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In reply to the discussion: Snowden: Has your non-support or support of Snowden changed over time? [View all]Alamuti Lotus
(3,093 posts)28. ambivalent at first--my opinion of him exponentially increased with the fanatic gov't defenders
The "spying is no big deal, fry the traitor, rah rah cause it's my guy doing it" crowd (which I believe includes you) are really the worst advocates for their cause. The fanatic defense of authority borders on worship to a disturbing degree, with equally disturbing Orwellian language and tactics to shout down and suppress anybody who disagrees.
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Snowden: Has your non-support or support of Snowden changed over time? [View all]
Tx4obama
Jul 2013
OP
I've never met the man. All I have to go on is the media and I don't trust the media much.
NYC_SKP
Jul 2013
#2
Congratulations for making one of the few sane posts in many Snowden threads..
Bluenorthwest
Jul 2013
#11
That He Broke A 1% Inspired Law Is Not In Question - That He Did Us All A Favor Is Unquestionable
cantbeserious
Jul 2013
#3
From the start he was a smarmy douchebag who thought he was smarter than everyone else
baldguy
Jul 2013
#5
I was neutral at first. But honestly, the constant coverage and hero worship has soured my opinion.
BenzoDia
Jul 2013
#8
I dislike the Pin Up Politics folks who want to make important stories about
Bluenorthwest
Jul 2013
#15
Other, I tend to support but am reserving judgment and haven't changed in that respect
Fumesucker
Jul 2013
#22
ambivalent at first--my opinion of him exponentially increased with the fanatic gov't defenders
Alamuti Lotus
Jul 2013
#28
Even though we are on opposite sides of this question, this is a great poll question and
HardTimes99
Jul 2013
#35