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In reply to the discussion: In 2005, Greenwald defended Tancredo against those calling him out for his racist views. [View all]ProSense
(116,464 posts)35. Well,
"I'm starting to think that protecting Obama has little to do with these threads."
...it's good that you're coming around to the fact that people have opinions.
"If these posters really wanted to defend Obama their posts wouldn't be so belligerent and obviously hateful. These threads don't change anyone's mind or influence anyone. They only stop the conversation from moving forward. In fact, it's more likely that someone reading these OPs will think worse of Obama and suspect his motives more than if nothing was posted at all. "
"Hateful"? Greenwald was defending a racist and his views on immigration suck
The parade of evils caused by illegal immigration is widely known, and it gets worse every day. In short, illegal immigration wreaks havoc economically, socially, and culturally; makes a mockery of the rule of law; and is disgraceful just on basic fairness grounds alone. Few people dispute this, and yet nothing is done.
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In 2005, Greenwald defended Tancredo against those calling him out for his racist views. [View all]
ProSense
Jul 2013
OP
I've heard republicans call the left wing 'ratfuckers' but never a Democrat.
last1standing
Jul 2013
#14
Bush WAS spying illegally, Congress institutionalized the program in 2006. You're upset that
blm
Jul 2013
#153
No, it IS killing the messenger. Really it is. Every day, all hours of the day. nt
Mojorabbit
Jul 2013
#62
If Greenwald defended Tom fucking Tancredo, I'd say that's GREAT cause for concern.
Arkana
Jul 2013
#132
No, but I'd wonder what Bush's motives were since I don't trust him given his past.
Arkana
Jul 2013
#149
It's not like I'm a Democratic politician, say Biden or Clinton, who has to watch what I say.
ProSense
Jul 2013
#7
They agree with what he used to believe, while you are still using their tactics.
last1standing
Jul 2013
#55
And what exactly does this have to do with whether GG is right or wrong about the NSA?
NuclearDem
Jul 2013
#16
If you didn't have a history of digging up dirt on Snowden and Greenwald, I might believe that.
NuclearDem
Jul 2013
#28
That's why I said "someone," and thanks for acknowledging that you made the point. n/t
ProSense
Jul 2013
#120
Have you considered that Republicans are obstructionists and Obama doesn't control congress?
cui bono
Jul 2013
#32
A good point, unfortunately one that had absolutely nothing to do with what I said.
NuclearDem
Jul 2013
#34
Don't feel too bad. Unfortunately these days it really is hard to tell what is sarcasm
cui bono
Jul 2013
#46
I'm starting to think that protecting Obama has little to do with these threads.
last1standing
Jul 2013
#29
Believe me, there's nothing I'd like better than to keep this thread kicked.
last1standing
Jul 2013
#49
Also exposes Greenwald defense of a racist and his appalling views on "illegal immigration." n/t
ProSense
Jul 2013
#61
And the fact that your post is exactly what the Chamber of Commerce wants to see.
last1standing
Jul 2013
#63
You're the one insisting you know their opinions. I have no idea, and don't care, n/t
ProSense
Jul 2013
#82
No, you keep telling me about the CoC's opinions. I assume you know what you're talking about.
ProSense
Jul 2013
#86
Yes, I do know what I'm talking about. It's called being informed of the issues.
last1standing
Jul 2013
#87
You're probably really knowledgeable about free speech and opinions too, right?
ProSense
Jul 2013
#89
Seriously? I'm trying to avoid taking sides, but you guys are seeing informants in your soup.
Arkana
Jul 2013
#134
the Obama administration is doing a fine job of making itself look bad lately
grasswire
Jul 2013
#84
The more I read about Greenwald, the more I really think he's nothing more than a racist Republican
Cali_Democrat
Jul 2013
#50
So you linked to Greenwald when he posted conservative crap but don't now that he doesn't?
last1standing
Jul 2013
#53
Maybe you should read his intro to that column where he talks about his changing beliefs.
last1standing
Jul 2013
#57
I'm sorry, but I just can't find it in me to even take this guy seriously any more.
Cali_Democrat
Jul 2013
#60
How do you keep being wrong and missing the point of everything post after post,
Egalitarian Thug
Jul 2013
#88
Do you think Tancredo is a racist? Do you agree with Greenwald on "illegal" immigration?
ProSense
Jul 2013
#94
Why are you asserting I don't like the OP because it's critical of Greenwald?
NuclearDem
Jul 2013
#98
Nope. I have no opinion on 90% of the crap you post since most of what you write
Egalitarian Thug
Jul 2013
#97