White House goes mum on CIA video case

[maddezmom]

Source: AFP

WASHINGTON (AFP) - The White House said Monday it would not answer questions about the CIA's destroying interrogation tapes of terrorism suspects, citing ongoing investigations into what some have called a cover-up.

Spokesman Dana Perino said that US President George W. Bush's official lawyer had requested a no-comment policy while the US Justice Department and Central Intelligence Agency looked into the simmering controversy.

"Until that process works itself out, I'm going to adhere to their request," she told reporters. "I think that that's appropriate, and I'll adhere to it."

When a reporter noted that the White House has similarly stonewalled questions about other potentially embarrassing issues, and suggested that such a policy was politically expedient, Perino bristled.

"I can see why that cynicism that usually drifts from this room could come up in this regard. What I can tell you is that I try my best to get you as much information as I can, and in this regard I've been asked by our Counsel's office not to comment, and I'm not going to," she said.


Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20071210/pl_afp/usintelligenceattackstorturewhouse_071210172821

[Enrique]

1. if there's one thing that Dana Perino can't stand

it's cynicism.

[Solly Mack]

2. Of course it does

proof of the torture policy the Bush administration implemented...of course they're mum

[havocmom]

4. Throw in their realization that in the digital age, they have no clue

how much 'video tape' is floating around in the ether :evilgrin:

[Solly Mack]

5. Yeppers. There are more than 2 tapes

"hundred of hours of tape" does not translate into just 2 tapes

and various articles over the years have shown that several detainees were taped during interrogation

and that's not even factoring in everyone with a cell phone camera

[maddezmom]

6. yuppers: U.S. Attorney Says Two CIA Interrogation Tapes Still Exist

http://www.opednews.com/articles/genera_skeeter__071209_the__skeeter_bites_r.htm

[Solly Mack]

7. Amazing isn't it?

[maddezmom]

9. yes....wonder if we'll see Clifford May talk about his very own parties torture tapes

Saddam's Torture Tapes
The Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD) has posted video of torture from inside of Saddam's Iraq. FDD President Clifford May explains:

These images are brutal and disturbing – they are not intended for all audiences. But for those who want to understand the evils of the Saddam regime, and especially for anyone inclined to excuse or minimize the crimes committed, these videos demonstrate that Saddam was a ruthless mass murderer and a threat to all humanity.



http://thomasjoscelyn.blogspot.com/2006/01/saddams-torture-tapes.html

http://rightweb.irc-online.org/profile/1296

[OnyxCollie]

11. Yes, I had recalled that the MSM, while demonizing Saddam,

had spoken of his torture tapes. Interesting parallels.

IIRC, they were available for purchase on DVD. At least Saddam was open about it.

[Solly Mack]

12. Sure.....'cept he'll call'em 'Patriot Tapes'

[librechik]

14. thanks for this, mom!

hehe--legs growing like a centipede all oveer this little bug.

[TwilightGardener]

3. Well, if they DID talk, here's all they would say:

I don't recall I don't recall I don't recall I don't recall I don't recall I don't recall I don't recall. That's what it will all boil down to, in the end. A "faulty memory" excuse seemed to work for Scooter Libby, after all. Worked for Reagan, too.

[brentspeak]

8. Later, they'll "have no recollection" of remaining mum

[rodeodance]

10. typical to hide behind his lawyers.

[SpiralHawk]

13. "Time out. We are mixing our propaganda lies up." - Perino

"As soon as we get our lies straight (smirk), we will be back at you with fresh propaganda."

- Perino, republicon homelander spokesunit

http://images.google.com/url?q=&usg=AFQjCNF7-qXNSqnp9vbJKFVxTovaqZSanQ

[Supersedeas]

24. sending the minions out with the propoganda now--Mukasey will backburner this one for the schizoid

media to forget about.

[notadmblnd]

15. Have they been caught in their lie

that the tapes have been viewed as late as Sept and Oct this year?

[SlingBlade]

16. That one I missed

Could you explain or direct me towards a link please.

[notadmblnd]

18. Sure, there are several threads here from the past two days

here is one link from Kpete.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=2439507

[SlingBlade]

23. Thanks

:)

[u2spirit]

17. Of course once the investigation plays out

They will say it's over and don't need to dwell on it. Classic maneuver. Get caught in an investigation and say you can't comment. When investigation is over, say it's over and decline comment.

[Supersedeas]

26. Peppy Pompom Perino is doing a Snow/McButterpants spin job

[tabasco]

19. If they just tell the truth they have nothing to worry about!!

Freeper response when Clinton got a lawyer for the Lewinsky persecution.

[paparush]

20. No shit they're mum. Tapes prove torture. Torture means Bush goes to jail.

Very simplified version, I know, but still.

The gov has convinced 'enough' people that we don't torture.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then video (and oh how we americans LOVE our video) then video speaks VOLUMES.

IE - Joe 6 Pack, currently comfortable in his belief that we don't torture, upon seeing the tapes, hearing the screams, watching the violent contortions suddenly wakes up and says, "My god Martha, they are torturin' that fella.."

[Triana]

21. bu$h will never go to jail no matter what he does and Joe 6-pack will never

wake up.

[paparush]

22. As long as the truth is buried, and lies prevail..you are correct.

[allisonthegreat]

25. i'm sure they had very little to say n/t