With half the rec list dedicated to the topic of the detainee abuse photographs, it's clear we've made this a distraction.
We were pummeling the GOP.
They were on the ropes.
They were ready for a knockout blow.
And instead of landing that devastating left-hook, we pulled the punch and started fighting with the guys in our corner.
Cheney did win the day. But not because the photos were held back. Cheney won because dKos and every other progressive site is so up in arms about it that they've forgotten everything else.
Why?
Why is this topic front and center? This diary, which is well-written, also has a poll showing that a tiny percentage of you think that Obama cowed to Cheney or is trying to protect Dems. You remember how you looked on those last few indivuduals in this country who still approved of BushCo? Congratulations, you are as insane as they are. Seriosuly, do you really think Obama will bow to a coward like Cheney? Cheney was getting hammered for all those appearances on TV lately - let him keep getting hammered, please. Instead, you choose to make a fight out of something that doesn't matter.
What exactly is it going to be accomplished by releasing these photos? THERE IS NO COVER UP! They have admitted to the abuses. There is a report detailing that 21 of the 29 photos are indicative of abuse. No one is denying it. The DoJ is continuing the investigation.
Please. Please. Please- get back to pummeling the GOP and let this play out in the courts. If their new argument doesn't meet muster and gets rejected by SCOTUS (if it gets there) then you and I know they will release these photos. Why are you making such a big deal about it now? Wait, I know you have your reasons. And those reasons are not very well thought out.
Typical arguments as to why Obama is wrong
FOIA: Not a valid argument. It's been filed. They are going through the process, and the admin has a new legal argument. This isn't scary or deceptive, it's the process. I like the fact that the Admin is contemplating these important decisions so carefully. If Obama gets to the point where he just starts doing what you say just because you said it, we'll be in trouble.
Truth: What truth, exactly, is being held back? the photos have been described, you know what is in them. We already know that some of our "representatives" have tortured people and abused detainees, so it's not as though this is a breaking story. So this is also not a valid argument.
Stop the madness and table this subject until the legal arguments are finished. Get back to pummeling the GOPasaurs.