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WikiLeaks lists sites key to U.S. security
CNN.com ^ | December 6, 2010 12:15 p.m. EST | Tim Lister

Posted on 12/06/2010 10:56:08 AM PST by ConorMacNessa

(CNN) -- WikiLeaks has published a secret U.S. diplomatic cable listing locations abroad that the U.S. considers vital to its national security, prompting criticism that the website is inviting terrorist attacks on American interests.

The list is part of a lengthy cable the State Department sent in February 2009 to its posts around the world. The cable asked American diplomats to identify key resources, facilities and installations outside the United States "whose loss could critically impact the public health, economic security, and/or national and homeland security of the United States."

The diplomats identified dozens of places on every continent, including mines, manufacturing complexes, ports and research establishments. CNN is not publishing specific details from the list, which refers to pipelines and undersea telecommunications cables as well as the location of minerals or chemicals critical to U.S. industry.

The list also mentions dams close to the U.S. border and a telecommunications hub whose destruction might seriously disrupt global communications. Diplomats also identified sites of strategic importance for supplying U.S. forces and interests abroad, such as in the Strait of Hormuz, the Persian Gulf and the Panama Canal.

The cable is classified secret and not for review by non-U.S. personnel.

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To: muawiyah
We obviously need to return to the previous policy.
Shoot. Shovel. Shut up? ;-)
21 posted on 12/06/2010 11:20:58 AM PST by Tunehead54 (Nothing funny here ;-)
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To: Bokababe

Eric Holder calls this latest release “arrogant and misguided”. That understates the seriousnes by several magnitudes. Eric Holder and his commie boss are part of the problem.

This cannot be tolerated.


22 posted on 12/06/2010 11:22:39 AM PST by SC_Pete
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To: ConorMacNessa
CNN is not publishing specific details from the list

No one reads/listens/watches CNN when they can go directly to WikiLeaks and read it...DUH!

23 posted on 12/06/2010 11:22:48 AM PST by kcvl
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To: SC_Pete; Bokababe

Post #11 provides the proper analysis.


24 posted on 12/06/2010 11:24:32 AM PST by Mr. Lucky
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To: swain_forkbeard
Is Assange the real problem?

Hell NO, Obama, et al are!

25 posted on 12/06/2010 11:24:48 AM PST by kcvl
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To: FS11

BO is targeting through his WikiLeaks people and places vital to US National Security throughout the World. Ambassador John Bolton was correct, BO is the greatest threat to the US.
_________________

I think so too!


26 posted on 12/06/2010 11:25:49 AM PST by mojitojoe (In itÂ’s 1600 years of existence, Islam has 2 main accomplishments, psychotic violence and goat curr)
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To: OCCASparky

But that would rob Eric Holder of his opportunity to Mirandize another enemy combatant.

What would Reagan do? We both know.


27 posted on 12/06/2010 11:26:56 AM PST by SC_Pete
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To: mbarker12474
The twerp who released the docs AND the website that hosts them are both acting with hostility.

That would be the little gay twerp who was p*ssed off because he broke up with his 'boyfriend' and wanted to end 'don't ask, don't tell'...NICE! Let's invite more limp wrists to damage national security because they don't like the way the military is run. /s

28 posted on 12/06/2010 11:28:00 AM PST by kcvl
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To: mojitojoe

Lots of good info tying BO to Wikileaks here:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2637720/posts


29 posted on 12/06/2010 11:30:45 AM PST by FS11
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To: ConorMacNessa

The KGB spent an awful lot of time and money in their heydays to get this information. Now it’s presented with a few clicks to whoever wants it.

However the worst thing in my mind is the fact that our affirmative action president hasn’t said or done squat to stop this. He is the real traitor.


30 posted on 12/06/2010 11:30:45 AM PST by bergmeid
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To: ConorMacNessa

If Wikileaks is so powerful, where are the docs that prove 9-11 was an inside job? The proof there were no WMDs? Obama’s birth certificate? Prooof the CIA created AIDS? Huh Huh


31 posted on 12/06/2010 11:30:52 AM PST by NCBraveheart ("oderint dum metuant"........Let them hate, as long as they fear.)
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To: ConorMacNessa
Look, don't kill the messenger.

Does anyone on this thread know where these leaks are REALLY coming from?
I cannot believe that all of this was in the caring hand of a mere private.
This is a deliberate leak by one or many different people.
I'm not smart enough or sly enough to dream up a possible scenario about these leaks but it is a lot bigger than Assange.

32 posted on 12/06/2010 11:37:39 AM PST by lucky american (If you think the Libs care about your health.....LOLOLOL)
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To: Mr. Lucky
The guy ain’t an American, you know.

The very last entry on WikiLeaks should be:

Dec 7, 2010. It is 4:05 AM, and I am getting up a little early today. I'll fix myself a bit of toast and some coffee, and ... hey, what's that soun AHHHHHHHHH OMG HELP AUUUGGGHHHH

33 posted on 12/06/2010 11:38:11 AM PST by Lazamataz (Lowering Kristinn's IQ since May 21, 1999)
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To: ConorMacNessa
The diplomats identified dozens of places on every continent, including mines, manufacturing complexes, ports and research establishments.

This is a "secret"?? As if FReepers couldn't identify most of the same places.

A more important question would be what is the US doing to secure these sites and/or have redundant facilities/suppliers available just in case?

34 posted on 12/06/2010 11:42:58 AM PST by DTogo (High time to bring back the Sons of Liberty !!)
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To: SC_Pete

“THIS IS TREASON.”

Technically, no. But I get your point.


35 posted on 12/06/2010 11:43:04 AM PST by TheThirdRuffian (Nothing to see here. Move along.)
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To: Tunehead54
Sumpin' lak 'et.

I think you're mixing metaphors though.

36 posted on 12/06/2010 11:44:35 AM PST by muawiyah (GIT OUT THE WAY ~ REPUBLICANS COMIN' THROUGH)
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To: ConorMacNessa
prompting criticism that the website is inviting terrorist attacks on American interests.

And Holder is STILL wrestling with whether Assange is a terrorist?

37 posted on 12/06/2010 11:45:49 AM PST by Blood of Tyrants (Islam is the religion of Satan and Mohammed was his minion.)
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To: Lazamataz
He'll never hear or see it coming (particularly if he leaks Kremlin stuff).
38 posted on 12/06/2010 11:49:49 AM PST by Never on my watch (This is a revolution d@mmit, we're going to have to offend SOMEbody! (Adams character - 1776))
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To: ConorMacNessa

This ass needs a sure and certain death. As as good and loyal American, he is my enemy.


39 posted on 12/06/2010 11:49:49 AM PST by MrDem (Founder: Democrats for Cheney/Palin 2012)
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To: ConorMacNessa

Meanwhile Valerie Plame was a “victim” of the Bush Administration “leaking” data...

The Press needs to get their memes straight.


40 posted on 12/06/2010 11:51:06 AM PST by a fool in paradise (The establishment clause isn't just against my OWN government establishing state religion in America)
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