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The declining human rights standards on display with the Haspel and Pompeo nominations are the latest in a long line of policy failures that include the Obama administration’s lack of prosecutions of Bush-era torture, Nat Parry notes. If a person is OK with torture and assassination, that person is OK with anything. Is this an indication of psychopathology or more seriously, sociopathology? Consortium NewsTorture-Tainted CIA and State Nominees Recall Failure to Prosecute Bush-Era Abuses Nat...

She also enjoys the support of top Obama officials.  AlterNetNew CIA Director Gina Haspel Has a Long History of Pushing for Torture Jefferson Morley, AlterNetSee also While the ACLU does not take positions on nominees, we do take a strong stance against torture. Blog of Rights: Official Blog of the American Civil Liberties UnionWhat the Senate Needs to Know About Gina Haspel Christopher Anders, Deputy Director, ACLU Washington Legislative Office alsoAmerican ThinkerJames Clapper: Deep...

“The new CIA director was a key part of the torture program and its illegal cover-up. Her name was on the Top Secret order demanding the destruction of tapes to prevent them being seen by Congress. Incredible.” — Edward Snowden 'Nuff said. Consistent with Trump's views on the use of torture. Intel TodayGina Haspel Becomes First Female CIA Director LAlsoMoon of AlabamaTrump Votes For Rexit - Torture Girl To Become CIA Director bAlsoThe Cipher BriefHaspel Nominated to Lead CIA, Pompeo to...