First off, let me say how proud I am of my party. all but five took a strong stand aginst torture. Keudos to you (a fillibuster would have been better, but I will be satisfied with preserving the issue)
That said, now a special message to the Torture 5:
You are the scum of the earth. How could you possibly defend such a vote. Save me the bullshit about deference to the president's choice. That kind of shit is for the Rice vote.
You voted for torture today. In my opinion you are no longer Democrats. Don't get me wrong, I would love to have anti-torture as a non-partisan issue. But it wasn't. I'm sure you will all say that preserving your "political capital" Well let me ask you this? How, in all that is good and just in this world, can you defend this vote? Because I am really looking for answers.
If you can't take a stand against torture, why should you ever stand up for Social Security? Education? Really can you take a stand on anything after supporting the Torture General as the chief attorney for the United States. This isn't the president's lawyer, he is your lawyer, my lawyer, the constitution's lawyer. He is NOT the president's lawyer. (well, he still is but let's not open that can of worms right now)
You five are the most spineless, sorry excuses for opposition senators I have ever encountered. You are lower than low. and you deserve what you get. I want all of you out, unless I get a reasonable explanation, and it'd better be good.
So, sorry, Torture 5 you have made "Fledermaus' Enemies List" It is not a good place to be. You have even managed to bump off UPS for the top spot, a feat I thought no one could accomplish. Congrats.
I promise to spend all of my powers (inconsiderable, though they be) to ensure none of you ever return to the Senate. I have a long memory, and a greater vindictive streak. You have been warned.