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In reply to the discussion: Why do some citizens have such hatred for whistle-blowers? [View all]Adrahil
(13,340 posts)74. LOL this wins for most passive aggressive post evah!
Last edited Tue Jan 28, 2014, 10:45 PM - Edit history (1)
Yes, clearly anyone who doesn't like Assange, Manning, or Snowden have just fallen for for corporate lies. We couldn't possibly think that other issues are at stake. And clearly anyone who disagrees with you must be conservative, despite their position on other issues. There must be a purity test! We couldn't possibly disagree on some issues and still all be progressives.
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and ego precludes them from ever admitting that they could be or have ever been wrong
Puzzledtraveller
Jan 2014
#137
I think it's acculterated. Not unlike the Valley Girls epidemic of the 80's. nt
adirondacker
Jan 2014
#124
I totally agree that the split is between authoritarians and non-authoritarians.
rhett o rick
Jan 2014
#6
I have lived a long time and have found very few if any conservatives that were open-minded.
rhett o rick
Jan 2014
#12
because Obama is in charge, if Bush were in charge, we'd love these people unconditionally
La Lioness Priyanka
Jan 2014
#17
Yes, but what about the Democrats who have reacted so viscerally to Manning and Snowden?
markpkessinger
Jan 2014
#21
yeah, its really important to them, job description, reviews, raises, stuff like that I guess
reddread
Jan 2014
#136
I thought Daniel Ellsberg was a hero. I think Snowden is a self-aggrandizing punk.
11 Bravo
Jan 2014
#20
I'm well aware of that. I have the ability to agree with individuals on some matters ...
11 Bravo
Jan 2014
#24
On the other hand, Ellsberg's judgement is after experience of putting his life on the line.
delrem
Jan 2014
#87
I'm not quite sure that having a sound or valid opinion on this discussion is predicated on having o
LanternWaste
Jan 2014
#126
Then by your rules I'm allowed to have an opinion about going to war. Are you?
11 Bravo
Jan 2014
#135
Interesting tactic. First claim that you said something you demonstrably did NOT say ...
11 Bravo
Jan 2014
#140
Let's see, you've gone from claiming to have said things you didn't say to claiming that ...
11 Bravo
Jan 2014
#142
Could the difference be based on who was president at the time of the whistle-blowing? nm
rhett o rick
Jan 2014
#62
Nope, the difference is that Ellsberg went to US Senators, the US media, and eventually to trial.
11 Bravo
Jan 2014
#67
Given that they treated Manning incredibly inhumanely, I can hardly blame him.
alarimer
Jan 2014
#76
Authoritarians also feel threatened by people who are smarter than they are and see what
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#32
I think she means when they "lash out", kinda like you did in your post. Didnt you
rhett o rick
Jan 2014
#51
Noting someone's tone and the content of their post is lashing out? n/t
1StrongBlackMan
Jan 2014
#65
It's pompous to speak about one's experiences with Bush supporters? Are you unaware
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#104
You like Authoritarians? I had the Bush gang in mind. Bush's loyal supporters who
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#100
Really? We should be cosidering it is THEIR votes that get people like Bush/Cheney and
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#109
Well, I don't know any Democrats who are 'anti-anything' Democrats do. Who are these
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#111
Ah, the purity test. I wondered how long it would take. You could not answer my question, so you go
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#115
I think it's more likely that they lash out because they are afraid. They believe the propaganda
rhett o rick
Jan 2014
#52
You will need to dig deeper to find those who truly 'hate' Snowden or other thieves.
randome
Jan 2014
#38
I appreciate your decent argument. But the choice isnt between the NSA having your personal
rhett o rick
Jan 2014
#54
There is no evidence that the NSA program has saved even one life, or prevented anything.
alarimer
Jan 2014
#78
They lack courage and they're reminded of this deficiency by Snowden, Manning, Ellsberg, etc.
Smarmie Doofus
Jan 2014
#44
I agree. They were raised to follow an authoritarian figure and not think for themselves.
rhett o rick
Jan 2014
#64
Taking the blinders off what the government is actually willing and capable of doing
MyNameGoesHere
Jan 2014
#47
Fear of scary bogeymen, fear of the people, and fear of rocking the establishment boat.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Jan 2014
#48
I notice that you guys really have no come back. You think that ridicule and mocking is
rhett o rick
Jan 2014
#101
No DU isnt authoritarian. Again you must lower yourself to lies. You dont support positions just
rhett o rick
Jan 2014
#102
A big factor is also widespread acceptance of The Big Lie that "We Are At War"
Maedhros
Jan 2014
#55
Why do some supposed "liberal Democrats" have such hatred for a sitting Democratic president?
baldguy
Jan 2014
#92
the truth is SO much worse than we can guess or expect, with secrecy we have no bearings
reddread
Jan 2014
#113
While I may disagree with some specifics, I do agree with your overall point.
rhett o rick
Jan 2014
#129