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“The Torture Papers document the so-called ‘torture memos’ and reports which US government officials wrote to prepare the way for, and to document, coercive interrogation and torture in Afghanistan, Guantanamo, and Abu Ghraib. These documents present for the first time a compilation of materials that prior to publication have existed only piecemeal in the public domain. The Bush Administration, concerned about the legality of harsh interrogation techniques, understood the need to establish a legally viable argument to justify such procedures. The memos and reports document the systematic attempt of the US Government to prepare the way for torture techniques and coercive interrogation practices, forbidden under international law, with the express intent of evading legal punishment in the aftermath of any discovery of these practices and policies.

• The only compilation of the so-called ‘torture memos’ and documents written by US officials prior to recent conflicts • Covers torture memos regarding Abu Ghraib, Guantanamo, and Afghanistan • A contemporary work detailing sensitive issues in the international community
Contents

1. Introduction Anthony Lewis; 2. From fear to torture Karen J. Greenberg; 3. The legal narrative Joshua L. Dratel; 4. Timeline; 5. Missing documents; 6. Biographical sketches; 7. Memoranda.
Reviews

‘The Torture Papers may well be the most important and damning set of documents exposing U.S. government lawlessness ever published. Each page tells the story of U.S. leaders consciously willing to ignore the fundamental protections that guarantee all of us our humanity. I fear for our future. Read these pages and weep for our country, the rule of law and victims of torture everywhere.’ Michael Ratner, President of the Center for Constitutional Rights

‘With this superb collection of documents, we can begin to see the contours of our new post 9-11 world: from the reinterpretation of laws and treaties that once seemed immutable, to the pressure on soldiers and CIA officers in the field to set aside old rules in the hunt for useable intelligence. The papers speak for themselves and readers can decide whether the trade offs are worth it or not.’ Dana Priest, National Security Reporter, The Washington Post

‘Not since the Pentagon Papers have we seen such an important set of classified documents as the memoranda, reports and orders on detention and interrogation that began emerging into public view in the United States. Cambridge University press is serving an important need in providing these papers in one authoritative and well-organised collection.’ Mary Ellen O’Connell, William B. Saxbe Designated Professor of Law and Fellow of the Mershon Center for International Security, The Ohio State University

‘This is a commendable, timely, and useful collection of key documents. the material goes far in helping us to understand the logic and advice that led to Guantanamo and Abu Ghraib. From awful advice spring awful events.’ Phillippe Sands QC is a practising barrister in the Matrix Chambers and a professor of international law at University College London

‘The Torture Papers … provides a damning paper trail … the minutely detailed chronological narrative embodied in this volume … possesses an awful and powerful cumulative weight … the book is necessary, if grueling, reading for anyone interested in understanding the back story to those terrible photos from Saddam Hussein’s former prison, and abuses at other American detention facilities.’ The New York Times

‘… the collection does offer much food for thought, even to the sceptically-minded, and both the editors and CUP deserve praise for bringing it out with such due despatch.‘ Journal of the Commonwealth Lawyer’s Association

‘The Torture Papers is an important publication by Cambridge University Press. It will be an essential reference source for libraries.’ Public Administration today

‘ … most of the legal opinions and policy papers drawn up in the respective departments of the US administration … are systematically and chronologically reproduced … The editors Karen Greenberg and Joshua Dratel have done excellent work by bringing these revealing memoranda and reports together in a systematic manner … The Torture Papers will continue to serve as a double-faced testimony. They show that The Road to Abu Ghraib is a dramatic aberration. The papers also show that the critical role of the media, human rights organizations and professional associations of lawyers and judges is crucial for upholding the rule of law.’ Netherlands International Law Review

911=Inside Job – no doubt about that.

Congress and the President nothing nut Corpoarate fascists destined to burn.

Nothing new here.

God Bless America-or not.

These days it’s the ones who stand up for the constitution that are considered “lunatics” from the “fringe left.”

So true as George Orwell once said: During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.

To the trolls I would like to say that I am really tired of their saying that progressives love terrorists and that is why we are against torture…..Jane said it in her interview…”its because of what it does to us” that we oppose torture.

Progressives want to stop terrorism just as much as any self-rightous righty. We just don’t want to become like them to achieve that goal.

Mayer later said that “there is a paper trail” documenting U.S. torture policies “that goes right to the top of our government” and that Congress “is beginning to” get to the truth and “piece it together.”

Beginning to put the pieces together? Gee, that blind, deaf, and dumb Congress sure plays a mean pin-ball.

Agreed.

Yo Jim Wilke,

Aug. 6, 2001
PDB…

Nuff said.

Or do you support incompetence?

I’ll give you your argument. Clinton had a shot and missed…
But the Office was vacated by him and filled by Fuehrer Bush.

Bush knew… and did nothing.
09/11/01 = BUSH’S WATCH!

Torra Bora = BUSH’S WATCH!

Pakistan = BUSH’S WATCH!

Really, I believe you ARE that incompetent…
Prove me wrong!

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WHY IS T.P. NOT COVERING FRIDAYS HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE HEARING?

I THOUGHT T.P. SUPPORTED ACCOUNTABILITY?

Look at the “what we’re about” section, more specifically the section titled, “what we’re fighting against”.

WHO WINS WHEN IGNORANCE WINS OUT?
WHO WINS WHEN INFORMATION IS IGNORED?
WHO WINS WHEN BRAIN DEAD SOURCES FAIL A PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT?
WHO WINS WHEN AN INCOMPETENT ESTABLISHMENT IS SHIELDED BY T.P.?

I’ve been an active member of T.P. for some time now and they’ve exposed many injustices in the past, but for them to IGNORE an accounting of the magnitude as those, not glued to T.P. for critical information, witnessed, then I have to have my doubts as to WHO DOES T.P. SERVE?

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Jim,

What you are saying here is a blatantly false characterization of what actually happened. I suggest googling up the transcript of the Frontline documentary on this subject before commenting about it again. Otherwise you appear to be ignorant, or possibly even deceitful.