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sheshe2

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15. Steven!

Tue Aug 6, 2013, 06:01 PM

Aug 2013

Thank you for the transcript. I listened however I love to see it in writing so that I can absorb the facts!

Snowden and Manning had avenues open to them to blow the whistle where they would be free from any prosecution or retaliation and refused to use them.

Greenwald and Assange happily let their sources hang themselves so they could print sensationalism.
My original point in the CrossTalk segment stands. Whistleblowers are safe if they use the appropriate methods to blow the whistle. The one attempt to provide an example otherwise failed when one looks at the issue.

You are right, Assange and Greenwald used their sources...it was for sensationalism. They were going for the gold.

Sorry, as you saw in this thread~
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023407954

I listened and tried to get others to listen too.

It was excellent, Steven. I thank you again for posting this transcript!

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Full Transcript for my Segment on Whistleblowing, Snowden, Manning, Assange and Greenwald [View all] stevenleser Aug 2013 OP

The actions of Snowden, Manning, Assange and Greenwald were wrong and do not make sense liberal N proud Aug 2013 #1

Thanks! stevenleser Aug 2013 #4

"They screwed their sources for a sensationalized story." Perfect summary. SunSeeker Aug 2013 #2

Thank you! I dont know why no one has noted that before. stevenleser Aug 2013 #5

I vaguely recall talk of them approaching a congressman... SunSeeker Aug 2013 #6

Note: This has been xPosted to GD. Link... stevenleser Aug 2013 #3

Buckle your seatbelt for the attack of the "Snowden is a hero" group. SunSeeker Aug 2013 #7

I'm sure. It's already started. The problem for them is there are a few facts in both of my stevenleser Aug 2013 #9

Can't call them "Snowdenbots".. that's funny.. lol Cha Aug 2013 #16

Please 4Q2u2 Aug 2013 #8

Wow. Wish I had known that. Good stuff! stevenleser Aug 2013 #10

From Wiki 4Q2u2 Aug 2013 #11

I'm having a debate with a friend... Parable Arable Aug 2013 #12

They had a safety valve, right? They had been speaking with a member of the press. stevenleser Aug 2013 #13

They could have gone to Rand Paul.. he would have loved Cha Aug 2013 #17

Excellent post! k/r jaysunb Aug 2013 #14

Steven! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #15

Mahalo for the transcript, steven.. Cha Aug 2013 #18

I haven’t read the comments to this OP; but … 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2013 #19