"Obama Apparently Sealed PJ Crowley's Fate"

[democracy1st]

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In Resigning, State Dept. Spokesman PJ Crowley Does Not Back Away From Criticism Of Manning’s Detention

Numerous civil rights groups and even members of Congress have criticized the Defense Department for its alleged treatment of Private First Class Bradley Manning, who is being detained on charges of leaking classified documents and videos to WikiLeaks. Manning has reportedly been kept in solitary confinement without access to bedding and been forced to strip naked every night.

Last week, State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley criticized DOD for its treatment of Manning, calling it “ridiculous and counterproductive and stupid.” CNN reported today that the White House has now forced Crowley to resign. But in his resignation statement, Crowley did not back down from his criticism:

The unauthorized disclosure of classified information is a serious crime under U.S. law. My recent comments regarding the conditions of the pre-trial detention of Private First Class Bradley Manning were intended to highlight the broader, even strategic impact of discreet actions undertaken by national security agencies every day and their impact on our global standing and leadership. The exercise of power in today’s challenging times and relentless media environment must be prudent and consistent with our laws and values.

Given the impact of my remarks, for which I take full responsibility, I have submitted my resignation as Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs and Spokesman for the Department of State.

http://thinkprogress.org/2011/03/13/crowley-manning-resignation/


Hissyspit post:

Glenn Greenwald: W.H. Forces P.J. Crowley To Resign For Condemning Abuse Of Manning
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=439&topic_id=633875&mesg_id=633875

[snagglepuss]

1. Compromise seems to be reserved for rethugs. nt

[DURHAM D]

2. He got more time than Shirley Sherrod...

[katanalori]

3. Daniel Ellsberg weighs in......................

from facebook - posted in the last half hour:

Daniel Ellsberg "We should thank P.J. Crowley for his (unfortunately-)extraordinary candor and honor, and wish him well in a new, honest job. Does anyone know an address for him that we can use for this? (Will the State Department forward our messages? Preferably, reading them first, and forwarding them to Hillary?)" Dan Ellsberg

To refresh memories on Ellsberg:
Daniel Ellsberg, Ph.D. (born April 7, 1931) is a former United States military analyst who, while employed by the RAND Corporation, precipitated a national political controversy in 1971 when he released the Pentagon Papers, a top-secret Pentagon study of US government decision-making in relation to the Vietnam War, to The New York Times and other newspapers. (wikipedia)

By the way, here is Crowley's twitter: @pjcrowley

[avaistheone1]

9. +1

P.J. Crowley is a hero in my book. Speaking truth to power.

[Autumn]

4. The White House does indeed own

the abuse of Manning. K/R

[defendandprotect]

5. Amazing how FRIGHTENED this administration is of WikiLeaks/Manning and Assange -- !!!

We should fight like hell to protect them all !!

[glinda]

7. Want to know what they are afraid of. Hope it is something(s) big.

BTW a very good observation.

[timefortherevolution]

6. Obama and Clinton. They're both corporatists.

[slay]

8. +1

n/t