A bad bargain

Republican "Compromise" on torture bill

yes, lovely compromise, between republicans and republicans. All it does is
put the satus quo into law. Anyway, I think this is a great opportunity for Democrats. The republicans probably figured this was a great wedge issue - get the democrats to vote on it before the election and if they vote no say they are weak on terror. They need to not give into that. Stand firm - show that they are strong and have a position - namely no on torture. That shouldn't be so hard. Republicans want a torture bill, we say no to torture. They need to start yelling "rubberstamp" congress - this plays exactly into the do-nothing, weak-kneed republican congress that they have been harping on for a while.

This can be perfect for the dems. here's hoping.