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[–] sqgl@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Speaking of dodgy politicians: this ex lawyer-soldier pointed out how Australian military commanders were behaving illegally in Afghanistan and only acting to please politicians who in turn were only concerned with their own popularity (measured by polling).

Nothing he said was untrue, but instead of investigating the war crimes the government is trying to throw him into jail for the rest of his life because, according to them, his whistleblowing compromised national security.

https://youtu.be/56cleIKdt0c

You will recognize the power games from Spain and every other country. This guy is a hero for challenging the system.