Steven Taylor makes a simple but essential observation:
So far the only critique of the Senate report has been that the techniques deployed by the CIA did, in fact, produce good and useful intelligence. Setting aside whether that is true or not, keep in mind that such an argument is a defense of torture. I have not seen anyone disputing the actual content of the report. If you are going to be upset about the report, keep in mind what you are defending.
The Dish 