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hfojvt

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9. something like this

Reply to MannyGoldstein (Original post)

Tue Jun 25, 2013, 12:28 AM

Jun 2013

But would it make a difference if the "something bad" is legal or illegal?

And what is the "light of day"? Are there proper channels? Is one going to the authorities or to the press?

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What is a whistleblower? [View all] MannyGoldstein Jun 2013 OP

I think I can answer that... cherokeeprogressive Jun 2013 #1

He blows his whistle when a foul has been committed... kentuck Jun 2013 #6

Good definition. I would also add: JaneyVee Jun 2013 #2

Snowden is NOT a whistleblower. Snowden is a 'leaker' and a felonous thief. n/t Tx4obama Jun 2013 #3

What makes him those? MannyGoldstein Jun 2013 #4

Frequently confused with a horn blower jberryhill Jun 2013 #5

a whistleblower is someone who embarrasses your political opponents form the inside Douglas Carpenter Jun 2013 #7

Channeling Ambrose Bierce again? n/t Fumesucker Jun 2013 #8

something like this hfojvt Jun 2013 #9

Someone who sees wrong-doing and depending on where s/he lives, democracy/dictatorship/totalitarian sabrina 1 Jun 2013 #10