Romney Hazy on Torture Definition
CNN's ubiquitous anchor Wolf Blitzer point-blanked Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney last weekend about what exactly constitutes torture and whether techniques like waterboarding are ever defensible, but Romney deferred to the popular national security rationale, implying that in "ticking time bomb" circumstances, a president may elect to use certain unpopular techniques.CNN’s ubiquitous anchor Wolf Blitzer point-blanked Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney last weekend about what exactly constitutes torture and whether techniques like waterboarding are ever defensible, but Romney deferred to the popular national security rationale, implying that in “ticking time bomb” circumstances, a president may elect to use certain unpopular techniques.
Watch the clip here.
AS CHAOS UNFOLDS, FIND SOLID GROUND…In this time of unprecedented challenges, independent journalism is more vital than ever. At Truthdig, we expose what power wants hidden and give you the clarity to make sense of it all.
Your donation helps ensure that truth telling continues.
Related Stories
Editorial Cartoons
Editorial Cartoons
Editorial Cartoons
Opinion
Of the major nonpartisan news networks (excluding Fox), CNN is perhaps the least fit to host a presidential debate.
Media
As the network lurches further to the right, its ratings hit new lows.
Editorial Cartoons
Editorial Cartoons
Editorial Cartoons
Editorial Cartoons
Opinion
Of the major nonpartisan news networks (excluding Fox), CNN is perhaps the least fit to host a presidential debate.
Media
As the network lurches further to the right, its ratings hit new lows.
Editorial Cartoons
You need to be a supporter to comment.
There are currently no responses to this article.
Be the first to respond.