Specter's amendments to the torture bill went down. Josh Marshall puts it into simple words:
"In essence, it means that the entire criminal justice system in this country becomes discretionary in the hands of the president."
Kos asks us to rebuild the Democratic party with a spine.
Bush plans to party:
"With George W. Bush eager for a star-spangled signing ceremony as Congress adjourns this week for the election season, the House approved the administration bill by a 253-168 margin, while the Senate was expected Thursday to reject the last four amendments standing in the way of passage."
Update: I'm the King of you! by Jelly Pizza.
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