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In reply to the discussion: I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution ... [View all]jeff47
(26,549 posts)63. Go right ahead and provide that link.
I look forward to finding out who else is pulling information out of their ass.
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tk2kewl
Jun 2013
OP
You're begging the question which was whether Ellsberg releasing more than
CharlesInCharge
Jun 2013
#25
Manning did not have a TS clearance. He didn't have access to TS information. (nt)
jeff47
Jun 2013
#21
Oh, Manning most certainly did have TS clearance. Manning CHOSE to release
CharlesInCharge
Jun 2013
#28
Then the question would be 'why did he not go to Congress'. I believe he explained
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#37
And the same elements that got Ellsberg's case dismissed exist here and, according
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#70
He had an obligation to abide by his oath which he tried to do. Why didn't Ellsberg
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#42
Technical note: Ellsberg did go to Congress first but was blown off. Likewise, Manning did
CharlesInCharge
Jun 2013
#48
And if this was only about that Collateral Damage video he probably would not be charged now however
cstanleytech
Jun 2013
#59
Then he made a principled choice and is willing to pay the price of this actions.
hack89
Jun 2013
#38
Funny how we ignore the 'legal obligations' of our elected officials in this country. Can you
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#46
Please provide a link to the supposed Wikileaks pointing to "the guy with an AK-47". Otherwise,
CharlesInCharge
Jun 2013
#32
Wikileaks pointed out CAMERA EQUIPMENT. If what was revealed in that video was
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#51
The military probably classified it I bet because they knew they screwed up and they were
cstanleytech
Jun 2013
#62
Well, killing people isn't a mistake. And once it is known that two of the people killed
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#76
No one is arguing that Manning was required to obey a law to coverup a war crime though.
cstanleytech
Jun 2013
#77
If he'd handed the documents to the Government of China, would he have been as honorable?
brooklynite
Jun 2013
#61