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TransitJohn

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1. Kind of a disgusting post.

Reply to baldguy (Original post)

Sun Jun 30, 2013, 08:13 PM

Jun 2013

Have your paymasters not relented on their demand to smear the publicizer of the NSA illegal spying program?

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In 2005, Glenn Greenwald was the lawyer for Matthew Hale, a convicted white supremacist. [View all] baldguy Jun 2013 OP

Kind of a disgusting post. TransitJohn Jun 2013 #1

Sorry, but your post is equally disgusting. Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #40

I disagree. This bottom-of-the-barrel character assassination reads exactly like the Marr Jun 2013 #85

We'll call it a tie. But, I am curious: Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #88

FOX News may be one. nt ZombieHorde Jul 2013 #126

Yes it does! Mojorabbit Jul 2013 #105

It's not a smear if there's no mud to smear with. A private defense lawyer pnwmom Jun 2013 #92

and the ACLU didn't have to defend the Skokie Nazis cali Jul 2013 #106

Keep trying. The Link Jun 2013 #2

+1 Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #38

Even bad people are entitled to legal representation NoPasaran Jun 2013 #3

The despicable propaganda machine woo me with science Jun 2013 #9

+1 nt laundry_queen Jul 2013 #122

That's what makes us civilized Kolesar Jun 2013 #82

Everyone gets counsel. The Constituon guaranfuckingtees it. cherokeeprogressive Jun 2013 #4

Show me where in the Constitution it guarantees an attorney for a civil matter? msanthrope Jun 2013 #45

So, it's also fair to say then naaman fletcher Jun 2013 #56

It would seem thus... so vehemently opposed that he used unethical means and violated cherokeeprogressive Jun 2013 #70

On behalf of a neo-Nazi. And lost. nt msanthrope Jul 2013 #128

The Constitution protects your right to denounce lawyers for doing their job. Jim Lane Jul 2013 #110

Thanks! This proves the NSA is not spying on us adric mutelovic Jun 2013 #5

lol Matariki Jun 2013 #58

+1. To the point. n/t Smarmie Doofus Jun 2013 #86

Whew. That's a relief. AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2013 #98

And the ACLU defended the First Amendment rights of NAZIs. MNBrewer Jun 2013 #6

Thus, Obama does not spy on the American people and the NSA are breaking no laws! Fire Walk With Me Jun 2013 #7

Grotesque. sibelian Jun 2013 #8

It's getting clearer and clearer that the NSA isn't spying on us? adric mutelovic Jun 2013 #10

:) sibelian Jun 2013 #18

Desperater and desperater LOL. n/t cherokeeprogressive Jun 2013 #11

And he acted unethically while serving as defense counsel... SidDithers Jun 2013 #12

Is this why he had to stop being a real lawyer to start calling himself a "journalist"? baldguy Jun 2013 #15

No, I think it just shows that he wasn't much of a lawyer... SidDithers Jun 2013 #19

He wasn't disbarred for civil rights violations? cherokeeprogressive Jun 2013 #23

Maybe it's made up? MNBrewer Jun 2013 #27

It's not... SidDithers Jun 2013 #30

I don't know...nt SidDithers Jun 2013 #28

According to the NY bar association, he is "suspended," not "disbarred." MADem Jul 2013 #100

You forgot to quote this bit, Sid MNBrewer Jun 2013 #52

And, as msanthrope said in he other thread... SidDithers Jun 2013 #61

Well,my valuation of misanthrope's opinions is about as high as of yours. MNBrewer Jun 2013 #64

Yeah, we all know you got locked out of that thread for your opinion of msanthrope... SidDithers Jun 2013 #67

I stand by it. MNBrewer Jun 2013 #69

Desperation is ohheckyeah Jun 2013 #13

So you oppose the right to counsel woo me with science Jun 2013 #14

Describe the right to counsel for a civil matter. Trademark was the first case for Hale msanthrope Jun 2013 #35

Shame on you. Just shame on you. woo me with science Jun 2013 #48

Oh please...the system does not need attorneys to represent neo-Nazis msanthrope Jul 2013 #125

You really can't sink much lower with this smearing garbage. woo me with science Jul 2013 #131

I have no problem with Glenn. Waiting For Everyman Jun 2013 #16

I didn't realize defense lawyers are also considered guilty of whatever cases they take quinnox Jun 2013 #17

You know, neither did I Link Speed Jun 2013 #34

Tell us how a trademark case is a criminal matter? Because that was the original msanthrope Jun 2013 #39

if you think the OP makes a good argument, you may be suffering from �GDS� quinnox Jun 2013 #43

So he opposed a neo-Nazi group then? n/t cherokeeprogressive Jun 2013 #71

On behalf of a neo-Nazi. And lost. nt msanthrope Jul 2013 #124

That's a yes. cherokeeprogressive Jul 2013 #130

Glenn Greenwald broke my pencil n/t leftstreet Jun 2013 #20

That client should sue for malpractice treestar Jun 2013 #21

so, WTF does that have to do with the MASSIVE SPYING by our Government? usGovOwesUs3Trillion Jun 2013 #22

That's what lawyers do. KittyWampus Jun 2013 #24

Thank you for your principled post. BlueCheese Jul 2013 #132

Ignore LittleBlue Jun 2013 #25

So while you have the right to an attorney Savannahmann Jun 2013 #26

You have a right to an attorney in a civil case? His first representation of Hale was msanthrope Jun 2013 #42

Yes. Savannahmann Jun 2013 #51

There's no right to an attorney in a civil matter. nt msanthrope Jul 2013 #127

Tell that to the other party Savannahmann Jul 2013 #139

so you dislike the right to a fair trial? RainDog Jun 2013 #29

Ridiculous post. truebluegreen Jun 2013 #31

So? premium Jun 2013 #32

What a filthy, undemocratic and vile sentiment this post expresses. Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #33

+100000000 woo me with science Jun 2013 #59

+1 Marr Jun 2013 #83

ROFL Oilwellian Jun 2013 #36

I think the OP may be suffering from "Greenwald Derangement Syndrome" quinnox Jun 2013 #37

It would seem that the OP has cut and run. n/t cherokeeprogressive Jun 2013 #73

-1 Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #41

Hard to know how to reply to such bullshit! Vinnie From Indy Jun 2013 #44

Just for the record, I've represented hundreds of really bad people in my 19 years DefenseLawyer Jun 2013 #46

Obama's DOJ refuses to prosecute war and Wall Street criminals. Obama named John Brennan, a torture MotherPetrie Jun 2013 #47

And, Lincoln once defended a man who killed dog. Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2013 #49

Tom Durkin, well known Chicago criminal lawyer, was originally retained TomClash Jun 2013 #50

+1! markpkessinger Jul 2013 #138

how DARE the criminally charged have lawyers Skittles Jun 2013 #53

please refrain G_j Jun 2013 #54

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sounds about right.. DCBob Jun 2013 #57

laughable post Matariki Jun 2013 #60

I'm thinking you meant to post this on one of those other sites. Savannahmann Jun 2013 #62

Post removed Post removed Jun 2013 #63

I'd like to add my condemnation of this post. It's disgusting. Demit Jun 2013 #65

Telling thread. ForgoTheConsequence Jun 2013 #66

Crazy huh? whatchamacallit Jun 2013 #68

I'm usually the first one to get on GG about anything... Chan790 Jun 2013 #72

+1 n/t zappaman Jun 2013 #78

Gee, he must be a Jewish Nazi, then. Thanks for the info. Also, glad you proved 20score Jun 2013 #74

Ahhh. The smell of desperation in the evening is delightful, indeed! eom Purveyor Jun 2013 #75

And the character assassination sinks even further into Breitbart territory. Marr Jun 2013 #76

I want to thank the 5 who rec'd this for ensuring its presence on The Greatest Page. I would have cherokeeprogressive Jun 2013 #77

Your hate for Greenwald is noted. neverforget Jun 2013 #79

If only Dems got a tenth of the avid support RW Obama-bashers get on DU. . . ucrdem Jun 2013 #80

ASSOCIATIONS!!! Iggo Jun 2013 #81

Is his real name "denmark"? 'cause there's something rotten about him. UTUSN Jun 2013 #84

Have you ever heard of a news channel called CNN? The Straight Story Jun 2013 #87

Thank you all for proving that "**IT'S NOT ABOUT GREENWALD!!!!**" is total & complete bullshit. baldguy Jun 2013 #89

Kick! cherokeeprogressive Jun 2013 #90

you are an idiot RainDog Jun 2013 #91

I thought this wasn't about Greenwald? baldguy Jun 2013 #95

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It wasn�t about Ellsberg, either, but that didn�t stop Nixon (& associates) from trying to smear him deurbano Jul 2013 #103

^ cherokeeprogressive Jun 2013 #96

So you posted flamebait to get a certain reaction? Union Scribe Jul 2013 #104

I'm guessing your alert failed? baldguy Jul 2013 #118

^ cherokeeprogressive Jul 2013 #112

Thank you for keeping this kicked to show everyone what hypocrites the Snowden fans are. baldguy Jul 2013 #119

Always a pleasure. cherokeeprogressive Jul 2013 #123

First Law of Holes WilliamPitt Jul 2013 #121

Kick! cherokeeprogressive Jul 2013 #136

Yeah, well...I once found a sack of quarters by the side of the road. Zorra Jun 2013 #93

Everyone deserves a defense lawyer Marrah_G Jun 2013 #94

Those who respect the Constitution will readily disagree with you. AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2013 #99

Wasn't he doing his job? bravenak Jul 2013 #101

silly op. for reasons to obvious to get into. cali Jul 2013 #102

more evidence that authoritarians simply don't understand the values of western democracy Douglas Carpenter Jul 2013 #107

Thanks for the link, baldguy Cali_Democrat Jul 2013 #108

The silver lining here is that so many have disagreed with you. Jim Lane Jul 2013 #109

Guilt by association? Tseko Jul 2013 #111

Yep. Iggo Jul 2013 #115

I'm no fan of Greenwald, but this MineralMan Jul 2013 #113

I worked for an attorney -- Hell Hath No Fury Jul 2013 #114

DU is going after lawyers now? burnodo Jul 2013 #116

What an utterly embarrassing post. This says far more about you than it does about Greenwald. Wow. myrna minx Jul 2013 #117

Even the Devil has the right to counsel. WilliamPitt Jul 2013 #120

"It's OK for ME to wiretap folk cuz I'm Glenn Greenwald!" struggle4progress Jul 2013 #129

John Adams defended the Boston Massacre soldiers. Arkana Jul 2013 #133

Well lookee there. Zoeisright Jul 2013 #134

And this makes the US government spying on Americans okay HOW? n/t BlueStater Jul 2013 #135

And John Adams defended the British soldiers who carried out the Boston Massacre , , , markpkessinger Jul 2013 #137

Attacking a lawyer for who his clients are is just pathetic. (nt) Nye Bevan Jul 2013 #140

this didn't exactly play out the way you had anticipated, did it? frylock Jul 2013 #141