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StarfishSaver

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2. That's easy to say when it's not you putting yourself in jeopardy

Mon Sep 23, 2019, 04:12 PM

Sep 2019

It's one thing to hope that someone in one of these positions tan and will leak the information, but it's not fair to accuse them of being unpatriotic or being unwilling "to put our country and the rule of law before self preservation and enrichment." I wonder how many of us would be willing to risk everything if we were in the same position.

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The House will never see the Whistleblower complaint [View all] edhopper Sep 2019 OP

We need real patriots to start leaking this stuff. woodsprite Sep 2019 #1

That's easy to say when it's not you putting yourself in jeopardy StarfishSaver Sep 2019 #2

I would do it in a heartbeat. Mr.Bill Sep 2019 #10

I don't think any of us can say that for sure unless we're actually in the situation. StarfishSaver Sep 2019 #11

My mindset is to be thinking Mr.Bill Sep 2019 #14

I've been a whistleblower. It's not that hard and it felt damn good! DemocracyMouse Sep 2019 #18

That's great StarfishSaver Sep 2019 #22

Reality Winner Python boot Sep 2019 #44

What does that have to do with my question? StarfishSaver Sep 2019 #45

Agree that we can talk big but this is one big corrupt, international gang. And Trump would not emmaverybo Sep 2019 #51

That last bit gives me pause way more than being in the crosshairs of a corrupt administration. Pacifist Patriot Sep 2019 #54

As A Vietnam Vet Cheviteau Sep 2019 #43

Ask Reality Winner mcar Sep 2019 #21

You beat me to it. MontanaMama Sep 2019 #24

What makes you say that? Mr.Bill Sep 2019 #26

I don't think she will get a pardon MontanaMama Sep 2019 #33

But five years for a 27 year old Mr.Bill Sep 2019 #36

Sorry for my exaggeration... MontanaMama Sep 2019 #47

Well, there's always politics. Mr.Bill Sep 2019 #48

Do you have any idea what risks were being taken Mr.Bill Sep 2019 #27

Um, yes, I do mcar Sep 2019 #28

Yep. You gotta stand up for what's right and damn the torpedoes. Farragut/Petty... Evolve Dammit Sep 2019 #42

"We need real patriots to start leaking this stuff." Ramsey Barner Sep 2019 #23

We can't expect them to make such rainy Sep 2019 #39

Hey! Where is the unredacted report???? Takket Sep 2019 #3

We have a flawed system of government. Quemado Sep 2019 #4

Here is my question genxlib Sep 2019 #5

Adam Schiff advised the whistleblower not to do an end-run Mike 03 Sep 2019 #7

They could be prosecuted for a crime StarfishSaver Sep 2019 #13

The witness duforsure Sep 2019 #6

It would be a crime for them to testify StarfishSaver Sep 2019 #8

So is withholding the report from Congress. meadowlander Sep 2019 #50

You're talking about two different things StarfishSaver Sep 2019 #53

I'm only amazed sleazeball Barr hasn't already issued Golden Raisin Sep 2019 #9

Trump is already riffing the lies. kentuck Sep 2019 #12

K&R, Contempt of congress should be both judicial and congressional approved using both ... uponit7771 Sep 2019 #15

I was under the impression that the turning over of the report was directed by law. Scalded Nun Sep 2019 #16

are you serious? garybeck Sep 2019 #49

Then the DNI should never see the light of day again Fiendish Thingy Sep 2019 #17

Couldn't The Whistleblower Lead It? McKim Sep 2019 #19

The complaint may yet come out. Ramsey Barner Sep 2019 #20

Yes, we will.... paleotn Sep 2019 #25

Congress should just call the whistleblower to testify privately... cbdo2007 Sep 2019 #29

That would subject the whistleblower to criminal prosecution StarfishSaver Sep 2019 #31

I Doubt Congress Even Knows The Name Of The Whistleblower n/t DallasNE Sep 2019 #35

Sorry To Say, I Agree 100% DallasNE Sep 2019 #30

Fines are doable StarfishSaver Sep 2019 #32

Wondering how much congress (gop and dems) really want to see wiggs Sep 2019 #34

True! BlueJac Sep 2019 #37

Time to give up then, I guess. warmfeet Sep 2019 #38

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I think he'd be OK with your literary license. kwolf68 Sep 2019 #46

If what you say turns out to be true ... CaptainTruth Sep 2019 #41

Agree get the red out Sep 2019 #52