OM DENNE EPISODE
The recent plea deal with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and other 9/11 detainees has flown under the radar, but its implications are more profound than you might think.
And in this week’s episode of The Wall, Ron and Sean dive into it all. Together, they break down all the moving parts that have led to this deal.
Ron’s unique background as a former marine and military lawyer helps him shed a new light on the events, from the detainees’ torture to how the historical use of military commissions explains what we see happening now.
Listen in as they discuss why torture undermines the justice process, the crucial role due process plays in maintaining the integrity of the American legal system, the challenges the Obama administration faced when closing down Guantanamo Bay, and more.
Let’s dive in.
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
The 9/11 plea deal (03:28)
The CIA in Afghanistan (04:34)
Why torture never works (15:00)
Why due process matters (19:28)
Should military cases’ information be public? (32:53)
Why the US needs to stop being the police of the world (44:15)
The consequences of mass hysteria (48:25)
What presidential immunity really means (51:16)
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