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2016-08-21 Home Front: Politix

Ayyy-pee: Ex-SEAL to pay $6.6 million to settle case over book

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Posted by Blossom Unains5562 2016-08-21 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 ...I think enough Rantburgers are familiar with The Way Things Work to understand that this wasn't about secrecy; it was about making an example of Bissonnette. And - understanding that some of my fellow 'Burgers here may disagree with me - although I think the Gummint went way overboard, the bottom line was that Bissonnette was in the wrong. He signed the NDA, and I have signed a few of them myself - there is no, "well, you can tell just a little" clause. You say nothing, ever, without clear and specific permission to do otherwise.
Had he gone to the Navy and said, "Look, I'm gonna write this, let's work together on it," it would have ultimately been approved and the SEALS would have had a chance to have one of their own tell the story of one of their greatest triumphs. Yes, he would have had to have it reviewed at every step, yes, he probably would have had to take some things out, but he would have ultimately written his book. Instead, he frankly decided he could get away with it, and that never works. Period. The end result is clear - he will be made an example, and that's the point.
Was what he did worth $6.7M USD (there's also 100K he has to come up with in 30 days on top of the primary 6.6M judgement)? Nope. But as far as Your Federal Gummint is concerned, the lesson being taught to anyone else who might have the same bright idea is priceless.

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2016-08-21 05:09|| 2016-08-21 05:09|| Front Page Top

#2 ....but he would have ultimately written his book. Instead, he frankly decided he could get away with it, and that never works. Period.

Unless you are Hillary Clinton.

Posted by Besoeker 2016-08-21 07:24|| 2016-08-21 07:24|| Front Page Top

#3 But... but... Osama was killed by Obama! He's really good at killing people!

Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2016-08-21 10:42|| 2016-08-21 10:42|| Front Page Top

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