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Originally Posted by bladeofdarkness
thats a very idealistic view.
unfortunately, the world doesn't run on idealism.
Assange and his website may technically be legal, but lts not fool ourselves that this is done in service of "free speech" or the stupid idea that "people have a right to know".
he's doing it do cause as much damage as possible to the US.
if the documents had exposed any real WRONGDOING on the part of the US government, we might have a point to discuss the value of the leak.
in practice, all it does is embarrass the US and strain international relations, by making it harder for potential allies to speak their mind openly when dealing with the US about sensitive matters.
for example, if in the past, arab leaders were able to say in private what they can't say in public, then now they will think 10 times before saying anything even in private.
you don't tell your secrets to someone if you believe that there is a good chance that those secrets would be made public knowledge a year from now.
this leak is meant to damage US relations with anyone they have to HAVE a relationship with.
thats it.
it serves no other purpose, and was done for no other purpose.
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Whatever the case, it can't be denied that the US is in shock. For all we know, Assange might have an eye on the White House. Wait, he's Australian.