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In reply to the discussion: Senator Wyden: Americans will be "profoundly disturbed" by report on CIA [View all]get the red out
(13,468 posts)28. There won't be any accountability
But, I hope it could fuel an actual desire to get the CIA under control! Hope anyway.
I'm afraid some people will like the fact that "enemies" were tortured. There are probably those on the right who will try to make it a badge of honor for the CIA. Will people really care after "both sides" are heard on torture? Scary to think many might not.
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Senator Wyden: Americans will be "profoundly disturbed" by report on CIA [View all]
neverforget
Apr 2014
OP
This NSA spying business has been a stain and the CIA torture an embarrassment to the country
quinnox
Apr 2014
#3
I hope you're not right, because if you are, we're doomed to repeat this again
neverforget
Apr 2014
#5
Sen. Wyden was often a lone voice against these agencies, against the secrecy, the torture etc
sabrina 1
Apr 2014
#16
The low level ones will get jail while those that gave the orders get off. I certainly hope not!
neverforget
Apr 2014
#43
If the US takes no action to prosecute those responsible for the torture, maybe some
JDPriestly
Apr 2014
#19
Probably. Yes. Out of vengeance. And yes. We have lost the moral high ground.
JDPriestly
Apr 2014
#26
FUCK RON PAUL AND THE LIBERTARIANS!! I'm a Democrat and I'm supporting my Party!
Douglas Carpenter
Apr 2014
#20
I am "profoundly disturbed" that there will be no accountability for these crimes.
Autumn
Apr 2014
#29