment-5149406 Uosdwis Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:44:30 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/#comment-5149406 All these "setbacks" for the Bush administration, but he don't care, because he isn't going to experience the biggest setbacks of all, being impeached or tried for warcrimes, so what does he care? All these “setbacks” for the Bush administration, but he don’t care, because he isn’t going to experience the biggest setbacks of all, being impeached or tried for warcrimes, so what does he care?

]]> By: 5th Estate http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/comment-page-1/#comment-5149400 5th Estate Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:40:52 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/#comment-5149400 dixie blood Says: <em>Who are these “Negotiators”?</em> Indeed. Has anyone4 read "Inside the Emerald;d City?" ( I haven't to my shame , but I think that's what it is called). Who's left of the numbnutz who worked with Bremer? I'm guessing there are still plenty left--enough to maitain the debacle. It's a good question Dixie. dixie blood Says: Who are these “Negotiators”?

Indeed. Has anyone4 read “Inside the Emerald;d City?” ( I haven’t to my shame , but I think that’s what it is called). Who’s left of the numbnutz who worked with Bremer? I’m guessing there are still plenty left–enough to maitain the debacle.

It’s a good question Dixie.

]]> By: Paul W http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/comment-page-1/#comment-5149394 Paul W Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:33:49 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/#comment-5149394 Wayne said: <em>Augusto Pinochet learned the hard way that Chile passing a law to make him immune to war crimes in Chile did not keep him from being prosecuted by other countries. May Bush, Cheney and company find out the hard way as well….</em> That would take care of those particular criminals, but until we develop the political fortitude to deal these issues ourselves, our democracy remains in jeopardy. http://progressiveworldreview.com Wayne said:

Augusto Pinochet learned the hard way that Chile passing a law to make him immune to war crimes in Chile did not keep him from being prosecuted by other countries.

May Bush, Cheney and company find out the hard way as well….

That would take care of those particular criminals, but until we develop the political fortitude to deal these issues ourselves, our democracy remains in jeopardy.

http://progressiveworldreview.com

]]> By: MCMetal http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/comment-page-1/#comment-5149392 MCMetal Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:32:25 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/#comment-5149392 <i>Wayne Says: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MCMetal Says: No immunity for security contractors in Iraq. That’s the way it used to be here for elected officials at one time….. Augusto Pinochet learned the hard way that Chile passing a law to make him immune to war crimes in Chile did not keep him from being prosecuted by other countries. May Bush, Cheney and company find out the hard way as well…. August 10th, 2008 at 5:38 pm </i> I'm not much of an "outdoorsman" , in the true spirit of the word ; but I have heard that snakes are quite difficult to catch/nab.............. Wayne Says:
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MCMetal Says:

No immunity for security contractors in Iraq.

That’s the way it used to be here for elected officials at one time…..

Augusto Pinochet learned the hard way that Chile passing a law to make him immune to war crimes in Chile did not keep him from being prosecuted by other countries.

May Bush, Cheney and company find out the hard way as well….

August 10th, 2008 at 5:38 pm

I’m not much of an “outdoorsman” , in the true spirit of the word ; but I have heard that snakes are quite difficult to catch/nab…………..

]]> By: osage http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/comment-page-1/#comment-5149374 osage Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:23:49 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/#comment-5149374 Thank goodness those who were depending on a permanent Republican majority to help them get away with murder and profiteering are going to be made to pay a price for their immoralities. Thank goodness those who were depending on a permanent Republican majority to help them get away with murder and profiteering are going to be made to pay a price for their immoralities.

]]> By: celtic cynic http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/comment-page-1/#comment-5149362 celtic cynic Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:19:46 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/10/no-immunity-for-security-contractors-in-iraq/#comment-5149362 It's a shame the U.S. mercenaries would be subject to Iraqi law but the operators of U.S. law only know "nudge nudge, wink wink". The U.S. has become the laughingstock of the world. Well done George, Dick, Condi, Alberto et al. Mission accomplished. It’s a shame the U.S. mercenaries would be subject to Iraqi law but the operators of U.S. law only know “nudge nudge, wink wink”.

The U.S. has become the laughingstock of the world.

Well done George, Dick, Condi, Alberto et al. Mission accomplished.

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