The two links below will give you contrasting views of the nature of WikiLeaks. The first sees it upholding a free press and honesty in government, the other, as a tool of corporate elites and intelligence agencies.

While making up my mind I’ve been following some of the leaked cables that relate to Cuba (appearing on the blog, “Along the Malecon,” ( Read more... )

The most interesting thing about the documents WikiLeaks has released is how they’re being handled in the news media. This, from a recent editorial in the Dallas Morning News, seems representative of those who see their calling as bringing us the news:

“Even while this newspaper and others are publishing carefully vetted portions of the roughly 250, ( Read more... )

The WikiLeaks documents won’t surprise anybody but naïve souls who believe international relations, especially as conducted by the US, are based on altruism and honesty. Of course, it could be embarrassing for any foreign leaders named as informants, or “plants” secretly pursuing US policy goals. But then, double-dealing always involves risk, doesn ( Read more... )