http://www.jeffschubert.com/index.php?id=98
"Thus, the real value of WikiLeaks maybe that is makes it more difficult for the masses (and if it does not directly affect them, the non-thinking masses often constitute a majority of the population in most countries, including in Australia and Russia) to avoid the sometimes very obvious stupidity and lies of their “leaders” (who often feel themselves to be acting or the public good). Left unchallenged, these lies and this apathy toward stupidity can result in public support – or, at least, acceptance – of policies which are actually against the longer-term public interest. It is one thing for parts of the mass media in democratic societies to report supposed “facts”, but it is another thing to see them in an official documents. The direct effect on most of the non-thinking masses may soon wear-off, but in most countries such leaks will encourage a minority of the population which is willing to put some effort into finding out the truth and thinking about it – and discussing it."
Wojtek