Name: Anonymous 2009-04-17 17:40
So Bush broke all the conventions and rules he wanted in order to have the pleasure of torturing innocent muslims in secret camps, and invaded one country after another just to have something to spend money on in typical texan style.
So what's changed since Obama took over? He did promise you change, right? He's black, right? That's gotta be a long way from being a texan.
So from day one (and I'm not exaggerating here) Amnesty has been wanting to talk to him about closing down the bases and ending the torture.
Did he close down the bases? Yes, there is now plans to close them down. It's called "relocation". Once a secret base is discovered, its purpose of being secret has failed, so it is officially closed, and open anew in another secret location.
Did he end the torture? No. The torture still continues in these bases, so there's no sign of Obama disapproving of this other than the occational lipservice here and there.
Has been allowed those responsible for the torture to stand trial? NO! When it comes to torture, human rights organisations make it very clear that torture is a crime for EVERYONE involved, from the guy who actually does it, all the way to the one who gave the order. All of these are meant to be put on trial, so unless someone holds a gun to your head, it is your duty toward the human race to refuse to obey your commanders, or else you are yourself commiting a war crime. ...but apparently Obama feels enough for these guys to give them a presidential pardon.
Finally, did Obama end the invasion in the middle east, you know the one that has let the world know just how badguy the US of A is? No, he's planning to send troops there as we speak.
So I guess we've learned something from this: It doesn't matter if you're black or white.