Administration Quote by Glenn Greenwald
“The Obama administration does not hate unauthorized leaks of classified information. They are more responsible for such leaks than anyone. What they hate are leaks that embarrass them or expose their wrongdoing. Those are the only kinds of leaks that are prosecuted.”
About This Quote
The administration tolerates leaks that expose wrongdoing but prosecutes leaks that embarrass them.
In simple terms: Leaked info that embarrasses is prosecuted.
Key Takeaway
Scrutinize motives behind selective enforcement.
Themes
politics
transparency
media
accountability
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- journalism
- whistleblowing
- policy analysis
Key Concepts
information control
power dynamics
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- Why target some leaks?
- What reforms ensure fairness?
A Different Perspective
Selective enforcement undermines trust.
