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CIA Agent Charged Under Espionage Act For Reporting Torture

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by KingCheetah, Feb 1, 2012.

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  1. KingCheetah

    KingCheetah Atomic Playboy

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    Former CIA Agent Charged Under Espionage Act For Reporting Torture

    In a recent ruling by the Justice Department, former CIA agent John Kiriakou was charged with four felony counts of espionage for discussing the torture involved in CIA's interrogation program with reporters. Young Turks host Cenk Uygur explains the case and points out why this sets a terrible double standard on how our government defends citizens who commit war crimes while chastising those who expose them.

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    #1 KingCheetah, Feb 1, 2012
  2. JuanValdez

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    Another link:

    http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/us/ex-cia-officer-john-kiriakou-accused-in-leak.html

    It sounds like Guantanamo defense lawyers were trying to identify interrogators so they can cross-examine and prove that they tortured prisoners. This guy happened to drop a name to a journalist who gave it to these defense lawyers. And, because they couldn't find anything to charge the lawyers with, they're charging their own guy instead. Sound right?
     
    #2 JuanValdez, Feb 1, 2012
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    100% Obama's modus operandi: Target the whistleblowers, ignore the criminals.
     
    #3 rhadamanthus, Feb 1, 2012
  4. KingCheetah

    KingCheetah Atomic Playboy

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    I'm surprised this thread didn't gain any traction -- it seems a bit harsh to charge this guy under the espionage act.
     
    #4 KingCheetah, Feb 3, 2012
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    "Truth is treason in the empire of lies."

    This story really angers me. This quote from the NY Times story:
    I thought we fought the Cold War to ensure that this wouldn't happen here.
     
    #5 weslinder, Feb 3, 2012
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    It seems that too often, we become what we fight. But I guess people would rather have American overlords instead of Russian or German ones.
     
    #6 da_juice, Feb 4, 2012
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    I have a hard time believing Mr. K didn't know this was an inevitable consequence. Do we think at any point in the CIA's existence he wouldn't have been prosecuted (or possibly worse) for this?
     
    #7 Dairy Ashford, Feb 4, 2012
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    Well, if that's the way it has always been, I guess there's no need to change it
     
    #8 dback816, Feb 4, 2012
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    The anti-Obama, pro-torture members of this board are evidently conflicted.
     
    #9 durvasa, Feb 4, 2012
  10. Commodore

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    Leaking classified info is a blatant violation of his security clearance.

    There are independent channels to report violations of the law (every dept. has an Inspector General's office), without revealing classified information to the public.

    Leaking national security info to the NYT has been an issue since 9/11 (and probably before). That paper could care less what damage it does.

    Leakers need to be found and prosecuted, as should any reporter who refuses to give up information related to criminal activity.
     
    #10 Commodore, Feb 4, 2012
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    B-Bob "94-year-old self-described dreamer"

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    I have recently been giggling about the uber-pro-Cheney/torture crowd and what they'd do in a Romney versus Obama election. Probably Obama once they're in the voting booth.

    Sad times. This story is awful but will get no traction at all.
     
    #11 B-Bob, Feb 4, 2012
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    or the whistle blowers are criminals. commodore finally found a thread where he is right. congrats
     
    #12 pgabriel, Feb 4, 2012
  13. FranchiseBlade

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    Anyone who reports torture is doing the right thing. It should always be reported and never tolerated.

    Anyone who tries to stop that kind of whistle blowing is acting in a way that is fundamentally un-American.
     
    #13 FranchiseBlade, Feb 6, 2012
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