Since the death of Bin Laden, the torture supporters have been in chest thumping mode, saying that it was the harsh interrogation torture of detainees that lead to the intel: Finally, in May 2005, al-Libi was captured. Under CIA interrogation, al-Libi admitted that when he was promoted to succeed Mohammed, he received the word through […]
This is the absolute proof of the hypocrisy the Republican party exhibits: Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist signaled yesterday that he and other White House allies will filibuster a bill dealing with the interrogation and prosecution of detainees if they cannot persuade a rival group of Republicans to rewrite key provisions opposed by President Bush. […]
So the filibuster didn’t fly. Even though Alito is on his way to the Supreme Court, it is not a defeat by any means. Four days ago the talk on the hill was there would not be any filibuster attempts. John Kerry sparked a movement and the liberal blogosphere provided the fuel for that fire. […]