Among the many circularities to emerge from the Bush-Cheney era is the alleged notion of "successful torture". Of course, we know there is no such thing as a successful torture program, but follow the argument.
They set out to torture, most likely, but the question is why?
After the fact, they say it was successful, but what did they say before the fact?
They must have said it was necessary. The question is why they said that.
We already have ample evidence of the ideological and political impetus, but one other way to answer that question is from prior intelligence-gathering experience with torture.
Strangely, the CIA and the OLC limited their inquiry into the matter to SERE techniques.
Yet, people still see no evidence of a conspiracy ...
Monday, May 11, 2009
What if it hadn't "worked"?
