That would be Nancy “Ball” Pelosi and Harry “Chain” Reid. After Pelosi’s stammering press conference about what she knew (or not) and when re: waterboarding … we get this from Reid.

REID: I’m saying that the United States Senate, Democrats and Republicans, do not want terrorists to be released in the United States. That’s very clear.

QUESTION: No one’s talking about releasing them. We’re talking about putting them in prison somewhere in the United States.

REID: Can’t put them in prison unless you release them.

QUESTION: Sir, are you going to clarify that a little bit? …

REID: I can’t make it any more clear than the statement I have given to you. We will never allow terrorists to be released in the United States.

As suggested yesterday, it may be time for Democrats to read the writing on the wall, stage a coup, and install new Congressional leaders.

(Steny Hoyer would be an excellent choice to elevate to Speaker of the House, IMHO. I’m still thinking about the Senate side of the equation. Reader suggestions are welcomed.)