US claims Guantanamo 'saved lives'

http://observer.guardian.co.uk/world/story/0,,1890381,00.html

The interrogation of detainees at Guantanamo Bay has saved Britain from at least two major terrorist attacks, according to President George Bush's chief intelligence adviser.

John Negroponte, Director of National Intelligence, claims information obtained from inmates at the camp has proved vital in thwarting a series of terror attacks around the world, including in Britain. But the claim has provoked anger among human rights groups, which argue it is being used to justify a number of practices at Guantanamo that may constitute torture.

Mounting calls for Guantanamo to be shut down amid fears it is breaching international laws on human rights has prompted Negroponte's office to take the unusual step of publicly defending the controversial camp in Cuba.

A summary of the so-called 'High-Value Terrorist Detainee Program', states that 'reporting from terrorist detainees has become a crucial pillar of US counterterrorism efforts, representing the single largest source of insight into al-Qaeda for the US and its CT (counter-terrorism) partners. The detention of terrorists disrupts - at least temporarily - the plots they were involved in, saving the lives not only of Americans, but also of countless men, women and children around the globe.'

Nope, it's too secret. You must trust them. And they are known for their veracity, aren't they?

civilized countries. Like back in the good old days.

'saving the lives not only of Americans, but also of countless men, women and children around the globe.'

I hate that language, like the main goal was to save Americans and the rest is just icing on the cake. As long as we reinforce this idea that our lives are worth more than any other nationality, Americans will keep swallowing this BS.

Just cause you said so doesn't make it so, George!

Like anyone is going to believe ANYTHING Negroponte says!

about the planned attack.

Or, shut the fuck up. Your choice.

John Negroponte is a known liar and a Iran/Contra convict that should be shelling peanuts in a zoo with junior.



Disgusting. Beneath contempt.

There have been no prosecutions. No plots detected. The only plot that was broken up was the one the British broke up using good policework. I am so sick of these assholes' lies.

So any waterboarding is really combination torture and lifeguard duty.

:rofl: You have a very twisted way of looking at things. I'm glad you're on our side.

with felt pens, you know, a 'don't insert past this line.' That probably saves lives too.

US Bush Regime cliams Guantanamo 'saved lives'

Please do not confuse the unfortunate nation and its dictator.

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Have to check with Japan and see if they agree