Monday, June 15, 2009

Released Gitmo detainees take a dip in Bermuda

'Bermuda, it don't GITMO better than this'.

Splashing around in the Atlantic ocean, eating ice cream, taking strolls along the boardwalk, and fishing were some of the first things the four Uighurs Gitmo detainees did when they arrived in Bermuda.

Freaking out at the sight of bikini clad women, demanding the closure of liquor stores, and demanding halal meals be served at every restaurant is second on the agenda. Daily Mail

The surprise deal, done behind Britain's back, has angered many of the island's 68,000 people and prompted a call by the opposition for the local Parliament to hold a no-confidence vote in the government.

A protest march is expected to take place on the island this Thursday.

Though Bermuda is semi-autonomous, the British government retains control of the island's foreign affairs, security and defence.

The Foreign Office, which controls the colony's security, expressed shock at the deal between the U.S. and Bermudian Premier Ewart Brown.
Below the fold is a pic just begging to be photoshopped. Fatwas will be issued

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