There is a little bit more nuance to it. Everybody knew but the time line is critical and congressional oversight didn't just approve torture, they found out after it happened and there was maneuvering to keep those who knew quiet. They told congress it would be illegal to reveal clandestine information and such, congress didn't exactly go to the mats to change anything though.
Overall, yes, everybody knew "enhanced interrogation" was in use and was effectively "okay" with it. Not that many knew what that was or what it included beyond sleep deprevation and water boarding. I think the way it was out sourced is absolutely interesting, there is a lot more than meets the eye there...
A lot of people involved sure aren't proud of it all though
Overall, yes, everybody knew "enhanced interrogation" was in use and was effectively "okay" with it. Not that many knew what that was or what it included beyond sleep deprevation and water boarding. I think the way it was out sourced is absolutely interesting, there is a lot more than meets the eye there...
A lot of people involved sure aren't proud of it all though