Deanisms

Democrats in Self-Destruct Mode XXIX

Matthew Hoy looks at Deanisms:

.... The more troubling exchange regarded what should be done if Osama bin Laden were captured by our troops. (Note to troops: Don't capture him. Kill him.)

MATTHEWS: Who should try Osama bin Laden if we catch him? We or the World Court?

DEAN: I don’t think it makes a lot of difference. I'm happy...

MATTHEWS: But who would you like to, if you were president of the United States, would you insist on us trying him, since he was involved in blowing up the World Trade Center, or would you let The Hague do it?

DEAN: You know, the truth is it doesn't make a lot of difference to me as long as he is brought to justice. I think that’s the critical part of that.

It doesn't make any difference? This is not the answer given by someone who aspires to be President of the United States. Dean would rather have this group of judges decide the fate of a terrorist who is responsible for nearly 3,000 American deaths.

Bin Laden would receive a show trial before judges from Jordan, Egypt and France — who would be more than sympathetic to his claims that the Jews were to blame for the terrorist attacks.

What was Dean thinking? How could an individual who wants to lead the United States be so nonchalant about about the final disposition of the man responsible for the deaths of more American civilians than any other?...

Lane Core Jr. CIW P — Mon. 12/08/03 07:54:05 AM
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