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> I do feel uncomfortable that this man seems to enjoy playing God.

You can't help but wonder if he is playing out some international hacker of intrigue fantasy, but I think that even if he is, that mindset does more good for his cause than it does harm.

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I'd like to hear why you think the latter portion of your statement is true.

The first part I can agree with, but I'm not sure how it helps...I think he's in over his head.

Self-image can be a powerful feedback loop that reinforces other qualities. I think that the types of things he would value if his self image was of a "persecuted international man of intrigue" would be things like vigilance, perseverance, cunning, suspicion, and those would be helpful to his role @ Wikileaks due to the nature of his work.

My $0.02.

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