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The size of the challenge ahead for the country and Obama does not allow the pursuit of Bush et al on the torture charge. Among the many torts committed by Bush, the torture crimes committed may be the most henious. Unfortunately the climate crisis, energy crisis and healthcare crisis will take all of Obama's time, all 10 million volunteers from the campaign, all three million donors from the campaign and (in fact) all Americans both Democrats and Republicans to solve. Obama has limited time and a steep climb ahead. Regardless of how he tries to play the Bush torture card he ends up appearing partisan right after saying "I need everyone...even those who did not vote for me." Let the Hague indict Bush.
