More Sources: Senator proposed "TRUTH and Reconcilliation Commission"

Forgive my constant gloating.... I occasionally get (what I call a victory), when MY ideas (which are NOT all unique, but I think are uniquely bundled together) get mainstream acceptance (like today when

Senator Patrick Leahy, chairman of the Judiciary Committee, today proposed:

...That A U.S. "truth commission" should investigate Bush administration policies including the promotion of war in Iraq, detainee treatment and wiretapping without a warrant.

Back in September, I discussed the need for a Truth and Reconciliation Comission (TRC)
I think we still need it, and it cannot be limited to only Bush era 'dirty tricks'.


topics that could be included (and some ground rules)

1) Whistle-blowers are granted full immunity, and guaranteed income if fired from private industry.
2) Any crimes, scandals, etc reported during testimony will be investigated.
3) Politicians may confess, come clean, and escape prosecution. The downside is that they must retire with a (minus) ten year penalty on their federal retirement accounts.
4) Campaign finance related scandals will be investigated, and prosecuted if the principal does not come forward.
5) ALL participants must come forward and testify to their role to receive immunity. Names must be named for immunity to be received.
6) Corporations may be fined a minimum of two percent of gross sales, if convicted of crime.
7) As a throw-back to civility, the staff WILL contact all alleged participants, and give them the chance to testify before being publicly 'outed'.

And look, now it's in the news!