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30. Perhaps one should ask the British?

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Did the British Have Good Reason to Detain Greenwald's Partner? [View all] michigandem58 Aug 2013 OP

Then ... drum roll ... GeorgeGist Aug 2013 #1

Wrong. BumRushDaShow Aug 2013 #3

And yet rarely any of the few detained under this law were held for the joeybee12 Aug 2013 #4

+1 Blunt and to the point Harmony Blue Aug 2013 #11

I don't know that they had a good reason, but not pressing charges immediately pnwmom Aug 2013 #15

It will take some time Cryptoad Aug 2013 #16

Cryptoad has declared it. go west young man Aug 2013 #29

Careful Cryptoad Aug 2013 #43

Now you've declared me hateful. go west young man Aug 2013 #58

No Cryptoad Aug 2013 #68

It makes no difference, they are going to regret it, in fact they already do. nt bemildred Aug 2013 #2

I doubt that Cali_Democrat Aug 2013 #12

Maybe, they are pretty stupid, like I said. bemildred Aug 2013 #14

REally,,,,, Cryptoad Aug 2013 #17

Really. nt bemildred Aug 2013 #21

This is going to be interesting. GG & Assange can have it both ways. Assange can break the law &.. Tarheel_Dem Aug 2013 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author Hissyspit Aug 2013 #41

Well,...what IF this was all part of a plan? Segami Aug 2013 #6

I've been wondering about that. A honey trap. bemildred Aug 2013 #7

They have his electronics. It's not a stretch to consider that they could plant NorthCarolina Aug 2013 #8

And it's not a stretch to think that his electronics already had evidence, especially since........ George II Aug 2013 #33

Yep, that's also a possibility. One thing is for sure though. NorthCarolina Aug 2013 #45

Greenwald admitted that Miranda had stolen docs on him. If I were trafficking in stolen stuff, uhnope Aug 2013 #9

Actually, he claims the exact opposite. Luminous Animal Aug 2013 #18

whaaat? Where do you get that? Here's what I'm talking about: uhnope Aug 2013 #20

Yeah, that runs counter to the idea that this guy was just just his partner. BenzoDia Aug 2013 #47

provide the link. grasswire Aug 2013 #56

"... Mr. Miranda was in Berlin to deliver documents related to Mr. Greenwald’s investigation struggle4progress Aug 2013 #61

Good links, good catch. May use on my show next week. nt stevenleser Aug 2013 #72

your post is totally fraudulent. grasswire Aug 2013 #57

Lol,. what if reporters, reporting, was a "terrorist activity"? What if freedom was a lie?!?!? Civilization2 Aug 2013 #10

+1 nt snappyturtle Aug 2013 #76

I stopped reading at "fellow traveler". neverforget Aug 2013 #13

Yeaaaahhh....... No they didn't. Fearless Aug 2013 #19

How about Cryptoad Aug 2013 #22

Nope Fearless Aug 2013 #48

The question is not Cryptoad Aug 2013 #67

They are proof of illegal data collection Fearless Aug 2013 #73

Again Cryptoad Aug 2013 #74

Which part of the Constitution says you're allowed to "pick and choose" Fearless Aug 2013 #77

Our Laws ,,, Cryptoad Aug 2013 #79

Aaaaaaaand here you go... Fearless Aug 2013 #84

No. Egalitarian Thug Aug 2013 #23

Any Evidence of Criminal Activity Was of the 1% Criminals Demeter Aug 2013 #24

Then by all means... cannondale Aug 2013 #25

Start hanging Cryptoad Aug 2013 #27

Agreed cannondale Aug 2013 #31

What do you call it Cryptoad Aug 2013 #37

He wasn't. Or he would have been arrested. Fearless Aug 2013 #49

He has Cryptoad Aug 2013 #64

He has done nothing wrong Fearless Aug 2013 #69

The Law Cryptoad Aug 2013 #75

Which law says that? When did he say that? Fearless Aug 2013 #78

The have stolen Classied documents = illegal. Cryptoad Aug 2013 #81

Protected by whistleblower laws. Fearless Aug 2013 #82

Would you like to cite the law that says you can commit thief with immunity.? nt Cryptoad Aug 2013 #83

NO cite needed Cryptoad Aug 2013 #80

Funny how the Brits let him go with "classified documents" neverforget Aug 2013 #63

It will take some time Cryptoad Aug 2013 #65

Whenever you enter the country, customs can search your luggage and person FarCenter Aug 2013 #38

Drive with dark skin sometime (nt) Recursion Aug 2013 #40

There will always be a portion of humanity Harmony Blue Aug 2013 #44

It's just the Brit (and, American) way of having a "debate" on intelligence gathering. Tierra_y_Libertad Aug 2013 #26

No ,its called Cryptoad Aug 2013 #28

Would that "justice" apply to NSA snoops who steal secrets and our privacy? Tierra_y_Libertad Aug 2013 #32

I figured you for a supporter Cryptoad Aug 2013 #34

So, what do they base their theft on? Tierra_y_Libertad Aug 2013 #36

Did they Cryptoad Aug 2013 #42

Innocent until... cannondale Aug 2013 #35

No,,,,,, Cryptoad Aug 2013 #39

I'm starting to see a trend cannondale Aug 2013 #46

So you think Cryptoad Aug 2013 #66

Perhaps one should ask the British? George II Aug 2013 #30

Of course I will rec. And for great reason: It deserves it. Thanks for sharing!! :) Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2013 #50

None of that justifies the use of anti-terrorism laws. morningfog Aug 2013 #51

Right. Because journalism is probably criminal. DirkGently Aug 2013 #52

What the fuck is a "bi-stander"? cherokeeprogressive Aug 2013 #53

He's Greenwald-adjacent. Therefore: Crime. DirkGently Aug 2013 #54

Either a hi-larious knee-slappin' sexual orientation joke, or else cthulu2016 Aug 2013 #59

Passenger lists for many airports and many flights have been screened for years struggle4progress Aug 2013 #62

NO. 99Forever Aug 2013 #55

"I have many documents about England's espionage system" - G. Greenwald struggle4progress Aug 2013 #60

No Aerows Aug 2013 #70

K&R Good stuff. nt stevenleser Aug 2013 #71