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Alice Henry @IreneVincent (15960) • United States 6 Apr 16

There has been talk that the U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba will be shut down. When they plan to do this I don’t have any idea. With the recent talks between President Obama and Cuba’s President Castro, it will be...

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Should George W. Bush Be Prosecuted For Authorizing the Use of Torture

Nate @NateB11 (816) • United States 28 Apr 13

A couple of years ago, Bush cancelled a trip to Switzerland because a human rights organization was pushing to prosecute him for war crimes and for violating international law by authorizing torture. At Guantanamo Bay where there...

How To Screw A Country.....

diamania @diamania (7011) • Netherlands 14 Jul 09

Balkenende has vowed Holland will take up gitmo prisoners during his cosy meeting with Obama. In the meanwhile our minister of migration has given 27.000 people asylum back here... If you have political aspirations I bet you...

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Ok Bush Haters, where will you go with this?

ParaTed2k @ParaTed2k (22940) • Sheboygan, Wisconsin 14 May 09

"WASHINGTON (AFP) – As part of its plans to close Guantanamo Bay, the Obama administration is considering holding some of the detainees indefinitely and without trial on US soil, US media reported Thursday." One of the biggest...

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Does the closing of Guantanamo Bay make us safer or more at risk?

nashlix @nashlix (186) • Singapore 28 Apr 09

Here is a question of great importance to many as President Obama reaches his 100th day in office. His promise of closing the Guantanamo Bay prison has sparked support and likewise, criticisms domestically and internationally....

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Why are we afraid to hold the prisoners from Guantanamo Bay?

Shakadoodoo @shakadoodoo (737) • Dallas, Texas 25 Jan 09

I have been wondering why people are so afraid to keep the prisoners from Guantanamo Bay? It is not like there is a large amount of Alkida or Taliban in the prison system and if there are they can not be even close to the power...

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Proof positive why Obama SHOULD NOT CLOSE Guantanamo Bay

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17797) • United States 23 Jan 09

While Senators are saying "Not in My State" - http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1879257.aspx This appears to be proof positive that Obama SHOULD NOT CLOSE Guantanamo Bay !!!!! Good grief, what more evidence does this guy need...

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Do you agree with President Obama's decision to close Guantanamo Bay?

JonesKnows @JonesKnows (73) • Canada 22 Jan 09

I must admit, I was more than a little concerned when I heard this. Really like to know what he is planning on doing with the "suspected terrorists" being held there. Do you think this is the right decision and why? What would...

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Would you like an Iguana for a pet?...

aseretdd @aseretdd (13729) • Philippines 26 Nov 08

I was looking at a friend's friendster photos when this one caught my attention... and it brought memories of the days i was still working in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba... well, this place is not only well know because of it's...

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An interesting approach to the problem; Possible Gitmo Solution?

ColeRyan @ColeRyan (5) 22 Nov 08

I read this article on the New York Times the other day. It is an interesting approach that the Saudi's are taking to addressing the greater core issues of the problem. Given the nature of the conservative Wahabi government in...

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thedogshrink @thedogshrink (1266) • United States 21 Nov 08

Does anyone know on what basis the Supreme Court decided that the Bush Administration must not hold prisoners at Guantanamo Bay without formal charges, etc? Because it appears that the Constitution does give him that right under...

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My Court Day....

Aingealicia @Aingealicia (1905) • United States 17 Feb 08

For those of you waiting on a report of my court date here is the update. Disappointment....I watched in the court room as the lawyer that was chosen to defend these men against the CIA, FBI, and Ashcroft by claiming 4th...

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Go Cuba...Go

Aingealicia @Aingealicia (1905) • United States 17 Feb 08

For those of you who know me you know I am covering the Guantanamo Bay story. I can say after the disappointment I saw in the Court room for these mens lives, I applaud Cuba for doing what the rest of the world should be...

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New Poem from todays Court day....

Aingealicia @Aingealicia (1905) • United States 15 Feb 08

Today was a hard day in court so I did come home and write out a poem. I am typing this out by hand because I do not have 500 post yet. Wings of terror The court room filled, as the case was to be presented. Lives were...

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Have you been labeled?

Aingealicia @Aingealicia (1905) • United States 13 Feb 08

I am a writer as most of you know. I have been covering the Guantanamo Bay protest and my new article is up. My blog is listed upon my profile. I encourage you to read it so you know what is going on with this Guantanamo Bay...

Has America any credibility left?

Just an Ordinary Owl? @owlwings (43897) • Cambridge, England 3 Feb 07

Five years after the U.S. military started detaining suspected al Qaeda and Taliban fighters at the Guantanamo naval base, none of the 395 prisoners still held there has been tried. The Supreme Court ruled in 2004 that...

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human rights

injustice

innocent till proven guilty

protest

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