The government sought to discredit Ellsberg's motives from "summary" of The Doomsday Machine by Daniel Ellsberg
The government's response to the leaking of the Pentagon Papers was not just to cover up embarrassing information, but also to attack the messenger - me. They sought to undermine my credibility and motives in order to deflect attention from the damning evidence within the documents. This tactic is a common one when those in power are faced with a threat to their authority. Instead of addressing the substance of the leaked information, the government focused on discrediting me personally. They portrayed me as a disgruntled former employee with an axe to grind, rather than someone motivated by a genuine concern for the public good. By casting doubt on my character, they hoped to cast doubt on the veracity of the documents I h...
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