PIC: Bush v. Manning

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13. Excessive secrecy was used to fool the public

into supporting the invasion of Iraq. The insiders knew the intel was complete bullshit.

Insiders have abused secrecy laws to manipulate the public which has resulted in horrendous consequences. The Manning leaks pale in comparison. Look at 9/11. Have you even seen a tragedy more exploited? What makes it worse is that the government officials who continue to exploit 9/11 have never accounted for pre-9/11 conduct. Instead they spout garbage talking points that warn of damage to national security if information is released. Evidently there is nothing wrong with exploiting the public at every turn with propaganda and fearmongering. Only when someone dares to expose the lies is there talk of investigations and prison sentences.