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In reply to the discussion: Obama doubles-down w/NYTs James Risen: rat on your sources or 'Go straight to jail. Do not pass go' [View all]Brewinblue
(392 posts)16. Seriously?
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Obama doubles-down w/NYTs James Risen: rat on your sources or 'Go straight to jail. Do not pass go' [View all]
99th_Monkey
Aug 2013
OP
What the heck is wrong with this admin continually going after reporters? I can't remember ever...
Little Star
Aug 2013
#1
the question is what constitutes a crime,. leaking the doings of our gov. seems like public service!
Civilization2
Aug 2013
#28
Like the banksters, or the corporate pillagers,. or the warmonger politicos that kill millions?
Civilization2
Aug 2013
#36
Funny you should think it is settled law. The SC ruled, in the Ellsberg case that the NYT
sabrina 1
Aug 2013
#44
That prosecutors even NEED Risen's testimony at all, is highly questionable.
99th_Monkey
Aug 2013
#7
Because no where in MY copy of the US Constitution does it state that Banksters are protected
99th_Monkey
Aug 2013
#42
Congress shall make no law "abridging the freedom of speech, or of THE PRESS"
99th_Monkey
Aug 2013
#53
You did not think he meant that classified information could be leaked whenever?
treestar
Aug 2013
#32
Bet the same people defending this now rightfully would have torn Bush a new
forestpath
Aug 2013
#38
If the White House cannot imprison journalists how can we call ourselves free?!
Demo_Chris
Aug 2013
#65