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●● Daniel Ellsberg Taught Us That Making Powerful People Angry and Anxious is Good For Society at Large

Posted in Deception at 12:23 pm by Dr. Roy Schestowitz

Image: Daniel Ellsberg, speaking at a press conference, New York City

Summary: A parting word to Mr. Ellsberg, who helped stop needless militarism and saved many lives by doing so

THE news that Daniel Ellsberg is dead was mentioned here several times yesterday, not only in Daily Links but in articles.

Daniel Ellsberg did not die so suddenly or unexpectedly. He anticipated this because of a medical diagnosis dating months back. He even had the chance to say “goodbyes” and give “last” interviews.

Mr. Ellsberg is celebrated among “haters” of US militarism [1], stressing that “Ellsberg’s renown for openly challenging the mentalities of militarism began on June 23, 1971, when he appeared on CBS Evening News ten days after news broke about the Pentagon Papers that he’d provided to journalists.” [2]

He is also celebrated among “haters” of Russian and Chinese militarism, hypocrites like New York Times who promoted an invasion of Iraq based on lies [3].

The German national broadcaster paid tributes [4] and we’ve given many more references in Daily Links, including especially touching pieces [5]. Mr. Ellsberg was very much liked among sites that we like and follow closely.

Speaking truth to power, even at great personal risk, is typically worth it. I’ve received more threats than I can count from the EPO, even as recently as months ago. Benoît Battistelli and António Campinos are basically criminals. They surround themselves by other criminals (enablers). Telling the truth about them isn’t easy because you receive threats and you must even explain to the spouse why envelopes appear around or right at the doorstep, issuing terrifying statements.

=> EPO | Benoît Battistelli | António Campinos

You only live once. Everyone lives once. No person ever lived more than once. Do the most of your time on this planet. Try to make the planet better. Mr. Ellsberg made the world better. Rest in peace and thank you. █

Related/contextual items from the news:

●●●● Dan Ellsberg’s Parting Plea: Don’t Wait

Sam Adams Associates for Integrity honored the late Dan Ellsberg with our annual award for fearless integrity on April 11, 2023.

●●●● Daniel Ellsberg Has Passed Away. He Left Us a Message.

When Daniel Ellsberg died on Friday, the world lost a transcendent whistleblower with a powerful ethos of compassion and resolve. Ellsberg’s renown for openly challenging the mentalities of militarism began on June 23, 1971, when he appeared on CBS Evening News ten days after news broke about the Pentagon Papers that he’d provided to journalists.

●●●● Nuclear Secrets, a Compost Heap and the Lost Documents Daniel Ellsberg Never Leaked

At the end of his life, the man behind the Pentagon Papers has a warning for us all.

●●●● 2023-06-17 ‘Pentagon Papers’ whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg dies aged 92

●●●● The Loving Truth-Teller That Was Daniel Ellsberg

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