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DirkGently

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1. The frantic contortions to "destroy" truth tellers like GG speak of the fear he engenders.
Sun Jun 30, 2013, 02:17 PM
Jun 2013

Greenwald is a *threat.* Can't be bought. Can't be scared.

That's not to say he's right all the time -- no one is. And yes, his critique is judgmental and motivated. He develops an "agenda."

But that's not where all this is coming from. Insinuations he's a criminal. A pornographer. A traitor.

These are the weapons of the status quo. This is the rage of entrenched power at an actor failing to recognize its preeminence.

Greenwald is "cheating" in their minds. He hasn't paid his dues. Bought his legitimacy by participating in the accepted channels through which power is wielded. He might, at any moment, undermine a carefully developed, highly expensive power structure.

They can't even see how silly they look in their bloodlust to exterminate the Other, the unincorporated, the "disloyal."

Take note of who's carrying torches against this guy. They have chosen power over truth, and they will do it every time.

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Greenwald Derangement Syndrome [View all] adric mutelovic Jun 2013 OP
The frantic contortions to "destroy" truth tellers like GG speak of the fear he engenders. DirkGently Jun 2013 #1
The regular "Two Minutes Hate" here on DU is becoming quite startling. villager Jun 2013 #3
Their tune is changing. sibelian Jun 2013 #15
"A healthy debate" wherein "I will repeat whatever talking points come from the White House... villager Jun 2013 #16
Yes. sibelian Jun 2013 #31
I missed seeing your post before making a similar obversation Babel_17 Jun 2013 #27
Agreed! Rockyj Jul 2013 #35
The most flak always occurs over the target. n/t cherokeeprogressive Jun 2013 #6
Well that's a shorter, & thus better, way to put it. n/t DirkGently Jun 2013 #8
yes these people fool NOBODY. boilerbabe Jun 2013 #9
The worst part is LWolf Jun 2013 #14
What you said....n/t zeemike Jun 2013 #21
Obama derangement syndrome. one_voice Jun 2013 #2
Has GG even made Obama the focus of his investigation here? DirkGently Jun 2013 #5
I've always thought Greenwald was a self-promoting egomaniac. He's a Libertarian and a creep. Always OregonBlue Jun 2013 #4
Do you have a substantive criticism, or just name-calling and "feeling?" DirkGently Jun 2013 #7
I'm With You otohara Jun 2013 #20
What about Greenwald's anti-immigration writings or his defense of Matthew Hale? JaneyVee Jun 2013 #10
Remember that only Obama-bashing as purported "critique" BumRushDaShow Jun 2013 #13
What about his squinty-looking eyes and his weird hairstyle? sibelian Jun 2013 #17
and a desire to know and keep secret everything. nineteen50 Jun 2013 #25
I don't pass judgements based on people's looks. That's shallow. JaneyVee Jun 2013 #32
Glad to hear it. nt. sibelian Jun 2013 #34
Izzy or izzy not a clown, Jake?... SidDithers Jun 2013 #11
So Johnathan Chait is an Obama defender and a 'McCain worshiper'? Licentiathe8th Jun 2013 #12
Why do you find that strange? adric mutelovic Jun 2013 #18
Chait agrees with power. He was a huge, huge cheerleader for Bush and for the Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #22
Greenwald did NOT support the Iraq War. See links about this lie (his word). spooky3 Jun 2013 #29
Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden also supported the invasion. The difference between all of them Luminous Animal Jun 2013 #30
The more they attack the messenger, the harder I look at the message. Iggo Jun 2013 #19
"Courage is contagious." Greenwald is right. woo me with science Jun 2013 #23
Greenwald = Goldstein to some Babel_17 Jun 2013 #24
This message was self-deleted by its author vdogg Jun 2013 #26
American Extremists strikes again. Luminous Animal Jun 2013 #28
He's just like Ralph Nader Nevernose Jun 2013 #33
The reason for the discussion of Greenwald madokie Jul 2013 #36
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