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    1. emptywheel‏ @emptywheel 11 Nov 2016

      False Reassurances: On Pixie Dusted Executive Orders, Appendix M, and Proxy Detention and Torture https://www.emptywheel.net/2016/11/11/false-reassurances-pixie-dusted-executive-orders-appendix-m-proxy-detention-torture/ …

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      emptywheel‏ @emptywheel 11 Nov 2016

      Here's the language John Yoo (who opposed Trump) wrote that Trump will use to mislead everyone about what he's doing.pic.twitter.com/wso5umn0hA

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        2. emptywheel‏ @emptywheel 11 Nov 2016
          Replying to @emptywheel

          And remember, even under Obama, Exec agencies have started putting their self-authorizations where even @JasonLeopold can't find it easily.

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        3. emptywheel‏ @emptywheel 11 Nov 2016
          Replying to @emptywheel

          Obama could have reversed Bush's policy of keeping OLC memos secret. Nope. He doubled down.

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        4. emptywheel‏ @emptywheel 11 Nov 2016
          Replying to @emptywheel

          3 shell games already exist to put torture, even w/NDAA anti-torture amendment. 1) FBI (or DEA) 2) Appendix M 3) Proxy detention.

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        5. emptywheel‏ @emptywheel 11 Nov 2016
          Replying to @emptywheel

          Now, you might say FBI would never torture. But remember, Comey (who will actually be a CHECK on Trump if he stays) approved it in 2005.

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        6. emptywheel‏ @emptywheel 11 Nov 2016
          Replying to @emptywheel

          Indeed, Comey has thus far refused to read the Torture Report that details some of the ways he got duped by CIA on Torture. That's a problem

          1 reply 10 retweets 13 likes
        7. emptywheel‏ @emptywheel 11 Nov 2016
          Replying to @emptywheel

          Obama could require Comey to read report before he leaves. Not only might Comey learn something, but it'll make it easier to FOIA.

          1 reply 4 retweets 8 likes
        8. emptywheel‏ @emptywheel 11 Nov 2016
          Replying to @emptywheel

          Finally, proxy detention. That "Drone rule book" (which Trump can throw out on 1/20/17)? It explicitly envisions proxy detention.

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        9. emptywheel‏ @emptywheel 11 Nov 2016
          Replying to @emptywheel

          Sure, we ask our partners who proxy detain for us to be nice. Just like we asked Assad to be nice before giving him @ArarMaher to torture.

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        10. emptywheel‏ @emptywheel 11 Nov 2016
          Replying to @emptywheel

          Anyway: Here are just some of the loopholes Obama deliberately left in place that Trump will abuse. https://www.emptywheel.net/2016/11/11/false-reassurances-pixie-dusted-executive-orders-appendix-m-proxy-detention-torture/ …

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        2. Oren Dorell‏Verified account @OrenDorell 11 Nov 2016
          Replying to @emptywheel

          In other words, he can do what he wants within his interpretation of the law?

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        3. emptywheel‏ @emptywheel 11 Nov 2016
          Replying to @OrenDorell

          Pretty much. And "the law" is basically Cheney's expansive notion of Article II, which got expanded further by Obama.

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        4. Oren Dorell‏Verified account @OrenDorell 11 Nov 2016
          Replying to @emptywheel

          So it's going to be a freewheeling gloves off intel community for the next few years. Question is: Will that make us safer?

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        5. emptywheel‏ @emptywheel 11 Nov 2016
          Replying to @OrenDorell

          Not in the least. It will make us less safe.

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        2. ǝʌɐp‏ @empiricalerror 11 Nov 2016
          Replying to @emptywheel

          I have a nagging suspicion that John Yoo is as morally, umm, flexible as ever... http://edition.cnn.com/2016/11/10/politics/donald-trump-transition-drain-the-swamp/index.html …pic.twitter.com/51afhKCvBq

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        3. emptywheel‏ @emptywheel 11 Nov 2016
          Replying to @empiricalerror

          Yup. But they don't need him. Wonder where Addington will end up.

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        1. Pumpkin Spice Potatoes  🇵🇸 🏴 🏳️‍🌈‏ @SaltPotatoes 11 Nov 2016
          Replying to @emptywheel

          Shorter (invoking Nixon): if the president does it, it's not illegal

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        1. 2018 is an election year‏ @JediBearBob 11 Nov 2016
          Replying to @emptywheel

          @Popehat We warned them at the time that the hand on the wheel would change. smh

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        1. Farrel Vincent‏ @BigVTN 11 Nov 2016
          Replying to @emptywheel @Popehat

          Now is a GREAT buying opportunity for Kimberly-Clark (NYSE - KMB), makers of Kleenex. NEVER seen SO many crybabies! :)

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        1. CABLE NEWS IS BAD  💻‏ @count_turdula 11 Nov 2016
          Replying to @emptywheel

          While he may have opposed Trump, he is among the most responsible people for what's to come. I hope he knows that.

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        1. robogreen‏ @robogreen 11 Nov 2016
          Replying to @emptywheel

          and while he’s at it, yoo has helpfully left some language behind regarding torture that trump will find useful.

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