Spain May Open 2nd US Torture Probe


	Spain May Open 2nd US Torture Probe

BartendingBear

5-5-2009 1:13 PM

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BartendingBear says:

Alberto Gonzales (Lap-dog - BushCo TX) on the hot seat in this one. Go Judge Velasco!!

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5-5-2009 7:29 PM

aklimento

Honest and courage people still exist in this world.

5-5-2009 8:32 PM

kkcapricorn

Payback times 3.

5-6-2009 5:15 PM

zizzy

Oh, the noose tightens (so to speak).

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