You assume the DOD is correct? Why? Government lawyers have been known to be wrong before! Why the warning? Why not an injunction against further publication? Maybe their legal position isn't as strong as they say it is? Let's see what happens in the future on this!!

Funny how the White House/DOD won't go after the leaks in the Administration, but want to go after someone who proves they lie and wanted to set the record straight. Eric Holder gets to withhold important documents with the security from his pal. Funny when liars stick together until the real truth comes out.

@mom in spokane

Using your argument then anyone can give away national secrets in the name of free speech.

JSinSD, I agree 100%, and lets not forget he is doing this for his own personal financial gain. It would at least make it a little bit easier to swallow if he was donating all proceeds to military veterans. But it still would not make it right by any means.

The point is and shall remain, the author was under clear orders and he violated them. This book will tell more than the story. It'll talk about the training, the technology available and the means by which they finally found the SOB. There are going to be points in planning and execution of the plan that OBL and the Pakis providing comfort and aid to this group of terrorists. Do we really want all the tricks that loaded up those seabags?

Now we get to names. Fox took about 24 hours to find his real name. Reading the book and the job of one person to do a certain task of expertise, it won't be that difficult to uncover the real names of the entire Seal Team 6.

Keep pulling away at that thread and more classified materal not related to the book will be in clear language.

Signing both of those confidential agreements is a legally binding document of the utmost of importance to insure the safey of all Seals that deploy and how they do it.

Free speech is one thing but when you willing and knowing sign away that part of your Constitutal rights, you are bound by your word, given in good faith, to protect and serve, all enemies foreign and domestic.

The are free to get a court order and remove any books that have been published and bring the money grubbing, attention whore, who might think he has to tell a story to the American people that might or might not have political motives.

Throw his ass in Leavnworth where it belongs as a reminder to others who may have been coached to do this.

Comparing a leak from the White House staff isn't even close to being in the ball park with this classified document. A White House leak about some petty DC business is like comparing apples and oranges.

Someone stop this guy before he endanger the lives of other Seals and their families and some of national defense stradegy in the Middle East.

A jail sentence will give him plenty of time to plan his next book about how one's life is ruined when they break the code of honor when that right hand goes up in the air saying, I solemly swear to uphold.....and so on.

This book on the strictist level meets the criteria for treason by giving aid and comfort to the enemy.

Mother of a son in the Air Force. Former USNaval enlisted woman.

I hope for once someone reads this. GIVE ME A FREAKING BREAK!! You have all turned this into a political bunch of junk. Here is the bottom line. If there is classified information in this book, stop the printing and distribution. The author has broken the non disclosure agreements he signed according to the DOD. Prosecute. I signed those same agreements from his former command and every other command I transferred from. Yes, I worked there. BUT, our very own government put out information that has been classified for years and put the men, command, and their families in danger the night of and days following the mission. This is who did it, where they are stationed and where they are located. All classified. Charge the people, ALL the people responsible and show the American people that our laws and rules mean something.

more than one man. excuse my typing...

The book has not been released yet, however everyone is wanting to kill this guy for writing about "his" experience with this mission. Nobody, including you and I, haven't a clue what is in book. But since there is such a big stink of (presumed confidential) information being released, let's hang this guy and be done.

There has been hundreds of books written about soldiers life in combat and there has never been such an out cry for this guys head. Maybe, just maybe Obama's administration are worried of what the truth might do.

He violated his contract. Simple as that.

For all you "he was a private citizen" people I'm certain you won't understand what I'm about to say. While this man was in the service of the U.S. Government, HE WAS THE PROPERTY OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT! They tell you when to @!$%#, shower, shave, sleep, whatever, and if you want to stay you do what you're told. Once you leave you still DO NOT have the right to discuss what you did and saw if the government deems it sensitive.

Monkey@Keyboard; how did he violate his contract? Please do not give me releasing confidential information, unless you have read the book and have knowledge of any confidential information stated in book, without regurgitating what is on this post or beyond this article.

damage control - check

prosecute - check

classify everything - check

The truth is what we say it is.

Now I will tell you the answer to my question. It is this. The Party seeks power entirely for its own sake. We are not interested in the good of others; we are interested solely in power, pure power. What pure power means you will understand presently. We are different from the oligarchies of the past in that we know what we are doing. All the others, even those who resembled ourselves, were cowards and hypocrites. The German Nazis and the Russian Communists came very close to us in their methods, but they never had the courage to recognize their own motives. They pretended, perhaps they even believed, that they had seized power unwillingly and for a limited time, and that just around the corner there lay a paradise where human beings would be free and equal. We are not like that. We know what no one ever seizes power with the intention of relinquishing it. Power is not a means; it is an end. One does not establish a dictatorship in order to safeguard a revolution; one makes the revolution in order to establish the dictatorship. The object of persecution is persecution. The object of torture is torture. The object of power is power. Now you begin to understand me." ~George Orwell 1984

As George Orwell said...This is all about Keeping Power for Powers Sake!

That is what this Magically Leaking bin NOBODY Story and now even the Pentagon is Leaking Criminal Investigation information!

Think about it folks if this Magical Seals Story was true there would be "Head Rollings"!

America we may not have much of a choice left to US anymore but we can choose to Refuse To Reward ANY Corporate Owned Wall Street Corrupted Criminals....Refuse To Re-Elect ANY Incumbent in 2012.

If they are a Democratic Incumbent....Vote for the Republican!

If they are a Republican Incumbent....Vote for the Democratic!

That way we can get Rid of POMPUS Obama, Parrot Reid (as Majority Leader anyway) and the Big Boehner all at once!

"War is peace....Freedom is slavery.....Ignorance is strength.".....~George Orwell, 1984

I did a hitch in the Navy many years ago, and it never ceased to amaze me how many idiots they paid to sit around and rubber stamp 'classified' on any and every document (including copies of newspapers which had already been in public circulation) in their possession for some arcane reason. It's not unreasonable to assume that higher levels of security were dispensed with an equal lack of discretion. The first thing we learned in boot camp was to say good-bye to anything resembling logic. As to the 'code of honor' so many have mentioned here, I never once saw any officer display it toward an enlisted man. As for 'tradition', that was the old chestnut rolled out whenever most other arguments proved less than compelling. It was clear from the beginning that much of the web of secrecy about the armed forces was maintained as much to cover the mistakes and abuses of authority by officers as it might ever have been to conceal actual tactical advantages. Much of what was contained in this article sounds like the DoD trying to further extend its authority on into the realm of civilian affairs; do they really need that much more power? I know that a lot of die-hard vets tend to support any such actions, but for the sake of anything that is left of American democracy, we might be better served to set some boundaries, and while we're at it, de-staff this sort of commission to cut back on expenses.

1). I agree with those who argue above for an immediate injunction against the publication of this book.

2). I also believe the federal government should take action against the two news organizations which violated the law by disclosing the authors real name. The names of all of the members of Seal Team Six are "classified." The DoD has stated the reason the names are classified is to protect all members of the team and their family members from acts of revenge or retribution by our enemies.

The disclosure of the name of one can lead to the identities of others by simple tracking of his associations. I believe I read that those news organizations who disclosed this classified information were CNN and FOX News (someone please correct me if I am wrong).

3). I do not agree with those stating without equivocation that the President has leaked information about the Osama bin Laden operation. Disliking a person is inadequate justification for slanderous claims.

We should not be so quick to decide that previous leaks of information even originated from the White House; several departments of government were, by necessity, involved in the planning and execution of the operation. That is the purpose of the ongoing investigation; to find the source of the leak(s).

We should see where that investigation leads first. And if it does in fact determine that a White House staff person or persons were responsible for the leaks, we should then make a judgment of the President based upon the actions he takes in response to the findings of the investigation (dismissal, arrest and prosecution of the leaker if classified information was leaked and laws violated, etc.)

As Americans we should extend the same fairness of judgment to those whom we disagree and dislike that you would want to be extended to those with whom we agree and revere. That is the American way, isn't it?

Somewhere I assume this was already said. Freedom of Speech does not apply when you join the military, you sign that over. Some things need to remain secret and its in your oath that you take. I was in the military and there are a couple things that all details I will never say. I guess those that feel he should suddenly be free to talk now that hes out would think it was fine if say someone working on the Manhatten Project who left wrote a book about it. SOme things are secret cause you simply dont need to know. You dont need to know exactly step by step what hapened that night. Ecspecially seals. They take some of the most dedicated oaths and beliefs in this country. All mlitary people I know are not happy and a couple friends in the Seal Circle are sure not happy. Its against what they dedicate there life for so he can make a buck. This is a stab in the back to the rest of the Seals

Cowboy Calvin

... As commander in chief, he is also in the military.

Having a civilian-run military is one of the bedrock principals of our form of government. So, no, the president is not a member of the military.

You guys are so obsessed with Romney's tax return. Give it a break already. It's not law to show it. It is just another ploy by liberals to divide the rich and the poor! How come we can't see Obama's Thesis or his transcripts? Kettle calling the pot black my friends!

And yes this is illegal, yet Wikileaks is considered heros to the libs, so is the Pentagon Papers, and moreover. When it is against your views it is wrong! Pahhhleaze

So for those folks screaming "Free Speech!" you all agree that if a nuclear engineer wants to post detailed schematics for a nuclear weapon and a detailed description of how to properly assemble it on a publicly available internet site, he should just be able to do it because it's "free speech" right? No personal or professional repercussions.

Or if a Secret Service Presidential Security Detail member (former or present) decides they want to give out details of the procedures, technology and tactics in place to protect the President, that's totally OK, right?

In most cases classified information is classified for a reason, and in most cases eventually that information is released to the public (though it may be a couple or three decades later). In point of fact, the government/Department of Defense is legally mandated to declassify information wherever possible by both statute and executive order.

There are very few things that are "permanently" classified, and most of them are very much the kinds of things that make sense to keep classified (WMD related material, etc...)

All that having been said, if I broke my NDA, I'm pretty sure I'd get thrown in prison, and at the very least suffer significant professional and personal repercussions from it. If this SEAL did break his own NDAs he deserves no less, no matter what operations he was a part of while he was active.

If anything scares the power elite in the United States of America it is their right hand men divulging their dirty little secrets. They should, and do have real fear of special operations soldiers starting to divulge "classified" information from illegal operations (not Bin Laden Raid) which is the entire basis for their "secret" or "top secret" classification. Make no mistake, the vast number of classified operations are "classified" after the fact only because they are illegal under our own laws and our leaders/politicians do not want to follow the law or suffer the consequences. Just like they admitted the Gulf of Tonkin was a lie after most involved were in the grave, we will one day find out about the things they do today to promote their corporate masters welfare. The only reason the Gulf of Tonkin information was classified for years turned out to be because it was a CIA/Govt. Conspiracy. A Lie. Learn your history or be doomed to repeat it. You could just read about Smedley Butler also.

Why is it OK for Obama to release classified information about the raid, and other matters of intelligence, but not ok for a SEAL?

Could it be the disparaging remarks about Obama in the book that makes the DNC demand a recall?

Oh the hypocrisy!

mooonie = a CULT Member.

First, go research the US Law, Freedom Of Information Act.

mooonie - Comparing a leak from the White House staff isn't even close to being in the ball park with this classified document

Second, and the Whitehouse Situation Room is located where.

Third, since most of you are claiming that the Office of the President is the Ultimate Clearing Authority for Classified Information (LOL).

That means if the President as Commander In Chief (as a member of the US Military) stated Classified as Unclassified and later a Retired USN SEAL , Private US Citizen, can write that Presidential Declassified Information in his Book; same with any information available thru the US Law, Freedom Of Information Act, so there goes all of your arguements about this Retired USN SEAL previously signing a Non Disclosure Agreement.

tw1sted - All mlitary people I know are not happy and a couple friends in the Seal Circle are sure not happy.

There is a word for people that state untruths, quite evident based on your lack of knowledge of the above (that I will not correct so that you can continue to make it clear that you do not know and are telling (posting) an untruth).

Jmacq1,

Keep acting like you know something about things that you do NOT (Nuclear Weapons and Security Classifications). For people that used to teach the stuff it your post indicates that you know NOTHING.

Amazing what people will do for money, what happened to patriotism? This SEAL has turned into a whore.

a seal blowing his horn...now flap your flippers and make a barking seal noise...harnk...harnk...harnk...

BOOO DoD.........

I pre paid for the book! Will read it again and again. Will donate money to this man and his cause. The Prez leaked WAY more information than this guy. The Prez is mad about his thunder getting stolen. LOL

The day YOU PEOPLE do not support a Navy Seal, is the day you no longer care.

You are showing the military boys, lower ranks, the grunts, you don't care about what the Prez did, but that the grunts suck.

BOOOO on you. I support the military over the Prez anyday.

Contact your Congressman and get Obama charge with "high crimes". He is a traitor, is a bigot, and trying to change America's ideology.

What are the Pentagon lawyers doing to identify and prosecute who sold leaked classified information to Obama campaign contributors Hollywood Movie Makers

When O'bama falsly reported that Bin Laden used one of his wives as a human shield, he was already setting the stage for the "war on women"

http://video.msnbc.msn.com/nightly-news/48834712/#48834712

This book is going to b a good read. Can't wait to read it. So, WE can find out The real details of the raid. NOT the BULL$HIT the White House gives us.

It's also amazing that THE White House gave whoever is making the movie details about it. And, the movie was suppossed to come out BEFORE the election. But, THE White House started crying about it and probably threathen the produces, director and whoever else. So, now it's coming out AFTER the election.

Like Col. Jessup (aka Jack Nicholson) said in A Few Good Men "YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!"

Stay out of the Kkitchen, so to speak.

'Nuff said, thank you very much.

'Nuff said, thank you very much.

Cowboy,

Commander in Chief, is a TITLE/GOVERNING POWERS, conferred upon the sitting president by the Constitution. It is not a rank in the military, Barack, is not, has not, and will not be in the military.

@On It,

RE: "Amazing what people will do for money, what happened to patriotism? This SEAL has turned into a whore."

Are you basing this disgusting accusation on facts or opinion? There is a difference you know. Here's an idea..........Join up and go through all of their training and then you will be able to make an accurate statement that is based on facts not opinion.

This as posted by: David475776 on Wed Aug 29, 2012 8:17 PM EDT

"The profits from this book, go to the US Military Wounded Warriors Fund, and the Widows and Orphans of deceased US Military Asymmetric Warfare (Special Warfare) "Operators"; unlike the profits from the Hollywood (contributors and supporters of President Obama) movie, Zero Dark Thirty, based on information leaked by the Whitehouse."

My apologies in advance to David for borrowing this without asking as I would never seek to offend. With that said it seemed more prudent to cut and paste the original as I could not say it any better and there is no way that I can match its accuracy when I have not lived it as David has.

It seems to me that the DOD would have foreseen these situations and would have a "clearing" process for books and such. I'm sure they realize the fantastic Public Relations opportunities and the benefits of having the taxpayer enthused and showing even greater support for our men and women in the service. Hint - We might start nagging our politicians to make sure that they don't cut defense spending to much. Nothing works as well (usually) as making it feel personal. Also while I enjoy reading anything on this subject I in no way want to have any information that could hurt any of our men and women's safety and well being.

Oh and On It though you most likely will have a nasty response I will not be here to read it for awhile as I've been called back into work for awhile.

I agree with buryyourhead. Washington can release a cooked up story of the events on this and it's all fine, but let a guy that was actually there say a word and everyone wants his head on a stick. Maybe he had a problem with our governement lying to us yet again. Maybe he felt that American citizens were due the truth and not Obama's selfserving version. Also, the first oath this man took was when he graduated bootcamp. That oath is to the constitution and soldiers are sworn to protect it from all threats both foreign and domestic. A government that continues to lie to it's citizens is a threat to our constitution. Also, pretty stupid to threaten a navy seal. He's forgotten more about kickin ass than the secret service will ever know.

Yep, and the DOJ is just sitting on it's hands in response to the release of data concerning:

1. The Pakistani Doctor (now in prison) who pointed out the location of Osama bin Laden.
2. The location of the airfield which Israel had secured for a "possible" attack on Iran.
3. The "hit list" release of names by this administration.
4. The "Double Agent" identified in Yemen.

Time for the DOJ to get off it's duff.

I agree with the Pentagon trying to stop publishing what he wrote. When he signed that non-disclosure agreement that was for LIFE.

I was so looking forward to reading this book... a real hero in a real battle to make sure I remain free!!! God Bless Seal Team 6 and all men/women in our armed forces!

That said I didn't realize what a huge issue this has become - I see it from my personal side PRIDE, in my countrymen. Reading the above comments I will have to defer to those who seem to know more or at least understand the ramifications, so I will not purchase the book.

@ david-475776: I've spent several years working on various declassification and FOIA programs. I kept my language general because quite honestly most people aren't going to care about the specifics (For instance, the difference between NSI and RD/FRD, or information protected by DOD classification guides vs. FOIA exemptions) the bottom line is that certain information is protected for (usually) good reasons, and most of what remains is eventually declassified. As someone that "works in the field" you should probably know that, but apparently you were too interested in taking cheap shots to think about such things.

Which of course makes me strongly question your claim that you work in the field at all.

PS: Check out Executive Order 13526 (preceded by Executive Order 12958), since apparently you're one heck of an ignorant teacher. The President DOES have authority over classification and declassification guidelines. He does not, however, personally determine which specific bits of information are or are not declassified (or at least he shouldn't).

However, having seen it first hand, when someone in power wants something declassified, it can happen with extreme speed unless it's something unbelievably sensitive.

The entire matter is very easy to understand:

1. He signed a non-disclosure agreement.

2. He violated it.

But as usual many of you want to drag the POTUS into this when he has nothing at all to do with it.

1. The POTUS is NOT jealous of someone "Stealing his thunder".

2. The POTUS did not leak classified information.

3. Discovery channel showed a sanitized version of the events so as not to compromise anyone.

Some of you are so wrapped up in a fantasy world that you wouldn't know the truth if you were presented with it. I signed a non-disclosure agreement when I left the military just like many other service members have and I have never violated it. When you sign it during debriefing it is explained to you in great detail what you are signing and why. You are told what will happen to you if you violate it so there is no wiggle room here and no conspiracy. This SEAL knew what he signed and he sure as hell violated it period.

Same old arguments. If it's anti-Obama the Republicans are 100% for it and the Democrats are against it. Can't some of you put politics aside for a minute to see that this SEAL broke the code of honor? He signed an oath to never divulge classified military information so he should be held accountable for his actions if indeed he did divulge secrets that were not approved by the military.

Now for you clowns that are saying Obama did it so this SEAL is not wrong...Obama as president has the authority to declassify information he feels that is not harmful for national security. This SEAL does not have that authority therefore he was/is wrong to do so. Conservatives want to go back into the past to a time when things were different. Well, in days of old this SEAL would be a Benedict Arnold and would be deemed a traitor to be shot before a firing squad yet now these same Conservatives are now defending this SEAL. Why?? Politics?? What would their action be if G W Bush was president? The same as they felt for George Wilson when he divulged the Bush lie about yellow cake uranium? Don't bother answering those questions because we all know the answer.

The only people the Pentagon wants to keep secrets from is the American Public. Namely so we cannot confront them when the reality of a situation completely contradicts their press releases. They freely and blatantly have been blabbering to the NYT and Washington Post about things to our enemies for the last 10 years, let alone the last 3.

I personally care a lot more about this man's service and hold that in higher regard then the Pentagon's proported 'secrets'. They may be able to go after the Ex-Seal specifically but as another poster said, the first amendment is going to protect everyone after that. And at that point any 'cat' (I laugh at the term) is already out of the bag, so punishing the Seal is just being vindictive.

Joe-903244

You guys are so obsessed with Romney's tax return. Give it a break already. It's not law to show it. It is just another ploy by liberals to divide the rich and the poor! How come we can't see Obama's Thesis or his transcripts? Kettle calling the pot black my friends!

Let's see if I got this straight. You say that Romney has a right to keep his tax returns secret but you criticize Obama for not divulging his Thesis. Could it be like snopes.com says that there is no Obama thesis from Columbia University but what's Romney trying to hide by not showing his tax return? Maybe it's like Reid said that Romney did not pay any income taxes for a few years. We'll never know unless Romney proves him wrong will we.

"We've got to get serious about leaks of classified information," a senior Defense official told NBC News.

So I assume they're going after the Obama administration too, then?

The question is did he release anything that has not been released yet. You know like something that was told to the movie producers and got someone thrown in jail for 33 years.

debnran, you are correct in all that you wrote. However, I think the point that is enraging other people is that the Obama administration itself has leaked quite a bit of classified information. It seems rather hypocritcal of this administration in particular to go after someone who has done far less damage than them. Especially since they are basically handing the information over to Hollywood for a nice, sanitized, yay Obama version of events.

IMO, I feel anyone that releases "classified" information or shows our current use of tactics is in breach of contract, if they were in that kind of position and/or treason. Everyone, including and up to the POTUS. I do not feel any of it should be allowed, not until it is obsolete and deemed unclassified or whatever. What a joke everyone involved is, from this guy trying to turn a buck, Obama's campaign, Manning getting a a little angel on his shoulder that told him to sell that Classified information to Assange, The Legend In His Own Mind, in turn couldn't resist the temptation of fame and defying "the great satan" and other Nations. All of it is ridiculous and everyone and anyone involved should be persecuted to the fullest. I feel our Nation is at great risk without the showing, leaking of classified documents or telling of information of how our "elite military" perform and the use of their tactics.

Larry,

I believe that Romney on one of his stumps, openly called Reid a Liar, and asked Reid to produce the Person that had told him (Reid), this lie about his taxes. He also said, of course I don't believe anyone told him this either. He also said, he would be glad to produce any of the years taxes and even the coming year's taxes after they are filed of course...

Anyone else remember seeing Romney respond to Reid's accusation's?

Is natural to want to stick up for the author but does the information in the book endanger current service members unnecessarily? If it does, then the author should do some soul searching. Is a big can of worms and double standard. Every other day I read an article that says MSNBC, NYT, Wash Post etc, has obtained statements from anonymous Military/Government sources that aren't authorized to make a statement. What about all the retired analysts quarterbacking from T.V. news shows?

Dear Diary: Today I was with a bunch of guys who killed Osama Bin Laden.

DOD: You violated your NDA!

I don't understand how if someone hasn't read the book can say this man has committed treason and should go to jail.

Nobody knows what's in the book except the DOD, the publisher and this guy. You can tell a tale about how you killed Bin Laden and not violate your oath or your NDA. It's public knowledge that you rode in on a helicopter into Pakistani airspace and shot the guy in the head. It's public knowledge some of the tactics used. It's public knowledge most of what happened afterward. The details are classified so there is no way they can legally say that just telling the story of how they killed Bin Laden and how he was feeling that day are disseminating state secrets unless he leaks specific details that have been redacted on the official report. They don't have a leg to stand on or they would have already slapped him with an injunction.

Classified info would be naming names and methods and describing how the stealth helicopter works.

Unclassified would be elaborating on what is already publicly released information. There is nothing secret about blowing down a door, walking in a room and shooting people. We know that happened.

How he felt about it and what part he played in an event that is public knowledge is not treason or in violation of any NDA or law I'm aware of. It's all in how you frame it and how many details you release. I'm sure the publisher's lawyers went over all of this to make sure none of it wasn't already publicly released information.

He is no different then the rest of us that have taken the oath and will live & die by it..... What makes this guy think he is better than us..... Book comes out LOCK HIM UP..... Maybe release him in o lets say 100 years..... Maybe then the people will take it serious.....

And what if he didn't reveal any classified information? How do you know he broke any laws? Have you magically read the yet to be released book and studied it cover to cover?

Did you know the money is going to veterans and veteran's family charities?

Just cause you didn't think of it first is no reason to be bitter. Read 3.14 for some clarity.

On it

Amazing what people will do for money, what happened to patriotism? This SEAL has turned into a whore.

First, please ask yourself these questions: "What do I know about patriotism?", "What sacrifices have I made for my country?", and then, and only then will you be in a position to make stupid comments about someone who gave it his all, and All For Country.

But simply put, yes, it is amazing that someone would join a military branch like the Navy Seals (no sacrifice there, right?), go out on god knows how many missions, risking life and limb on every mission, with the grand plan of writing a book and making some money. Simply outrageous, and I'm sure that's exactly what he was thinking when he joined the military.

On the other hand, had you read the entire article, or contained the aptitude to comprehend what your read, rather than doing the knee-jerk liberal attack, attack, attack tactic; you might have noticed that he (our former Navy Seal) was utterly disgusted with Obama's leaking information (being a whore to the Liberal News Media) all for the sake of being re-elected. In other words, Mr. On-It, the REAL whore is Barry Seotoro (aka Barack Hussein Obama). You remember him, the president who sealed all his personal records, took 18 grand vacations, and is currently running a re-election campaign that can mention nothing, absolutely nothing, about accomplishments. By the way, your buddy Barry also wrote a book, actually 2.... I'm quite sure he did it purely for the money.

Have a nice day, and an even better Nov. 6, 2012, because it's gonna sting.

Jmacq1,

Like I said before YOU NEED TO READ THE US LAW, Freedom Of Information Act.

Jmacq1 - The President DOES have authority over classification and declassification guidelines

Like I stated in other Posts, so therefore; if the President does disclose "Classified Information" then that "Classified Information" is fair game for anyone to include in a Book. Ever since other Presidents (All Political Parties) leaked "Classified Information", you honestly believe that the US Military and Intelligence Agencies disclose all "Classified Information" to "Elected Officials" that do not give a sh!t after their Term of Office is over; there were reasons why this was mocked in movies like Independence Day, ID4, about Area 51.

Facts versus Fiction: Like I previously Posted:

Most of those at the Pentagon are US Civilians, usually Political Appointees, SESs, paid Interns, etc. that all OWE their Jobs to the current Administration.

This book was previously reviewed by the Lawyers usually retained by the US Military Asymmetric Warfare (aka Special Warfare) and US Intelligence Communities. (Stale information updated in this Article).

CBurroughs - Cowboy, Commander in Chief, is a TITLE/GOVERNING POWERS, conferred upon the sitting president by the Constitution. It is not a rank in the military, Barack, is not, has not, and will not be in the military.

Wrong the term Commander In Chief was a Military Title that was First confered on General George Washington. This Term "Commander In Chief" means the Commanding Officer of All US Military Forces. This Term "Commander" makes the Commander In Chief RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ACTIONS OF THE US MILITARY, and most importantly MUST Represent the US Citizens of the US Military like all US Military Officers ("Officers" a Public "Office" as per the US Congressional US Military Officer's Commissioning Certificate written Duties of Office, as part of the "Checks and Balances" to prevent US Politicians Abuse of Power, example: President Obama nominated Registered Democrat General McChrystal (US Army Special Forces, previous Commander of SOC) to Command Afghanistan, US Congress Afirmed President Obama as Commander In Chief nomination. General McChrystal becomes the Commanding Officer of Afghanistan, he is inbriefed by his "High Level Staff". It is his Duty as the Representive of the US Citizens of the US Military, especially pertaining to those life or death matters pertaining to the US Military. He makes a statement to the News Media about how President Obama's March 2009 Iran Policy is causing increased US Military Deaths at Afghanistan. President Obama gives General McChrystal a Letter of Reprimand. President Karzai requests that General McChrystal start an investigation into the Billions USDs spent by President Obama's Political Appointees Holbrooke and Eikenberry with nothing being built nor done for those Billions USDs per year. General McChrystal starts his Investigations (and not too smart) informs President Obama's Political Appointees Holbrooke and Eikenberry that he is Investigating them; they in turn give the Fundamentalist Islamic Jihadists the Strategic Asymmetric Goal of Undermining the Established Government of a US Ally by screaming to the International News Media, "Karzai Corrupt", they then start doing things to stop General McChrystal's Investigations of them, including complaining directly to President Obama and SOS Clinton demanding that he be Relieved of Command (eventhough, he just got to Afghanistan).

So being a Commander as Commander In Chief President Obama IS RESPONSIBLE, ACCOUNTABLE, CBurroughs, Jmacq1, Larry-2260635 as far as your (not real world baloney):

Larry-2260635 - Obama as president has the authority to declassify information he feels that is not harmful for national security.

Jmacq1 - The President DOES have authority over classification and declassification guidelines.

Joe Veteran - 2. The POTUS did not leak classified information.

(Unclassified) Prior to this Mission. The President's Own Executive Intelligence Agency, the CIA, as attached to the US Embassy Pakistan. Operatives were searching for Osama Bin Laden. A CIA Operative was apprehended by the Pakistanis Law Enforcement for being armed (pistol), which the US Embassy (US Ambassador) could have just blown off by saying "assigned to US Embassy with Diplomatic Immunity to get this US Embassy "Employee" released by the Pakistanis Law Enforcement (Street Cops). Instead due to the Immaturity of this Administration, the Whitehouse verified that this US Embassy Employee was a CIA Operative. The CIA Operative was then turned over to the Pakistanis Intelligence Service (infiltrated by the Fundamentalist Islamic Jihadists) for interrogations. The Whitehouse then protested including using the CIA Operative's real name (I am not verifying that News Article statement). The US Embassy then had to negotiate the release of that CIA Operative from the extortionary Pakistanis Intelligence Service, instead of maybe a small fee to the previous Local Pakistanis Police that originally apprehended him. After his release from the Pakistanis Intelligence Service, this CIA Operative could no longer work in the Field (years of learning college level "like native" language(s) and culture(s) wasted), and was evacuated thru "Diplomatic Channels".

Once again President Obama DIRECTLY ACCOUNTABLE, RESPONSIBLE for those Actions.

(Unclassified) Prior to this Mission. Numerous "Local" Intelligence Assets of the President's Own Intelligence Agency, the CIA, were involved with the search of Osama Bin Laden. After the Mission, the Whitehouse leaked the name of the Pakistanis Doctor, using a "Fake Immunization Program" to go house to house in Pakistanis Towns, Cities. Once again the Immature (Academic Idealistic) Administration instead of denying that this Pakistanis Doctor was a CIA Intelligence Asset, confirms that he was a CIA Intelligence Asset, he is taken into custody by the Pakistanis Intelligence Service, the Fundamentalist Islamic people of Pakistan demand that US Ally Government of Pakistan try him as a "Traitor", he is given a 33 year Prison Sentence*. It is highly unlikely that this Pakistanis Doctor as a Collaborator to the Christians, Jews, Unbelievers at an Islamic Nation's Prison will survive the 33 year Prison Sentence.

*(Unclassified) FYI, to the ignorant. At Islamic Nations, it is NORMAL, not the exception for Islamic Nations Prisons to just provide the Guards, Prison Cell; it is the responsibility for the Prisoners Family, Relatives, to provide Food, Water, Clothing, Waste Removal, etc.. On rare occassions the volunteers of the Red Crescent will be allowed to provide the functions of the Prisoner's Family, Relatives. This is what the US and US Ally Asymmetric Warfare Military and other US Agency personnel are trained to survive during SERE C/D "Imminent Capture" Training, unlike the US and US Ally Military Conventional Warfare Forces, and this Pakistanis Doctor. It is normal during this intense SERE C/D Training for Trainees to suffer significant weight loss (including muscle mass) for decades (Unclassified, British SAS SERE Training. Unclassified (information from former British SAS as a "Technical Advisor" to the movie) in movie, Bravo Two Zero)).

Once again President Obama DIRECTLY ACCOUNTABLE, RESPONSIBLE for those Actions.

(Unclassified) Blabber mouth Senator Lieberman Officially Confirms the US Military Asymmetric Warfare (aka Special Warfare) involvements with President Obama's Secret Wars ("Not Iraq nor Afghanistan"). Results, the locals that did not know that we were in their Nations are offered Dead or Alive Bounties by the Fundamentalist Islamic Jihadists. All US Military Asymmetric Warfare Operations are suspended by General Petraeus at those Nations, US Military Asymmetric Warfare Teams are no longer "Redeployed" from Afghanistan to those Nations. The Fundamentalist Islamic Jihadists increase their Activities at those Nations, including opening up more Fundamentalist Islamic Jihadist Training Camps with the Full Support of the Fundamentalist Islamic Shia Republic of Iran due to President Obama's March 2009 Iran Policy, before being withdrawn from those Nations US Military Asymmetric Warfare Forces start to observe the Fundamentalist Islamic Shia Republic of Iran Special Forces, Quds, training, funding, arming, the Fundamentalist Islamic Jihadists (Unclassified, Statement by General McChrystal resulting in a Letter of Reprimand since against President Obama's March 2009 Iran Policy, previous Statement from General Petraeus about the Increasing Strategic Sphere of Influence of Iran on US Ally Iraq, US Ally Egypt, US Ally Redacted, US Ally Redacted, US Ally Somalia, US Ally Redacted, South and Central Redacted, etc..). And worse yet, the Academic Idealistic Immature Whitehouse Officially Confirmed what blabber mouth Senator Lieberman stated to the International News Media.

As US President and US Military Commander In Chief "The Buck Stops Here", Blame Game, Excuses not accepted.

This no experience academic idealistic in the Real World Life or Death School of Hard Knocks Administration; instead of down playing this Book, Officially starts confirming the validity of the content. example: One, the Government/US Military statement, "Cannot Confirm nor Deny" should have been used.

Two, like other previous Administrations very quietly place Court Injunctions against the Author(s), Publishers, etc..

Three, without Official US Government, US Military, US Intelligence Agency (ies) Confirmations, many previous events ended up on page 25 of the Newspapers in a one paragraph article:

examples: How many of you have read or even knew about:

(Unclassified) what we (not you nor President Bush) did October 2001:

Horse Soldiers The Extraordinary Story of a Band of US Soldiers Who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan, by Doug Stanton, May 2009.

(Uclassified) what we survivors from the above (Afghanistan, October 2001)(not you nor President Bush) did 2002:

Operation Hotel California: The Clandestine War Inside Iraq by Mike Tucker and Charles S. Faddis 2009.

There are many others that I will neither Confirm nor Deny the Validity of the Contents.

Randy,

The Pentagon got an advanced copy and reviewed it-miss that part?

My curiosity is the only thing that wants the book to come to light.

However, I am with everyone else that states it shouldn't be released, because, he did take his oath and sign a disclosure agreement (more like signed several of them). My brother in law was killed in Afghanistan, my other brother in law is still serving, and my husband is a Marine. I wouldn't want any of their lives in danger because some ahole wants to publish a book that details too much information about tactics and training. And NO freedom of speech doesn't apply to this deal, sorry but the government gets that say when you sign your life to them. There is things my brother in law can't tell us because of his forms and there is things my husband cant discuss because of his.

Obviously someone wants it stopped at the pentagon, because it does contain classified information. Stating the Obama released information and not citing any sources doesn't give y'all any credibility. I could run around and say Bush leaked information or Romney has leaked information and it doesn't make what I say the truth because I said it with no facts proving it. Saying two wrongs make a right is pretty immature and ridiculous in the first place, but I do believe Obama has the power to state certain facts about the mission.

Besides what if the book is bull@!$%# lies, and then who are you going to believe. What if he proclaims to be superman and that he did it all by himself and he shot bullets from his mouth and that he was trained by aliens on the planet zygote with Bush being his master pokemon trainer, and he called upon Neptune to release the kraken to help him take down a team of 3000 ninjas that were trained by the elite Spartans.. And when Bush and Cheney form in to one they become the transformer we know as Osama.

Seriously does having rational thinking and common sense really hurt, because some of you aren't using it?

It wouldn't surprise me that this person sought and got bad legal advice. George Bush sought legal advice before committing each and every criminal act while in office and was told time and time again by United States Attorney General, Alberto Gonzales, that he was the President of the United States. The most powerful person in the world and he could do anything he wanted to do. Anyone working in the Justice department at the time that did not go along with this policy was simply fired.

If this book is a problem, then where was the outrage over the divulged information, during the making of the movie "Seal Team 6", regarding tactics and training.

the Obama administration, show that politically connected filmmakers were given extraordinary and secret access to bin Laden raid information, including the identity of a SEAL Team 6 leader

• A transcript of a July 14, 2011, meeting between DOD officials, including Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence Michael Vickers, Bigelow and Boal indicates that Boal met directly with White House officials on at least two occasions regarding the film

• The July 14, 2011, meeting transcript also reveals that the DOD provided the filmmakers with the identity of a “planner, SEAL Team 6 Operator and Commander.”

• A July 13, 2011, internal CIA email indicates that Bigelow and Boal were granted access to “the Vault,” which is described the CIA building where some of the tactical planning for the bin Laden raid took place.

• Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence Michael Vickers told Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Douglas Wilson and two other DOD communications staffers in a June 13, 2011, email that “[DOD] would like to shape the story to prevent any gross inaccuracies, but do not want to make it look like the commanders think it’s okay to talk to the media.” The email went on to say: “For the intelligence case, they are basically using the WH - approved talking points we used the night of the operation.” The talking points called the raid “a ‘Gutsy Decision’ by the POTUS,” adding that “WH involvement was critical.” (Emphasis mine)

Excerpts taken from Judicial Watch press release.

If the operation has already been exposed though the release of this film then they are no longer classified because the WH would have had to make that call. Once released they are open to the public and former military personnel to discuss.

The attacks on this Owen aren't about him breaking the "Code of Honor" or a "breach of contract", it's the Obama political machine doing what it does best, destroying anyone who dares speak out against him and/or engage in a complete and utter character assassination in order to minimize the weight the information in the book might carry in the eyes of the public.

I probably wouldn't have read this book. I will now.

Obama and his Band of Nitwits provided details soonafter at a level I had not seen before. The nitwits redefined the meaning of classified. This is a non-story. What a joke. They behave like a bunch of kids in a a sandbox.

If they prosecute this man who has risked his life to protect the freedoms in this countrty for revealing classified information, which he would never do because of his oath and his comittment to his team, then they also need to prosecute the white house and its cronys who have released secret information for political reasons. SEAL team class, planning, operations and team members are all top secret and yet they were made public by the white house so it could seem bad and hard on the enemies. The guys on the ground are the ones who did the work and took the risks, but like all of the SEALs they dont do it for publicity and personal glory. They have been highly trained to do a job and they just want to do that job the best they can. Many of you are speaking with great authority with little knowlege of what you speak. Let the vets who know the truth do the talking.......it will be silent because they dont usually talk. After you guys have undergone the toughest military training in the world, gone through the strict discipline and have risked your lives in an extremely hostile environment, with hate enraged killers trying to destroy you in any way possible, and have continued high level traing for the next mission, with no thanks or reward and continue to do that until you are killed or badly wounded or actually return with an intact body, then you can spout all of your specious opinions and you may have an inkling about which you are talking. We in the West, are aware of a Native American saying: "Don't judge a man until you have walked a day in his moccasins." So if you dufi want to criticize and second guess our heros, then go volunteer for the Navy and go to Buds training and all the rest. Have a happy Hell week!!!

This is a lot of free publicity, for a politically motivated work of fiction!

Roadkill

This is a lot of free publicity, for a politically motivated work of fiction!

What political motive does a Navy Seal have to write this book? He's been outed, his life threatened and now is being scrutinized by the DOD, all that for political gain? Could it simply be that the President has given such erroneous accounting's of what happened that day that someone in the Seal Team 6 felt compelled to set the record straight, regardless of the cost?

Who has more to gain politically by this, the President or Mr. Owen? I think you already know the answer but which one of the accounts of the killing of bin Laden seems a little more fictional keeping in mind who has more to gain?

It's so very funny to read all of this whining about "who leaked what first...", the truth is it really does not matter and because someone else may have broken a law does not excuse you from breaking the same law. DUH!

I suggest that for those of you who have never "seen" the CLASSIFIED INFORMATION NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENT, to go out and read it... you really do not have to like it, but if you signed it then you acknowledged, which was witnessed:

"11. I have read this Agreement carefully and my questions, if any, have been answered. I acknowledge that the briefing officer has made available to me the Executive Order and statutes referenced in this Agreement and its implementing regulation (32 CFR Section 2003.20) so that I may read them at this time, if I so choose."

He may have "consulted" with the DoD, but did he receive permission to publish... in writing, see section 8:

"8. Unless and until I am released in writing by an authorized representative of the United States Government, I understand that all conditions and obligations imposed upon me by this Agreement apply during the time I am granted access to classified information, and at all times thereafter."

There are also some other goodies here that he obviously missed...

See the following:
Section 4
Section 5
Section 6

Besides, you have to sign the damn thing no less than three times, and it's witnessed...then there's this little tid-bit from Section 4... "In addition, I have been advised that any unauthorized disclosure of classified information by me may constitute a violation, or violations, of United States criminal laws, including the provisions of Sections 641, 793, 794, 798, *952 and 1924, Title 18, United States Code, * the provisions of Section 783(b), Title 50, United States Code, and the provisions of the Intelligence Identities Protection Act of 1982."

So, either this guy is,

a) the worlds dumbest Navy SEAL who did not understand what he read and signed his name to...

b) he got some very bad counseling from his shyster attorney

c) the publishing company thought that DoD would just back down (because they know the rules too)

d) someone got to him ($$$) to make this into a political statement

...either way he loses. Last... this statement say it all... "The letter, sent via the attorney at Penguin Putnam publishing, explained that Owen signed two separate non-disclosure agreements on Jan. 24, 2007, and that he has an obligation to "never divulge" classified information."

By the way, I've signed a few of these in my day.

No, but then you can be in the Administration and leak all over the place -- just ask Diane Feinstein.

Took the words right out of my mouth, CME!

Not a russian: when you enter into the armed forces, you have to sign certain documents and swear that you will obey orders. When you go into a field which will take you into contact with classified information, you must have a security clearance. As a part of that clearance, you swear that you will not divulge classified information and you sign a contract as such. As you go up the degrees of security clearance, you continue signing and swearing. By the time he is a seal, he should have done this maybe 3 or 4 times, AND as a part of his training, he is told that if he divulges anything from his missions, it can affect future missions, and they don't want that to happen - he's ordered not to say anything. When he gets out, he signs non-disclosure documents and promises to keep quiet about his missions. Have you seen many other seals talking about their missions? He's not theonly one to go into a sensitive situation - but they all have kept their word. I wonder what the other seals have to say about this. I bet they are livid because he is hurting that brotherhood just for money. What he's doing is not just illegal, but it's putting many other lives in danger.

NO>

Not a Russian,

You can write whatever you want to write about anything you did that was done under the blanket of your Top Secret clearance. You can tell all your friends in the bar whatever you feel like blabbing about too. You just have to wait until 72 years after the whatever. Then it's no problem. That leaves me with a couple of pretty good stories I have to keep pent up until I'm 96. Thank God it's not a whole book.

I suspect that if the DOD prosecutes this guy, the burden of proof will be on the prosecution to show that he actually violated National Security in some specific way, due to the publicity. I also suspect there are guys you never heard of in Leavenworth, who didn't get national media attention or expensive lawyers for whatever they shot their mouths off about.

Ah when I joined the military I had to take an oath and it goes like this: I, (NAME), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.

Read the constitution buddy, you will find that the monetary system is to be controlled by Congress and not private international banksters; so every elected official since 1913 that cashes their paychecks and never once mentioned the crime that the Federal Reserve is, is guilty of treason. National social collective ownership of the banks and the ability for the majority of citizens to fire the bankers is the only way we will ever actually be a real democracy. Free Bradley Manning! Free yourself from ZioNazi monetary system monopolizing war profiteering despot rule!

Wow a lot of writers here are really creative with their rearranging their democratically elected president's name. They can't wait to bow to magic underpants man who even Governor Christi called a "vulture capitalist". If they were a bit smarter they could get a temporary job in China teaching them how to flip whoppers on the grill after their Willard wills the rest of their houses away and outsouces every last job in the US. Willard is their Hero! He will go right into Iran and start WWIII just like the ZioNazis want him to. You know why they are so upset that Barack (lightning in Hebrew) Obama ordered the Seals to kill Bin Laden? Because Carl Rove had it planned to say that Bin Laden was in Iran. Opps, top secret...

no, but if you're dick Cheney, you can leak the name and section chief of a cia operation and brass plate company getting agents killed and still be able to deny it and avoid prosecution, lol

george, that's right. If they didn't prosecute him why should they prosecute the ex-seal?

We DO NOT have any facts yet so why this rush to judgment? If they find he is chargable he will be tried then we can have this dicussion. Hpwever we do know FACTS were leaked to the Press who all too willingly leaked them. So where is th eputrage about these leakers? When will the Government go after these leakers?

That's a start, now go after the people that released active classified info on our agents and covert Iranian operations.

Only in America .. Land of the free?

One day praised a Hero praised for the brave act of killing Americas most wanted terrorist in the world with a $ $100,000,000 bounty on his head as part of your job ... the next day condemned and threatened with prosecution because you wrote about it and contradicted a fact that was represented to the American people ... differently by our leadership ...

I didn't think if this ever went to a jury of his peers .. this man would ever be found guilty of anything ... until I read the comment of the mental midgets here! ...

Shame on you! ...

you left your mental facilitates in your toilet this morning when you flushed, you ungrateful pieces of crap!

not a russian - You mean, you can't be part of a classified military unit, and then write a book about it?

First, the 92% of US Citizens have never Served in the US Military (First Lady Michelle Obama, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5e1R0lliFHc).

Second, because only 1% of US Citizens are Currently Serving in the US Military, unlike other Wars like WWII when everyone had an Immediate Relative (husband, brother, sons, fathers, etc.) in the US Military.

This results in the majority (99%) of US Citizens NOT having any Current Information or Firsthand Experience about the US Military.

Third, ever since US Law, Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), all "Classified Information" has an Expiration Date; unlike during the "Cold War" (1945-1990) when Classified Information could be Classified Forever. Current most of the previously Cold War Classified Information as Classified Forever is being reviewed and Declassified.

Fourth, those that claim to know, about the 3% of the US Military as the US Military Asymmetric Warfare (aka Special Warfare) Forces do not.

Fifth of the 3% of the US Military Asymmetric Warfare (aka Special Warfare) there are only so many US Military Asymmetric Warfare Officers (like this USNSWDG SEAL Team Leader).

Sixth, you have the previous Enlisted and NCOs, like MNSlim, that was NEVER trained on Basic US Military Law for US Military Officers, a Public Office. As proven by the Fact that MNSlim, does not even know WHO is left off of the US Military Officer's Oath of Office or even WHY.

And most on this Forum do not even know the Written Duties of A US Military Officer.

Almost laughing, I previously copied and saved most of these Newsvine Posters posts when President Bush (43) was President; with their Dubya, Shrub, Runt, etc., and they get all upset screaming "Disrespect" when the News Media say "Mr. Obama" instead of President Obama. Also these same people were screaming "Right To Know", "Freedom of the Press", "Constitutional Rights", "Freedom of Speech", etc. about similar matters that were at that time "Classified" (no longer Classified under the Freedom Of Information Act).

As far as "Leaks" by the Whitehouse, DOD, Pentagon, etc., how about movie Zero Dark Thirty. But of course Hollywood is a major campaign contributor (Billions USDs) and supporter of President Obama. There were many others that previous US (and Foreign) Military Asymmetric Warfare as "Technical Advisers" to movies; "Act of Valor, 2012", "Tears of the Sun", "Bravo Two Zero", "Blackhawk Down", "Bat 21", "The Breath", "SAS Survival Secrets Sabre Squadron 2008", "Soldiers of Fortune 2012", "current Hawaii Five O TV series", lots, lots more.. So are these previous US (and Foreign) Military Asymmetric Warfare "Technical Advisers" basically disclosing things (I am Not going to tell you exactly what is still Classified) still used today visually.

MNSlim - You know why they are so upset that Barack (lightning in Hebrew) Obama ordered the Seals to kill Bin Laden?

Don't let facts confuse you. The Reason why his Father from Kenya named him Barack Hussein Obama, is because at Kenya (near the Coasts) the Fundamentalist Islamic Arabic Omani Muslims own everything. The Fundamentalist Islamic Arabic Omani Muslims were those that during the Slavery times were capturing the Swahilli and selling them into Slavery. To this day it is a disadvantage to have a Swahilli name at Kenya instead of an Arabic Omani Muslim name, as if you are a Swahilli you are treated as a Fourth Class Citizen in your own Nation.

As far as Ordering anything,

(Unclassified) Nope. Ask yourself why Director Leon Penetta was not there. Wait about 20 years from now and under the US Law, Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) obtain the Mission Videos (cams worn), Video Conferences from C4I helicopter (Pakistan), Afghanistan (General Petraeus as OSC and Bagram AFB), SOC, JSOC (Admiral McRaven), Pentagon (Redacted), CIA (Director Penetta and SAD/SOG), Whitehouse.

Hint: There were previous mission when President Obama froze up and someone else had to "Call The Shots" a previous (in writing) Delegated Presidential Authority.

by Rafterman11 August 29, 2012 2:59 PM EDT - Or are you going to deny Obama wasn't in that war room photo?

(Unclassified) So now we are awarding Participation Medals, including to the paperweights in the room. The Mission was not Ordered, Commanded, nor conducted from there, just observed via Video Conferencing, especially during the about 23 minute communications Blackout at the Whitehouse during the Mission.

"by Rafterman11 August 29, 2012 3:09 PM EDT - Remember when Hillary, at one point, put her hand to her mouth, like "oh my!""

(Unclassified) You do not even know why SOS Clinton did that, and you too can wait 20 years. And no it was NOT her lame excuse that she had a cold or allergy like she told the news.

"by BFR50 August 29, 2012 3:17 PM EDT - Get real it, Obama looked like a scared little boy sitting in the corner waiting for Panetta to bail him out."

(Unclassified) He (Director of CIA Leon Penetta) did before, so did the OSC (Commanding Officer of the USS Bainbridge) and USNSWDG SEAL Team Commander. When President Obama froze up, then started with the typical Politician let's discuss this. If you look really carefully at the photo you will notice someone that does not seem to belong there, match up their Official Job Title to the face, now ask yourself why that person was even there and who sent that person for what purpose (rethorical question I already know):

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=osama+bin+laden+whitehouse&view=detail&id=E8198FAE14C913C6F31368CABBB0286E4EE97250&first=162

Evidently, from a News Article that most Civilians do NOT have access to:

The book was not cleared by U.S. defense officials in advance, raising the possibility that the author could face an investigation and possible criminal prosecution.

Stale news. The US Department of Defense has also stated that they will not seek prosecution. President Obama's Department of Justice (DOJ) has also stated the they will not seek prosecution. Same with the CIA, not seeking prosecution; however, they do want to prosecute the News Media for "Outing" an Intelligence Asset (real name of Mark Owen) as a Felony Crime (up to Death Sentence).

As Mark Owen was smart enough to have the Lawyers normally retained by the US Military Asymmetric Warfare (aka Special Warfare) and Intelligence Agencies to review the content of his book for classified material (including Special Warfare Tactics), same Lawyers approved by the US Military and Intelligence Community that used to review the Tom Clancy "Novels" and "Non Fiction" US Military and Intelligence Books for Classified Information that Tom Clancy had access to at the CIA, Pentagon, etc. given access during the 1980s even before becoming a "Conservative" as a result of observing President Clinton's Gutting of the Intelligence Agencies results.

Irony is that these Lawyers retained by the US Military Asymmetric Warfare and Intelligence Community know from experience Classified (note sometimes the US Military and Intelligence Agencies Contract these same Lawyers (with Security Clearances) that reviewed the book. As most US Military and US Civilians at the Pentagon, etc. would not know Classified, especially since only 3% of the US Military was ever trained or have experience with US Military Asymmetric Warfare or US Intelligence, and only 1% of US Citizens are currently Serving the US Military.

The whole purpose of this book is to "Set the Record Straight" versus the Politically motivated misinformation leaked by the Whitehouse to Hollywood for the movie Zero Dark Thirty. LOL. Ever since Vietnam, it was Not Zero (number) it was the letter "O" as in "Oh SH!T" Dark Thirty, especially for those "Oh Sh!t" Missions that you might not return alive from. The "Dark Thirty" was based on our US Military Asymmetric Warfare advantage of Night Vision Devices conducting Missions under the cover of the Dark; as our advantage ceased by Order of President Obama as Commander In Chief, no more Night Time Missions.

The profits from this book, go to the US Military Wounded Warriors Fund, and the Widows and Orphans of deceased US Military Asymmetric Warfare "Special Operators"; unlike the profits from the Hollywood (contributors and supporters of President Obama) movie, Zero Dark Thirty, based on information leaked by the Whitehouse.

add to post #3.14

Something really hilarious.

From post #3.14: As most US Military and US Civilians at the Pentagon, etc. would not know Classified, especially since only 3% of the US Military was ever trained or have experience with US Military Asymmetric Warfare or US Intelligence, and only 1% of US Citizens are currently Serving the US Military.

Everytime their is a Political Party Regime Change, the Pentagon empties out of all the overpaid expensive Political Appointees, SESs, paid Interns (with no US Military nor Intelligence Agency experience nor training), etc.. You want to chop the US Military Defense Budget start at the Pentagon and replace all these expensive overpaid US Civlians with cheap deployable (if they f**k up) US Military Personnel, starting with the 1,000 US Civilians on the Secretary of Defense's Personal Staff. Those that don't want to believe this, I will call your bluff and ignorance, go take the Pentagon tour and see for yourselves (count the numbers of US Civilians versus numbers of US Military that you see).

The only people that would be seeking prosecution, as well as all this publicity would be the Politicial Party Partisan Civilians. As the Apolitical US Military Personnel would know that by doing all this they are ONLY going to make more Civilians want to buy this book.

George,

What does that fairy tale have to do with reality??

Really? I thought that since Obama and his Band of Nitwits released many details of the operation soonafter.....that Top Secret took on a less than literal interpretation. A massive photo OP to get some great PR out of it.

Here's what would have ocurred under Bush/Cheney regime: Intelligence confirms exact location of Bin Laden. Bush order airstrike using B2 bomber and a couple laser guided 2 ton bombs. Report to the press that Bid Ladin is dead and you just have to take our word for it. Done.

David, agreed. I thought the whole announcement about how we had killed OBL was very tacky. Yes, he was a evil man, but I believe we greatly demeaned ourselves by the way we bragged about it. Ask yourself, would FDR, Kennedy, or Reagan have done it that way. I believe not. And by doing it that way, everyone else who had a hand in it felt obligated to brag too. Hence the book.

What good intelligent American Citizen would actually want to know what our public servants are having our soldiers and sailors doing on foreign soil in our good name? In a free nation where the government works for and answers to the people. Seriously? Our media is turning our citizens into mindless house slaves. If we knew half of what the CIA or some classified units do in our name in the name of national security we would quit bitching about what our supposed enemies do because its a joke in comparison.

First off, is there some proof that classified information was provided to the producers of "Zero Dark Thirty?" If so...to what end, given that the film does not release until well after election day? Seems a pretty poor plan to try to "beef up" the President's image with his Hollywood buddies (as is being implied) if it comes over a month too late to do any good.

"Military cooperation" with the film doesn't automatically entail sensitive information being shared, unless you have some tangible proof of same.

And as far as other "White House leaks" by all means tell us who in the White House leaked? Finding such things out is rarely an easy task. Look how long it took for Scooter Libby over the Valerie Plame business. Nevermind that in some cases what is being called a "leak" was simply the President getting the message out before someone else (for instance, the Pakistani government) did.

Ophotfoot: Provide some specific examples since you're so "in the know" about what "we're really doing overseas." Why haven't you blown the lid off this whole conspiracy so that the people can be aware?

COYOTEHUNTER

debnran...don't know what military you were in, but during my time i took a verbal oath at the induction center, I was an m.p. and had a fairly high level clearance, but i never signed any papers, never swore any more oaths, so I don't know what your talking about....but like i said above, whats the difference if this guy writes a book, barry hussein obumbler already spilled all the juicy stuff...prosecute him.

debnran is exactly right. I had to read a copy of the secrets act, and sign a non-disclosure agreement because of my M.O.S. why don't you do a little due diligence before typing a bunch of garbage. President Obama didn't "spill" anything. His gave a sanitized report, You already know that but your pathological hatred won't let you admit it.

If it was publicly reported information and all he tells in his story is what he did that day and doesn't reveal anything that wasn't already reported then I don't see how he violated any laws or NDA. If the DOD really had a leg to stand on this would be escalated

Randy,

How would it be escalated? They are telling him to stop it before it's released! Until then, they can't really do much more!

Forget about the leaks from the WH after the raid. We'll never know who made them. What we do know is that it was used to bolster the Presidents image for the upcoming election.

If the DOD is willing to prosecute Mr. Owen for his book then actions should be immediately be taken against the WH, including the President, for the classified information divulged to the filmmakers in "Seal Team 6".

Seals are usually men of their word. We see how good HIS word is. He's disgusting.

The Osama take down is just election propaganda...

im gonna buy ten copies just to tick you off lol They should sub title the book, the failure of bush.

george pauljohn - They should sub title the book, the failure of bush.

(Unclassified) In 2006 President Bush (43) regardless of opposition of the US Politicians Amended the US No Assassination Policy to allow the Termination of Osama Bin Laden only if the Mission to Locate and Capture Osama Bin Laden Failed. 2006 Harvard International Law Review Article "US No Assassination Policy On the Offensive", states why the US Politicians objected.

(Recently Declassified) 2006. After President Bush Amended the US No Assassination Policy, the Mission to Locate and Capture Osama Bin Laden was turned over to General McChrystal (US Army Special Forces, previous Commander SOC (Special Operations Command)), Admiral McRaven (USN SEAL, Commander JSOC (Joint Special Operations Command), Director of the CIA who then delegated this to his SAD/SOG. They then tasked their subordinates with Operational Experience for their input into their Plans.

(Unclassified) History: After the 1993 First World Trade Center Bombing, Osama Bin Laden was captured by US Ally Saudi Arabia. US Ally Saudi Arabia offered President Clinton Extradition. President Clinton refused the offer, and even refused to allow the US evidence of Osama Bin Laden's involvement with the 1993 First World Trade Center Bombing to be given as requested by the US Ally Saudi Arabia. Without suffient evidence the US Ally Saudi Arabia released Osama Bin Laden. After being released US Military Asymmetric Warfare Forces (aka Special Warfare) attached to the CIA's SAD/SOG shadowed Osama Bin Laden worldwide as he sought Fundamentalist Islamic Sanctuary, as many Islamic Nations refused to give Osama Bin Laden Fundamentalist Islamic Sanctuary, some Islamic Nations like President Gaddaffi even offered to capture Osama Bin Laden and turn him over to the US or International Courts for Trial(s) with President Clinton's response bombing (and cruise missile attacks) the crap out of Libya. The US Military Asymmetric Warfare Forces continually requested Presidential Authorization to Terminate Osama Bin Laden, this was denied repeatedly directly from President Clinton as Commander In Chief with the excuse being a violation of the US No Assassination Policy (Declassified interview of predecessor to USNSWDG by CBS News).

(Unclassified) The Fundamentalist Islamic Taliban Government of Afghanistan provide Osama Bin Laden and his Fundamentalist Islamic Jihadist International Franchise Al Quada, Fundamentalist Islamic Sanctuary. Due to President Clinton's previous Gutting of the US Intelligence Agencies, including his own Presidential Executive Intelligence Agency, the CIA, the US did not have any Intelligence Assets within most Nations, especially Afghanistan, and had to rely on "information" (not even intelligence) from "Potentially Hostile Nations" like Pakistan's Intelligence Agency (infiltrated by Fundamentalist Islamic Jihadists), Jordan, etc.*. Since President Clinton as Commander In Chief Ordered his Cut to the Bone Reduction In Forces (RIF) of the US Military many of the US Military Asymmetric Warfare Forces (aka Special Warfare) were gone also, as it is the US Military Asymmetric Warfare Forces (aka Special Warfare) that independently thru Special Reconnaissance, Special Surveillance, etc. that verify Intelligence Agency information to become actual verified intelligence and "actionable intelligence". For these reasons the US was suffering Intelligence Blackouts Worldwide, leaving the US wide open to the 9/11 2001 Attacks according to the US Congressional 9/11 2001 Hearings Investigations, Findings, Recommendations, with former US President Clinton saying, "I'm so sorry".

*Written about by Tom Clancy after being Declassified by the CIA.

Part of the President Clinton Cut to the Bone RIF of the US Military included the removal of the USAF Aircraft (interceptors) at US Commerical Airports, and the removal of the US Military Anti Aircraft Missile Batteries, 2012 NYC reinstated these US Military Capabilites as recommended by the US Congressional 9/11 Commission.

(Unclassified, just not Public Knowledge) Based on the US Congressional 9/11 2001 Hearings Recommendations a new Intelligence Agency not subjugated to the US President, CIA, NSA, Department of Defense, etc. is formed to prevent those events that would lead to other situations like the 9/11 2001 Attacks, National Security Threats, etc.. This Agency controlled by the US Congressional Intelligence Committee(s).

(Unclassified) Listen very carefully to this link as to what the Mission was in October 2001:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arxKhJIjIiY

(Unclassified) Then there is the typical ignorant, "Bush diverted attention from Afghanistan to Iraq" without knowing the Mission of 2002 Operation Hotel California, as to eliminate the Fundamentalist Islamic Taliban, Fundamentalist Islamic Al Quada, Fundamentalist Islamic Jihadists that escaped us at Afghanistan (link above) to the Fundamentalist Islamic Northern Kurdistanis Region of Northern Iraq via the Southern part of the Old Silk Road and became Ansar Al Islam.

(Unclassified) Ansar Al Islam before being defeated by the US Military Asymmetric Warfare Forces attached to the CIA's SAD/SOG augmented by the US Army 10th Special Forces Group before eliminating Ansar Al Islam, Ansar Al Islam is given Fundamentalist Islamic Sanctuary by the Fundamentalist Islamic Shia Republic of Iran and escaped us again, and they later go back to Afghanistan and Pakistan individually as the Fundamentalist Islamic Taliban, Fundamentalist Islamic Al Quada, Fundamentalist Islamic Pakistanis Taliban, etc..

(Unclassified) Then the Mission was changed to accomplish President Clinton's US Law, H.R.4655, "Iraqis Liberation Act of 1998" justifications Section 2 Weapons of Mass Destruction, Section 3 Overthrow of President Hussein. In 2002 with Companies of the Pro US Kurdistanis "Pesh" the US Military Asymmetric Warfare Forces seize the Northern Iraqis Oil Fields, seize the Iraqis Chemical Weapons Facility at Sargat, attack and destroyed five (5) Iraqis Armored and Mechanized Infantry Divisions (see unclassified History of the US Army 10th Special Forces Group). This creates an"Operational Feint" for the Iraqis Military Command and Iraqis Politicians to believe that the main US Military attack would come thru US Ally Turkey (regardless of how much the US Ally Turkey Politicians denied this (reinforcing Iraqis distrust and disbelief of US Ally Turkey)), result, the Iraqis Military Command moves more Iraqis Military Divisions North of Baghdad from Southern Iraq.

Almost Classified Unclassified Source, US use of non nuclear E-Bombs to destroy all Iraqis Electronics so that the Iraqis Military Command and Iraqis Political Leadership cannot coordinate a Defense and does not know that the main US Military Conventional Warfare Liberation Forces are gathering at US Allies Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, 20th Century Iraq goes into the Stone Ages with no electricity*. It was also known that the Iraqis Military was Command Driven with no individual initiative as No Orders they do nothing; just like most US Citizens want the US Military to blindly obey any US Politician's Orders (naive US Citizens, as the US Politicians use of "Politically Expedient Scapegoats", "Political Distancing", "Credible Deniability", "Fall Guys", "Blame Game", "Exceeded Authority", lots of etc. against the US Military and Intelligence Community if the Mission Fails); and the reason why the US Military as part of the Checks and Balances to prevent US Politicians from using the US Military to create a Dictatorship (Order US Military to use Deadly Force against US Citizens).

*Will Saddam Fall Victim to the Elusive E-bomb?, Feb. 18 2002:

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=125336&page=1

(Unclassified) 2003 the US Military Asymmetric Warfare Forces previously at Iraq (2002 Operation Hotel California) perform Pathfinder and LRS-D Operations for the US Military Conventional Warfare Forces.

David,

Let's not muddy the waters with facts.

Why would we believe anything he said anyway.

Jan-644445

I hope they throw the book at this sorry piece of pond scum. He violated his promise, dissed the president, and is trying to make a profit off the killing of Bin Laden, who murdered 3000 people on 9/11. We should not buy or read his book. He dishonors the service of his fellow SEALS.

There is direct evidence that the WH, including the President revealed classified information to the movie makers of "Seal Team 6", including the names of Seal Team 6. Are you ready to to call the President a piece of scum and throw the book at him too?

Debnran

Seals are usually men of their word. We see how good HIS word is. He's disgusting.#4.1 - Thu Aug 30, 2012 6:57 PM

If he's speaking the truth and the code of ethics hasn't been broken (otherwise why no prosecution?) isn't he actually being exactly what you're discrediting him for, a "man of his word"?

Ryan in TX

The Osama take down is just election propaganda...

Please explain how the leaks from the WH after the raid, including the doctor who gave us DNA proof that it was bin Laden before the raid (who is now in prison in Pakistan for treason), the details of how the raid took place and the WH offering details and classified information to the filmmakers of "Seal Team 6" election, aren't propaganda as well?

Very few things if any remain about Vietnam that have not been declassified long ago. Obama is in violation of everything he agreed to. Go to You Tube and view Dishonorable Disclosures by Obama and open your eyes.

Yes I did serve from 68-72 and did hold a clearance.

who posted this on tube FOX NEWS OR RUSH LIMBAUGH? either way it's garbage....what did you say about bush and cheney's lies about the reason for that iraq war? i'll bet you didn't have a problem with any or those lies..

When you join the Military you sign a non-disclosure agreement for life. Only the military brass can releave a person of that agreement and that is rare. President Obama signed no such agreement. Right wrong or otherwise he is not bound to not release information. I am sure the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Security agencies read an approve any information he releases. Now having served yourself if you release any information you can be held accountable for breach of contract and arrested.

Sounds like o'l Dan is playing politics. He dishonors theuniform he once wore. Why should the fact that Vietnam is now "declassified" or he claims it is, haave any bearing on the code affecting any other soldier ormember of the military? Is ol' dan saying forget the signed agreements, let's all have a free for all fight for the almighty dollar by writing books about our top secret exploits? Just what is oll dan saying? Not real clear, /Dan Maybe you should tr again. Or maybe not.

Rich,

Seventy-two years. Not life, but close enough. I never really believed that it was to protect National Security. More like to protect the reputations of the older than us good old boys who gave the orders.

Dan, Youtube is a big venture; care to be more specific? By the way, what is a "dishonorable disclosure?" Are they classified? If not why are we discussing them? We are discussing classified here! We all know you don't care for the president, but please try and stay on subject I served too 1965 - 1984; never heard of a dishonorable disclosure!!!

59 to 63 never heard of one either.

So if you are on a top secret mission to save lives and some guy publishes a book that describes where you are and what you're up to, I guess you don't mind? I don't know what this guy said, but I'm just saying that there is a reason some things are secret and should stay that way. So your son is in a war zone and this guy publishes the ways the SEALS get to the target and when this mission will take place...guess you don't mind all that coming out?

No, I don't like behind the scenes nonsense that doesn't need to be secret, but seems to me that if you sign an agreement you are putting others in danger if you publish it? I wouldn't want to work with a fellow SEAL who thought what we said and did would pay his bills when he got out.

Welcome to today's GOP. Paranoid, delusional, trigger-happy.

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Kennedy wrote a book too, but he did NOT put in any classified information. You can be sure that he cleared it with the military before he published it, like you are supposed to do when you write anything - from an article to a book - about anything that happened when you were in the military.

If somebody like you is desperate enough he can find a quote somewhere on God's Green Earth that will justify whatever he wants to justify. It's known as rationalization. People used to ransack the Bible for the right quotation to support their private whims and desires. Now it's pundits and historical figures. Same difference. Try to think for your self and use some common sense instead of relying on platitudinous comments from "famous" people to justify anything that comes down the pike-usually out of context, too. Pathetic.

John F. Kennedy was our last true president, he was awake and he knew America was and still is on a dangerous course. That national security act is utter garbage.

um..where they WERE, and what they WERE up to...it already happened...

Has anyone here been to a book store lately? Theres hundreds if not thousands of war story books written from ww1-afghanistan, by former spec ops, snipers, cia, green beret, etc. Did all those guys get clearances before releasing their books?...Some say it but a lot have no disclosure statements in them....

Wonder how the Republicans would feel if the had a Bush staffer come forward to tell how Dick Cheney and Rumsfeld lied on purpose in giving Colin Powell fake information for his speech before the United Nations and that they actually lied to Powell because Cheney hated the fact that Powell was a honored military man and Cheney had slipped out of 5 different draft notices and had never served in the military. He also had a running hatered of Powell because President Bush senior listen to Powell about many things that Cheney disagreed with...and Cheney lost...

I wonder how many congratulations that staffer would get. Or if a fireman trying to save lives in the Twin Towers disaster told of something he saw during that time that was not the most honorable behavior by someone else... I mean we have people on this post behaving in the most juvenile assinine way because of politics...what is happening to America?

We have no idea if what he wrote is the truth or not. However, the disclosure of classified information can put individuals in harms way as well as jeopardies future operations. Of course every OPSEC/COMSEC qualified basic military person can tell you too much chatter of unclassified and/or official use only information is dangerous, too. Believe it or not, there are bad guys out there sifting through black pepper, trying to find rat poop!!! Can you give me a quote from President Kennedy on the leak of classified information????

anghiari

Think about what season we are suffering through at the moment, we are in a category 10 campaign/election tornado. There is hot air blowing from every corner of the country, we are being assaulted with same kind of indoctrination that has been sprinkled on our corn flakes since we switched to solid food. People are worked up into a frenzy by design. Apparently it has been working quite effectively because a majority of people still insist on branding others and themselves with silly letters like (d) and (r). It only serves to perpetuate the fallacy that people are drastically different when in fact we have many more similarities than disparities. It is hard to explain something obvious to someone who refuses to see it.

Coyote, it says in the article that the DOD has attained a copy of the document and it does contain classified information. Enough said.

Lil' Debbie (aka Lil' Dummy),

Practice what you preach.

Oh, George, like Bush and Chaney ousted a CIA operative out of revenge because her husband reported that there was no weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. You mean like that? Have you ever thought the present security leak is coming from the opposition party who cares not who they hurt as long as they destroy the current adminstration?

ShakingMyHead61 - Oh, George, like Bush and Chaney ousted a CIA operative out of revenge because her husband reported that there was no weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.

We are all shaking our heads at you. It was the News Media that leaked the name, and when the President Bush Department Of Justice (DOJ) went after them, all of you started screaming "Freedom of the Press", "Constitutional Rights", "Need to Know", "Press Confidentiality of Source", blah, blah, blah.

As usual, US Civilians get it all WRONG:

(Unclassified) Go research Sargat Iraq and 2002 Operation Hotel California.

(Unclassified): President Clinton's 1998 State of the Union Address:

Together we must also confront the new hazards of chemical and biological weapons, and the outlaw states, terrorists and organized criminals seeking to acquire them. Saddam Hussein has spent the better part of this decade, and much of his nation's wealth, not on providing for the Iraqi people, but on developing nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and the missiles to deliver them. The United Nations weapons inspectors have done a truly remarkable job, finding and destroying more of Iraq's arsenal than was destroyed during the entire gulf war. Now, Saddam Hussein wants to stop them from completing their mission. I know I speak for everyone in this chamber, Republicans and Democrats, when I say to Saddam Hussein, "You cannot defy the will of the world", and when I say to him, "You have used weapons of mass destruction before; we are determined to deny you the capacity to use them again.

(Unclassified) US Law, H.R.4655 "Iraqis Liberation Act of 1998" with US Congressional Appropriations that eventually becomes US Military Operation Iraqis Freedom; justification Section 2 "Weapons Of Mass Destruction" (NOT BUSH), and Section 3 "Overthrow of President Hussein".

(Unclassified) 1998 US Military Operation Desert Fox.

Really typical, Partisan Political NONSENSE and sound bites VERSUS Recorded History.

David,

You'll just confuse them with the facts.

Lol.

It doesn't have anything to do with Obama other than the fact that he gave the GO AHEAD for the raid.

Bob, yesthe book is coordinated with the Obama re-election, it was coordinated by the GOP right wing that this Navy Seal gives his allegiance to above and beyond his previously sworn allegiance to his country. The book is timed to hurt Obama's reelection you dip@!$%#. And you know it, just trying to cloud the atmosephere with confusion and farts from your evil mouth. Go crawl back under your rock.

@ NC VET - Your attempt to be-rating Lil' Debbie just because you don't agree with her and she appears to support the President -- is merely showing your southern ignorance. TOO SAD!!!!

Lil' Dummy,

That sure is some grand speculation and rationalizing you got going there! lol

An old man who voted for Bush & Palin talking to an empty chair ... and a snake oil salesman filling empty heads .... pretty well sums it up!

"...doesn't this author have the right of freedom of speech or freedom of expression? "

Yes, absolutely, .. as long as he doesn't violate the non-disclosure agreement that he signed. Two in fact. One that I'd wager stipulates in detail the consequences.

This should have NOTHING to do with ones politics. Nor is the argument that politicians leak stuff all the time. Because the behavior of some is abhorrent and wrong does not justify the actions of others. If this is tolerated whats to stop the next guy from writing a book our selling his story hours after the mission?

What is the difference between what this SEAL team member did versus what Bradley Manning did with Wekileaks? Both violated their agreements and both released classified information. If the Pentagon does prosecute this author than they better be ready to drop the charges against Manning.

I guess you don't understand "secret". Ist amendment doesn't count.

you waive your freedom of speech when you sign an NDA.

Big Harold - THEY ARE PROSECUTING BRADLEY MANNING! This SEAL should be prosecuted. I served, had the highest clearance as this guy and my NDA (the one I signed upon exiting the Navy), says to keep my mouth shut for 99 years. What are the odds that I will be alive 99 years after 1997?!?!

If you went to work in a company and they told you that you had to sign a confidentiality agreement and a non-disclosure agreement about working there, you worked there for a while, and when you quit, you signed another non-disclosure agreement and they spoke to you about your confidentiality agreement, and then you decided to write a book about your experiences, or go to their competitor with your experiences, you'd be sued by that company. The same with the federal government. The only other thing is that with the classified information he shared, someone could be killed. If people are going to disclose classified information, and others killed because of it, those people who opened their mouths should be held responsible for their deaths, or injury.

So you would be cool with this guy being a paid advisor to the chinese government? Freedom of speech? What about a judge issuing a gag order?

Government should be transparent.

Rebecca, I don't believe that you are even supposed to mention anything about your clearance, especially level of access. Just sayin'!

Yes he can write his book. He just has to wait until all his superiors in the Chain of Command are all dead, so none of them can be charged with war crimes.

Yes, I am so glad that the Government stepped in. Anybody with such a privilege to be a part of this prestigious Seal team should know that you are not to disclose personal and confidential information. Please stop this book from being published and charge him! His book and comments I read about it not only disrespected our President, but he has compromised the U.S.

Rebecca-3057443 - Big Harold - THEY ARE PROSECUTING BRADLEY MANNING!

Prisoner Manning disclosed current and future Intelligence and current sources.

Mark Owen disclosed History (already known information, including depicted tactics given to the News Media, Hollywood, etc. by previous US Military Asymmetric Warfare (aka Special Warfare) "Technical Advisers".).

Rebecca-3057443 - I served, had the highest clearance as this guy

Nope, for so many reasons; you also don't even know what being "Read Into The Program" is do you (one more reason). And no I am NOT going to explain that Redacted as NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS.

Most of you NEED to read the US Law, Freedom Of Information Act.

Damn, David. More facts. You're no fun.

I'm so tired of people hiding behind the Bill of Rights. Your freedom of speech does not include oaths that you take voluntarily, and signed non-disclosure agreements (nor yelling fire in a crowded theater, but that's a different story). Break of one of those agreements and see what happens. Sure, you're free to speak, but you're not free from prosecution or retribution because of what you say. Ridiculous line of reasoning, held by sheep who do not fully understand the freedoms they have and the limitations on such.

....incidentally, this issue has nothing to do with who is president. Shocking, I know.

Hey, let's make "Mark Owen" and Obama co-defendants and try them for treason at the same time in the same courtroom.

NCVet, I'm ashamed to live in the same state with you. As you know, Obama is a civilian altho he is president. That's the way our country works, in case you didn't learn that back in the fifth grade. And who says Obama has leaked anything? I"ve seen no proof. If somebody in the White House did it, that's one thing, but why didn'[t you go after Bush, Cheney, et al when they leaked the identify of Valerie Plame as a CIA operative in a political move against her husband Charlie Wilson? That violated law and security for CIA operatives, not just her. Why don't you rightwing nutjobs notice when one of your political hacks does something worse? Because you're all liars and cheats.

lil debbie....potus is cic(commander in chief) which means when he took his oath of office, he's military, he gets saluted, he gets a military funeral, he gets a spot in arlington, he flies on a military jet and helicopter...if thats not military, then this rightwing nutjob is a democrat ...

yes i agree lets try the treasonist liar

Treason??? Seriously-- There is nothing here that hasn't already been given out by DOD or the White House. He may change some of the details but TREASON. Get serious you sanctimonious A-Holes.

People like NC Vet are just upset that they the GOP is stuck with a crap candidate like Mittens and that the White House was already looking like a lost cause before 'legitimate rape' and Ryan's tall tales. Go ahead and rant about Obama but we all know Mittens is going to blow it.

Yes, why isn't this guy in prison alongside Bradley Manning. Bradley wasn't smart enough to sell a book on what he found to make money while endangering national security and other people's lives wasn't important enough to overcome his lust for the almighty dollar.

Mark Owen ought to be arrested immediately and tried in a military court for treason. Outcome? In my opinion this deserves a death penalty if anything does. No telling how many other Navy Seals' lives he may have already put in jeopardy, not to mention his worthless own. And for the loss of honor, I guess that makes no difference to anybody who's playing right wing politics like this creep is, pandering to the Repug righties in attempts to beat Obama in the upcoming election. Disgusting and if I were in the military I'd be all for catching this fellow and throwing him to the sharks at Guantanamo, or perhaps letting him out over Afghanistan in a free-fall.

communist idiot.

NC, Coyote, RL19, and big al.

You are all late, your klan mettings. Hit the road.

excessivelyperky - Bradley Manning is in prison. Why isn't this guy?

Relevant (ongoing and future) Intelligence disclosed by Prisoner Manning.

Past information disclosed by Mark Owen.

Lil' Debbie,

Stick to making baked goods and junk food.

Funny, in the speech I heard, Obama used the word "I" 27 times. That sounds like waving a banner to me, as well as taking credit for an operation that was started by the Bush administration. Y'all love to blame him, but you never give him the credit he is due. Maybe Obama should explain why he postponed the operation at least four times before giving the go ahead.

most intelligent people where do you fit in.

no speeches for me, when the idiot speaks the tv gets turned off. cant listen to lies in my house.

Did you watch the RNC? Of course you did not!! Because you do not allow lies in your house. There, I fixed it for you. Class dismissed!!!

That is just nonsense unless you have solid proof of this conspiracy and some facts...

"Obama using the power of government against those who expose his hypocrisy."

No, .. the DoD is using their power against a former service member that violated his agreement in an effort to make a buck.

@Big Harold

JohnCarter doesn't need facts. he is a repulican

Yes, this is all about Obama. He was the one who imposed limits on classified information back in the 1940's during WW2. *eye roll* The military has always had a policy of not disclosing classified information - that's why it's CLASSIFIED. Obama is being very lenient to him and to Bradley Manning because we are technically at war, they could be executed for Treason but they aren't. I highly suggest that the administration get a bit more strict on their responses.

John Carter, would you sell our military secrets to the highest bidder? Sounds like it. Traitor!

You, John Carter, are a total idiot. Or are you just drunk?

Methinks John Carter knows Zero about Chicago style politics. That's a buzzword, dog whistle, code whatever you choose to call it. It attemps to like our President with Chicago gansters and mobs.No doubt they're all in it together because most are black.

That your lateest talking point from Lush Rimbaugh and cmpany?

I was wondering how long it would take the libs to mention race...

That is just nonsense unless you have solid proof of this conspiracy and some facts...

The buck stops with him... You know damn well Obama ordered this attack on the author, remember when he saved Holders' ass?

Thats all the libs got is the race card...

Inside every liberal, is a conservative trying to get out.

well said truth prevails. of course the obama third class voters do not relate to truth, work. job, bank account, intelligence paying for their own medical insurance, electricity bills,gas bills, mortgage payments, car payments, or any other thing that they have to get off of the couch or out of Walmart for. they leave that to the tax payers, and as far as obama is concerned he is their hero. the only other thing they have going for them is a card that has the word racist printed on it. they flash that thing every time they get told no. the rot of united states of america is democrats. period.

Yes, and too bad we can't fix stooped!!!!

Yes, Charles, it IS too bad that we can't fix "stupid".......

I just want to know if Binnie pocked his head out his bedroom door or not.

Maybe they gave the film-makers what they needed to know, not the real deal!

Maybe they gave the same information and the film makers decided it wasn't exciting enough. But there also is the fact that some information is classified, and in past administrations, when something was missing because they had to take classified information out, something else was done to cover it up so they couldn't figure out what was taken out. Besides, he *couldn't possibly* have been lying, could he? He's already lied to the government about keeping quiet about his missions (violating his non-discolsure agreement), why wouldn't he lie about what he did besides that to make it sound better?

there can be no doubt who is telling the truth. if a liberal is moving his or her lips and sound is coming out of their mouths instead of sperm, then you are 100 percent being lied to.

And thistlehill...how in the heck would you knowthat? Fact is you are repeating Republican talking points, because they hate that Bin Laden was killed during the efforts by the Obama administration...and since you guys are trying to quash the constitutional rights of all Americans, I would love to know the publishers and where they put their election year constributions and whether this Navy Seal is a Republican and more importantlywhy none of the other Navy Seal team felt this unquenchable urge to tell all? write a book or two..or were they just to darn loyal to give away American classified secrets.

Anghiari-funny how you are accusing the repetition of a political choice but you cannot give rhetoric without thinking for yourself.

Are the republicans trying to "quash" the constitutional rights? And what rights are those?

You know what tell me this.....how are feeling about your taxes right now? Do you know anyone, including yourself if applicable that has been out of work for over six months? Do you feel safer knowing the military funds have been severely cut since 2009? Are you paying mortgage? Are you trying to pay a mortgage? How is your grocery bill? Gas? Are you saving for tuition, if needed?

Yes, I know I am not replying to the article, however with articles that fuel anger, hate, and the need to defend something or spew hate for something that has not been released.

With that being said, there is more than enough proof that Obama released information. Oh wait, his administration did it so he cannot be held accountable.

You are making the coward's claim, so tell us, who do you think is telling the truth????

The fool - I mean the ex-seal - and his supporters may talk about the importance of disclosure, freedom of speech or some other reason for writing this book. However, this seal has made himself and his fellow seals targets for enemies, foreign and domestic. This guy disclosed that he comes from a small town in Alaska and it will not take much to track him down. It took 9 years to hunt down bin Laden. There's probably someone out there ready to respond in kind. The U.S. has less to fear than this guy and those he has put at risk.

I think the info is a little different to the movie industry. There is no proof the Obama administration leaked anything, its just another feeble attempt to make something out of nothing. Didnt hear or see any repubs yelling when Cheney and his band of thugs outed a CIA agent because her husband exposed no WMDs, sorry lack of integrity and playing loose with the truth. Some seals have been whining on line for years about their various lack of being able to do whatever they want without the Presidents ok, they are taught to do what they are told after all careful consideration, unlike the neocon 8 year reign of 2 war terror. Grow up little boys.

Thanks for your loyal service.

Nobody ever gave me any debriefings. Come to think of it, nobody ever even asked me what I was doing, so they didn't know what to debrief me about anyway. But I remember the paperwork I signed said seventy-two years and that you could still be sent to Leavenworth after you were a civilian.

The book has been vetted by the same people the pentagon would have used. The only stink being raised is that it disputes some of Obama's "facts".

Nothing in this book is considered classified. At least, not after Mr Obama told the world.

As a former naval officer, you also know that when you go to get out that if you have had any dealing with anything of a classified nature that you are never allowed to disclose it. If you say otherwise, I call BS on you being a navy officer. I was in the Army for many years, and wasn't involved with anything classified, and I know you aren't ever supposed to talk about it.

"to get the truth out" More like to get rich quick.

He took some kind of oath to keep quiet. War time I'm sure is never an exact practice. He should keep his promise as a soldier.

I understand the soliers are pissed a lot about what is and isn't the truth for public opinion and that is good they haven't been too brainwashed but, the guy could have disclosed information if it really needed to people that would uncover everything without a book. I see dollar signs.

second salute here.

Will he be happy that he has let Bin Laden's friends know who he and his family are and where to find them. I find there is no basis for him giving out this information. I hope he is made an example by the military ....telling American military secrets cannot be allowed...And this publishing company is willing to publish this book...how patriotic of them. Funny how many Americans seem to know longer give a damn about what it means to be an American. How many lies have been told about almost all American incursions into other countries during war? Who cares? bin Laden is as dead as the victims of his terrorist attack on this country. So who needs this guy's version about what Americans did to kill this guy? Unless it because its during a election year someone wants to try to take away the brilliance of Obama getting Bin Laden? If that is the intent of this book...then we have sunk so low, it is reprehensible. Stick the guy in jail and make the publishing company eat each and every copy of that book! Love how people adjust their idea of loyalty and treason without regard to the Americans who died at the Twin Towers.....

Agreed Greg...

As for me -- I seriously doubt anyone ever killed Bin Laden...

This is a false Flag to end all false flags...

No body was ever produced --

No one was ever allowed to examine the body --

No public verification of any kind what-so-ever was ever produced.

We “buried the body at sea” immediately – to be sure no one ever could verify anything.

Our Government specialists themselves tell us that there were at least 4 Bin Laden impersonators...that they knew of.

This – the proudest day and biggest event since the beginning of all ‘terrorism’…and we made absolutely certain to get rid of any possible proof…

Anyone ever see the movie "The Usual Suspects?"

Bin Laden = Kaiser Souzsa.

Now that Bin Laden is "dead" -- and the world is "safe" from the primary 'terrorist' that was the Mastermind behind all "terrorism" -- anyone see a dismantling of Airport searches?

Whew! Good thing we are safe now, eh?

Another Kaiser Souzsa (Bin Laden, II, the Sequel) will always, and from here on out, have to be invented -- otherwise, what "National Security" excuse will then be used to break the Constitution and continue Illegal search and seizure?

Meanwhile -- let's occupy the minds of the regular folk by having them argue over whether this Navy Seal should have written a book or not. Because, if we don’t occupy them with this – they may actually occupy themselves by asking the real question – “Why didn’t our government – who was obviously proud that they had gotten the number one Terrorist in the world, ever let anyone verify that it even was Bin Laden?”

Kaiser Souzsa…will forever and always continue to be invented.

@ Gregg

I wonder, Sir, if you would stake your life on his wanting to get the truth out? I also wonder if at the moment you are about lose your life would you still salute him????

@charles

Would I? Depends on the truth. Would the ex-seal? Well, he already has, hasn't he...

Again, the book has been vetted by the same group of lawyers that the pentagon uses to vet similar books. It doesn't contain any classified information (unless you consider information to continue being classified after being announced to the world by the President).

To Charles: Yes, I would. It's called moral courage: doing the right thing BECAUSE it's the right thing, regardless of the consequences.

If I had to put my family in danger to guarantee the defeat of this president, I'd regretfully sacrifice our lives for the greater good of America the country and the "idea of America" that causes much of the world to WISH they were one of us fortunate few.

Again, I salute Mark Owen.

For all the vets that say "keep your oath", I tend to agree in 99.99% of the cases. However, if this is the .01%, isn't he upholding a greater loyalty to "support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign AND domestic"? Of course, I still can't figure out if Obama is foreign or domestic ;-)

Finally -- I wonder if he might be protected as some kind of "Whistleblower", IF it can be proven that he's correcting lies from the President, and has not compromised anyone's security/military secrets/national security in the process? I'm just askin'..... :-)

Are navy seals immortal? Gods? Nope. just trained murderers.

@rnelson302, VERY well trained military personnel, and it might surprise you that they are also very well versed in all manner of tactics, linguistics, and medical expertise as well. The can either take or save your live in a matter of seconds, without reservation or hesitation. That having been said, perhaps you can clarify some things for me. The almighty bho, and his team of lackies, can give nearly unfettered access to the mission documents to Ms. Bigelow and Mr. Boal for thier "hollywood" treatment of the events that unfolded on that day in order for them to make a movie for the almighty bho (zero dark thirty), but yet, one of the key players in the ACTUAL mission is to be crucified for his "take" on the events? Is that about right? Sounds like "sour grape" whining from the Pentagon. But I guess if you're the c.i.c., or any one of his cronies, then it's perfectly alright to leak classified documents for election purposes? The information is already out there, so therefore, there was no divulging of classified information, only the correction(s) to the current administrations "take" on the events. Have a great day you silly, silly liberals!!!

NPCDan: What information specifically was provided to "Zero Dark Thirty?" What is the source that confirms "unfettered access to the mission documents" was granted to the producers?

Whatever it was, it's kinda stupid of you to claim it's for election purposes given that the movie doesn't release until over a month after the Election.

Oops. But why let a little fact like that get in the way of your story?

@Jmacq1

There's a couple of good articles regarding zero dark thirty. Emails from the Obama administration specifically stating that they wanted it released prior to the election so that it could help his reelection. It was originally slated to release prior to the election, but Sony pushed it back amid controversy.

Milidad: You mean those e-mails that according to the original article did not in any way verify that classified information was granted to the production? Afraid you're going to need a more smoking gun than that. Hollywood and the Pentagon cooperate on a lot of films.

Now in the interest of fairness, I don't know if "Mark Owen" did in fact publish classified information in his book. I haven't read it and have no interest in doing so. If he did, he deserves to suffer the full personal and professional repercussions of violating his non-disclosure agreement.

I also find the timing of what amounts to an attempted smear campaign to impinge the President's reputation on National Security Matters a wee bit less than coincidental. Not surprising in the least, but pathetically transparent. The Republicans are clearly frightened at the prospect that they can't immediately point at a Democratic President/Candidate and scream "He's weak on defense and we're strong!" as they traditionally do. Particularly when national security was one of the areas that he was accused of being weak on prior to election.

@jsmack, milidad wasn't referring to the obviously copious amount of information granted to bigalow and company, he was referring to the TIMING of the release of the damn movie! If you'd be so kind as to pull your liberal cranium out of either your, or someone else's arse, and read what the man said, you'd see this. But alas, your feeble, liberal brain obviously can't read past the first sentence without going on the defensive. I'm truly surprised you didn't pull the race card...yet.

It is never free speech when it involves classified information. It is classified for a good reason. It doesn't matter if you like Obama or not, or if you like Holden or not. It's the fact that it is classified, and he agreed not to disclose classified information - verbally and in writing - multiple times, before and after he accepted this assignment. If the President involved had been George W Bush, or Mitt Romney, I'd be saying the same thing. The man should be in the cell next to Manning at Leavenworth waiting for his number to come up to be tried for what he did.

Gun Running program that GW Bush started and Holder ended. What, Fox didn't tell you that part? Kinda like Ryan last night blaming Obama for a GM plant that closed in 2008.

Buster my friend, you need to get some FACTS Straight. Yes, Bush did start F*F

Guess what? Holder/Obama Expanded this operation. That is WHY

Holder refuses to release communications REGARDING Fast and FURIOUS as

requested by The US House of Represenatives.

What happens? Holder does not talk about it. Refuses to answer questions and provide

e mail communications in regards to this issue.

Apparently Obama/Holder has laid a rock.... not an egg.

So..... If ya wish to lay the egg, at least know which nest you are laying.

Actually, Buster, there was a similar operation during the Bush administration. Not "Fast and Furious". That operation never involved gun walking and at no time did they lose control of the firearms. I would also like to point out that if Bush was involved with F&F in anyway, Obama would be tellin' it on the mountain, halleluah! And Holder would be cooperating. And you know it.

Is that what they tell you on Hannity? Where was Fox Nooz when GW was outing a CIA agent? His own press secretary said that he was in on it then he pardons the guy who was convicted (the guy doing his work). Thats right, he has Scooter Libby commit a crime oh his behalf and then commutes his sentence after he is convicted. You must have been pisses about that, No? Didn't think so.

Actually, I remember the outing of the CIA agent, it was ALL OVER the news. And I believe that Bush got away with something illegal. But Obama circumvents the Constitution daily and y'all think he's a messiah. As long as you get your gov't check, it's all good, right?

commensenseisking You are 100 percent right. Every red blooded american needs to demand that those corrupt politicians in washington answer to the people of the united states of america and to the entire world which they see no problem lying to daily to promote their causes. it is episodes like this that divert attention away from the real criminals. holder, obama, for the guns that they supplied to mexico that were used to kill us border agents. and then using executive privileges to cover it up, When is this country going to say enough of this comunist thug. I do not believe that he has even one single supporter. I fail to understand how anyone can support a criminal that is destroying our image worldwide.

Buster 19.2-Bush called it gun runner while working with Mexican police. Obama called it Fast and Furious without Mexican knowledge. Bush did not follow through because there was not a guarantee nobody would be killed. Obama claims he didn't know anything, however the two men held accountable are alive and well, getting paid under Obama. Oh and someone died.

lovetherain....I find it odd when people on this post behave like a 6 year old...we are given a situation which most people are capable of judging based on the information provided..but your response reminds of a 6 year old caught doing something wrong and his in ability to accept he has been caught and has to pay the price...he instead tells his mom, but tommy wore dirty socks to school. It has nothing to do with the issue at hand, but he wants to use it to distract from the discussion at hand. We are not talking Bush or Obama...we are talking about a Navy Seal who has given away classified information to make money...and he has been found quilty of sharing this information after signing a document that prohibits him from doing so....He wants the glory, but not the rules and regulations...sorry

Anhiari-first of all, not that I need to defend myself but since you are calling me a six year old I will. I am responding to a post that brought up "gun runner" and I was simply pointing out that it was not called "gun runner" but Fast and Furious.

Secondly, anyone who calls a poster a six year old without comprehending that I referenced the name and post number might not have basic comprehension skills.

I fully understand the article, thank you very much! Also what classified information did he reveal? Majority of the profits are going to charities that are for soldiers, as well as SEAL families. No, I will not give you proof. Figure it out for yourself. It is out there. Need help? Google!

Do you understand this is a forum to debate? Or are you just wanting to appear close minded?

Has anybody seen the docuement the ex-navel seal signed???? if i dont see the docuement he signed, then im for the the navy seal. Free speach. have at it. btw @!$%# liberals :)

lovetherain:

Anhiari might have nailed it!! Of course, a debate is two or more persons having a conversation about a truthful subject. I always find it suspect when someone says Google it. What if I don't use Google, and/or don't want to use Google. The debater that makes the claim must provide the substantiation!!!!

Commonsense, you don't know the heck what you are talking about. Only repeating crap that was fed to you by FOX. People like you make me sick and is the apex of what is wrong with this country.

Common: "We have an ATTORNEY GENERAL who has blood on his hands from a gun-running operation,"

Don't you know that guns don't kill people? People kill people. And if we outlaw guns--only the outlaws will have guns.

@Maxwell

Yep, people kill people. They use tools to do so, knives, etc... People who provide the weapons (including knives) that people use to kill other people, are complicit if they knew beforehand that they would be used for that purpose.

Attorney Holder fits that bill. I suspect that Obama fits that bill as well. The ONLY reason I believe Obama knew... is because of the claim of executive privilege. I believed someone high up in the Justice Department had screwed up and would end up on the chopping block... all the way up until the Executive Privilege claim. At that point, it became apparent that there was an attempt to hide the truth.

The tactics used to get Bin Laden were already announced by the White House.

No, you're just a dumb a$$.

sorry there is no room in the conversation for liars, go back to your couch and count your welfare receipts.

MO-what the F are you talk about? The President, no matter who it is, are held to protect America completely, without reservation , no matter what. This book reveals what Obama already said but may also challenge one to see beyond the word of our President.

It is a wonder though, why this book has ruffled so many Obama supporters feathers.

No! If you don't see the difference, then what Buster said!!! I agree 1000%

Actually Charles, aside from disputing a few of Obama's facts (which considering he wasn't there.... isn't that surprising) this book only relates the same information that Obama has already released to the public. He can no longer be prosecuted once the information has already been declassified and released by the White House.

Do u really buy into this garbage of national security secrets? ...Secrets that are going to put all americans in jeopardy. How does anybody know that the dod is truthful and the kid as u call him is telling the truth. Well for one, the dod wouldn't be making such a big deal about it if it didn't have some truth in it. It certainly wouldn't be the first time the feds covered up something from the public. If another seal dies, it certainly won't be because of the book, it'll be a breach w/in. U'll have a better chance of getting struck by lightning.

Mike,

The DOD doesn't threaten to prosecute if you publish. They arrest and destroy the book. The fact that they are threatening, means that they have no case to do that, and are trying to strongarm the Seal and publisher into not releasing the book.

I would laugh if the CIA started a file on ANYONE who bought the book. Personally, I hope they succeed in putting his behind in Leavenworth right next to Manning. It's not anything to do with Obama - pissing him off or anything else. It's those other boys who are training to be Seals or who are already Seals. This guy is ratting all of them out. If he'd pulled that on Bush, he's already be in Leavenworth or pushing up daisies. Cheney would have personally waterboarded him!

Why don't you buy an extra copy and send it to Iran? Seems like rebublicans are all patriotic until they are not in power, then its F the government.

And what have you haters done for this great nation of ours Lately aye,

The Obama has let out more SOCOM info than this Warrior of the ST 6, and unfortunately the intel that the Obama admin has let out has got Great American Heroes Killed.

I would pay to see this Seal meet Mr Buster-761337. Mr buster might not be so quick about his rush to judgment. A possibility of a charge has been made. To this point NO Charge on the author nor on the publisher has been made official. When it is and it goes to a court of law we may find out IF there was any secret information leaked by this author. Until we Know we should all consider if we live in a nation under law or mob rule.

I wonder if you know enough about this Seal and Mr. Buster to make your observation???? You might want to check Mr. Buster's resume first or you might lose your money. You know what they say about one whom assume????

truegrit1414 - "...the intel that the Obama admin has let out has got Great American Heroes Killed."

What utter nonsense is this? Give me an example.

Only thru revelation of classified info is the public truly going to understand the inner dealings, corruption and motives of our military as it deals with national security. Too often actions are taken by the feds w/out any real and true and cloaked behind national security.

Maybe there is nice a room for him at the Ecuadorian Embassy.

what an a$$ you are, President Obama and his administion could care less about your worthless butt; you are properly some unemployed loser living in your parents basement, so you have money to buy this book. LOSER!!!!! Y'all are mad because President Obama found and killed Bin Laden and your precious Bush and Chaney didn't and they are the ones who started this war in the first place. HOW SOON WE FORGET!!!

I have to agree with you "pink lady", the almighty bho and crew doesn't give two $hits about ANYONE, other than themselves, and their Chicago cronies. I think I'll buy TWO copies. One to keep, and one to send to my dumb@$$ democrat relatives!!! And by the tone of your language, I find your label "lady" to be a bit dubious. Have a great day you silly, silly liberals! And enjoy the fruits of everyone else's labors!

Mr. Dixon -

Go back to your partnership with Mr. Mason. Its the only one you have right so far.

If you mean the General that wrote the letter I agree with you. Governments should not be able to keep secrets from its people in fact it should even go in the other direction. We need to know what our Government is doing in our name.

For example if the Government is killing civilians in another country I want to know about it and I want those responsible to face the consequences of their actions. They are acting in my name as the person that elected them and I do not agree with said hypothetical actions. The Government works for the people, the people cannot have an active role in any meaningful way in Government if secrets are being kept hidden away.

This is why watchdog organizations and whistle blowers need to be protected and celebrated when they come out with their stories.

So you would have told the people about the Ben Ladin planned raid on his compound. Does that mean you would have posted the names, and locations of the Manhattan Project, too? Why not give the chemical makeup of the Stealth material the US uses. It is ok for the president to leak secrets, but not the Seal team member. I agree with Mario.

300Michael,

I'm confused. Are you berating the Seal, or Obama? There's no information in the book that hasn't already been released to the public by the White House (except for some information that contradicts Obama's official version).

300,

I am not talking about those kinds of secrets. I am talking about the kinds of secrets that our Government is keeping from us, not from others. Secrets like the ones exposed by Wikileaks, like the footage of that Blackhawk that was shooting at unarmed civvies in Afghanistan. The stuff the Government wants kept secret because the truth makes them look bad.

The true secrets, like what you mentioned (the stealth material formula) that we as a nation are keeping secret from the World are secrets that should be kept secret. Ops like the Bin Laden raid should also be kept secret until they are over, but when they are over they should be instantly declassified. No more covering up facts, truths, or events for 60 years after they happened. That only casts suspicion in my mind, not as much as the conspiracy theorists mind you, but still some.