VIDEO Veterans & Activists Rally for Wikileaks Whistleblower (CNN)

Let me first say i have never and will never fight for this countries right to bear arms against another country, that has not declared war on us all ready.

For the simple fact that they have lied to us about the last 3 wars for sure.

If they have to lie to us to make these wars happen and continue, then it is wrong period.

that being said i consider this man a hero for following his conscience, despite the NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT it poses. How long can the US put its own national security before that of innocent people around the world.

I feel ashamed for letting these wars start and continue.
I think we have forgotten what fighting for freedom really means.

You guys should try to talk to the soldiers to counter the misinformation.

I'm sure the Pentagon has feed them the this will cause soldiers to get killed line, and I'd bet they have no idea what the Pentagon papers incident really was about.

"Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court. The Congress shall have power to declare the Punishment of Treason, but no Attainder of Treason shall work Corruption of Blood, or Forfeiture except during the Life of the Person attainted."
Source: United States Constitution, Article 3
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Article_Three_of_the_United_States_Constitution#Sec...:_Treason

...just for reference

basically, it's too early to tell whether or private manning commited treason; a trial is necessary. however, since wikileaks is accessible to the public, enemies of the usa can obtain the information pretty easily, but who knows if they have the resources to piece it together into to some sort of effective strategy...

Some time around 1900 Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt had penned a warning to the American peoples that went unheeded til this day. His words; "Behind the ostensible government sits enthroned an invisible government owing no allegiance and acknowledging no responsibility to the people. To Destroy this invisible government, to befoul the unholy alliance between corrupt business and corrupt politics is the first task of the statesman of today." Theodore Roosevelt. John F Kennedy and Ike Eisenhour made very similiar statements but the people are either deaf or cannot understand english. These radical vicious entities have been working for 233 yyears to acheive their goals and as of this day they are so embedded they are the entire US Government and they are not so invisble today as they have been forced out in the open. Andrew Jackson and Abe Lincoln were the only two men with the guts and intelligence to get rid of them, but like the parasites and pests they kept coming back until they created the perfect time with the help of an insider, a Senator to secretly have their personal agendas passed and ratified with the minimum votes but it was crooked and gangster style. Now they are after the world. Just compare what Teddy Roosevelt said and think about one thing. Most of the people who are fighting us around the world have no education except to memorize religious texts and follow brainwashing into the realm of intense hatred. and instead of he world trying to educate the people they make perfect contestants for this modern version of gladiatorial games. So these invisible leaders can watch and read about the bloodshed and count the dollars for every drop.

One must remember back to when we were embroiled in Vietnam...war without end...started by a pack of lies that were much later admitted to be lies...mass civilian casualties....atrocities being committed by the coalition partners...a war that lasted 4 presidents long...people protesting and protesting to no avail...a veil of secrecy over the media....when suddenly a man working a the Pentagon decided to reveal the long held secrets about all the lies that were being perpetrated against the American people....that man was Daniel Ellsberg.

"The most dangerous man in America" according to Henry Kissinger and Richard Nixon...he revealed secrets about lies and coverups and he was accused of treason. History keeps repeating folks. At the time...Ellsberg was considered a traitor a whistleblower...back when there were no protections whatsoever for whistleblowers...there still aren't adequate protection for whistleblowers.

Today he is considered in many circles as a true patriot and he is a celebrity. There is a documentary out right now that deals with his entire story and it parallels what this man did with revealing information about Iraq and Afghanistan. This man is being called a traitor...because what? He told the truth?

"Telling the truth is an act of treason in an empire of lies" George Orwell once wrote. We are living that today and this man has told the truth about something that the government didn't just cover up recently....no...its an ongoing coverup and conspiracy of lies that goes back decades and decades.

This man is a patriot and he should be honored even though he broke his oath. He swore to uphold the constitution and to defend it. Isn't telling the truth defending our core values and principles? Are you defending the government's lies? Do you think its right for our government to lie to us and then call it National Security?

Whose fucking being kept secure here? Us the American People? or the fucking liars?

BP killed the untold lives in the gulf , what is one more to an entity without conscience ? We should all be so lucky to give a villain such as BP that much trouble in life . Well done , sir !

I wouldnt call 15 people a rally.

Private Manning took an oath. He had ample opportunity (before joining the service) to learn about U.S. practices when it comes to exploiting lands and peoples so that we may wipe with ultra-soft tissue. He either did not avail himself of his learning opportunities, or he knew what he was getting into and decided to violate his oath anyway. Now he faces a ruined life, and his actions have real consequences for us all.

Manning's story is, in my opinion, a perfect example of the need for vigorous, honest, and comprehensive public education. If we teach our children and grandchildren the realities of American life and history, we will equip them to make choices that do not involve them in treason, misguided heroism, or that most pathetic human activity, war.

Manning's story should not be a focus of our attention. Instead, we each need to examine our daily activities and speech and align them with principles that will, when they are put into action, make it unnecessary for America to be the world's savage Big Brother. We need to get off our asses and get back to work creating a rational society that is not based upon acting like spoiled and arrogant swine.

This is so stupid. This is the MILITARY we are talking about, they care less about what a group of activists think. This is not in the civilian courts, this is UCMJ people, walk all you want, none of it is going to matter when they put that idiot to death.
Coming from a Veteran, not you facebook revolutionists, put this kid to death.
Maybe some of you should join the military and then see what side you take.

Did anyone see the Department of Justice briefing where they demanded that Wiki-leaks be taken down and all files be destroyed and deleted permanently? I laughed so hard because all I can see is the kid that had his toy taken away, throwing a tantrum and demanding for it to be returned knowing every well he can not do a DAMN thing about it.

we are not placed in a position....do we trust our troops on the ground..our soldiers or do we trust these people who has this desire to kill us???????

not unless if you are biased to begin with..

by the way..do you really think OBAMA would allow something like that??

well let me ask this question do muslim terrorists...wear uniforms?? do they use women and children?? are they not known to use civilians are humans shields??

so how can we even define..."civilians"...

what did obama meant when he promised "transparency and hope"?

time to impeach....

*sigh*

Isn't it just great that this is going to be his coming out experience, thanks CNN and Telegraph!

If he commits suicide down the road, we now know who to blame!

Remember Our Troops
Your cell phone is in your pocket.
He clutches the cross hanging on his chain next to his dog tags.

He knows he may not see some of his buddies again.
You walk down the beach, staring at all the pretty girls.
He patrols the streets, searching for insurgents and terrorists.

He's told he will be held over an extra 2 months.
You call your girlfriend and set a date for tonight.
He waits for the mail to see if there is a letter
from home.
You hug and kiss your girlfriend, like you do
every day.
He holds his letter close and smells his love's
perfume.
You roll your eyes as a baby cries.
He gets a letter with pictures of his new child,
and wonders if they'll ever meet.

You criticize your government, and say that war
never solves anything.

He sees the innocent tortured and killed by their
own people and remembers why he is fighting.

You hear the jokes about the war, and make fun of men like him.
He hears the gunfire, bombs and screams of the wounded.
You see only what the media wants you to see.
He sees the broken bodies lying around him.
You are asked to do something by your parents. You don't.
He does exactly what he is told even if it puts his life in danger.
You stay at home and watch TV.
He takes whatever time he is given to call, write home, sleep, and eat.
You crawl into your soft bed, with down pillows, and get comfortable.
He tries to sleep but gets woken by mortars and helicopters all night long.

REMEMBER our Troops, and do not forget them LATER

"the government has a right to secrets"

can anyone provide a Constitutional reference for that statement?

Great Post!!

The time is now for the military madness to end!

Great post! Thanks for sharing.