Keith Olbermann Special Comment - Why Obama Must Prosecute Bush

There does seem to be a tide of people inside and outside government that are calling for the prosecution of President Bush and other administration officials involved with the decision to use torture. Keith puts in his two cents.

More from Keith Olbermann and Jonathan Turley on Prosecuting Bush War Crimes

President Obama is going to have to make a huge decision shortly after taking office, whether to pursue criminal charges against several members of the Bush regime. I think I've made my feelings clear in previous posts and my guest opinion in the Oakland Press posted below. This segment on Keith Olbermann's Countdown is clear in its reasoning for prosecution. Olbermann will also be doing a special comment on his Monday show.

Oakland Press Publishes Bush Legacy Opinions

I don't think you could read two more divergent opinions on the legacy of the last 8 years than these two. Mr. Brickmeyer seems to be seeing through rose colored glasses of blind conservatism. Even many Republican pundits will admit the last 8 years have been a failure, but not Mr. Brickmeyer. He sees the world as John McCain sees the world, through the lens of Iraq and the illusion of success.

I don't personally understand the conservative mindset, and I don't think the long view of the Bush regime will be kind to Republicans and conservatives.

Calls Growing to Prosecute Bush and Cheney

I am throwing my voice in with those that are calling for the prosecution of George W. Bush and Dick Cheney for war crimes. In the video below John Dean discusses this issue with Keith Olbermann.


Group wants Obama to Prosecute Bush: Click here.