Pelosi and/is Torture

First Nancy Pelosi never knew about waterboarding. Then she admitted she was briefed but that it wasn't used and then it came out that she was briefed about the use of the technique that had already been used. It sounds like a Jackie Mason routine. If it weren't so sad it would be comical. As she digs a deeper and deeper hole for herself hopefully the sides will start caving in.
Her behavior and comments are all too typical of modern day politicians. They try to finesse their language in a way that doesn't commit them to a specific viewpoint. Just in case they want to backtrack in the future they have an out. We never know what they truly believe in as they change their opinion based on the current prevailing winds and polls. Pelosi should have said that in 2002 the situation was such that those techniques were appropriate and now in retrospect it was either a good or bad decision. Stick with what you believe in and tell us the truth. If you made a mistake own up to it. Don't treat us like idiots.
In any event, the decision of whether waterboarding is torture is essentially someones opinion. There is no black and white concerning what constitutes torture. Some may feel that yelling loudly at a prisoner is torture. On the other hand, some may feel that the end justifies the means. That is, if life saving information is obtained, that would justify any method to obtain it. So to ask a judge or lawyer or politician whether enhanced interrogation techniques was legal or illegal makes no sense because it depends who is asked. It could be legal during Bush's administration (his legal opinions supported the use of those techniques) and then when a new administration takes over could be deemed illegal.
To look to prosecute individuals based on a new legal opinion is ridiculous. This is a gray area of law that is best left to the discretion of the commander in chief not to a group of politically appointed lawyers. The president has the responsibility to keep the country safe and should not be second guessed by these Monday morning quarterbacks with law degrees.
As much as I despise Nancy Pelosi, I must say she was right in not objecting to the use of these techniques in 2002. This was the right decision at the time and likely saved many American lives. She should be seeking accolades for her decision and not be trying to weasel her way out of it. By trying to rewrite history she demonstrates that she has no ability to stand up for her decisions, no core beliefs, and will change her position based on the prevailing polls. We should demand more from our elected officials.