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In reply to the discussion: U.S. Whistle Blower Threatened with 35 Years in Prison, Warns of Developing Tyranny [View all]CoffeeCat
(24,411 posts)46. Why aren't any of our elected REPRESENTATIVES like this hero?
Where are the politicians--who know the truth that Thomas Drake knows so well? They're
in on it. They understand who the criminals are, what their crimes are--and they know full
well that the American people are being screwed over and our democracy turned into a joke.
How is it that hundreds and thousands of educated and powerful Americans, in the upper echelons
of power--are such failures and cowards?
Do they not know that they will be judged, just as the worst dictators, criminals and sociopaths have
been judged throughout history?
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U.S. Whistle Blower Threatened with 35 Years in Prison, Warns of Developing Tyranny [View all]
Better Believe It
Jan 2012
OP
Anyone care to tell me that this is not a Police State yet? If it's not, then I don't
teddy51
Jan 2012
#1
I would not have thought that my opinion of you would matter enough to insult you!
comipinko
Jan 2012
#21
Because the case fell apart. Which is even worse. Not only was he prosecuted, there was
sabrina 1
Jan 2012
#39
If you become familiar with this this case you will understand why he should be defended ....
Better Believe It
Jan 2012
#31
Honored to join the illustrious crowd in the K&R on this story. Too important to drop nt
riderinthestorm
Jan 2012
#37
Absolutely disgusting. Somebody please tell us why we should vote for Obama again.
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2012
#40