Crazyhorse1 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 The Bush administrations' attack on whistleblowers and leakers who expose its crimes and the reporters who print the news sets a devastating precedent that could destroy the free press and America as we know it. Try re-reading 1984. The government could committ any crime whatsoever, classify it at its whim and sit back confident of not being exposed. Any reporter who reported the crime could count on a long term in jail or even being murdered and anyone who told him of the crime could count on the same. At the same time, the government could do any kind of illegal leaking it wanted to without the fear of being exposed for it. That the Bush administration is about to get it's way on this nightmare scenario ought to be a wake up call for every American, no matter his party. It literally gives Bush dictatorial power as an option. He will be able to get away with anything...anything..at all...without oversight of any kind. Election fraud, kidnapping, torture-- all of which he's already done...and much more. Action must be taken now. Wake up America. Bush is not only a moron. He's also malignant and a real threat to our Constitution, Bill of Rights, and representative government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rincewind Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Well, okay then..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 I wouldnt be so paranoid if everyone wasnt out to get me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Kilmer, Only the paranoid survive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Weirdo Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Is there a link to this? Or is this just your opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rincewind Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Is there a link to this? Or is this just your opinion? There was a link, but Bush arrested it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamingwolf Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 There was a link, but Bush arrested it. ::snicker:: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinInsite Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Weirdo Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 There was a link, but Bush arrested it. Bahaha. Good one. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 It was a story in the news recently that the Admin was going to focus on who's leaking information, rather than whether or not the leaked information exposed illegal operations. I don't think much will come from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Kinda like the Plame investigation, huh :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 The Bush administrations' attack on whistleblowers and leakers who expose its crimes and the reporters who print the news sets a devastating precedent that could destroy the free press and America as we know it. Try re-reading 1984. The government could committ any crime whatsoever, classify it at its whim and sit back confident of not being exposed. Any reporter who reported the crime could count on a long term in jail or even being murdered and anyone who told him of the crime could count on the same. At the same time, the government could do any kind of illegal leaking it wanted to without the fear of being exposed for it. That the Bush administration is about to get it's way on this nightmare scenario ought to be a wake up call for every American, no matter his party. It literally gives Bush dictatorial power as an option. He will be able to get away with anything...anything..at all...without oversight of any kind. Election fraud, kidnapping, torture-- all of which he's already done...and much more. Action must be taken now. Wake up America. Bush is not only a moron. He's also malignant and a real threat to our Constitution, Bill of Rights, and representative government. Quick, there is a govenment death squad outside your door right now. They must've read your post. I can get you out, but you have to trust me........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumrunner6900 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Quick...put your aluminum foil hat back on...then everything will be alllll better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Quick...put your aluminum foil hat back on...then everything will be alllll better! :laugh: Everyone knows that aluminum foil hats are to keep aliens from reading your thoughts. Bush doesnt read your mind, he taps your phone. Or just tortures you into a confession. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumrunner6900 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 :laugh: Everyone knows that aluminum foil hats are to keep aliens from reading your thoughts. Bush doesnt read your mind, he taps your phone. Or just tortures you into a confession. :laugh: He could be an alien?? Maybe??? :paranoid: Random thought: All I could think about when I read your post was the scene from Goonies where the Fratellis are interrogating Chunk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 This is how Palpatine got started! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rictus58 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 "I'm not crazy! Everyone else is!" :twitch: :insane: -Crazyhorse 3/7/06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief skin Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Thats not news, just Bush administration business as usual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 This is how Palpatine got started! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfitzo53 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 This is how Palpatine got started! Are you saying Bush is a Sith Lord? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamingwolf Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 This is how Palpatine got started! all I got to say about that is I hope he does a better job with his space fighters, I never did like the look of tie fighters. Everything else was perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhorse1 Posted March 7, 2006 Author Share Posted March 7, 2006 Is there a link to this? Or is this just your opinion? By Dan Eggen Washington Post Staff Writer Sunday, March 5, 2006; Page A01 The Bush administration, seeking to limit leaks of classified information, has launched initiatives targeting journalists and their possible government sources. The efforts include several FBI probes, a polygraph investigation inside the CIA and a warning from the Justice Department that reporters could be prosecuted under espionage laws. In recent weeks, dozens of employees at the CIA, the National Security Agency and other intelligence agencies have been interviewed by agents from the FBI's Washington field office, who are investigating possible leaks that led to reports about secret CIA prisons and the NSA's warrantless domestic surveillance program, according to law enforcement and intelligence officials familiar with the two cases. Numerous employees at the CIA, FBI, Justice Department and other agencies also have received letters from Justice prohibiting them from discussing even unclassified issues related to the NSA program, according to sources familiar with the notices. Some GOP lawmakers are also considering whether to approve tougher penalties for leaking. In a little-noticed case in California, FBI agents from Los Angeles have already contacted reporters at the Sacramento Bee about stories published in July that were based on sealed court documents related to a terrorism case in Lodi, according to the newspaper. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/20... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tizzod Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 By Dan EggenWashington Post Staff Writer Sunday, March 5, 2006; Page A01 The Bush administration, seeking to limit leaks of classified information, has launched initiatives targeting journalists and their possible government sources. The efforts include several FBI probes, a polygraph investigation inside the CIA and a warning from the Justice Department that reporters could be prosecuted under espionage laws. In recent weeks, dozens of employees at the CIA, the National Security Agency and other intelligence agencies have been interviewed by agents from the FBI's Washington field office, who are investigating possible leaks that led to reports about secret CIA prisons and the NSA's warrantless domestic surveillance program, according to law enforcement and intelligence officials familiar with the two cases. Numerous employees at the CIA, FBI, Justice Department and other agencies also have received letters from Justice prohibiting them from discussing even unclassified issues related to the NSA program, according to sources familiar with the notices. Some GOP lawmakers are also considering whether to approve tougher penalties for leaking. In a little-noticed case in California, FBI agents from Los Angeles have already contacted reporters at the Sacramento Bee about stories published in July that were based on sealed court documents related to a terrorism case in Lodi, according to the newspaper. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/20... Ok, that refers to leaks of classified documents and/or information. I would want that investigated fully also. You are acting like the SS is gonna be peeking in your window trying to catch you "doing" something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewdogmike Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Try re-reading 1984. Is my television going to start watching me? You know, it would be good if it watched the kids occasionally. And kept the dog out of my chair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamingwolf Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 my favorite part of the movie 1984 was that massive fur burger that chick had, there was just something dirty sexy about that unkempt vag hat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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