calling orwell...

apparently some recent alterations have made it so that the "compromise" bill on torture "does not distinguish between foreign nationals and American citizens. It applies to anyone who “supports hostilities” against the United States. Anyone can be arbitrarily declared an ‘enemy’ of the United States, subjected to torture, and locked away for life. No legal charges necessary; the President just has to decide that you’re a bad guy." (http://www.reclusiveleftist.com/?p=395)

WTF.

democracy in this country is seriously screwed.