’)Such thigh-slapping hilarity! On the Washington Times radio show former Bush Attorney General Michael Mukasey was asked to respond to Virginia Congressman Jim Moran’s statement about Republicans attacking the decision to hold terrorist trials in New York. Moran had said, “They will seize on any opportunity to [demagogue], and that means they’ll even take a stand that’s un-American. It’s un-American to hold anyone indefinitely without trial. It’s against our principles as a nation.” (h/t Think Progress).
Q: Congressman Jim Moran of Virginia says anybody that questions KSM coming to New York City for a civilian trial — that they’re un-American. What is your reaction to that?
MUKASEY: I think he’s lost touch with reality. He ought to get professional help, perhaps from Maj. Nidal.
The hosts seem to think this is high humor.
