Summary: A parting word to Mr. Ellsberg, who helped stop needless militarism and saved many lives by doing so
THE news that Daniel Ellsberg is dead was mentioned here several times yesterday, not only in Daily Links but in articles.
Daniel Ellsberg did not die so suddenly or unexpectedly. He anticipated this because of a medical diagnosis dating months back. He even had the chance to say "goodbyes" and give "last" interviews.
Mr. Ellsberg is celebrated among "haters" of US militarism [1], stressing that
"Ellsberg’s renown for openly challenging the mentalities of militarism began on June 23, 1971, when he appeared on CBS Evening News ten days after news broke about the Pentagon Papers that he’d provided to journalists." [2]
He is also celebrated among "haters" of Russian and Chinese militarism, hypocrites like
New York Times who promoted an invasion of Iraq based on lies [3].
The German national broadcaster paid tributes [4] and we've given many more references in Daily Links, including especially touching pieces [5]. Mr. Ellsberg was very much liked among sites that we like and follow closely.
Speaking truth to power, even at
great personal risk, is typically worth it. I've received more threats than I can count from the
EPO, even as recently as months ago.
Benoît Battistelli and
António Campinos are basically criminals. They surround themselves by other criminals (enablers). Telling the truth about them isn't easy because you receive threats and you must even explain to the spouse why envelopes appear around or right at the doorstep, issuing terrifying statements.
You only live once. Everyone lives once. No person ever lived more than once. Do the most of your time on this planet. Try to make the planet better. Mr. Ellsberg made the world better. Rest in peace and
thank you.
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Related/contextual items from the news:
Sam Adams Associates for Integrity honored the late Dan Ellsberg with our annual award for fearless integrity on April 11, 2023.
When Daniel Ellsberg died on Friday, the world lost a transcendent whistleblower with a powerful ethos of compassion and resolve. Ellsberg’s renown for openly challenging the mentalities of militarism began on June 23, 1971, when he appeared on CBS Evening News ten days after news broke about the Pentagon Papers that he’d provided to journalists.
At the end of his life, the man behind the Pentagon Papers has a warning for us all.
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