60 Minutes Archive: U.S. v. Whistleblower Tom Drake

[@enochbrown8178]

It's rare that good men step forward and put themselves in jeopardy for country. Thank God for men like Thomas Drake.

[@DauntlessDeonte5991]

America is not an American country only. No disrespect to any country or nationality, but We invite the enemy in. This isn’t the 1950s or 60s version of whistleblowers reporting to the everyday staunch supporter of the American way forward (not that they were a perfect ppl or this a perfect country)…. Today, whistleblowing reveals more news of our goof ups to the enemy than it does to the everyday American born here embodying American ideals. This is chess, not checkers. This guy cried out loud because he didn’t get his way. His fault. He should be jailed.

[@enochbrown8178]

@@DauntlessDeonte5991 BS. He cried out because he has a conscience.

[@Thegreatscumbaggg]

@@DauntlessDeonte5991 👈 illiterate 🤣🤣

[@MilkyWayGalaxyy]

No. Thank his parents for raising him properly.

[@enochbrown8178]

@@MilkyWayGalaxyy That's an interesting statement. I've known people raised in the same household with the same parents - - (who were very moral and good people) who went in totally opposite directions - one being a criminal and the other I can only describe as a saint. So, no, it's not only their parents, but decisions that each of us make to do the right and honorable thing.

[@5555H-f4t]

Mr. Thomas Drake deserves the "Medal of Honer", we Salute you Sir and THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE !!

[@kristinebailey6554]

*honor

[@bradleysmith9431]

He really said, " 9/11 was not a surprise" right in front of our faces. They knew all along!

[@dimitrihalfking7126]

They knew it was a big possibility. Same is said today "its only a matter of time" when talking about another attack.

[@houstonharwood7197]

All charges against Tom Drake were dropped, he plead guilty to one misdemeanor charge. That's it.

[@loridorsey4299]

Thank You for your post!

[@paulsuprono7225]

DITTO . . . 🇺🇸

[@captainnima]

His life was ruined and that charge was bogus too. It is disgusting what the Obama administration did to this man.

[@pattirockgarden4423]

Another brave whistleblower, punished for telling truth to power.

[@kealohakekahuna]

This was so educational 💯🙋‍♂️

[@davidhutchinson5233]

The espionage act is so unconstitutional it's astounding that it has lasted this long. Power begets power. Ike was right.

[@fluffytimes100]

So sickening how heroes like this are vilified and imprisoned when they are doing their patriotic duty. America seems like a dictatorship, not a democracy and free union. 😢

[@Centerflow]

Wishing the best for Drake.

[@andrewgreen2059]

Wow thank you 60 minutes

[@OkalaborationO]

All the major charges against him were dropped the day before trial in 2011. He got a year probation and community service for the remaining minor charge.

[@estelleharrington3866]

TY EXCELLENT ARTICLE. I beleive he was not only protecting the constitution but the right to protect a legal injustice on the part of our own GOVERNMENT against its own constitution, country, & individual liberty of Americans to be free until proven guily. They took a freedom away from us and he was protecting us. He shouldn't even be standing trial periond.

[@chelsearodriguez919]

They listen in but yet thousands of kids go missing 😂ridiculous

[@markrobinowitz8473]

For those who needed a pretext for war, it was a success, not a failure.

[@jisteve9532]

Please Subtitles for the deaf

[@ShadowKingpin]

This right here. As someone who is hard of hearing, it baffles me as to why subtitles aren’t the standard.

[@Jeice5]

I think you can do it yourself in your setting.

[@ShadowKingpin]

@@Jeice5 The option is greyed out.

[@--Skip--]

@@ShadowKingpin It IS the standard in the USA/UK/EU. The USA just doesn't enforce it.

[@Jeice5]

@@ShadowKingpin oh wow, that sucks and that needs to be fixed asap.

[@sarahmeecham6654]

Oldest mindset on the planet, “Do not tell truth to power.”, because those who do reveal the ineptitude and corruption of those in power and reveal what true heroes are. The heroes are the ones that place truth and morality above the priorities of those who covet power.

[@dfreshness2006]

so... what happened to Tom Drake in the last ten years?

[@shawn2789]

Hero.

[@lou4663]

The government talks about the whistleblower act oh will protect you. Hayden is the one that needs to be prosecuted. That is the thief. Hayden is a joke just another government clown stealing as much as he can and passing the blame to someone else. This shows just how much waste is in the government.

[@B_Bodziak]

One reason a lot of would-be whistleblowers don't come forward is they are threatened with lawsuits, and the cost to defend oneself can quickly bankrupt an individual.

[@computerworks1075]

The NSA got stuck with a turkey called Trailblazer and serves it right! LOL!

[@gregparrott]

So 60 minutes replayed a decade old broadcast. Did they cap it off by saying what has happened since??? Specifically, 1) what was the outcome of the government's case against Drake? 2) What is Drake currently doing?

[@5555H-f4t]

as of 10.26.18...The Obama administration’s prosecution of National Security Agency whistleblower Thomas Drake collapsed this week, days before his trial was set to begin. Prosecutors dropped felony charges under the Espionage Act; Drake pled to a single misdemeanor and will not go to prison. “This is a victory for national security whistleblowers and against corruption inside the intelligence agencies,” said my colleague Jesselyn Radack at the Government Accountability Project, which led the support campaign for Drake. “No public servant should face 35 years in prison for telling the truth.”

[@lenovovo]

Hey Gregory, Thomas Drake, as of today's date, is working at the Apple Store. This is a fact!

[@gregparrott]

@@lenovovo A novel answer. But without a citation, I take its credibility with a grain of salt. (especially coming from 'Lenovo')

[@theclamhammer4447]

This is how you know the difference between a legit whistleblower and the manufactured Facebook “whistleblower”.

[@Centerflow]

If in China, you would have disappeared forever with no trace of where and how.

[@yimkodak6877]

"careers are built on big projects" selfishness is the down fall of governments

[@muffin6369]

They got John O'Neil for the same thing when he lost his computer for a short time.

[@Bruce_Quin]

Very entertaining story!

[@Theplaided1s]

I'm not sure what anyone is protecting anymore

[@derekwfrazier]

dont go after vets like Drake

[@adamh542]

would lead back to bush .

[@felicidadthompson6916]

How mighty this country could be if it did not devour its best and most committed people.

[@hailduetschland3972]

He's name was John O'Neill .... He studied Osama and the Alcaeda

[@loismayette2747]

So how can there be any check and balance. We need to encouage whistleblower not discpurage. Cleaning up our instutions is needed.

[@gregrice1354]

Hey CBS Legal Dept., are you trying to become primary donor to DOJ enforcement for Americans with Disabilities Act? You have been well on your way with 100s of documented cases of your publishing videos on Internet without captions. You have been continually denying rights of over 38 million Deaf and hard of Hearing US citizens to equal access via captions. 60Minutes/CBS and Google continue to ignore US federal equal access laws for public accommodations like the Internet and provide accurate, synchronized captions for equal access. Why? How about doing an investigation on Google and CBS blatant failure to operate legally and ethically, while claiming to "do no evil" and to operate as ethical "journalists"? 12-6-2021

[@B_Bodziak]

Why do you suppose they aren't providing captions? Is there some gain in it for CBS? It would seem more if a CBS issue than Google/YT. Why don't you file a claim with the ADA? It may take some time for them to get to your case, but it costs you nothing to open a claim.

[@tl3139]

He got a fine and probation.

[@--Skip--]

😥😥😥

[@Stevexnycautomotive]

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[@cowtoyscbc]

It was not for analysis it was for targeting when it was needed.

[@VulcanGunner]

Where did General Hayden land after he retired?

[@muffin6369]

What about Stutznet?

[@RKarmaKill]

Sounds like China

[@jamesdozier3722]

The answer is relatively simple. It’s reasonable and desirable to sign a confidentiality agreement, with the stipulation that there is no corruption and/or Constitutional breeches. The government/politicians are always finding ways to hide their shenanigans, but expect everyone else to sit around and shut-up. I’m so tired of all the lying for money and power. And that stupid excuse “the general public can handle the truth “ is wearing thin, as well.

[@Ivcexx]

Takes classified documents home- faces nearly 35 years in prison. Ex-President takes classified documents gets off the hook.

[@RangaNayanajithSilva]

By the book internally.

[@netabaughman3079]

Spying on injured workers rather than care.

[@kylesanders9144]

Guy did what he should of a people are so crooked. This is why government sucks and can't be trusted

[@salvatoredeluca0810]

That come over was also a colossal failure as well.

[@Unasstheao]

Isn't project trailblazer a violation of the 4th amendment?

[@joed1950]

Julian Assange

[@kristine8338]

🙌🏼 Free Julian Assange 🫶🏼

[@KermdoubleO7]

31 dislikes for fake news.

[@vincenzojh]

This isn't a story about whistle blowers. It's a story about how a larger spy-state is for our own good and we should desire it.

[@RebelRager88]

You’re right, we should be watching and conducting surveillance and monitoring people like you closely.

[@marshalllapenta7656]

Someone might know this: Did Mr. Drake and Mr. Snowden ever meet before?

[@nomanejane5766]

🖤

[@Anna-fl3sv]

Too bad they weren't there for Jan 6.

[@victormaidah3852]

Wow Pretty scary

[@hailduetschland3972]

" The Man who New ... " He sounded the alarm.. And they made fun of him ignore him Created false statements..

[@muffin6369]

I think I spelled that wrong.

[@markhammond1465]

No one brings up Eric Snowden???

[@karenmason6465]

This I also was a breakdown in national security

[@bruceneiman5158]

This whole story is total BS from the first sentence to the last

[@davidsalgado2185]

These are real whistleblowers not Francis Haugen or Vinman.

[@markhammond1465]

Google-CIA You Tube-CIA 60 Minutes -CIA JFK Mrder-CIA 911-CIA

[@stevelandry6825]

Trail blazer? More like trail TRAITOR! Good ol mikey.

[@Centerflow]

If in “C” Gina, you would have disappeared without a trace of how or where.

[@bloodbornlink8998]

This is y I don't like our gov

[@AntiEmpire]

Fake news

[@stevemace1725]

No surprise here the whole system, everything that's managed, this is protocol he's at an age he should know not to rock the boat.

[@kdx8039]

Satan's kingdom

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Let’s go nuclear war

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