Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
I think she was incredibly brave lovemydogs Jun 2017 #1
Yup obamanut2012 Jun 2017 #5
She's fighting treachery and traitors BSdetect Jun 2017 #25
Yes. She is a patriot. emulatorloo Jun 2017 #67
She is very brave blueseas Jun 2017 #94
She would have been smarter to send it to WaPo. The Intercept outted her.... bettyellen Jun 2017 #2
Oh, I agree with you obamanut2012 Jun 2017 #4
Totally suspicious the Intercept would risk her life doing that. Stupid or malicious? bettyellen Jun 2017 #6
Agree iluvtennis Jun 2017 #45
For her trouble the Intercept is saying it may be fake news- also maybe the gov is lying bettyellen Jun 2017 #50
Link proving the Intercept has said that, please. n/t countryjake Jun 2017 #60
Here you go: emulatorloo Jun 2017 #68
Thank you Em! I saw a longer statement that basically they'd never vouch for the gov or IC bettyellen Jun 2017 #71
I assume Glenn just wants to insinuate the NSA doc is full of 'lies' emulatorloo Jun 2017 #72
Yeah, that sounds likely. Stinks for her.... ironically misplaced trust bettyellen Jun 2017 #74
Here's the link bettyellen Jun 2017 #75
Intercept should be blacklisted now YCHDT Jun 2017 #79
what would be the upside to doing that intentionally? It hurts their own ability to attract leakers JCanete Jun 2017 #83
+1 Patriot NCTraveler Jun 2017 #3
agree obamanut2012 Jun 2017 #10
k&r Starry Messenger Jun 2017 #7
xxx obamanut2012 Jun 2017 #9
I am partially torn... Kleveland Jun 2017 #8
Same here Pacifist Patriot Jun 2017 #12
Desperate times call for desperate measures? Amaryllis Jun 2017 #38
I'm gonna stay consistent justiceischeap Jun 2017 #11
Warner is acting like it helps, we share see obamanut2012 Jun 2017 #18
There are lots of potential unintended consequences loyalsister Jun 2017 #24
I'm for whoever MFM008 Jun 2017 #13
It could easily go the other way loyalsister Jun 2017 #28
I dont assume it will favor anyone MFM008 Jun 2017 #81
Up to 10 years in prison - she does have moxy. jmg257 Jun 2017 #14
I'm surprised it is such a light sentence tbh obamanut2012 Jun 2017 #19
Well it's not like obamachangetheworld Jun 2017 #56
lol obamanut2012 Jun 2017 #62
Are we living in the "twilight Zone" njhoneybadger Jun 2017 #15
Considering the nature of what she leaked I hope the prosecutors show mercy. hrmjustin Jun 2017 #16
He, is a she. nt arthritisR_US Jun 2017 #70
It is a sad situation for her ProudLib72 Jun 2017 #17
I am afraid of that, too obamanut2012 Jun 2017 #20
Sheesh - she just exposed deeper Russia interference. No one will pay because of her leaking. jmg257 Jun 2017 #22
I'm talking about the enablers and colluders ProudLib72 Jun 2017 #23
Unfortunately she did not do anything to expose such people. jmg257 Jun 2017 #26
Maybe (and I do mean Maybe) ProudLib72 Jun 2017 #31
She committed a crime leftynyc Jun 2017 #21
I don't think that'll happen, but I hope her sentence is light obamanut2012 Jun 2017 #46
Hero, too bad the GOP doesnt have any of these. Eliot Rosewater Jun 2017 #27
She's going to federal prison, and her leak accomplished nothing. frankieallen Jun 2017 #89
Hero, who trusted one of the worst persons in the world, Glenn Greenwald. Eliot Rosewater Jun 2017 #97
A hero for leaking a top-secret document about Russia - get this - phishing state voter boards! jmg257 Jun 2017 #98
Since I do not know her specific motive I will say this: oldmanandthesea Jun 2017 #29
exactly obamanut2012 Jun 2017 #47
A different perspective... freemay20 Jun 2017 #30
I was wondering about this too LeftInTX Jun 2017 #36
Maybe... freemay20 Jun 2017 #37
And the Intercept says they don't know if the info she shared was true- and also casts shade on the bettyellen Jun 2017 #40
interesting obamanut2012 Jun 2017 #49
It's not so cut and dried, unfortunately Nevernose Jun 2017 #57
That's the impression I got yesterday, after briefly looking at her FB posts going back to about deurbano Jun 2017 #58
Hmmmmm, thx for this info YCHDT Jun 2017 #80
Things may not always be as they seem... Perhaps she has /will have some connections .... MedusaX Jun 2017 #32
Somethkng cilla4progress Jun 2017 #33
Everything has context mchill Jun 2017 #34
I am transparently pro-whistle blowing. And yes, that is not a uniform view here. NRaleighLiberal Jun 2017 #35
yup obamanut2012 Jun 2017 #51
I am the same. and I don't believe CIA, NSA, FBI are the good guys. nt m-lekktor Jun 2017 #76
I think its best Eko Jun 2017 #39
Agree, except that last part. deurbano Jun 2017 #41
I agree with the discrediting outlets -- it will be interesting what ahppens obamanut2012 Jun 2017 #53
Amazing given the leaks rhetoric coming from Trump and Sessions. L. Coyote Jun 2017 #42
I fear she will be used as an example to discourage anyone else from thinking of doing this. hamsterjill Jun 2017 #43
She's a hero, like Daniel Ellsberg MrPurple Jun 2017 #44
Wouldn't that be nice?! deurbano Jun 2017 #52
Pentagon Papers! obamanut2012 Jun 2017 #54
I'd have to read up on the details, but his lawyers beat the charges MrPurple Jun 2017 #65
She did the right thing, but will still have to pay the price for breaking the law. aikoaiko Jun 2017 #48
exactly obamanut2012 Jun 2017 #63
An act of civil disobedience Nevernose Jun 2017 #55
i agree obamanut2012 Jun 2017 #64
Hell yeah!!! kerry-is-my-prez Jun 2017 #59
Me too! ElementaryPenguin Jun 2017 #61
I admire her courage and believe her heart was in the right place Les Cowbell Jun 2017 #66
I stand with her too. They say that the intel she released would arthritisR_US Jun 2017 #69
Only time will tell if she helped us more than she hurt us... Blue_Tires Jun 2017 #73
Agreed jimlup Jun 2017 #77
Not me...I with her... n/m bagelsforbreakfast Jun 2017 #78
She's a patriot iamateacher Jun 2017 #82
me too. nt TheFrenchRazor Jun 2017 #84
It's very sad that we have a government that has become so corrupt mdbl Jun 2017 #85
Kamikaze patriot Achilleaze Jun 2017 #86
I think she put everything on the line to release something not worth it Lee-Lee Jun 2017 #87
This girl is probably going to federal prison, for some frankieallen Jun 2017 #88
Better than standing with Mr. Loser.. whathehell Jun 2017 #90
I think there's a GoFundMe page on fb for her probably MojoWrkn Jun 2017 #91
THERE IS A GOFUNDME ON FB for her! MojoWrkn Jun 2017 #92
She is a hero in my book. HelenWheels Jun 2017 #93
Reality Winner Catherine Vincent Jun 2017 #95
I stood with Snowden and I will certainly stand with her. lark Jun 2017 #96
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»I know many will disagree...»Reply #52