UK Asks News Outlets Not To Publish WikiLeaks Bombshell, US Prepares For Fallout 606
Stoobalou writes "The UK government has issued Defense Advisory Notices to editors of UK news outlets in an attempt to hush up the latest bombshell from whistle-blowing web site WikiLeaks. DA Notices, the last of which was issued in April 2009 after sensitive defense documents were photographed using a telephoto lens in the hand of Assistant Commissioner Bob Quick as he arrived at No 10 Downing Street for a briefing, are requests not to publish, and therefore not legally enforceable."
This news comes alongside a raft of articles detailing the US government's preparations for the release. Officials are warning allies that the documents will be more damaging than previous releases, to the point of potentially damaging diplomatic relations with countries like Turkey. The Vancouver Sun wonders if this will lead to a change in the way diplomats communicate.
Hello Censorship (Score:5, Funny)
You used to be suppressed by Free Media. But now I think you're needed again. People shouldn't know everything - especially if the truth will hurt them. In fact, people knowing things is stopping us from doing whatever we want - without any bad reprecussions.
Lots of Love
Me.
Re:What do they have to hide? (Score:5, Funny)
The US always acts in its own best interests. It never acts in the best interests of others.
So explain the invasion of Iraq.
Re:let me clear your mind. (Score:3, Funny)
What good would it do the citizens of either nation to have these observations broadcast for the world to see? Will it help American interests abroad? What exactly will American citizens be able to decide based on it? That the British Prime Minister is an ass?
I hate to disappoint you, but that's no secret to the British people. In fact I think most of them would put it rather more strongly than that.
Re:What does Wikileaks get from this? (Score:2, Funny)
Amen brother!
Re:Despicable isnt it. (Score:1, Funny)
What is George Washington's farewell address?
I'll take 'colors that end in urple' for $500.