US attorney general discusses interrogation tactics in Iraq (torture ok?)

[Barrett808]

US attorney general discusses interrogation tactics in Iraq
by Jay Deshmukh

BAGHDAD (AFP) - US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales met Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister Barham Saleh and discussed the tactics used by Iraqi security forces to combat a wave of violence, including torture.

"It is a somewhat difficult decision as to where to draw the line," Gonzales said, referring to possible measures that Iraqi police might use to extract information from suspected insurgents and death squad leaders.

"It is difficult to decide what is appropriate and what is allowed under law," said Gonzales, who has drawn criticism in the past for describing the Geneva Conventions against prisoner abuse as "quaint".

Gonzales, who arrived in Baghdad Tuesday, told reporters the issue of interrogation tactics came up during his meeting with Saleh but said the techniques to be used were a decision for the Iraqi government.

But he stressed that the US government was against any kind of torture.

"Our President is very clear that government does not engage in torture. The US is not engaging in torture. We are part of a convention against torture."

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060829/pl_afp/iraqunrestusjustice

[grizmaster]

1. Torture boy himself instructing the death squads I see

I guess the sadistic POS wanted to get a taste of the murderous process first hand

[warrens]

9. Good news, Ali, today we have, all the way from the United States...

A SPECIAL GUEST TORTURER!!! Can't believe your luck, eh? Don't worry, what he is going to do to you is not really torture, unless you're one of those milquetoasts who can't stand a little genital electrifying.

[VegasWolf]

2. Gonzales, "Remember, no CAMERAS!" nt

[SutaUvaca]

3. So, Alberto?

The US does not use torture? Except when we do use torture?
We are a part of a convention against torture? Except when we don't want to be a part of that convention?

Oh, I get it. It's one of those Rule of Law things. Basis of our civilization, except when we don't want it to be.

[Rose Siding]

4. And Rumsfeld says Democrats are appeasing fascists

What an unholy mess.

[endarkenment]

5. "against any kind of torture"

yes indeed they have specific kinds of torture, a manual of accepted torture practices and techniques. No going off book for these guys.

[rodeodance]

6. says it is up to the Iraqi gov as to what techniques are used. umm...

....Gonzales, who arrived in Baghdad Tuesday, told reporters the issue of interrogation tactics came up during his meeting with Saleh but said the techniques to be used were a decision for the Iraqi government.

But he stressed that the US government was against any kind of torture.

"Our President is very clear that government does not engage in torture. The US is not engaging in torture. We are part of a convention against torture."

[Supersedeas]

7. Al Gonzo calls Geneva Conventions 'quaint' - yet McCain supports this crew

[ninkasi]

8. Does this mean

that all of the pictures we've seen about the atrocities at Abu Ghraib were the results of being treated well? I know that Bush is crazy, but resent the implication that we are crazy enough to believe any member of his administration, especially a creepy one like the AG. Being given good treatment does not result in blood, maiming, and death.

As far as the convention against torture, why did Chimp issue a signing statement on the law forbidding torture, but not, of course if Bush decided that he could order it done anyway.