Secret Torture Pics To Stay Secret: President Obama is fighting the release of photos of prisoners being abused by the military and you know who loses? Torture porn enthusiasts. Also, liberals. David Ignatius notes that the President is trying to beef up his centrist bona fides. His decision is more political than ideological. It's a wise move, though, if for any reason, because he is resisting the impulse to pander to his base. Because political bases are almost always hysterical, fanatical nitwits. [washingtonpost.com]

Darth Vader Talks Too Much: Even the GOP wants Dick Cheney to STFU, points out Kenneth Walsh. Strategists who once upon a time adored The Iron Hunchback are suddenly miffed at his insistence on publicly defending his legacy like a fameballing camera slut. They want him to disappear, ideally into an undersea bunker. But here's the deal: say what you will about Cheney, he's more articulate than most of the knuckleheads his party is choosing to speak on their behalf. [usnews.com]

The Neo-Hippies: The "Millenial Generation" are a bunch of fruity, spiral-dancing liberal socialists who want to eat babies, smoke pot, and have bisexual orgies to hip hop. American Progress highlights recent studies that highlights how Gen Y is set to change the electorate, since they are overwhelmingly progressive on all issues. They want change, or at least, that's what they're tweeting right now. [americanprogress.org]

Married, With Children, Congress: If the White House is rocking, don't come a-knocking. It's been a long time since we've had a First Couple that is so genuinely devoted and at ease with each other, writes Francis Wilkinson. The country benefits from such an example, because a good husband makes a good president. Doesn't hurt when your wife is super popular, too. Aw, ain't that sweet? Barfworthy, sure. But sweet. [theweek.com]