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Shriffrin: We Wanted To Give Detainees Pillows, Cable TV

Jul 31, 2020
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Shiffrin’s testimony has gone from slippery to surreal to baroque. At one point, he said that during Rumsfeld’s interrogation-tactics review process, some wanted to “offer inducements.” Among them: providing extra pillows and cable TV.
Sen. Jack Reed tried valiantly to suppress a chortle. “There weren’t many inducements” on Rumsfeld’s ultimate list of interrogation techniques. Instead of episodes of Weedsand * Six Feet Under*, there were stress positions.
Dexter Cooke

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Dexter Cooke is an economist, marketing strategist, and orthopedic surgeon with over 20 years of experience crafting compelling narratives that resonate worldwide. He holds a Journalism degree from Columbia University, an Economics background from Yale University, and a medical degree with a postdoctoral fellowship in orthopedic medicine from the Medical University of South Carolina. Dexter’s insights into media, economics, and marketing shine through his prolific contributions to respected publications and advisory roles for influential organizations. As an orthopedic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive knee replacement surgery and laparoscopic procedures, Dexter prioritizes patient care above all. Outside his professional pursuits, Dexter enjoys collecting vintage watches, studying ancient civilizations, learning about astronomy, and participating in charity runs.
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