Will that be a five-minute argument, or the full half hour

by: Eric B.

Mon Feb 08, 2010 at 11:10:49 AM EST

This could possibly be the stupidest controversy in the history of stupid controversies.

But at least two of the Republicans who Brennan said were briefed -- Missouri Sen. Christopher S. Bond and Rep. Peter Hoekstra of Holland -- disputed Brennan's version of events, denying that they were told the suspect had received a Miranda warning.

The underwear bomber debate, distilled:

Peter Hoekstra, by the way, is running for governor.

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Will that be a five-minute argument, or the full half hour | 1 comments

The read him his rights? (0.00 / 0)

Good! He's not only singing like a contestant on American Idol, but his statements will NOT be thrown out of court, and he'll get convicted and go to prison just like over a hundred other terrorists tried in civilian courts. Compare that to the dismal record of military tribunals. The Obama administration is using the best tools they have to bring these guys to justice.

by: happy camper @ Mon Feb 08, 2010 at 12:34:02 PM CST

Will that be a five-minute argument, or the full half hour | 1 comments

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