02/01/11 Stockholm, Sweden – This past Sunday, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was featured on 60 Minutes for his hand in uncovering classified documents. So, it seems an even better time than most to highlight this Dr. Ron Paul interview on Judge Andrew Napolitano’s Freedom Watch television show, where he states that, “what we need is more WikiLeaks on the Federal Reserve.”
Dr. Paul thinks what really works in government is public pressure, and describes, “can you imagine what it would be like if we had every conversation for the last ten years with our Federal Reserve people, and Federal Reserve chairman, with all the other central bankers of the world…every agreement and every quid pro quo they have, I mean, it would be massive, the people would be so outraged.”
You can view a clip of the interview below, which came to our attention via a post from The Daily Bail on Dr. Ron Paul recommending a WikiLeaks on the Federal Reserve.
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Ron Paul is the truth. Can’t wait to vote for this great man in 2012
I find it rather depressing that if wikileaks or any matter that refers to it is discussed in the comments boxes. It is always about anything but the data and impact or results of the released documents themselves. Those that fear what is in those documents the most. Have done an outstanding job of redirecting the worlds attention from what should matter the most. To defective condoms and such.
Meanwhile, if what was reported early on in this matter proves to be true. Regarding Private Mannings responses to questions about his motivations for releasing the Apache Helicopter ops video and cables. Then as far as this American citizen is concerned. All those in the media who are doing the bidding of either our military, government, or others of influence.are technically guilty of participating in a conspiracy to cover up a potential war crime.
By diverting public attention to minutia, and failing to inform the public about matters like this one. There will be no public outrage or resolution to Private Mannings plight. And our honorable Military will continue to portray him as a “Mis-affected solder” or “Malcontent” When releasing information that pertains to him.
All the while leaving a solder that may deserve a medal to rot in prison and be treated like a traitor. And that makes me want to vomit. For what? So media giants like the TIMES can increase their profits by taking advantage of the not for profit organization “Wikileaks” by circumventing an agreement / contract entered into with wikileaks, So the NEW YORK TIMES can sell FOR PROFIT their new OPEN SECRETS ebook.
Unless you are old enough to have lived thru it, and remember the fallout from the “My Lai Massacre in Viet Nam”. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Lai_Massacre
Which by the way not a single mainstream media outlet has reported on.
You probably would not know that. Because of that disaster. The U.S.Govt. and Military looked at the matter and instituted regulations and procedures that would provide channels for military personnel to stop illegal,acts or operations that could be construed as war crimes. The enacted regulations and procedures also included safe havens for whistle blowers. Those remedy’s were broadened in scope over the years. And I’m told. New recruits are schooled about them in basic training. The US Government and Military tried to cover it up. Then too.
So in the course of doing his job as an “Analyst”. He reviews an ops video and and is disturbed by what he see’s. It does not matter if his perception is right or wrong. He is DUTY bound, by regulations and his contract with you and I. To kick it upstairs for review and resolution. Which he stated he did. He was also quoted as saying that after some time went by. That when he inquired about the status on that issue he was ordered to forget about it and never speak of it again. THIS IS NOT TRIVIAL.
When Private Manning was ordered to shut up. He was being told to violate Army Rules and Regulations. If he had obeyed that order he also would have left himself open to potentially being charged with conspiracy to cover up a war crime. Not to mention the possibility that he might have to carry around for the rest of his life. The guilt that might arise from another Helicopter attack that kills non combatants.
Sitting there in that brig. Private Manning is probably wishing he hadn’t let his anger and outrage get the better of him. He is probably wishing he had just released the Chopper video. That said. just Imagine the effect it had on him when, while being a good little solder and doing what was expected of him. He was told to “STAND DOWN AND NEVER SPEAK OF IT AGAIN” Those eight or so words said this to him. Sorry private Manning. Were really not the good guys after all. All that stuff that you were taught about America is the shiny beacon of hope and light was all crap. Suck it in solder. This is the real world.
Meanwhile because of how things have been managed. The FBI is raiding college dorms, all over the country seizing every electronic device in sight. Including the students school laptops. It does not matter who was or was not involved in the DDoS attacks on the credit card company’s. The government and others of power don’t give a damn about Operation Payback’s antic’s. They are just casting a huge net in the hopes that they might stumble onto one of Julian Assange’s back up 256 bit encryption keys. I can smell the fear flowing all the way out here on the west coast, that flows out of our nations capitol. As I have been saying since this thing broke. It’s all about the Banking related files. Always was. And now that The TIMES has tipped their hand and showed Mr. Assange just how much they can be trusted. I doubt that wikileaks will share those with the TIMES. What I’m quite sure will be the best for last
Ron Paul is a true patriot. We need more disclosure from government not less. Can you say, FIRST AMENDMENT. Also, take a look at the 10th Amendment. States can administer “coinage” in their state. So, Florida could say, we are going to have gold be the “coin of the realm” for this state in paying taxes, INTRA state trade, etc. Therefore, everyone would need to have an account that could “administer” gold, as the coin of the realm. I think we should look at this and challenge the court system on this very issue. We must get rid of the Fed. Look at “suethefed.com” Get involved, look for full disclosure (Wikileaks if you will) from the Fed. Why is the fed loaning money to companies. It is for the sole purpose as being the “bank of last resort”. I only came to this site because i was directed to it by a link. I wanted to see Ron Paul’s remarks. This site is excellent for other people to see the lunacy that still runs rampant in the Progressive Party.