Posted by
Frigglesnitz on Sunday, May 17, 2009 1:12:28 PM
Maybe I'm cynical.
Here's what I think about Obama's refusal to give the torture photos to the ACLU. I believe that Obama, in his heart of hearts, would love to give the ACLU all the pictures, but that it is not politically expedient to do so. His reputation for putting the safety of Americans first might be slightly tarnished.
Hence, Obama is leaving it to the ACLU to take the case to the Supreme Court, which I think Obama believes will rule in the ACLU's favor.
Therefore, Obama can have his cake and eat it too. He will have been able to say that the Supreme Court made him do it.