Those Crazy Bloggers

The conventional wisdom says that bloggers are just people sitting around in their living rooms or basements speculating wildly in their PJs. Well, the Justice Department apparently has a blog, which posted a rebuttal to criticism over the handling of the Underbomber. Said their spokesblogger:

Since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, every terror suspect apprehended in the United States, including shoe bomber Richard Reid, has been handled the same way, Miller said.

First, a question. If there's virtually no difference between the systems why try al-Nashiri for the Cole bombing in the military commission? He was one of the three who were allegedly waterboarded. So why not federal court in Norfolk, for instance?

Second, a statement (attached to the bold font in the DOJ blog post). The DOJ picked up Jose Padilla at O'Hare airport in 2002 and classified him an enemy combatant. He was sent to a brig. One might think the Times would remember that since they just did a "Times Topics" story on him last March.

Another terrorist, Ali al-Marri, who was a sleeper assigned by KSM to wreak havoc after 9/11, was also detained for years at a brig and deemed an EC.

Only after a successful Supreme Court challenge did both get civilian trials, and due to discovery rules Padilla was not charged with the dirty bomb plot because his lawyer demanded access to KSM, which the Bush people refused. And Al-Marri? He made a deal to plead guilty, avoiding a guilty verdict that would have landed him 30 years. So, the result of Holder upholding our values? Eight years:

"We're pleased with the result," said the attorney, Larry Lustberg. "Mr. al-Marri is also very pleased."

The guy was an admitted soldier for KSM investigating ways to poison innocent Americans. Now he'll be out in just 8 years. Kind of an important distinction for them to leave out, but hey as they say, it IS just a blog.

Save Jose Padilla

CNN.com

Thought I'd beat the liberals to the draw and be the first site to start a "save Jose Padilla" campaign, especially after today's outrageous court decision:

Padilla's lawyers had asked Cooke to order that their client be treated for post-traumatic stress disorder, which they contend stems from years of isolation and interrogation while in military custody as a suspected enemy combatant.

The Judge, probably appointed by Cheney, said Padilla had displayed the ability to speak with counsel and that his sitation was unique. An obvious brown skin-hating female dog born out of wedlock.

Said HuffPo commenter "sparkey"

A few days ago,we were told that Padilla wasn't able to be tried in court because he was incompetent. Now, we get get told that he can stand trial. Was the federal judge appointed by Bush? If so, that would explain why Padilla is now competent to go to trial.

Said commenter "nevergiveup"

Who among us could possibly be competent to stand trial after 3-1/2 years of abuse, solitary confinement in a 9 foot by 7 foot cell, with no clock, no calendar nothing to read, no other person to speak to, no daylight. Welcome to an ugly, ugly America! This judge is either a Bush appointee or just effing mean and crazy like the whole Bush/Cheney Crime Family.

And, said commenter "BushEatsCheneysSmegma"

Welcome to Dumbya's American Soviet Union.

Patriots, all. Please send your generous contributions to A.C. McCloud, Memphis, TN. I'll make sure the money gets to where it needs to be.

MORE 3/1/07

Arianna has decided that any condemnation of the insane commenters to her blog amounts to "Swiftboating", since they only represent a "miniscule" portion of her readership. OK. For what it's worth it's doubtful those commenters represent the majority of democrats, but anyone who's participated in chats or message boards recognizes them instantly. They've been saying the same stuff since 2001.

It might be interesting to know the percentage of nutbats to the total registered users. One cannot simply show up at Huffington Post and begin commenting without approval from the boss. Were any of these accounts terminated?

*@^&%$! 3/1/07

This is similar to a study finding that sunrise causes morning:

So how much more does the Left use Carlin's "seven words" versus the Right? According to my calculations, try somewhere in the range of 18-to-1. Yowsers.

Yowsers? Not a real big surprise. Does it mean anything aside from the fact that lefty zealots are generally less inhibited and less respectful? Hard to say.