[MNJohnnie]

There is a established procedure for raising legal concerns about an NSA or other intelligence program. Going to the News Media is NOT authorized under the "Whistle blower" laws for National Security issues. The Lt Col followed that procedure, HE is a whistle blower. The persons who talked to the NY Times about the NSA Terrorist Surveillance Program are NOT "Whistelblowers" but criminals and traitors.

[P-40]

The Lt Col followed that procedure


It sounds to me like he continues to keep pretty mum for the most part. He took his case to Weldon but it is not like Weldon is unauthorised to hear what he had to say. Even the September 2005 hearings were light on the details with just enough thrown out to show that there needs to be some serious investigation into Shaffer's story.

[p23185]

There is a established procedure for raising legal concerns about an NSA or other intelligence program. Going to the News Media is NOT authorized under the "Whistle blower" laws for National Security issues. The Lt Col followed that procedure, HE is a whistle blower. The persons who talked to the NY Times about the NSA Terrorist Surveillance Program are NOT "Whistelblowers" but criminals and traitors.

Well said - probably the most concise statement on this issue seen here on FR since the leaks stated occurring regularly from the NYT and WaPo.