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apples and oranges (772 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 02:20 PM Original message |
Does anyone with family/friends fighting in Afghanistan condone the wikileaks intelligence leak? |
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The_Casual_Observer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 02:25 PM Response to Original message |
1. The only danger that Wiki brings is to the credibility of the whole |
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VMI Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 02:26 PM Response to Original message |
2. I have many friends over there and I completely support the leak. |
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BootinUp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 02:27 PM Response to Original message |
3. Good question. nt |
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JonLP24 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 02:28 PM Response to Original message |
4. Friends |
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Llewlladdwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 02:28 PM Response to Original message |
5. I don't. |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 02:30 PM Response to Reply #5 |
6. Yes, liberals are hard-hearted bastards. |
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VMI Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 02:31 PM Response to Reply #6 |
7. Perhaps the poster refers to the centrist Dem supporters of Obama's War? |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 02:39 PM Response to Reply #5 |
13. We have our share of veterans, more than any R site... |
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Binka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 03:20 PM Response to Reply #13 |
36. Indeed! |
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w8liftinglady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 07:38 PM Response to Reply #36 |
55. absolutely,sister-I remember then,when our boys were there... |
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Binka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 07:51 PM Response to Reply #55 |
60. Hey You! |
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yellerpup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 02:39 PM Response to Reply #5 |
14. Delete. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 02:40 PM Response to Reply #5 |
15. Deleted message |
Llewlladdwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 02:52 PM Response to Reply #15 |
24. That often happens when one states a truth. NT |
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moksha (345 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 03:09 PM Response to Reply #5 |
32. Can you point to the specifics of what was released that endanger |
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Bragi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 02:31 PM Response to Original message |
8. He/she volunteered, right? |
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Subdivisions (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 02:31 PM Response to Original message |
9. '...would release info that might put troops in danger' |
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sinkingfeeling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 02:32 PM Response to Original message |
10. Have read nothing that should harm the troops anymore than their current presence in the country. |
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CJCRANE (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 02:35 PM Response to Original message |
11. I'm waiting for the story behind the story. |
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bemildred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 02:36 PM Response to Original message |
12. Wikileaks released precisely that info that they do not think will put troops in danger. |
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BootinUp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 02:40 PM Response to Reply #12 |
16. And yet they have only read a fraction of it |
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bemildred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 02:45 PM Response to Reply #16 |
18. Who is they, and how do you know what "they" have and have not read? |
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BootinUp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 02:47 PM Response to Reply #18 |
20. . |
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bemildred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 02:55 PM Response to Reply #20 |
26. Ah thanks. Here is some more of what Mr Assange had to say: |
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Solly Mack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 02:44 PM Response to Original message |
17. I do and I do. |
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Tierra_y_Libertad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 02:46 PM Response to Original message |
19. My son in law served 3 tours in Afghanistan. I applaud Wikileaks. |
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w8liftinglady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 07:37 PM Original message |
you and me both.FINALLY,we'll get a glimpse of truth. |
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JanusAscending (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 02:48 PM Response to Original message |
21. I've got a grandaughter over there. |
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w8liftinglady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 07:37 PM Response to Reply #21 |
53. as a mom who's kid has been there-a cross-country hug,sister..you and me both! |
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nosmokes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 02:49 PM Response to Original message |
22. You point me to how outing info that is already common knowledge hurts and |
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WinkyDink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 02:50 PM Response to Original message |
23. The Afghans know more than American citizens do, given we just hear PROPAGANDA. |
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BootinUp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 02:53 PM Response to Original message |
25. Give it up |
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BonnieJW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 02:57 PM Response to Original message |
27. Nothing is as dangerous as the war. |
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Binka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 03:04 PM Response to Reply #27 |
29. Amen Sister. Amen. n/t |
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BonnieJW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 02:57 PM Response to Original message |
28. Nothing is as dangerous as the war. |
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moksha (345 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 03:08 PM Response to Original message |
30. What information, exactly, puts our troops in greater danger? |
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Vinnie From Indy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 03:08 PM Response to Original message |
31. You wanna know what else might put troops in danger? |
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sendero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 09:27 PM Response to Reply #31 |
64. +1000 |
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Jackpine Radical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 03:10 PM Response to Original message |
33. Remember the secret war in Cambodia |
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Vinnie From Indy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 03:45 PM Response to Reply #33 |
43. Gee, one would think that the Cambodians would have asked themselves |
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w8liftinglady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 07:15 PM Response to Reply #33 |
50. Yes,My dad "wasn't" in Cambodia during Viet Nam,and "Wasn't" |
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joeybee12 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 03:11 PM Response to Original message |
34. Testing a meme, eh? n/t |
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Bigmack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 03:19 PM Response to Original message |
35. I love the troops as much as anybody... |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 03:24 PM Response to Reply #35 |
37. One of the biggest bloqs in America against the Viet Nam war was the troops. |
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Bigmack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 03:33 PM Response to Reply #37 |
40. Psychological observation.... |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 03:41 PM Response to Reply #40 |
41. Sure. I agree with you there. n/t |
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TheCowsCameHome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 03:25 PM Response to Original message |
38. If the leaks open some eyes |
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Donnachaidh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 03:32 PM Response to Original message |
39. when did our thirst for oil become more important than the lives of others? |
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w8liftinglady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 07:41 PM Response to Reply #39 |
58. I agree...my Texas neighbors would be happy with an infinite war... |
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NNN0LHI (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 03:41 PM Response to Original message |
42. Same ridiculous argument we got for the Abu Ghraib photos |
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dtexdem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 04:00 PM Response to Original message |
44. Too late: the Bushista screw up of Afghanistan already put them in danger. |
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GoneOffShore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 04:04 PM Response to Original message |
45. To get a good perspective on this, listen to Amy Goodman |
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Jefferson23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 04:06 PM Response to Original message |
46. With never ending war, this is the means that may bring them home sooner than later. |
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elocs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 06:14 PM Response to Reply #46 |
47. Is this going to be one of those DU topics where 1 point of view is sanctioned |
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Jefferson23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 07:35 PM Response to Reply #47 |
52. Are you suggesting you're being bullied? I read different points of |
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elocs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 08:29 PM Response to Reply #52 |
61. Never claimed I was being bullied, but it does happen. |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 09:25 PM Response to Reply #61 |
63. I find myself in the minority on several issues here.. |
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Th1onein (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-27-10 05:48 AM Response to Reply #61 |
65. You got that right. |
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branders seine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 06:36 PM Response to Original message |
48. how does this put troops in danger? |
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IndianaGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 06:38 PM Response to Original message |
49. Anything that will bring the war to an end is good! |
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w8liftinglady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 07:27 PM Response to Original message |
51. If my son was over there right now,I might feel the same way |
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Jefferson23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 07:39 PM Response to Reply #51 |
56. Excellent post. n/t |
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Overseas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 07:37 PM Response to Original message |
54. Yes. //nt |
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Kurt_and_Hunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 07:40 PM Response to Original message |
57. "release info that might put troops in danger" Do we know that? |
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Scuba (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 07:42 PM Response to Original message |
59. I also support the leak... Anything that ends the war sooner will help the troops. |
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Ahpook (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-26-10 09:16 PM Response to Original message |
62. Did you earn a dime for this shit? |
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H2O Man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-27-10 05:52 AM Response to Original message |
66. Strongly disagree. |
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