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In reply to the discussion: Glenn Greenwald: his media army of Libertarian disruptors [View all]George II
(67,782 posts)58. His claim is that the reason he lives in Brazil is because he doesn't want to be subject....
....to prosecution under DOMA. Of course, that's no longer an issue but he is "fearlessly" still there.
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Probably on the same day that war breaks out between Australia & Indonesia.
bullwinkle428
Sep 2014
#20
So do I, but then what do I know? I thought ISIS/ISIL was good for another year or so. n/t
A Simple Game
Sep 2014
#155
You mean real terrorists? If we were invading to drone some bankers I might get behind this, but
Ed Suspicious
Sep 2014
#49
The way it is pronounced, it sounds like the Spanish word for heart, corazon.
Dont call me Shirley
Sep 2014
#138
If you are worried that you've never heard of Khorasan before, don't be. Neither has the UN
Luminous Animal
Sep 2014
#8
I was told by another DUer (a prolific and well-respected one) that the UN has had
Luminous Animal
Sep 2014
#71
We must rely on trusted, and trustworthy, institutions like the NSA and CIA and wave flags.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Sep 2014
#10
Thank you, kind voice on the internets! Please, please take my net neutrality, too.
woo me with science
Sep 2014
#61
Please back that up with a link. And does Sid give you extra points if you use
rhett o rick
Sep 2014
#106
I think TPTB think we are stupid enough to elect another conservative Democrat that
rhett o rick
Sep 2014
#105
Greenwald is a cynical Libertarian oppurtunist masquerading as a liberal truth-teller
YoungDemCA
Sep 2014
#41
Every time I see Hillary nuzzling up to Henry K I get that feeling like I'm going to puke. eom
whereisjustice
Sep 2014
#164
Yeah, I was wondering why people were calling him a right-wing libertarian.
Fantastic Anarchist
Sep 2014
#139
I call it "The call to stupid," and it's deliberate from the corporate narrative shapers.
woo me with science
Sep 2014
#150
The "Greenwald's a libertarian" lie is a pretty good sign that his opponents have thrown out either
Chathamization
Sep 2014
#154
Refuting this absurd accusation typically sucks the oxygen out of an argument.
RufusTFirefly
Sep 2014
#157
Non paid voices at that! Just think, what good people they are for volunteering their
Rex
Sep 2014
#31
Go back to bed, America. Your government is in control again. - Bill Hicks
Fantastic Anarchist
Sep 2014
#140
well, a target for their indefensibility-generated frustrations must be found and maintained.
stupidicus
Sep 2014
#23
According to the article you provided, that was the reason why he didn't travel to the US for a year
George II
Sep 2014
#72
He said he would not move back because of fear of being prosecuted under DOMA.
George II
Sep 2014
#162
On advice of his lawyers who had been trying to secure assurances from State and the DOJ
Luminous Animal
Sep 2014
#77
I thought his S.O. was from Brazil. Might explain a move, but I might be wrong as well.
Ed Suspicious
Sep 2014
#51
His claim is that the reason he lives in Brazil is because he doesn't want to be subject....
George II
Sep 2014
#58
He made a life for himself, his husband, and his 11 dogs for 8 years before DOMA
Luminous Animal
Sep 2014
#62
You are correct and for the most part of the 10 years they have been together, unable
Luminous Animal
Sep 2014
#73
I was going to let them in on the method but it was too much fun watching the high fives
Luminous Animal
Sep 2014
#82
Judging by the quality of your posts, that's the nicest thing you could have ever said to me
Number23
Sep 2014
#96
You forgot his narcissism, and the outrage of wanting to be paid for his work.
riderinthestorm
Sep 2014
#127
Isn't Khorasan something that they make kitchen counters, cutting boards out of?
countryjake
Sep 2014
#103
Rush Limbaugh agrees with Greenwald. Or, they are both using the same script.
LawDeeDah
Sep 2014
#123
For completeness, you should also smear Murtaza Hussein who co-wrote the article.
Maedhros
Sep 2014
#141
Khorasan is backwards spelling of NASA ROHKs, a terrorist group of astronomer head bangers.
whereisjustice
Sep 2014
#168
Many of them are known to have worked with and have knowledge of Al Gebra, as well
Electric Monk
Sep 2014
#169
Patriot, you are well informed. In the photo, you'll notice the use of aluminum tubes....
whereisjustice
Sep 2014
#170