Barack Obama

1StrongBlackMan

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19. I haven’t read the comments to this OP; but …

Tue Aug 6, 2013, 09:30 PM

Aug 2013

I suspect the answer to the “Why choose Option 1, first” question is BECAUSE these leakers have so little faith that the law will be followed.

While that course betrays a complete lack of respect for the rule of law and every democratic institution, I think in their mind’s eye, that is the point of their exercise … to kill the institution in order to save it … and from the ashen ruins will arise a of perfect liberty AND security.

But to your OP:

If Assange and Greenwald had done that for their prospective sources, there would still be a story there, it may not have been as sensational but there would have been a story, the difference is, neither Manning nor Snowden would be facing imprisonment or exile.

With this scenario, I would argue that the story would be BIGGER, in that GAS could disclose that they attempted to go the lawful route, but were thwarted.

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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