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24. Which consequences? The consequences of remaining silent, which would have affected ALL of us, or

Thu Feb 27, 2014, 01:26 AM

Feb 2014

consequences to himself?

Like Manning, and anyone who has read HIS words knows why he chose to expose the corruption rather than remain silent, I believe Snowden considered the consequences to himself and/or the consequences, once he witnessed the crimes, of remaining silent, and chose his country over himself.

Ellsberg too probably was intelligent enough to consider the consequences, to himself and/or to his country should he have chosen to remain silent.

Heroes are rarely recognized during their lifetimes. Snowden however is receiving more support than might have been expected despite the huge effort to demonize him.

I for one want to know what my government is up to. I would never have had his courage. But I'm glad he did and support him 100%.

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Ladies And Gentleman... Chris Hedges - 'Edward Snowden's Moral Courage' [View all] WillyT Feb 2014 OP

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abandoned NARCISSISTICALLY, to boot. sibelian Feb 2014 #12

Paul fucking Revere... SidDithers Feb 2014 #2

SidDithers! sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #20

wooooooooo.... wildbilln864 Mar 2014 #46

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Well, load up on the popcorn Armstead Feb 2014 #4

I agree... stillcool Feb 2014 #5

Which consequences? The consequences of remaining silent, which would have affected ALL of us, or sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #24

Very nicely put, indeed! Purveyor Feb 2014 #27

the consequences of.. stillcool Feb 2014 #34

I believe he did. And it must have been a very difficult decision to make. sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #38

K&R pa28 Feb 2014 #6

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Thanks Everybody... WillyT Feb 2014 #9

Willy T...I'm an American Patriot, Too! Kick and Recommend! KoKo Feb 2014 #10

I Know You Are KoKo... I Know You Are... WillyT Feb 2014 #11

Kick !!! WillyT Feb 2014 #13

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Anytme slipslidingaway, Anytime... WillyT Feb 2014 #16

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Yep... And It's A Shame It's Shit Upon Here... WillyT Feb 2014 #18

Yes, been busy with other things ... slipslidingaway Feb 2014 #19

(((((((slipslidingaway))))))) WillyT Feb 2014 #21

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I'm putting your husband in a bright light slipslidingaway... so glad to see you checking in riderinthestorm Mar 2014 #43

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Well I hope the next treatment plan is not one that is needed ... slipslidingaway Mar 2014 #47

Chris Hedges is an American treasure. He KNOWS what he is talking about. sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #26

It certainly would be nice to see the bad guys held accountable ... slipslidingaway Feb 2014 #31

Huge, huge K&R. This belongs on the Greatest Page. woo me with science Feb 2014 #25

You Are Quite Welcome, woo me with science !!! WillyT Feb 2014 #29

Yes it does, Chris Hedges speaks for Progressive Democrats. n/t sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #30

+100000 And in the interest of all Americans. woo me with science Feb 2014 #36

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I always k and r Hedges. bbgrunt Feb 2014 #33

I'm so glad they conducted this debate. Hopefully it's a start of more to come... KoKo Feb 2014 #35

There is not much in the way of intelligent debate in this country. There are two sides, theirs and sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #41

Chris Hedges is so brutally honest that it sometimes scares me to read what he says. vanlassie Feb 2014 #37

DURec for the Whistle Blowers! bvar22 Feb 2014 #39

K&R G_j Feb 2014 #40

This still belongs on top. woo me with science Mar 2014 #42