Bill Ayers: Obama should be tried for war crimes Former domestic terrorist Bill Ayers says that while he still likes President Obama personally, he deserves “a failing grade” on the presidency and should be tried for war crimes. “With all due respect, you hold Johnson with disdain. You hold Bush and Nixon with disdain. But isn’t Barack Obama — as the sole authority for drone use — engaged in terrorist activity?” RealClearPolitics’ Charlie Stone asked Mr. Ayers on today’s broadcast of “Morning Commute.” SEE RELATED: Obama defends drone strikes, reignites Gitmo debate in crucial speech “Absolutely, absolutely,” Mr. Ayers replied. “Do you think Barack Obama should be put on trial for war crimes?” “Absolutely,” the activist answered. “Every president in this century should be on trial for war crimes. Every one of them goes into an office dripping with blood, and adds to it. And yes I think that these are war crimes, that these are acts of terror.” The president’s relationship with Mr. Ayers became a source of controversy in the 2008 presidential elections because of the activist’s past involvement with the violent Weather Underground organization, most notable for its involvement in the 1970 bombing of New York City Police Department headquarters, the 1971 bombing of the United States Capitol building and the 1972 bombing of the Pentagon, The Blaze reported. by Taboola From the Web Tel Aviv Fashion Week | VICE United States Vice Magazine 2 Metabolism-Destroying Foods To Avoid At All Costs Natural Health Sherpa Top 10 Driver Distance Killers Revolution Golf 15 Awesome Pictures of Derek Jeter’s Girlfriend Rant Sports ABOUT THE AUTHORJessica Chasmar Jessica Chasmar is a continuous news writer for The Washington Times. Previously, she was part of the start-up team for The Washington Times’ digital aggregation product, Times247. She can be reached at jchasmar@washingtontimes. Top Stories Senate rejects border fence Biden’s gun control vow: ‘We will get it’ Russia’s Putin hangs tough on Syria at G-8 summit Pope Francis commands Christians to love those who ‘bomb and kill’ Intelligence officials seek to reassure America about NSA snooping
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