Perhaps it is because the very concept of wikileaks is flawed from the start no matter your political persuasion. If it is successful, information will be out there. Powerful entities (including, but not limited to the US Government) can do one of at least things to counter that.
1) Drive actual secrets further underground and out of reach of wikileaks.
2) Use the leaks to spread disinformation/propaganda to their advantage.
3) Use violence, lies, and intimidation to help "shape" the form of the leaks.
It was doomed from the start. It was either a politically motivated propaganda machine, in which case it's fair game; or it was a lofty, academic pursuit, in which case it was a game.
1) Drive actual secrets further underground and out of reach of wikileaks.
2) Use the leaks to spread disinformation/propaganda to their advantage.
3) Use violence, lies, and intimidation to help "shape" the form of the leaks.
It was doomed from the start. It was either a politically motivated propaganda machine, in which case it's fair game; or it was a lofty, academic pursuit, in which case it was a game.