Reply #33: I think you're totally missing the point - it's bolded in the OP

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that the private positions of those in power were often diametrically opposed to what they said in public, that made the cables so gripping – and perhaps so dangerous.

That's just become a lot easier to prove. And yes, I think that can change some things - at least, if there's still an honest journalist in the MSM who will use the info - which of course there probably is not.