GOP Outrage over Trump's 'Extrajudicial Killings' Forgets Obama's Drones
The Independent reports Sen. Rand Paul's strong condemnation of Trump's alleged order for strikes on suspected drug boats, framing it as 'extrajudicial killings.' An important distinction, to be sure. Yet, the mainstream narrative often conveniently glosses over the precedent. Remember, critics of President Obama’s drone program, including Paul himself, raised similar concerns regarding the
killing of alleged terrorists without due process. The only difference, it seems, is the targeted vessels and the party in power. One might wonder if the moral outrage over 'extrajudicial killings' fluctuates with the presidential approval ratings, or perhaps just the perceived threat. When the 'war on terror' allowed for shadowy executions, the critique was present but often muted in comparison
to the collective gasp over 'drug boats.' How many alleged 'bad guys' without trials does one administration get before it's a 'pattern of abuse,' and another gets a pass?