Bradley Manning supporter Ron Paul takes second in NH Republican primary
CONCORD, NH — Ron Paul, a prominent supporter of accused WikiLeaks whistle-blower Bradley Manning, claimed second place in today’s New Hampshire Republican primary contest. Paul, who has called Bradley Manning a “true patriot” and a “hero” is also poised to hold second place in the delegate count among candidates for the Republican Presidential nomination.
During a speech at a campaign rally last year, Paul said that he supported for immunity for whistle-blowers:
“What about giving immunity to the whistleblowers? They’re the ones who need immunity. We have a few brave souls, especially in the foreign policy area — it came up in Vietnam, it’s come up more recently. Wikileaks. Information that, technically yes, they’re breaking a rule, but what is the government doing? They’re breaking the law!”
Political observers have noted a stark contrast between a major Republican candidate who supports PFC Manning, while a Democratic administration has subjected him to abuse and now threatens him with the death penalty.
“There is a wide base of support for Bradley Manning across the political spectrum — not only from progressives, but also many libertarians and conservatives,” said Kevin Zeese, a legal adviser to the Bradley Manning Support Network. “Ron Paul’s support for Bradley Manning is indicative of the fact that the true dividing line in American politics today is no longer between Republicans and Democrats. The real division is between a corrupt political establishment and those who seek a democracy that respects the rights and aspirations of the American people. Americans of all stripes are standing up for Bradley Manning because they know that the dangerous precedent set by these extreme abuses of his civil liberties threatens all of us.”
According to chat logs that have been attributed to PFC Manning, the accused whistle-blower himself allegedly identifies as a libertarian. Several close friends have privately told representatives of the Bradley Manning Support Network that they consider PFC Manning to be a libertarian as well.
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And this is different from ‘the pentagon papers’ how? Manning a hero, yes. Michael Dale “Mike” Huckabee a false prophet, yes.
VOTE FOR HIM 2012 free bradley manning.
the president has power to release him even after found guilty.
What would Bradley Manning do? The parallels are so evident. Jesus spoke undeniable truths and was crucified for it.
Ron Paul is a Hero, and we all need to be free from the big political mess we are in. He is telling us the truth, that has not been brought out for many years from any politician. Along with Bradley Manning telling us the truth . What is being done to him is insane in our government. Listen up America ! Elect Ron Paul at his age he knows something, and more! Let him guide us thru these messes , he has us and him and his family at heart and soul here. Please get out and vote so he can change our government back into the people ,s hands, Why are not all politians concerned about Bradley Manning, its their pockets they are worried about their statue.Get out and support the real hero,s Bradley Manning who englighned us on the real war and Ron Paul who is defending him and knows its a crime what they are bulldozing over and on him. This young boy, to use as a scapegoat, what a real sham. Im ashamed of this . Ron Paul will fix our government and let us have our freedom back , so please lets get going and show Ron that we love, support, and want him as our President. He is very Smart, and not afraid to defend our country.