S U N D A Y , A U G U S T 2 2 , 2 0 0 4Bush Attacks Military Lawyersby Michael in New York on 8/22/2004 10:22:00 PMThe Bush show trials of those non-entities known as prisoners atGuantanamo Bay is picking up steam.</p><p> But since it's not enough tobelittle the Red Cross, the Geneva Convention and all standards ofdecency (see Abu Ghraib), Bush is now taking out his anger on themilitary lawyers saddled with the miserable task of defending theseprisoners under conditions that most lawyers would findunacceptable.The military lawyers actually have done a spectacular job of providingexcellent counsel by attacking the very legitimacy of the proceedings,giving it all a far more respectable air than they deserved --something for which Bush should be grateful.</p><p> Instead, these men andwomen are paying for fulfilling their oaths and their duties by havingtheir careers torpedoed."One of those lawyers, Lt.</p><p> Cmdr.</p><p> Philip Sundel, said he accepted thejob after the Navy's top lawyer said it would be a historic opportunity.'Not historic enough, I guess,' Commander Sundel said in aninterview."'I found out in June I was not selected for promotion for the secondyear in a row,' said Commander Sundel, who has a strong reputationas a trial lawyer.</p><p> Under the military's system that emphasizespromotion or resignation, he will leave the service.</p><p> Asked if hebelieved the promotion denial was related to his representation of AliHamza Ahmed Sulayman al-Bahlul of Yemen and his strong criticismof the tribunal system, he said: 'I have no way of knowing if itadversely impacted my situation.</p><p> It didn't positively impact, itseems.'" Criminal Defense LawyerIowa City defense lawyer.</p><p> Let us guide andprotect you!keeganjdean.comSearch Military RecordsInstant Military records lookup.</p><p> Militaryrecords online database.Military.GovtRegistry.comDubuque Business LawyersDubuque corporate attorneys.</p><p> Find localbusinesses on DexKnows.www.DexKnows.com Add New Comment Logged in as AnonymousUser Logout from DisqusLogged in asusing Facebook Connect (Logout)Type your comment here.</p><p> EschatonMonday Night Thread - I wonder if Peter will dosomething stupid on Heroes tonight.20 minutes agoFiredoglakeFDL Movie Night Welcomes John Holowach: High:The True Tale of American Marijuana - Last month,Attorney General Eric Holder said the federalgovernment would stop raiding marijuanadistributors in states where it is legal.</p><p> But lastweek H...24 minutes agoDaily KosGoons at Cincinnati "tea party" bullied, intimidatedmedia - WKRC-TV, the CBS affiliate in Cincinnati,reports that in March one of their reporters wasforced to leave a so-called "tea party" protest aftera small ...35 minutes ago538.comGovernment Spending, Equality and Development -Chris Bowers has an interesting and somewhattongue-in-cheek post up at Open Left in which helooks at the amount of government spending as afraction of G...36 minutes agoThink ProgressSenate Should Ignore Nutty Glenn Beck ConspiracyTheories And Appoint Harold Koh - Our guestblogger is Henry Fernandez, a Senior Fellow at theCenter For American Progress Action Fund.</p><p> AsThinkProgress recently noted, a small number ofc...40 minutes agoJ O H N ' S P H OT O S Ask a Military Lawyer Now19 Military Lawyers Are Online!Ask a Question, Get an AnswerASAP.Military-Law.JustAnswer.comOur Clients Need LawyersGet Legal Cases EmailedRegularly.</p><p> Call Now To Qualify:866-686-5342.www.LegalMatch.com/AttorneysLangdale Vallotton, LLPAttorneys at Law Strength,Honesty, Professionalismwww.langdalevallotton.comMilitary Legal FeesHelp for Military - $500-$10000.Fast Approvals.</p><p> Apply Online Now!www.PioneerMilitaryLoans.com AMERICAblog News| A great nation deserves the truth: Bush A...http://www.americablog.com/2004/08/bush-attacks-military-la... 1 of 64/6/09 8:40 PM
