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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: 6/9 Reuters Emails in Clinton Probe Dealt with Planned Drone Strikes [View all]pdsimdars
(6,007 posts)25. Oh god, no. In this area of law, intent is not a factor. Neglegence is.
And those weren't the only emails. There were at least 22 that were above top secret ( I once got hidden for saying that) But just as a grade of "A+" is higher than a grade of "A", so SAP information is higher than top secret.
And those were classified from inception. They were classified then and they are classified now.
She had emails with the actual names of agents who were undercover in the middle east.
People who have read those emails say there is no question that the information in them is always classified.
You have to get away from the religious belief in Hillary's talking points. She lied to you. The IG report discounted every one of her claims. And yet, she doubled down on them. And apparently you believe her over the IG.
As for the "intent". NO. If you knowingly put nation security secrets in a non safe, non government venue, that is espionage. Simple as that.
Now, the penalty for espoinage is a sliding scale depending on who accesses the secrets
when you put them in their non secure venue.
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6/9 Reuters Emails in Clinton Probe Dealt with Planned Drone Strikes [View all]
grasswire
Jun 2016
OP
So glad you clarified that for us all. Have you notified the FBI yet? That would
pdsimdars
Jun 2016
#21
The FBI investigation, even if you won't admit it, is not a fringe issue or grandstanding
Joe the Revelator
Jun 2016
#16
I don't think the 16th is going to have any bearing on discussing new items relating to
Joe the Revelator
Jun 2016
#14
The most damning email was not about the program details, but about a NY times article
jzodda
Jun 2016
#18
Sooner or later you'll understand that you are wrong. This is one area of law that
pdsimdars
Jun 2016
#38