Trying to catch up on all the new info coming out on torture, including the Senate Armed Services Committee Report and the right’s response.  It is, frankly, a bit overwhelming, especially given the fact I’m not a full-time blogger.

That said, I think we’re beginning to see a level of outrage worthy of the crimes.  The Obama Administration is going to have a very difficult time preventing prosecutions and/or a Congressionally sanctioned truth commission.

In addition, I am struck by how much of what is coming out confirms Jane Mayer’s The Dark Side.  It’s still worth reading.  As Mayer herself notes, there is new info, but she reported not only the framework, but also many of the details.

If you have the time, watch Mayer’s talk at Google last year (warning — the interviewer is inane, but it’s still worth it):

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