Re: [Pen-l] William Kristol: Obama will be calling Cheney for advice

[Doug Henwood <dhenwood@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Jan 12, 2009, at 11:08 AM, Julio Huato wrote:

> I have no idea whether Obama will use his power to prosecute Cheney,
> Bush, etc.

Of course he won't. This is as certain a bet as anything on earth.  
There are so many reasons why: BHO's own caution and conservatism, the  
interest of any politician in not setting a precedent for his or her  
successors, unwillingness to scare the national security  
professionals, and the permanent interests of imperial power, just to  
name a few.

Doug
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