Yes We Can close Guantanamo! All we need to do is construct an ‘appropriate legal framework’ to allow the indefinite detention of of those pesky inmates who, inconsiderate and thoughtless terrorist scum that they are, haven’t given us enough evidence to convict them of any actual crime.

(hat tip to Tristan for the video)

This was depressingly predictable. The question isn’t, “who will be Britain’s answer to Obama?” The question is, “is Obama the US’s answer to Blair?” You know the drill: A charismatic, profoundly religious progressive leader who dresses up the same old authoritarian bullshit in pretty language, a sincere smile and pious concern for The Poor.

Change the law to lock anyone up for as long as you want? Yes. Yes we f**king can.