Maddow hosts former SERE instructor to debunk false equivalence between harsh interrogation techniques, U.S. military training
May 13, 2009 10:04 pm ET
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Previously:
Schieffer let Cheney falsely equate harsh interrogation techniques, U.S. military training
Fox's Angle repeated false and misleading claims on harsh interrogations
Scarborough falsely compared harsh interrogations to military training programs
Contradicting Bush Justice Dept., Angle equated waterboarding of terrorists, trainees
















I must admit, however, that this little chess game is getting more interesting. Every Republican excuse has been nullified by witnesses like this, and they find themselves in the uncomfortable position of having to defend the practice of torturing prisoners. In a weird way, it's fun to watch them pretzelize in their lame attempts to excuse their inexcusable behavior.
It seems that the only defense they have left is that Nancy Pelosi knew about it and didn't have the political courage to stop them from breaking the law. Or, they have to hope they can prove that torturing these guys really did save thousands of lives, as Darth Cheney claims. I seriously doubt they can make a convincing case, except to the drooling sycophants who listen to Rush Llimbaugh... they'll believe anything.
My fear is that the Obama administration will stifle any further inquiry, even though the Republicans have painted themselves into a corner.
If they're too squeamish to investigate this, we can forget any finding of truth on Bush/Cheney's biggest crime... the needless invasion of Iraq.
I especially liked it when Jesse Ventura, former MN Governor and SERE-waterboarded Navy Seal, said on Larry King,
"You give me Dick Cheney and a waterboard and in one hour I'll have him confess to the Sharon Tate killings."
And then, of course, we'll put him in a cell with Charles Manson, won't we?