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2013-05-22 Africa North

FBI zeroes in on Benghazi attack suspects, lacks evidence for civilian prosecution

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Posted by tipper 2013-05-22 01:18|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 Following intense pressure from father, little Thomas somehow manages to find his missing report card in a sock drawer. His mum is dismayed however, as the marks were all failing.

Posted by Besoeker 2013-05-22 04:27|| 2013-05-22 04:27|| Front Page Top

#2 could be taken into custody by the US military, though sufficient proof seems lacking to try them in court.
If they could be taken into custody then they could certainly have 'unfortunate accidents' - Libya is a dangerous place, with unexploded ordnance around, Third World health care, infrastructure that makes the Tappan Zee Bridge look solid and well-maintained....

Posted by Glenmore 2013-05-22 07:25|| 2013-05-22 07:25|| Front Page Top

#3 This regime has an odd definition of law. They can spy on reporters and use the IRS as an intimidation tool and they think they can (or should) try foreign nationals in a civilian court for waging war in a foreign country.

Impressive flexibility.

Posted by AlanC 2013-05-22 09:32|| 2013-05-22 09:32|| Front Page Top

#4 Where are the drones when you need them?

Posted by Rambler in Virginia 2013-05-22 12:24|| 2013-05-22 12:24|| Front Page Top

#5 Alan C, as you undoubtedly know, it is not about the actual law, but the optics of law, the distinction being that its really about being SEEN to follow whatever law makes them able to do what they want. The actual rule of law would require them to be obedient to it, and that is not what imperial hubris is willing to do. For these people, its always the optics, not the truth.

Posted by NoMoreBS 2013-05-22 12:45|| 2013-05-22 12:45|| Front Page Top

#6 Legally It would be better to declare war on Ansar al-Shariah before wiping them out.

Posted by Bright Pebbles 2013-05-22 13:57|| 2013-05-22 13:57|| Front Page Top

#7 NoMoreBS, hence my "...odd...flexible" characterization of this regimes take on law.

You are absolutely right. It is all about perception and propagand.

Posted by AlanC 2013-05-22 17:20|| 2013-05-22 17:20|| Front Page Top

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