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		ghc 4 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Widespread power outage in Spain and Portugal > whistleblowers Using the term whistleblower in this manner is inappropriate; actual whistleblowers are individuals who bring to light illicit acts by organizations or governments at great personal risk.

trgn 4 months ago [–]

Prophets

ptsneves 4 months ago | [–]

Peters

trgn 4 months ago | | [–]

I'm a dummy, but I don't get it :) can you explain?

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