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cyberdad
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29 Nov 2019, 9:59 pm

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Lives of innocent people were lost in tactical nuclear strikes publicized by Assange.

nuclear?

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There are two sides to every coin & there are consequences to every geopolitical action.

agreed, but isn't that is what we are debating

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As an American, my life is worth no more than an Afghani or Iraqi.

I think you should ask your government that question. Even Obama was happy to accept collateral damage from bombing strikes. I think you know the answer to that question.



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29 Nov 2019, 10:12 pm

You're both holding me accountable for the warlike actions of career politicians instead of paying attention to the logistical realities of the situation.

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29 Nov 2019, 10:28 pm

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You're both holding me accountable for the warlike actions of career politicians instead of paying attention to the logistical realities of the situation.
Peace.


American foreign policy hasn't changed in 70 years. You can't have it both ways. On the one hand to highlight corruption (I have no problem with that) but then compromise national security is another matter because it impacts on your safety and mine.

Assange has provided one valuable service (like many hackers who are captured) in that they point to weaknesses in the security apparatus. The Chinese are currently waging a cyberwar on the west, Israel the US and the western alliance need to be strong and in alliance to keep the safety of the western world intact otherwise we will have more 9-11s



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30 Nov 2019, 6:36 am

cberg wrote:
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He's proved the fraudulent claims you push to be false.


... Dude. I'm not claiming anything, I'm asking for your acknowledgement of thousands of people bringing you the WikiLeaks you know & love. Stand up & stop whining.


I'm not against hackers, I support them. But Assange isn't a hacker, he publishes from whistleblowers and hackers.


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