30 July 2010 - Wikileaks ecosystem

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The Wikileaks Ecosystem

reporter: Critics are saying that the Afghan war documents largely support official views of the war. What’s the point of a leak if it doesn’t upset the apple cart?
Wikileaks: At least you know. And we’re pleased with the results.
reporter: What results do you see?
Wikileaks: Donations are way up. We can continue to bring you documents that the authors want to hide but the world needs to see.
reporter: Any sneak previews?
Wikileaks: Next week we’ll be releasing the diary of a teen girl who does not want to sail around the world.
reporter: Don’t you watch the news? All young girls want to set a circumnavigation record.
Wikileaks: We’ll be releasing a secret document that says otherwise.
reporter: [to the audience] Has Wikileaks gone off the deep end? Tune in next time!
Wikileaks: She likes ponies.

clue:

Wikileaks frontman Julian Assange said it himself: Wikileaks is beholden to the public because that’s where their money comes from. There are advantages and disadvantages.

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