Leaking out classified information was sometimes dangerous, as Bob Riebe pointed out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Doorslammer
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Leaking out classified information was sometimes dangerous, as Bob Riebe pointed out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Doorslammer
It is believed a private is responsible for the leaks. He has been taken into custody for questioning, which means he is currently being tortured.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roamy
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Originally Posted by Eki
And in the good ol' USA they are called members of the CIA.
I'm off to see "Fair Game" as soon as it is released here as I learn all my history by watching hollywood blockbusters and I dare say I will not be disappointed........................... :)
Plamegate: http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2010/s3068122.htm
aaaahhh, when you have 'these' sort of people backing you as a covert operative it doesn't matter what wikileaks releases. 'nough said.....................................
Of course, but that doesn't mean to say that I'd want mine published.Quote:
Originally Posted by Starter
Not to worry, you are publishing it yourself right now :DQuote:
Originally Posted by BDunnell
[quote="BDunnell"]. I therefore don't quite understand the fuss being made about this information being leaked in this manner.
It could be because, if one has security clearance, or access to that which is not to be released without approval, and one breaks that trust, it would mean that one can not trust any, as one does not know how many are breaking the trust.
How is this different from making Freedom of Information requests which end up with that information being placed in the public domain? That is done in a legal manner. No rules are broken. It is a difference of day and night.
After all, the end result is the same, except that via Wikileaks we have gained access to much that those responsible for handling FoI disclosures would never have allowed out. That is a rationalization. (OK, what is a "FoI disclosure" and how could it have allowed anything out?)
I think this is a good thing, given the levels of paranoia about classified information.With all the bull**** and damned lies politicians dump on the general populace, often because they think the masses are to stupid or ignorant to handle the truth, a disclosure can be a good thing, and may have been done with good intent, but he was/is playing with a version of Pandora's box.
Of course, but in the FoI case the likelihood is that the authorities will not release any information which is in any sense embarrassing (or even, dare I say it, interesting). What the Wikileaks disclosures ought to do is make them, no matter which country we're talking about, realise that they can be far freer with confidential information without there being any consequences. But, of course, the very opposite is likely to be the case.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Riebe
Not sure where this thread is heading but I want to say that I see nothing wrong with these files being released. It is about time that people see where their money goes and what those in power are doing.
At least I am not brainwashed like you guys. Take care, take good care the whole world is after you Amis! :laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Riebe
Tortured?!Quote:
Originally Posted by 555-04Q2
Nah, they are teaching him how to surf! I hear the waves are great in Guantanamo!