RLENT
Veteran Expediter
YouTube video clip of an interview that Julian Assange gave on TED TV (Technology, Entertainment, Design), 19 1/2 minutes long:
Why The World Needs Wikileaks
Why The World Needs Wikileaks
Why The World Needs Wikileaks
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That's undoubtedly about 19 minutes too many and if it defends 100% the need for wikileaks it's also wrong. Yes, a site like that could be a good thing provided it's operated in a manner that doesn't endanger the nation. Once it crosses that line it is no longer needed or wanted, at least not by any U.S. citizen with common sense.
Oh, and no, I didn't watch it and waste 20 minutes of my time. If it were about 1 1/2 minutes long I'd suffer through it but won't waste that much time.
Oh, and no, I didn't watch it and waste 20 minutes of my time. If it were about 1 1/2 minutes long I'd suffer through it but won't waste that much time.
I have plenty of curiosity about things that are worth being curious about. I have plenty of interest in dialogue that is worthwhile. I have plenty of interest in all things sensible and legitimate. I'm afraid I have little interest in your often erroneous suspicions and bloviations.
Here's a snippet that I posted in another thread. It's seem more appropriate here.
Maybe my problem is that I don't get all giddy with glee whenever the American government does something bad and we can nail 'em on it in fine embarrassing and humiliating fashion so that we as a country and look bad or inept in the eyes of the world. My another problem I have is WikiLeaks and their stated goals and what they actually do. Private comments of diplomats candidly characterizing foreign leaders in sometimes unflattering terms is not part of WikiLeaks' stated goals.
Some people think WikiLeaks and it's founder are heroes performing some great altruistic service, but the reality is they are nothing more than a transnational enemy combatant performing espionage during a time of war, and should be treated as such.
What we are seeing with WikiLeaks is very akin to what we are seeing with militant Islam and the War On Terror, which is a non-state entity taking on some of the powers and influence previously accorded only to nation states. WikiLeaks is acting like the intelligence agency of a nation hostile to (if not at war) with the United States. They, like the terrorists, have declared a modern form of war against us, and are waging it just like the KGB would. They are violating our secrets and publicizing them for their own ideological ends, which are inimical to our own national security.
I think WikiLeaks should be treated in the same manner in which they are acting, which is that of a hostile foreign intelligence agency at war with the United States. Espionage charges, counterintelligence, information warfare, and even, if if necessary, "wet work" targeted assassinations. That's the game they have chosen to play. And by choosing to play in the big leagues, they have forfeited their right to the protections accorded civilians.
Maybe my problem is that I don't get all giddy with glee whenever the American government does something bad and we can nail 'em on it in fine embarrassing and humiliating fashion so that we as a country and look bad or inept in the eyes of the world. My another problem I have is WikiLeaks and their stated goals and what they actually do. Private comments of diplomats candidly characterizing foreign leaders in sometimes unflattering terms is not part of WikiLeaks' stated goals.
Some people think WikiLeaks and it's founder are heroes performing some great altruistic service, but the reality is they are nothing more than a transnational enemy combatant performing espionage during a time of war, and should be treated as such.
What we are seeing with WikiLeaks is very akin to what we are seeing with militant Islam and the War On Terror, which is a non-state entity taking on some of the powers and influence previously accorded only to nation states. WikiLeaks is acting like the intelligence agency of a nation hostile to (if not at war) with the United States. They, like the terrorists, have declared a modern form of war against us, and are waging it just like the KGB would. They are violating our secrets and publicizing them for their own ideological ends, which are inimical to our own national security.
I think WikiLeaks should be treated in the same manner in which they are acting, which is that of a hostile foreign intelligence agency at war with the United States. Espionage charges, counterintelligence, information warfare, and even, if if necessary, "wet work" targeted assassinations. That's the game they have chosen to play. And by choosing to play in the big leagues, they have forfeited their right to the protections accorded civilians.
Freightdawg
Expert Expediter
Gotta agree with the shelled one here!