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bvar22

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62. Thank You, Catherina!

Tue Jul 9, 2013, 01:08 PM

Jul 2013

[font size=3]When secrecy is misused to hide unconstitutional activities, fealty to that oath – and higher duty as citizens of conscience – dictate support for truth-tellers who summon the courage to blow the whistle. Edward Snowden’s disclosures fit the classic definition of whistle-blowing.

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[font color=firebrick size=3][center]"If we don't fight hard enough for the things we stand for,
at some point we have to recognize that we don't really stand for them."
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[font size=1]photo by bvar22
Shortly before Sen Wellstone was killed[/center][/font]

[font size=5 color=firebrick]Solidarity![/font]

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Edward Snowden Honored by Ex-Intel Officials, awarded Sam Adams award [View all] Catherina Jul 2013 OP

Snowden is in good company with this award. mia Jul 2013 #1

But...but....Snowdens just lying.....!!!! he's a spy!!!! Katashi_itto Jul 2013 #2

But� but� it's NOT ABOUT SNOWDEN�.!!!! KittyWampus Jul 2013 #7

Well then stop making it about Snowden because apparently people are now following sabrina 1 Jul 2013 #8

Wasn't I sarcastic enough? Katashi_itto Jul 2013 #9

I caught the sarcasm! DesertDiamond Jul 2013 #64

Post removed Post removed Jul 2013 #50

Derp, wut? LondonReign2 Jul 2013 #51

Derp X2 Katashi_itto Jul 2013 #52

That will make some authoritarian DU heads explode. HooptieWagon Jul 2013 #3

great..and their heads need to explode so they can get them on right again xiamiam Jul 2013 #5

Too bad. Besides, those heads have exploded so many times, there's nothing left there n/t Catherina Jul 2013 #13

When I was a little kid... HooptieWagon Jul 2013 #20

I seriously doubt it hootinholler Jul 2013 #16

They're just Heathers. HooptieWagon Jul 2013 #22

Hilarious Bobbie Jo Jul 2013 #55

"They're just Heathers." bvar22 Jul 2013 #60

I think it looks worse on them. Fantastic Anarchist Jul 2013 #35

3..2...1... warrprayer Jul 2013 #4

K& R and thanks for the video clip marions ghost Jul 2013 #6

HUGE K & R !!! WillyT Jul 2013 #10

I'm reminded of the SNL CIA Christmas party sketch NightWatcher Jul 2013 #11

Good for him, ProSense Jul 2013 #12

Wow, Snowden = Kissinger? hootinholler Jul 2013 #18

You misunderstood. ProSense Jul 2013 #23

Don't mention Revere! They will post...the picture again! Nooooo! randome Jul 2013 #38

how does someone have time to post over 100,000 times ? Swagman Jul 2013 #59

They should have award presentations for folks like you whatchamacallit Jul 2013 #24

There is already ProSense Jul 2013 #26

Touche! Well played Pro, well played... whatchamacallit Jul 2013 #31

"Struggle4bullshit" OnyxCollie Jul 2013 #54

LMAO! Bobbie Jo Jul 2013 #63

So did Obama,. not seeing much "peace" out of him,. . Civilization2 Jul 2013 #28

Wow. Congratulations are in order. nt Zorra Jul 2013 #14

How enlightening! democrank Jul 2013 #15

Everybody - pls watch it. The video and the speakers and their remarks is priceless. truedelphi Jul 2013 #17

+1 Civilization2 Jul 2013 #30

Great video. To hear their stories in their own words is priceless think Jul 2013 #42

Recommended!! felix_numinous Jul 2013 #19

Amazing. Rex Jul 2013 #21

But, but, but ... Fantastic Anarchist Jul 2013 #25

Excellent post! MUST WATCH stuff!! Civilization2 Jul 2013 #27

Thank you for posting that! Catherina Jul 2013 #32

Thanks for the OP and the link to Consortiumnews.com Civilization2 Jul 2013 #37

Integrity in Intelligence BornLooser Jul 2013 #29

Are they saying secrecy is misused to hide unconstitutional activities? Life Long Dem Jul 2013 #33

What I heard being described were abuses of power and also truedelphi Jul 2013 #44

Thank You For Sharing cantbeserious Jul 2013 #34

the video is very moving and well worth watching Douglas Carpenter Jul 2013 #36

So, it IS about Snowden railsback Jul 2013 #39

if only this award could keep him out of prison... MjolnirTime Jul 2013 #40

I see them talk, but not any evidence of their claims. Amonester Jul 2013 #41

Obviously, being vetted by this group of amazing insiders matters enormously. proverbialwisdom Jul 2013 #43

What a searing indictment of big brother's misfeasance, if not malfeasance. indepat Jul 2013 #45

I'm sure he'll be Spirochete Jul 2013 #46

I have been impressed G_j Jul 2013 #47

oh no no, no no no no burnodo Jul 2013 #48

*breaking* Sam Adams Associates for Integrity in Intelligence is really a Ron Paul front group! Dragonfli Jul 2013 #49

This is magnificent! woo me with science Jul 2013 #53

Keep up the good work, Catherina. h2ebits Jul 2013 #56

Those are patriots. Octafish Jul 2013 #57

Sam Adams award? Well, then he's clearly an alcoholic!! bullwinkle428 Jul 2013 #58

I bet an honorary degree from the University of Phoenix is coming next. nt AllINeedIsCoffee Jul 2013 #61

Thank You, Catherina! bvar22 Jul 2013 #62