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In reply to the discussion: Terrorism Under Veil of Journalism is Still Terrorism [View all]Democracyinkind
(4,015 posts)145. I just realized that I misread, sorry.
Spandan does not post on DU. I misinterpreted a statement by another DUer.
To be honest, though, I think the author would fit in nicely with the "new crew".
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Excuse me, I wasn't the one who referred to Greenwald's 'boyfriend'. This OP
HardTimes99
Aug 2013
#57
If Greenwald was talking about his partner, you might have a point. But he isn't, and you don't.
quakerboy
Aug 2013
#116
She referred to him as "his partner, life partner, boyfriend", about 4 minutes into the segment....
George II
Aug 2013
#132
....deleted and reposted, i responded to my own post, not the one I intended to respond to...
George II
Aug 2013
#168
Whether they are married or not really isn't the point, and it makes no difference to me...
George II
Aug 2013
#169
Do you think anyone regardless of gender or orientation, refers to their husband as their boyfriend?
EOTE
Aug 2013
#155
You're right. It's way beyond ridiculous that people continue to throw out lies and smears
EOTE
Aug 2013
#204
It was Rachel Maddow herself who referred to him as Greenwald's "boyfriend" - the OP...
George II
Aug 2013
#128
You might also note that the 'writer' uses the word 'partner' very pointley directly after the
Bluenorthwest
Aug 2013
#109
Every reference I've seen anywhere, including by Greenwald himself, is "partner", not "spouse"!
George II
Aug 2013
#118
See my other posts earlier - it was MADDOW who called Miranda Greenwald's "boyfriend", dammit!
George II
Aug 2013
#129
Uncle Fester writes a new blog post. Yay, it's my favorite time of the day.
DisgustipatedinCA
Aug 2013
#2
Miranda isn't a "journalist" his partner is, Snowden is holed up in the remnants of the Soviet Union
George II
Aug 2013
#152
It's amazing how people can get played by FOX and others... just to get played again.
TheBlackAdder
Aug 2013
#9
Except terrorism by journalism is not new. Check your history. It is well documented.
kelliekat44
Aug 2013
#23
McCarthy was a Congress member abusing his power not a journalist. He was more like the NSA itself
Bluenorthwest
Aug 2013
#45
A tourist in GB can take a picture of a landmark and get collared for terrorism. n/t
TheBlackAdder
Aug 2013
#6
To me the test is whether you would approve of the spying if Bush was still in charge.
alarimer
Aug 2013
#11
LOL! I only have this as a response to your hilariously ridiculous post!
Vinnie From Indy
Aug 2013
#12
I just waded into that cesspool known as People's View, and today's topic is "media bullying."
WorseBeforeBetter
Aug 2013
#207
"journalist" who frighten the government are terrorist and should be treated as such
Douglas Carpenter
Aug 2013
#16
In a democracy it is the people who are the boss of those in the government...
cascadiance
Aug 2013
#40
in absence of a sarcasm Icon I hope my signature live reveal my literal views
Douglas Carpenter
Aug 2013
#71
Maddox never claimed to be a Democrat or support Obama. She has a job where she is paid to talk.
freshwest
Aug 2013
#215
Let me get this straight. Greenwald is terrorizing the USofA. Read the definition again.
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#20
from earlier context i figured it was analogous to neo-liberal third way "new Dem"
nashville_brook
Aug 2013
#89
Actually, it was used by an Obama supporter in reference to Snowden supporters.
Luminous Animal
Aug 2013
#181
Every reasonable account says he was the relaying info to Poitras and Greenwald
Number23
Aug 2013
#32
The documents were stolen. They will ALWAYS be stolen. Wrap your head around that.
Number23
Aug 2013
#50
Characterizing journalism as terrorism (see the title of the OP) is persecution.
Luminous Animal
Aug 2013
#70
There is probably a very good reason that you have decided to "bless" my posts with your
Number23
Aug 2013
#72
Number23 says, "Who has called for the "persecution" of journalists?" I merely pointed out who has..
Luminous Animal
Aug 2013
#81
Hmmm. Not exactly. Ellsberg had more of a right to those documents. He helped write them.
stevenleser
Aug 2013
#105
I disagree with the idea that it is terrorism, but rec'd for an interesting perspective. nt
stevenleser
Aug 2013
#28
it is amazing what one can read on liberal/progressive board these days
Douglas Carpenter
Aug 2013
#31
Bad. This is the same government which has used domestic terrorism against the Occupy movement.
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#39
Yeah, calling so many people "terrorists" arbitrarily smacks of the techniques used by the Stasi...
cascadiance
Aug 2013
#51
I said this before. So the US and UK should just ignore Snowden and let all the info out.
kelliekat44
Aug 2013
#65
I can't believe that people can write such stuff and think of themselves as liberal.
Democracyinkind
Aug 2013
#74
can we now at least knock off this bullshit denial about how the pro-surveillance apologist are not
Douglas Carpenter
Aug 2013
#83
you are probably right - but civil liberties principles include the principle that it applies to
Douglas Carpenter
Aug 2013
#92
Obviously this fucked up US government thinks journalists are probable terrorists.
L0oniX
Aug 2013
#84
Thank you! K&R! She also loves Cory Booker, the same guy who defended Bain Capital and Mitt Romney.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Aug 2013
#90
Trouble with this Stalwart is that the OP also LOVES Cory Booker I just left a thread about how the
Bluenorthwest
Aug 2013
#112
Yes, and it's a fucking shame, too. There was nothing wrong with the more
Liberal_Stalwart71
Aug 2013
#159
the author of that is a terrorist for using the terrorism charge coercively
stupidicus
Aug 2013
#103
they don't mind Miller or Katherine Harris: I remember that they didn't in 2002 (or Yoo)
MisterP
Aug 2013
#114
It’s obvious that anyone who thinks critically, honestly or with empathy is a terrorist.
20score
Aug 2013
#113
With quislings like Spandan, who needs terrorists to fuck up this country? n/t
whatchamacallit
Aug 2013
#126
To those who post or recommend this crap: Have you left no sense of decency?
muriel_volestrangler
Aug 2013
#148
Not surprised about the thread starter; one or two of the recommenders used to have
muriel_volestrangler
Aug 2013
#202
For some I can see that being the case. The blog owner the thread is linked to...no not at all.
Rex
Aug 2013
#199
Right Wing Garbage Under Veil of Progressive Analysis is Still Right Wing Garbage
Matariki
Aug 2013
#210