[chunksmediocrites]

I wanted to tangent for a second to focus on the idea of broad, permissive legal interpretations of the administration vs narrow, "our hands are tied" interpretations of law.

Egypt's democratically elected leader was overthrown in a military coup: by law we are required to suspend any financial aid to that nation. Did the US suspend monies flowing to Egypt? No. Solution: simply never officially acknowledge that it is a military coup.

Torture Ban Treaty: The US is a signatory (Reagan signed it) to this international treaty saying we are bound by law to investigate and prosecute torture. The Obama Administration decided to unilaterally ignore our obligations and "look forward, not back" to the torture crimes committed by the US and proxies on our behalf.

I just find it ludicrous and self-serving that the same administration that gave itself the power to kill anyone, including US citizens, anywhere in the world, claims it hasn't the power to release detainees.