I have read my history very well, you just like to obfuscate it!
Bel
You haven't read your history yet have you?
You evidently know very lttle, if anything, of the history of the Muddle Ages! I am sure if was held in prison in the Middle Ages he would not have looked as healthy as he did when in made his appearance in court.
I would love for you to demonstrate my obfuscation. Till then you're speaking tosh.I have read my history very well, you just like to obfuscate it!
I think he had put on weight actually. That's probably because he's been in a cell for years not getting any exercise and eating Maccas. I did watch a show during the week claiming the prision there is better than some in the US. That interview was with a US Army Officer.....How healthy did he look??? Could you post a link so I can see...
I think he had put on weight actually. That's probably because he's been in a cell for years not getting any exercise and eating Maccas. I did watch a show during the week claiming the prision there is better than some in the US. That interview was with a US Army Officer.....
PS :- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammed_Omar (this is the bloke on the phone to USG in happytown's post ..). Mullah Mohammed Omar (born c.1959, Nodeh, near Kandahar[1]) or simply Mullah Omar, is the reclusive leader of the Taliban of Afghanistan and was Afghanistan's de facto head of state from 1996 to 2001. He is also known as Commander of the Faithful, as declared by his followers in 1994.
Since the 2001 war in Afghanistan began he has been in hiding and wanted by U.S. authorities for harboring Osama bin Laden and his al-Qaeda organization. He is believed to be hiding in Pakistan. Despite his former political rank, and his current high status on terrorism wanted lists[2], not much is publicly known about this man. Few photos of him exist. During his tenure as "emir" of Afghanistan, most of the contact between that country and the rest of the world was via his foreign minister Wakil Ahmad Mutawakkil.
Greggy, (and kennas) - you know why he has long hair don't you? - they said it was so that he could wrap it over his eyes to "turn off" the constantly-on-lights when he wanted to sleep -He needs a good haircut though.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200703/s1886350.htm
Hicks apologises, thanks Aust for support, By Michael Rowland
Confessed terrorism supporter David Hicks has apologised to Australia and the United States after being convicted by a US military commission at Guantanamo Bay.
Hicks returned to the Guantanamo Bay court room and admitted to a range of activities, including training at Al Qaeda camps in Afghanistan and meeting Osama bin Laden.
Presiding officer Colonel Ralph Coleman has convicted him on the charge of providing material support for terrorism.
Under the terms of a plea deal, Hicks will serve no more than seven years behind bars but an as-yet undisclosed portion of this sentence will be suspended.
He will return to Australia within 60 days.
In a statement read to the tribunal on his behalf, Hicks said he owed apologies to many people, including his family, Australia and the US.
He has also thanked Australians for their compassion and forgiveness and has promised not to betray their support.
From ABC, March 31, 2007,
By Michael Rowland and wires
HICKS APOLOGISES, THANKS AUST FOR SUPPORT
Confessed terrorism supporter David Hicks has apologised to Australia and the United States after being convicted by a US military commission at Guantanamo Bay.
Hicks returned to the Guantanamo Bay court room and admitted to a range of activities, including training at Al Qaeda camps in Afghanistan and meeting Osama bin Laden.
Presiding officer Colonel Ralph Coleman has convicted him on the charge of providing material support for terrorism.
Under the terms of a plea deal, Hicks will serve no more than seven years behind bars but an as-yet undisclosed portion of this sentence will be suspended.
He will return to Australia within 60 days.
In a statement read to the tribunal on his behalf, Hicks said he owed apologies to many people, including his family, Australia and the US.
He has also thanked Australians for their compassion and forgiveness and has promised not to betray their support.
Admissions
Hicks's chest-length hair was newly cut short and he wore a dark gray suit and tie as he stood before the judge.
Hicks raised his right arm and answered, "yes" in a guttural voice when asked if he would swear to tell the truth.
The judge read a list of the acts Hicks admitted to and asked him to affirm each one.
Hicks answered, "yes, sir" or "it's good," as the judge read each paragraph.
Hicks's plea agreement bars him from speaking to the media for one year and says if he ever sells the rights to his story, the Australian Government will get the money.
He was also banned from taking legal action against the United States.
Hicks had previously said he was abused by the US military but said in his plea agreement he had "never been illegally treated while in US custody".
- ABC/Reuters
1. why one year? the election is only 6 or 8 months or so ?1.Hicks's plea agreement bars him from speaking to the media for one year and says if he ever sells the rights to his story, the Australian Government will get the money.
2. He was also banned from taking legal action against the United States.
3. Hicks had previously said he was abused by the US military but said in his plea agreement he had "never been illegally treated while in US custody".
What conspiracy?Conspiracy theorists have two choices accept it or keep going.
happy1. Little Hicksups, are just pawns insignificant peanuts,
2. but for some, even on this forum constant supply of excitement and desire to fight for every human right.
3. Now when GUILTY plea was entered, could we look at the person as declared terrorist aide?
interesting extract from that Reuters article happy..
1. why one year? the election is only 6 or 8 months or so ?
2. lol, my guess is Major Mori is likely to be silenced as well - and probably wants to move on with his job (his new job?) - bound to be in civvy street if he wants to make equivalent of Colonel.
3. I guess it's forgiveness time all round.
A U.S. military tribunal has sentenced Australian David Hicks to just nine months in prison after he pleaded guilty to supporting terrorism.
Will that make the Govt. guilty of benefitting from terrorism??? Surely that would warrant a year or two in Guantanamo.Hicks's plea agreement bars him from speaking to the media for one year and says if he ever sells the rights to his story, the Australian Government will get the money.
I would love for you to demonstrate my obfuscation. Till then you're speaking tosh.
My idea of intelligent ( not) is to waste 5 years trying to rewrite the rule book so that someone caught in Afghanistan when we invaded can be tried for something, anything , who cares if it's retrospectiveAll these supporters of this pro terrorist Hicks want him back on the streets, so he can continue his 'jihad' against the West. Now that is intelligent!
This bloke seems to be convinced that our laws on terror are little more than kneejerk reactions designed to placade the public.
For the paper you'll have to read the attached pdf file.
towards the end he says "If we strive for the illusory goal of full protection from terrporism, we risk doing even greater damage to our society and its freedoms and values." .
http://www.law.unsw.edu.au/staff/WilliamsG/
George Williams is the Anthony Mason Professor and Director of the Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law at the Faculty of Law, University of New South Wales...
A barrister, ....(freedom of speech), the Hindmarsh Island Bridge Case (freedom from racial discrimination) and Plaintiff S157/2002 v Commonwealth (review of government action and the rule of law) and in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal of Fiji, including in Republic of Fiji v Prasad (legality of the 2000 coup). ....
BelThere's no obfuscati on my part. It's quite simple:
All these supporters of this pro terrorist Hicks want him back on the streets, so he can continue his 'jihad' against the West. Now that is intelligent!
I say incarcerate him until he vows (on the Koran or the bible whichever he believes in at the time) that he will NOT engage in terrorist activities. This is assuming, of course, that we can trust him to tell the truth. Maybe his father can vouch for him, now that would be something!
lol - Kauri - I thought you were joking.Hicks gets nine months..
Australian Hicks must serve 9 months
Guantanamo detainee sentenced to 7 years, with bulk of time suspended.. etc
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