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In reply to the discussion: Hey, did you guys hear Glen Greenwald is in the news again? [View all]Aerows
(39,961 posts)22. I pray every day that my spouse
gets detained over something petty, interrogated, held and returned to me to pick up the pieces.
Yes, I'd be overjoyed if that happened, and it would cause no strain or concern on my part, my partner's part or on our relationship. It isn't like there aren't enough reasons for a couple to buckle under pressure. Let's try to create some new ones!
Too bad they don't have kids. A five year old could have been utilized for much greater leverage.
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you mean because his partner was held at the airport and his devices were taken from him?
burnodo
Aug 2013
#3
So? If what he's doing isn't newsworthy he wouldn't in the news. Just like Obama.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Aug 2013
#16
Yes. Mr. Greenwald somehow convinced airport security to detain his partner
Luminous Animal
Aug 2013
#6
Sometimes it's useful to check for obvious fatal flaws before posting a notion.
DisgustipatedinCA
Aug 2013
#14
Guess it'll be okay when they detain you or your family members in order to intimidate you.
chimpymustgo
Aug 2013
#18
One of the anti-Snowden DUers does think that the British government runs The Guardian
muriel_volestrangler
Aug 2013
#25
Yeah, only Straight folks have the right to speak up for harrassment of their loved ones!!!!
Bluenorthwest
Aug 2013
#26
+ Infinity! This is one vapid and cruel OP, isn't it? I almost can't believe
HardTimes99
Aug 2013
#31
How dare his partner get his civil liberties violated in an act of intimidation!
backscatter712
Aug 2013
#35