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Summary

Federal employees are defying Elon Musk's threats against leakers who share information with the media about his DOGE.

Despite Musk warning that leakers "will be found" after a Pentagon briefing leak, many workers feel obligated to expose what they call dysfunction.

Staff are taking extensive precautions—using encrypted messaging apps like Signal, avoiding government devices, and meeting in person—while expressing concerns about surveillance.

One FDA employee stated, "We are public servants, not Elon's servants," reflecting widespread sentiment that transparency outweighs personal risk.

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 day ago (6 children)

Edward Snowden did everything right except stick around to bravely face the consequences.

The US was founded by people who rejected taxation without representation. And yet now even people who work for the government feel they have no legal voice.

[–] NocturnalMorning 9 points 1 day ago (5 children)

Yeah, they would have thrown him in prison for life, or tried to execute him. That'll show em am i right?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 day ago (4 children)

They would have tried to get him to walk things back for a plea deal, and when that failed, lock him up for around 15 years. He would have been let out early on good behavior.

[–] SpaceNoodle 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

More likely still be sitting in Leavenworth, if not Guantanamo Bay.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Manning was ultimately sentenced to 35 years in prison. Her sentence was commuted by President Barack Obama 2017, after she had served for seven years.

Actually, given the timing and who has been POTUS since 2013, you’re probably right about Leavenworth.

[–] SpaceNoodle 1 points 1 day ago

LOL, I actually googled Chelsea prior to writing my comment as well for reference

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