noisemaking

Those who attempt to embrace or reject WikiLeaks because they believe it easily fits within their political or philosophical framework are, in my opinion, letting their passions run ahead of their common sense. There is none among us so wise as to foresee the consequences of what WikiLeaks’ release of the State Department cables will mean. It may change the world for the better, lead to the world’s collapse or mean nothing at all. However, I can predict one thing based on my longterm observation of the internet: Whatever you find most appealing or repulsive about WikiLeaks today, when the same approach or tactic is used by “your side” or against “your side,” you will suddenly find the philosophical flexibility to argue the opposite of what you are arguing today.