Obama said today: We tortured some folks ….
We did some things that were contrary to our values.

What does this mean? What is the big picture?

Initially, we applaud Obama admitting to this unsavory chapter in U.S. history. The government has denied for years that the U.S. tortures, even though we in the alternative media exposed the torture 10 years ago.

And it wasn’t just “some folks” we tortured. The torture was widespread and systemic.

And it wasn’t just bad guys who were tortured: