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When Pelosi was selected for Minority Leader a few years ago, I gave her six months before she was booted out. She seemed like a housewife out of her depth.
And, hey, she was.
I don't think she supports torture, per se. But I believe a handful of foreceful intelligence figures could persuade her that the torture was necessary to protect our country. And that if she made any moves against it her political career would be over. I'm certain it was presented to her as One Of Those Tough Decisions You Have To Make.
It would take more balls than most of us have to stand tall and buck The Experts in such a high-pressure situation.
I'm not defending or supporting Pelosi, on any level, but I think it's important to understand how seemingly reasonable and sensible folk can find themselves on the side of the indefensible.
That said, Pelosi can still do the right thing. And she needs to do it now.
