Why Assange has done us a favor [View All]

no, not the nature of the leaks... same shit different decade.

The fact that many of you are so damn shocked is a good thing. It is showing to you just how ... average... the American Empire is. It dawned on my while answering another post. The leaks themselves are not that critical or important, but the realization is. I didn't realize how deep American Exceptionalism was in the DNA of people, even in places like well DU, that pride in their rebelliousness.

This is the real threat of these leaks. No, not what it will do to the International Order. Gates assessment is right on the money on that one. People will continue to do bidness with us out of fear, needs, craven personal want... it will continue to go on. People will watch what they say a little more for three months and I am betting on the increased use of diplomatic pouches. But after that... whatever.

But seriously, the effect will be with the American people, or at least those awake enough to actually realize the US is not that damn special... we are not exceptional... we are like everybody else... that is where the danger is.

Oh and looking forwards to the bank release. That has more potential of doing any real damage. After all State has a declassification once a year, banks on the other hand, rarely do.

Oh and we leaning on Spain to protect war criminals... while horrifying, it is EXACTLY what empires do. So you are seeing Imperial behavior. On the bright side, (f there is any) we may be close to the fall... see catfood commission and how empires in decline consume their cores.