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In reply to the discussion: A court case so secret, US Govt says it can't go on [View all]woo me with science
(32,139 posts)2. The depth of corruption we face
Dismissing a lawsuit between private parties without giving a reason is the very opposite of the judicial function, which relies fundamentally on reason-giving.
Where no reasons are given, we aren't in the realm of legal decision-making.
We're in the universe of absolutism or autocracy.
What makes matters worse is the lingering possibility, indeed probability, that what the Government fears is not a true threat to national security, but a severe case of embarrassment.
It's difficult to escape the conclusion that United Against is a front organization for U.S. intelligence, possibly acting in conjunction with other foreign intelligence services.
The allegation that Restis was doing business in Iran seems almost certain to have come from one of these intelligence services.
Where no reasons are given, we aren't in the realm of legal decision-making.
We're in the universe of absolutism or autocracy.
What makes matters worse is the lingering possibility, indeed probability, that what the Government fears is not a true threat to national security, but a severe case of embarrassment.
It's difficult to escape the conclusion that United Against is a front organization for U.S. intelligence, possibly acting in conjunction with other foreign intelligence services.
The allegation that Restis was doing business in Iran seems almost certain to have come from one of these intelligence services.
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I'm concerned about an ugly turn of events by our increasingly secretive govt
riderinthestorm
Mar 2015
#17
Yes I did. And it's obviously NOT a bullshit claim since the case can't be tried
riderinthestorm
Mar 2015
#23
This tactic of smearing everyone who challenges the deep state is getting stale
riderinthestorm
Mar 2015
#13
An attorney who doesn't feel sorry for some billionaire Plaintiff, whose money
msanthrope
Mar 2015
#22