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Title: Graham: Prosecute WikiLeaks
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Published: Jul 28, 2010
Author: http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-r
Post Date: 2010-07-28 18:57:56 by tom007
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Graham: Prosecute WikiLeaks By Michael O'Brien - 07/28/10 12:47 PM ET Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Wednesday called for the criminal prosecution of Wikileaks, the website that published classified military documents this week. Graham, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a reserve military lawyer, seemed to go further than other GOP colleagues by calling for the prosecution of Wikileaks itself, and not just the source of the leaks. “I’m willing to prosecute anybody who led to undermining the war effort,” Graham said during an appearance on Fox News. “As far as I know, there’s no immunity for a website to be able to pass on documents,” Graham added, responding “yes” when asked directly if the website should be prosecuted. Wikileaks has come under scrutiny for its decision to publish classified military documents detailing suspicions that elements within the Pakistani government were coordinating with the Taliban. These documents led to a full-fledged story in The New York Times, which has led to angry reactions from many lawmakers, who fear the leak undercut national security. Graham’s colleagues — Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Rep. Pete King (R-N.Y.), among others — have called for the prosecution of whoever leaked the documents, but few have spoken of prosecuting Wikileaks itself. McCain said Wednesday that he believes whoever leaked the documents to the organization should be punished with a life sentence. Asked by syndicated conservative radio host Michael Medved if that was an appropriate punishment, McCain replied "Oh, I would think so." Wikileaks’s founder has said he does not know the source of the leak. Reports have swirled suggesting that an Army private was responsible for the leak. “We need to go after anyone who was involved in the leak of classified documents,” Graham said. Jordan Fabian contributed to this post This post was updated at 3:28 p.m. Source: thehill.com/blogs/blog-br...raham-prosecute-wikileaks The contents of this site are © 2010 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc. Comments (28) PAGE |1|2|> I hope Lindsey Graham doesn't want to prosecute Bradley Manning. They look like father and son. BY h. trib on 07/28/2010 at 13:21 It is amazing that Government officials want to prosecute who leaked the document, but did not want to prosecute the people that leaked similar documents during the Vietnam War or Richard Nixon. There has to be a single policy — not just when it is your ox that is getting gored.BY Cam Tidwell on 07/28/2010 at 13:22 Everyone hates a snitch, especially a gang member. The only aspect of the wiki leaks information not getting attention is the shocking number of civilian casualties. When a gangster shoots innocent byestanders they also show outrage towards any snitchs pointing the finger. Victims rights is never a concern in the criminal world, are the rights of civilian casualties of no concern in the Congress?BY gangster logic on 07/28/2010 at 13:30
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#1. To: tom007 (#0)
Actually, Wikileaks didn't publish this week, they gave the information to three newspapers who published and then offered the docs on the Internet. Wikileaks is a hell of a lot smarter than Lindsey. The butt kissing NYT took the data directly to the DOD for approval prior to running their story. It's long past time to go after Lindsey Graham and John McCain for treason. That money would be much better spent than prosecuting whistle blowers.
"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. ... We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of." Edward Bernays, Father of Public Relations
Clear examples of the failure of our democracy. And it does not appear to be getting better.
"Satan / Cheney in "08" Stinking Lindsey was re-elected in 2008, along with LIEberman. Sheesh, what are the idiots who voted for them thinking? Hopefully, Jaun McAmnesty will get his walking papers this year. IMHO, both are poster pricks for what is wrong with this nation. Of course, I feel the same way about Harry Reid and Chris Dodd and Nancy Pelosi and Barbara Boxer and Diane Feinstein....... What a mess these traitors have created with a great deal of assistance from the fawning MSM. Give 'em the BOOT!! And give Wikileaks a medal. : )
"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. ... We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of." Edward Bernays, Father of Public Relations
Enuff said. Military lawyer is lower on the scum pole than most civilian shysters.
Apparently, that would include the Pakistani government, as well as any congressmen who voted against the recent Afghan war funding.
Clear examples of the failure of our democracy. And it does not appear to be getting better. A freaking men. If it's honest and true, put it out there for all the world to judge.
That's right, got nothing to hide ... shouldn't be a problem.
"It is unfortunately none too well understood that, just as the State has no money of its own, so it has no power of its own. All power it has is what society gives it, plus what it confiscates from time to time on one pretext or another; there is no other source from which State power can be drawn.” Albert Jay Nock
Anybody? Yikes! Gonna need a lot of lawyers. He needs to recuse himself from any type of government work for conflict of interest.
"The people in power will not disappear voluntarily, giving flowers to the cops just isn't going to work. This thinking is fostered by the establishment; they like nothing better than love and nonviolence. The only way I like to see cops given flowers is in a flower pot from a high window.” - William S Burroughs
lol........Code Pink better run like the wind, Lindsey Graham is on their trail. Imagine anybody running from Lindsey. I've seen hair balls from the cat that are more intimidating.
"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. ... We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of." Edward Bernays, Father of Public Relations
Jeeze Loddy, where have you been? Honest & true have left the country man. I think it was during the first Bush presidency when the delusion of "political correctness" overcame the country. We're a torture nation now. Gotta have secrets. Raping & killing 4 year old muzzie girls and putting little muzzie nuts in a vice protects our freeedums. Secrets. Secrets.
I keep wondering what he would do if he were denied a $1 Senior Discount somewhere. Some of these congress creeps are absolutely bonkers, yet they all seem to have eerily similar delusions. I attribute it to inbreeding.
"The people in power will not disappear voluntarily, giving flowers to the cops just isn't going to work. This thinking is fostered by the establishment; they like nothing better than love and nonviolence. The only way I like to see cops given flowers is in a flower pot from a high window.” - William S Burroughs
Tough for corn-holers to breed, or inbreed. No matter what hole they poke.
Lady Lindthey ith juth tho inthenthed that thumone would dare to meth up her glorioth war.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. He (Gordon Duff) also implies that forcibly removing Obama, a Constitution-hating, on-the-down-low, crackhead Communist, is an attack on America, Mom, and apple pie. I swear these military people are worse than useless. Just look around at the condition of the country and tell me if they have fulfilled their oaths to protect the nation from all enemies foreign and domestic.Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Wednesday called for the criminal prosecution of Wikileaks, the website that published classified military documents this week.
#2. To: abraxas (#1)
It's long past time to go after Lindsey Graham and John McCain for treason.
#3. To: tom007 (#2)
#4. To: tom007 (#0)
and a reserve military lawyer,
#5. To: tom007 (#0)
“I’m willing to prosecute anybody who led to undermining the war effort,” Graham said during an appearance on Fox News.
#6. To: tom007 (#2)
It's long past time to go after Lindsey Graham and John McCain for treason.
#7. To: Lod (#6)
If it's honest and true, put it out there for all the world to judge.
#8. To: tom007 (#0)
“I’m willing to prosecute anybody who led to undermining the war effort,” Graham said
#9. To: Dakmar (#8)
Anybody? Yikes!
#10. To: Lod (#6)
If it's honest and true, put it out there for all the world to judge.
Mike Flaherty: Yeah, it's been there a long time. I wish I knew which corner.
My Man Godfrey (1936)
#11. To: abraxas (#9)
Imagine anybody running from Lindsey.
#12. To: Dakmar (#11)
I attribute it to inbreeding.
#13. To: tom007 (#0)
Lord Acton
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