I have to wonder at the hypocisy...

Just how many of the Americans so outraged by Russia's use of torture in Ukraine were cheering when George W. Bush announced torture -- oh, pardon me, "enhanced interrogation" techniques that might lead to maiming or death -- were fine to use on Muslim detainees a few decades ago?

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Dainbramadge · 56-60, M

I think I heard once that the difference between man and animals is rationalization.
If you think about it, if you add the right amount of spin to anything you can get people to jump on board with it.
And apparently if you get enough people on board then all bets are off.

ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M

@Dainbramadge Sadly, that seems so very true.