Conspiracy therories anyone?

what type of deal do you think is being cut here?

Yep, those are the two theories that I keep hearing from everyone that I talk to. I guess we will just have to wait and see.

I heard that there was a request submitted to the planning department for an al-qeada training camp in St. Davids. Don't worry though, things take months to get passed around there and it was submitted by guest workers so it probably wont get approved anyway.

I think this is disgraceful. Is the Bermuda Government acting outside of its authority here? Arent matters of foreign affairs within the exclusive authority of the U.K. government when it comes to Overseas territories?

All of that aside, and even considering the terrible and illegal treatment that these people have suffered at Gitmo, do we really want these people here. Just because you cant satisfy the legal burden of proof that they were terrorists, doesnt mean that they are innocent. If they were 'cleared' by the U.S. authorities of any terrorist activity, then why cant they stay in the U.S.?  With thousands of Central/South American immigrants jumping the border fence or hitting the high water mark every year, are they really worried about the immigration of these 'safe' detainees? 1 and 1 just doesnt equal 2 in this situation.

Who is going to bear the cost when these people decide they need help in dealing with the trauma of their stay in Gitmo? Are they going to be permitted to work? Are we going to have to support them financially? If they dont need work permits, then they will need to be nationalized - wow - what a deal! There is just so much wrong with this situation. I smell a rat - I think its an E-rat!!

You guys want the latest side-spliter?? These 4 men have had training in Taliban Afghanistan camps.

http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSFP/2009/06/uighurs_released_to_bermuda_al_1.asp

"At one point, officials had considered bringing some of the Uighurs to the state of Virginia, where there is a Uighur community, but the possibility provoked intense opposition in Congress, and the plan was shelved."

I guess that's what one calls democracy.

As stated, I'm OK with having these 4 guys allowed to come to Bermuda however, I too agree that it is outrageous the way it has been done. Brown is an embarrassment. Not only should the UK have been in on the deal from the outset, but the people of Bermuda should have had an opportunity to discuss the idea and get an understanding of the true picture. If you let these guys have status doesn't that also mean they can bring their families to Bermuda as well? How many people are we talking about now? 10-20-30 people? What is the expense going to be to the taxpayer upfront and in the long run? Is the US going to help out long term or just for the transfer period?

Back to the conspiracy theories: I'm thinking less to do with his son. Women's rights groups would have him castrated if that were the case. I'm thinking more butt-sucking Obama. But then again, there is always that little IRS department that keeps sticking it's nose in avery psuedo-American's bank account(sssss).


Disclaimer: If Tora Bora is true then I'm not at all happy have them brought here under these circumstances. They should have been completely vetted first and Bermudians should have known what we were getting ourselves into.

"However this morning it emerged the decision had been taken without the permission of Government House.

Governor Sir Richard Gozney said: “Yes it was done without permission and the Government of Bermuda should have consulted with us because it carries with it foreign policy ground areas and security issues.

“We will now need to assess these four individuals. We were only told this morning.

“We are working with the Government of Bermuda to address these issues. There are two parts to it – the assessing of the individuals and the other is assessing the implications.

“I am not going to pass judgement on it. We are talking to the Premier.”"

Hmmmmm..... I've got a feeling Obama's people are receiving a few phone calls as well....

"Mr. President, Prime Minister Gordon Brown is on the line.... and he's calling collect."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090611/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/us_guantanamo_uighur_detainees



W....T....F...


I don't even know what to say on this one. What on Earth was Brown thinking? No doubt he was compensated well for this nonsense.


Like we have the space here to accept anyone and instantly nationalise them, let alone potential terrorists that the U.S. doesn't want on their soil. It goes against their entire argument for the term limits.

It goes against any sort of right thinking.

Bravo, Dr. Brown, every time I think you can't top yourself you go and prove me wrong. Amazing.