Obama "Shuts His Eyes" to BushCo Confessions of War Crimes


	Obama "Shuts His Eyes" to BushCo Confessions of War Crimes

BartendingBear

6-30-2009 9:32 PM

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BartendingBear says:

This isn't news, but I'm glad it's not a dead issue.

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7-2-2009 4:47 AM

darkeforce

Time to let in some of that cleansing sunshine you promised, Mr. Obama. Expose the crimes of the Bush Administration, and prosecute those war criminals!

7-2-2009 6:25 AM

BartendingBear

And, in doing so HONOR YOUR OATH OF OFFICE! Prosecution is YOUR DUTY, not your choice to make, Mr. President!

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