BCCI- does anyone know?

[Downthestretch55]

I only post this because I came across it and really don't know if there's fire under the smoke. Does anyone know more about BCCI?
Sorry, it's long.
http://www.alternet.org/waroniraq/50156/

[GenuineRisk]

DTS, I think it's a little shaky- I've read a lot about this particular issue over the years. I mean, yes, we funded the mujahadeen against the Soviets, no questions. But I don't know that we can specifically blame Bush for Osama, as some of the allegations concern Osama's family's connection to this bank and the Bushies and I know at some point the bin Laden family cut off ties with Osama.

It's kind of like the Prescott Bush-Nazis thing- yes, clearly Granddad Bush profited off of companies that helped fund Hitler's rise to power. Does it make for a direct link? Eh, I'm skeptical. Here's an equally long article on that subject:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/...312540,00.html

What I do take from this is that when lots of money is involved, anything goes.

[Downthestretch55]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

DTS, I think it's a little shaky- I've read a lot about this particular issue over the years. I mean, yes, we funded the mujahadeen against the Soviets, no questions. But I don't know that we can specifically blame Bush for Osama, as some of the allegations concern Osama's family's connection to this bank and the Bushies and I know at some point the bin Laden family cut off ties with Osama.

It's kind of like the Prescott Bush-Nazis thing- yes, clearly Granddad Bush profited off of companies that helped fund Hitler's rise to power. Does it make for a direct link? Eh, I'm skeptical. Here's an equally long article on that subject:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/...312540,00.html

What I do take from this is that when lots of money is involved, anything goes.

GR,
Interesting article. Thanks.
Do you know who appointed the judge, Rosemary Collier?

Kurt Julius Goldstein, 87, and Peter Gingold, 85, began a class action in America in 2001, but the case was thrown out by Judge Rosemary Collier on the grounds that the government cannot be held liable under the principle of "state sovereignty".

Jan Lissmann, one of the lawyers for the survivors, said: "President Bush withdrew President Bill Clinton's signature from the treaty [that founded the court] not only to protect Americans, but also to protect himself and his family."

If her appointment (Collier) has ties to the Bushes, this could become even more interesting.
Yes, lots of money seems to be involved. Anything can happen.
In my opinion, congress has access to the resources and the power to investigate. The people deserve the requisite answers.
This seems to harken to Jefferson's premise, "the consent of the (informed) governed" is the source of the credibility by which the government gains its powers.

Thanks for the article.

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by Downthestretch55

In my opinion, congress has access to the resources and the power to investigate.

And when they bother to do so, the corrupt start sweating. Check this out:

http://www.balloon-juice.com/?p=8046

As always, some of the comments below are hilarious.

[Downthestretch55]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

And when they bother to do so, the corrupt start sweating. Check this out:

http://www.balloon-juice.com/?p=8046

As always, some of the comments below are hilarious.

Genster,
That article was plenty good.
Geesh, I didn't even know it was "take a worm for a walk week".
Perhaps it's time to follow Rovie's example, "rip the heads off little animals".
Is Gonzo an illegal immigrant? If he is, I hope he meets up with Billo sometime soon.