British Prime Minister, David Cameron (left) and U.S. President, Barack Obama (right)
Newly elected British Prime Minister, David Cameron, met with U.S. President, Barack Obama, at the White House today, in Washington, D.C. They held a joint press conference, answering a number of questions.
The two heads of state, discussed the regrettable release of Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Al Megrahi, who was thought to have three months to live, but is still living in his native, Libya, one year later.
Abdelbaset Al Megrahi (left)
The Judiciary Report opposed his release from day one, labeling it a mistake. Time has proven the site correct once again, as Megrahi, continues to enjoy his freedom in luxury, well beyond the life expectancy doctors initially gave the cancer sufferer last year.
Notice the Judiciary Report's use of the words "reportedly has three months to live" on August 20, 2009 (see below). Last year, he just did not appear that far gone.
"He is suffering from cancer and reportedly has three months to live. Britain is known for its compassion in such issues and as such, Scotland released him after serving 8 years in prison, to go home to die....
Compassion is a great trait. However, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi, is a convicted mass murderer, who could have received medical care in prison, while paying his debt to society. Releasing him has rubbed salt in the wounds of his victims' families and friends, who didn't get to tell their loved ones goodbye, a courtesy he has been afforded." (click here)
While the Judiciary Report has the utmost respect and love for victims of cancer, Megrahi, has not paid his debt to society for the mass murder he committed, creating shattered lives for their loved ones left behind.
Cameron's invitation to visit America was to shore up ties between the two nations, as Britain has long been a very loyal ally and friend to the United States.
Since being elected this summer, Cameron has implemented significant cost cutting measures to reduce national debt in Britain, which is commendable. He also pulled off a massive coup seizing over $1 billion dollars in dormant bank accounts to use for the public good.
The White House needs to begin its own cost cutting and desist with the spending sprees on the people's money, as no amount of wishful thinking shall suspend the laws of mathematics.
Video: Tent Erected for Gadhafi Visit Dismantled - The Associated Press
The tony city of Bedford, New York, is not happy with the visit of Libyan leader, Colonel Gadhafi, who is in America for talks at the United Nations.
Mr. Gadhafi pitched his tent at a luxury property in Bedford, but via a permit technicality, locals showed their displeasure at his presence, forcing it to be dismantled.
The cold reception is due to his government's handling of the Lockerbie bombing that occurred in the 1980's, on an airliner over Scotland in the United Kingdom.
Many Americans died on that flight, correctly labeled an act of terrorism against innocent civilians. Recently, President Barack Obama slammed the release of theLockerbie bomber.
Video: Straw: Oil was 'a big part' of Lockerbie deal - ITN NEWS
According to published reports in Britain, U.S. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, knew of the Lockerbie deal, regarding the release of convicted bomber, Abdelbaset Al Megrahi, in advance of it transpiring, as they were kept abreast of negotiations, every step of the way.
The White House has yet to respond to these statements. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, condemned the Scottish government over Megrahi's release from a Scottish prison, when it made world news last month. Megrahi is suffering from prostate cancer.
In related news, U.K. Minister Jack Straw, admitted the release was a "trade and oil" deal, which netted BP (British Petroleum) 550,000,000 British pounds in oil.
He stated, failing to include the bomber would have hurt the nation's business interests in Libya, which has been branded a "rogue state" Britain wishes to "Bring back into the fold."
Lev Leviev paid $50,000,000 for a home in Hampstead, London
In other news, Libya's Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, is said to have purchased a $15,000,000 home on the most exclusive street in London, Bishops Avenue in Hampstead. The booming area is home to many billionaires.
No.10 turns on Obama and Clinton for criticising decision to release Lockerbie bomber
Last updated at 3:14 AM on 06th September 2009 - Downing Street has hit back at Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton for attacking the decision to release the Lockerbie bomber.
President Obama and the US Secretary of State fuelled a fierce American backlash against Britain, claiming Abdelbaset Al Megrahi should have been forced to serve out his jail sentence in Scotland – but a senior Whitehall aide said their reaction was ‘disingenuous’.
British officials claim Mr Obama and Mrs Clinton were kept informed at all stages of discussions concerning Megrahi’s return.
The officials say the Americans spoke out because they were taken aback by the row over Megrahi’s release, not because they did not know it was about to happen.
‘The US was kept fully in touch about everything that was going on with regard to Britain’s discussions with Libya in recent years and about Megrahi,’ said the Whitehall aide.
‘We would never do anything about Lockerbie without discussing it with the US. It is disingenuous of them to act as though Megrahi’s return was out of the blue.
'They knew about our prisoner transfer agreement with Libya and they knew that the Scots were considering Megrahi’s case.’
Mr. Obama said Megrahi’s release on compassionate grounds was a ‘mistake’ while Mrs Clinton phoned the Scottish administration to complain in person.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Foreign Secretary David Miliband are said to have been ‘disappointed’ by the force of Washington’s response...
"Brown denies 'double-dealing' over Lockerbie release"
British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, was between a rock and a hard place last week, regarding the furor accompanying the release of Lockerbie bomber, Megrahi. He was released early, as he is dying of prostate cancer, which is often treatable with what is currently available on the market.
Documents obtained by the press revealed, a memo in which Prime Minister Brown expressed, he did not want Megrahi to die in prison, fearing how it would look and the impact it would have on Britain's ties with Libya.
Gordon and Sarah Brown
Brown stated at the press conference that the early release was a decision taken by the Scottish government and not his office.
Video: Scottish Government Defends Bomber's Release - The Associated Press
FBI Director Robert S. Mueller is being slammed by the Scottish government for a caustic letter he wrote, condemning them for releasing, Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi, who is dying of terminal cancer.
I certainly do not believe he should have been freed, but rather forced to live out his years in prison for crimes against humanity. However, Robert Mueller is in no position to criticize anyone with his track record.
Mueller, as head of the FBI, inexplicablyhas murderers running loose and for several years looked the other way to the criminal misconduct of men like Bernard Madoff and R. Allen Stanford.
It was revealed, he knew for years they were breaking the law and did absolutely nothing to stop them, which would have saved investors billions.
Not to mention, he was at the helm of the FBI when 9/11 happened, which the Bureau could have prevented had HQ not stonewalled its own agents for corrupt purposes. Thousands died, which is way more than the fatalities in the Lockerbie bombing. How do you explain terrorists having a lower body count than you, Mr. Mueller.
Robert Mueller
Your negligence is downright bloodcurdling, as terrorists are boldly proclaiming they shall launch new attacks and I don't doubt they will try.
However, knowing you are in charge of national security should alarm anyone, after what you let happen the first time, on September 11th.
Washington, D.C., New York, New York and Los Angeles, California, among other cities, are prime targets for terrorists with no mercy, yet the FBI is still in a terrible state of disarray thanks to you.
I am of the belief, you could care less about criminals being freed, as you've illustrated with your negligent conduct in numerous cases, including the aforementioned. What you dislike is the fact a case you worked on as prosecutor, has been undone, via freeing a terrorist after 8-years of what should have been a life sentence.
Side Bar: Mr. Mueller, what about the Bush family's special relationship with the Bin Ladens, prior to Osama flipping his lid. Why was his family allowed safe passage out of America during Bush's term, right after 9/11 happened. Why was the CIA in bed with Bin Laden prior to the bombings. Why was the Iraq war, that was concocted by Bush and Cheney on deliberately flawed intelligence, fought for oil and not for freedom. If you are going to throw stones, Mr. Mueller, make sure you don't live in a glass house.
FBI chief's attack 'out of order'
Mr Mueller suggested that Megrahi's release showed support for terrorists. Former Scottish First Minister Henry McLeish has described comments by the FBI chief on the Lockerbie bomber's release as "totally out of order".
Scottish Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill freed terminally ill Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi on compassionate grounds on Thursday.
FBI director Robert Mueller said the decision gave "comfort to terrorists". Mr McLeish said it was an unfair slur on the Scots justice system. A former lord advocate said it was "appalling".
Megrahi, who has always claimed his innocence, served seven years, five months and four days of his life sentence for the bombing of the Pan Am jet over Lockerbie in 1988, in which 270 people died.
Since the 57-year-old's release, Mr MacAskill has been criticised for his decision, particularly from relatives of Americans killed in the bombing.
Mr Mueller, who was the US Assistant Attorney General responsible for the Lockerbie investigation, said he was outraged by the release, which he said made a mockery of the grief of the victims' families and undermined the rule of law.
In a letter to the justice secretary, he wrote: "Your action in releasing Megrahi is as inexplicable as it is detrimental to the cause of justice. Indeed your action makes a mockery of the rule of law. Col Gaddafi with Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi...
"Your action gives comfort to terrorists around the world who now believe that regardless of the quality of the investigation, the conviction by jury after the defendant is given all due process, and sentence appropriate to the crime, the terrorist will be freed by one man's exercise of 'compassion'.
"Your action rewards a terrorist even though he never admitted to his role in this act of mass murder and even though neither he nor the government of Libya ever disclosed the names and roles of others who were responsible."
However, Henry McLeish said Mr Mueller's intervention was "totally out of order".
"Let's as Scots, despite the adversity, be conscious that it is Scotland and our criminal justice system which holds its head high throughout the world," he told BBC Radio Scotland.
"It doesn't help if some ill-informed remarks are made by the director of the FBI towards that when it's, quite frankly, none of his business.
"It would be the equivalent of the Metropolitan Police chief writing to Barack Obama to complain about a decision that has been made.
"He has a view - fine - but that was a slur on the Scottish justice system that we didn't deserve as part of the wider debate."...
