In the past, I have written about, and have been frustrated over the fact that we, as a nation, have often over-politicized our national security. And recently, our current administration has been going back and fourth on possibly prosecuting officials from our last administration for so-called torture techniques used on suspected terrorists. While I do believe this is a “very bad” precedent for a nation to set, and potentially a very serious national security threat, I can not recall too many things more alarming then what this so-called John Adams Project is doing.
Whether or not you agreed with the post 911 policies, one thing is absolutely irrefutable; and that is, The George Bush administration did dwarf any further 911 type attacks on The United States’ soil; which in my opinion, makes these political witch-hunts that much more outrageous.
Let me be clear, I do not believe anyone is above the law, and we are a nation of laws; however, I am adamantly against exposing CIA agents to suspected terrorists, and making a public spectacle of our national security; or retroactively attempting to prosecute past administrations who were “protecting” our nation. The nation could very well conduct “private” fact-finding commissions, learn from any past mistakes and move forward. However, these political witch-hunts are very insulting, very dangerous, and potentially, treasonous to our nation. I do not mind rational people who are “slightly” liberal, however, I am very concerned that these fringe people on the far-left of our nation, one day, are going to get us all killed. I pray I am wrong. Please watch the below video; Bill O’Reilly on The John Adams Project… Mark –
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 (url)
"Being a compassionate nation is a good thing; when compassion leads to foolishness, it no longer is a good thing."
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 (url)
I have seen NO inclination towards compassion in this Administration. None! Every action, every speech is geared towards total control of the population. Americans are a compassionate people but that becomes less evident as politicians throw more hurdles out to prevent free choice, free action, free thinking.
We are on a dangerous path here, being pushed along by a president's fervent need to please and pay back political favors to left wing organizations, Unions, GE, "Community" organizations, lawyers and others who paved Obama's way with their money. Not to mention the ongoing voter support from liberal zealots and the entitlement segment who continue to gear their votes to politicians who for generations have promised much and delivered nothing except more power and wealth to themselves.
The John Adams Project is yet another example of the dangers in our midst. Those who protect and serve our nation deserve better than another witch hunt which accomplishes nothing except to fuel the frenzied fervor and power seeking of the hunters.
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 (url)
Hi June,
Actually, I have seen much compassion by this administration; but sadly, it seems to be directed to enemies of our nation; while further endangering United States citizens, and our intelligence community.
We are indeed on a dangerous path, and this started when President Obama released the memos on EIT techniques that were used by our intelligence community. As a citizen, I would like to believe this administration is just incredibly naive; however, it is not hard to draw a conclusion that this administration and some far-left groups, like this John Adams Project, are aiding and abetting the enemy.
Perhaps I am naive to think that we must protect the citizens, and the interests of this country "first", and worry about international approval and consensus, secondarily. However, I am sure, a lot of United States citizens would also agree with that.
Indeed, that is the other thing a lot of people fail to see; enemies of our country, seize on this naivety and use it to further fuel anti-American rhetoric and sediment. People like those in this John Adams Project do not "seem" to realize the over-arching consequences of their actions. Or do they?
Saturday, September 12th, 2009 (url)
I believe The Adams Project will set a bad precedent for all further new administrations taking action against the policies of the administration before it. Would the Obama administration want to be sued for all the unconstitutional policies and laws he is going to be responsible for?
I think not.
It blows my mind that Obama keeps going back and forth on this issue.
Saturday, September 12th, 2009 (url)
Hi Jackie,
Well, to start, The John Adams Project, as far as we know, is not government sponsored; which is more reason for the government to step in and stop it immediately.
To your point, I totally agree; if anyone in this government were to go on political witch-hunts, dating back to past administrations, that would be a very dangerous and reckless precedent to set.
I have no problem with a fact-finding commission; learning from any mistakes, and moving forward as a nation. I am adamantly against the government seeking out things to make another administration look bad, or worse, to be punished. It is really bad that they are not considering the national security implications by doing so.
It is mind-boggling that the president is going back and forth; but that only tells me one of two things:
1. He is not taking control of his own party, or
2. Our government are not the ones that are truly pulling the strings of power in our country.
I am not sure which it is.