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3. They shouldn't be, but they have to be

Sat Feb 4, 2012, 11:11 AM

Feb 2012

because the ones who should be doing it are abusing that power.

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About Bradley Manning, government secrecy, and exposing classified information [View all] Capitalocracy Feb 2012 OP

You're right, of course... ljm2002 Feb 2012 #2

I certainly don't claim to speak for him... Capitalocracy Feb 2012 #9

Yes, Ellsberg has publicly supported Manning's action. n/t ljm2002 Feb 2012 #12

I see... ljm2002 Feb 2012 #13

They shouldn't be, but they have to be Capitalocracy Feb 2012 #3

Who should determine what is being done in our name? n/t Oilwellian Feb 2012 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author JSnuffy Feb 2012 #10

I am, apparently, biased in the opposite direction saras Feb 2012 #11

This is a great OP. rudycantfail Feb 2012 #5

Well, I certainly appreciate yours Capitalocracy Feb 2012 #6

Little late-night kick... Capitalocracy Feb 2012 #14

And one for the morning Capitalocracy Feb 2012 #15