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In reply to the discussion: So, who are these people that are handling Edward Snowden? [View all]MADem
(135,425 posts)aggressive, snarking about "you boggers," and ascribing "importance" to what is simply an interesting theory that can be proved or disproved by the first journalist, not a member of his advocacy team, mind you, who interviews Snowden? All they have to do is ask "Did you meet those folks in Maui/before you worked for BHA?" and the theory will be either proved or disproved, assuming the truth is told.
As for the blog's name, Smirking Chimp is a silly name, too but it never stopped them from discussing real news--if you look at the blogroll list on the front page of DU, not all of those blogs that discuss serious issues have blowhardy "I'm Profound!" names. That's the nature of the net.
Not really sure why you're so touchy with me-- this is just a discussion based on comments here and commentaries of others elsewhere.
No one demands you sign on to it, and since it makes you unhappy you're probably much better off being 'done with' it, I guess.