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In reply to the discussion: Let's talk about Glenn Greenwald [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)not the causes of the financial meltdown were legal or not. That report was sent to the DOJ because 'there was evidence of illegalities' which the Senate does not have the authority to deal with. What happened to that report? Has the DOJ taken any action on it? Did the President read it? It's long and very detailed, with lots of references to law etc. I read it, it took a while, and I thought by now we would have heard something more about it.
Sub Primes and Derivatives unfortunately were and even more unfortunately, derivatives still are legal. That is not where the possible crimes occurred, it was in how they were used, that resulted in criminal activity.
Is Greenwald really that threatening? And if so, to whom?
I know he was targeted by the BOA's security firm, which was pretty chilling frankly. But they were exposed. Have they hired someone else? And what did he do to get these powerful people so interested in him other than write a blog?
And are you saying he has no right to make a living? What is your point about him getting paid for his work?? Do you donate your time to your area of expertise or do you take a salary for it?
I get paid for teaching. But I chose that profession out of all the others I could have chosen, not for the money but because I believe in education. However, I do have to eat, as I'm sure Greenwald does.
I would relax about the man getting paid for his work, there is no ulterior motive involved in earning a living. The President gets paid. Is he only doing it for the money too?