Why are we still allied to the US? 
Presumably because despite its many flaws, it is a comparative force for good in the world, considering the alternatives?
This kind of thing (the wikileaking) is frustrating. The US has very limited power as far as stopping leaks goes compared to nations like China and Russia where they can and kill anyone who is even thinking about releasing info like this.
But after that frustrating thought comes comfort that Australia is backing the right horse. Thank goodness we're still allied to the US. Because America has given ignorant people both here and in the UK the ability to say kneejerk anti-American crap at will without any fear of ramification.
