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In reply to the discussion: Snowden: more like Ellsberg or Benedict Arnold? [View all]Progressive dog
(6,899 posts)65. There are several newer than Ellsberg
Whatever praise I had for Ellsberg had to do with him not fleeing like Snowden.
Hong Kong Eddie fled to avoid prosecution, Ellsberg didn't. Those are facts.
Hong Kong Eddie shows a knowledge of guilt by his flight. Ellsberg didn't flee.
No one illegally searched Snowden's psychiatrists office. Ellsberg's file was accessed by the Plumbers.
William Binney resigned in 2001, there is a different president, different intelligence agency directors, and different technologies.
Binney continues to make claims of NSA spying based on his knowledge from 12 years ago.
There are a handful like Binney (who didn't flee to Hong Kong) and Snowden vs about 1.5 million Americans who are not disclosing classified information.
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Because it would destroy his cult's "the MSM can't be trusted" talking point.
Galraedia
Jul 2013
#34
What is your opinion of Daniel Ellsberg? Does his opinion count in regards to whistle blowing?
think
Jul 2013
#35
Ellsberg has plenty to say about all this if people would take the time to listen:
think
Jul 2013
#5
The M$M that use Ellsberg's name to contrast him with Snowden might consider watching it.
think
Jul 2013
#13
Better watch out, "they" will try to hide this one too. I thought the calling all rodentcopulaters
Zorra
Jul 2013
#10
He's no Ellsburg, but he's not fit to be compared to Benedict Arnold either
WatermelonRat
Jul 2013
#21
Is "anti-Snowdens" a phrase like "you people"?!1 Plus, I am not counted on this poll since I didn't
UTUSN
Jul 2013
#32
As a humble, simple one always striving to understand & learn, from the Urban Dictionary:
UTUSN
Jul 2013
#42
Your deep concerns have been answered. It's a feature of flaming to disregard the content of Replies
UTUSN
Jul 2013
#53
a modern day Paul Revere with a thumb drive full of the news that Tyranny is coming!
usGovOwesUs3Trillion
Jul 2013
#29
mine, too! However, we part company on the 'silly', it is a real work of art to me
usGovOwesUs3Trillion
Jul 2013
#49
Yes tyranny is coming and what better places to flee than China and Russia.
Vietnameravet
Jul 2013
#51
Ironic, isn't it... I think it speaks volumes about our current national security state, eh?
usGovOwesUs3Trillion
Jul 2013
#52