Thanks, that’s exactly how I have tried to describe him but could not do it this succinctly.

Not all that sure they will. Let’s assume that the Spanish Prosecutor comes up with an Indictment of the “Bush-Cheney Torture Six” — apparently following along the lines of Philippe Sands “Torture Team.” They issue six indictments, and Spain plus the EU ask Obama to either investigate the crimes through a special prosecutor at DoJ — or send the critters over to Spain for Trial. What does Obama Do?

Me thinks he hands the very hot frying pan off to Eric Holder, and a special prosecutor is appointed, and the Spanish Indictment is considered, at least to the extent of calling a Grand Jury and making a determination as to whether an American Indictment can issue. In effect the Spanish Indictment gives Obama and DoJ cover. They are interested in regaining respect for American Institutions in the EU and the world, and this forces their hand. If someone needs Prosecuting our National Courts can do it, mister, we don’t need no fancy Spanish Judges doing our thing. They can go ahead with necessary political cover. And Sands in no ambulance chaser, he teaches at Harvard Law, NYU Law, as well as in London, both a British and American Practice, and he prosecuted Pinochet and Charles Taylor — and has advised a number of international tribunals.

No, doesn’t get to Bush and Cheney — but does get Yoo, Feith, Gonzo and others. (Dougie Feith will wet his pants and spill all the beans.)

Not all the trees in the forest fall with a head on assault. Obama is something of a master of indirection I think — I enjoy watching what I think is a class act.