With this groups propensity for off-topic rantings (yes, I'm
guilty too), how come I've seen no comments about the memos
surfacing that say the president can authorize torture?

Give it some more time. I'm reading one right now, as a matter of fact.

My feeling is that we're in danger of becoming what we're
fighting.

You're speaking in future tense. It's already happened, but hopefully it's
being dealt with.