Stop Mukasey

[barking_iguana]

Copying straight from cos (not Kos)

Alberto Gonzales resigned. Bush nominated Michael Mukasey for Attorney General to replace him. When Senators asked him whether waterboarding is torture, he replied that he wasn't really sure what waterboarding is. Yeah, right.

Based on this and other things he said, Mukasey sounds like he'll let the Bush administration keep on torturing, breaking the law, spying without warrnats, and hiding everything from Congress, but unlike Gonzales, he'll be much better at doubletalking his way around it all. Here's a good summary of some of the other reasons, besides torture, that Mukasey is worse than Gonzales. For example, he doesn't think a US Attorney should be allowed to challenge claims of "executive privilege" by White House officials!

We've got a Democratic Senate, so there's a chance of at least refusing to confirm him until he shows he'll actually stop the US from torturing people if he gets the job. But it's just a chance.

The Senate Judiciary Committee will probably vote tomorrow on Mukasey. If all the Democats vote No, he'll be rejected. Most of the Democrats on the committee have said they'll vote No, but two say they plan to vote Yes:

• New York Senator Chuck Schumer, 202-224-6542 / 212-486-4430
• California Senator Diane Feinstein, 202-224-3841 / 415-393-0707 / 310-914-7300

If they switch their votes, Mukasey will be rejected. Also, it'll be clear why he was rejected: Not promising clearly to cause the government to stop toturing people. Call them?

P.S. Pass this on to anyone you know in New York or California.

Comments

[polydad.livejournal.com]

Did so. Got the usual flunky saying she'd "pass the message along," but that's the best one can get over the telephone.

best,

Joel

I like that we Can Torture

[(Anonymous)]

Why is torture so bad if it saves American Lives. You know that our enemy's torture. I only believe it should be used if absolutly necessary, but if terrorist are getting tortured and Americans are living, it is a good thing. To HELL with the Terrorist. Take them down, anyway possible. Did you forget the torture they put our country through on 9/11. Maybe you should move to France because you clearly do not put Americans first.