‘Real News From The Blaze’: Video of IQ Community Vets Criticizing Leaks Stirs Debate
- Posted on August 17, 2012 at 1:02am by
Christopher Santarelli
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A new video has been released by a group of former Navy SEALs, Delta Force, Marines, Army Special Forces, and other members of the intelligence community that has caused a stir regarding national security and the Administration in the midst of campaign season.
The Special Operations OPSEC Education Fund (OPSEC) released a twenty-two minute film Wednesday morning entitled “Dishonorable Disclosures,” where ten former members of the military and intelligence community (including one General) categorically blast the current administration for continued politically motivated leaks of sensitive information, such as details surrounding the Osama bin Laden raid, to the media.
While the 501(c)(4) social welfare organization has the mission to teach elected officials and the American people the vital need to keep secret a large portion of military information, and that “politics should never come before national security,“ major publications like the New York Times and Los Angeles Times have described OPSEC as a shill to the GOP for engaging in attacks against ”Mr. Obama’s strong points on national security.”
The New York Times reports on “Dishonorable Disclosures:”
The new group, called the Special Operations Opsec Education Fund, using shorthand for “operational security,” describes itself as nonpartisan, but some of its leaders have been involved in Republican campaigns and Tea Party groups. A 22-minute video called “Dishonorable Disclosures” featured on its Web site appears to be aimed squarely at the president, echoing charges made previously by Mitt Romney and other Republicans.
The Los Angeles Times report immediately describes the group in a hypocritically manner:
In politics, the story line rarely changes: Do as I say, not as I do.
Thus several former U.S. intelligence and special operations personnel who have accused President Obama of leaking and “politicizing” national security information have themselves talked publicly about sensitive security matters.
Other publications have adopted the Obama campaign’s immediate response in comparing OPSEC to the infamous “Swift Boat Veterans for Truth” organization that released a series of ads criticizing Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry in 2004.
In a column on The Blaze Thursday, former CIA Counterterrorism Officer and Blaze National Security Editor Buck Sexton defended OPSEC for bringing attention to why these leaks put us all jeopardy, and criticized the Obama campaign and those in the media who have insinuated that because the former servicemen and intelligence professionals are willing to speak to the media, they too are somehow guilty of classified leaks.
The accusations against the men of OPSEC are slanderous, and a sign of desperation from the Obama campaign. But they are also highly illuminating about the motivations and intent of the Obama administration as the election approaches.
Over the next several months, the OPSEC video will be shown at events in several key states including Virginia, Florida, Ohio, Colorado, North Carolina and Nevada.
In addition to attention growing around the OPSEC video, Jack Murphy of SOFREP.com came out with an explosive report this week on the leaking of information regarding operations between Mexican and U.S. Intelligence organizations, and U.S. military plans to take down Chapo Guzman, head of the Sinaloa Cartel.
Former US Navy SEAL and SOFREP Editor-In-Chief Brandon Webb joined “Real News From The Blaze” Thursday to discuss leaks, the new OPSEC video, and the latest SOFREP report on Mexico’s cartels with Buck Sexton and the rest of the panel.
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Free2speakRN
Posted on August 17, 2012 at 11:25amI want the free and safe America I grew up in.
Report Post »TIME_THE_AVENGER
Posted on August 17, 2012 at 7:54amDid you ever get the feeling that you’ve just stepped off of a spaceship here for the first time? It’s scary. :)
Report Post »blackyb
Posted on August 19, 2012 at 12:43amWe are trying to give it to all of US. The media has been bought out for the most part, since they could not shut it down, so most of the media and foreigners are spouting lies that is hard to enlighten the public to. These people are indeed trying to destroy this country. They are trying to silence the voice of Truth and incite the fringes by playing to their favorite complaints. This is a planned assault on America from within and been in the works for years. The did not figure God into their destrictive equation, so we are going to win with God on our side.
Report Post »blackyb
Posted on August 19, 2012 at 12:46ammeant to type destructive equation.
Report Post »NOBALONEY
Posted on August 17, 2012 at 4:09amTop security clearances are not what they were 50 years ago. Leaks aren’t the worst of this administration, and our federal government. We have socialists, communists, and islamists in high positions of power in our government. This degrading of national security, along with the climate of political correctness has left us exposed to the world as weak. President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, Secretary of Defense Panetta have succeeded in yielding to Russia and China in Asia, and the Middle East; which has seen Iran and North Korea continuing with their nuclear, and missle programs, hold court over Syria, and take control of disputed islands with Japan, Vietnam, and the Philippines. In three short years, the United States went from front row, to back seat, to second rate.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on August 17, 2012 at 3:32amI am confused! Military Intelligence is about Acquired Information that may have Military Usefullness! IQ is about Grading Human Intelligence, where the Apex is Genius. They have nothing in Common!
Report Post »BryanB
Posted on August 17, 2012 at 4:24am@lukerw
Your generic comments at the attempt to be a quip, lack any sophistication. And are undignified and unavailing………
Report Post »Teaparty-grammy
Posted on August 17, 2012 at 2:01am“Other publications have adopted the Obama campaign’s immediate response in comparing OPSEC to the infamous “Swift Boat Veterans for Truth” organization that released a series of ads criticizing Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry in 2004.”
Here is the key point of this non-story: They “adopted” the Obama campaign response. Translation: the media slavishly repeat whatever ODUMBER says as gospel. It’s called “The Big Lie”. Hitler used the tactic very successfully when he was seizing power in Germany before WWII. The lying, extremely biased media that are little more than shills for Obama are accusing these honorable veterans of being shills for the GOP. Is this a case of the kettle loudly screaming that the pot is black or what? Morally bankrupt, lying POS media have no right to accuse ANYBODY of being a “shill” for anything, considering how they slaver and grovel at ODUMBER’S feet!
Report Post »Diane TX
Posted on August 17, 2012 at 2:48amKind of sad that Obama always gets compared to Hitler, but “if the shoe fits” works here. I hope that we can go back to being America – the Land of opportunity.
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