Excitable Andy/Glenn Greenwald freakout alert in 3…2…1….
(Wall Stree Journal) As a candidate, Mr. Obama said the CIA’s interrogation program should adhere to the same rules that apply to the military, which would prohibit the use of techniques such as waterboarding. He has also said the program should be investigated.
Upon review, Mr. Obama may decide he wants to keep the road open in certain cases for the CIA to use techniques not approved by the military, but with much greater oversight.
Advisers caution that few decisions will be made until the team gets a better picture of how the Bush administration actually goes about gathering intelligence, including covert programs, and there could be a greater shift after a full review.
Thinks look a bit different when the burden of being The Decider is on you, eh, President-Elect Obama?
Via Gabriel at Ace’s
Quick update: Yup, Sullivan is a bit upset, though he tries to blame the story somewhat on Clinton and Bush officials.  He says he will cut Barry no slack.
Sock Puppet is strangely silent.
