In terms of depravity (child rape) and total numbers tortured, Bush and Cheney surpassed most of the Roman emperors. Part of the reason is they got their jollies indirectly through written reports and video tape (which judge Hellerstein unsuccessfully tried to subpoena). They rarely got the opportunity to enjoy hands-on sessions. This second hand mayhem was unsatisfying for them, which lead to extreme escalation, much the way Hitler went off the deep end.
~ Roedy (born: 1948-02-04 age: 62)