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41. There is not much in the way of intelligent debate in this country. There are two sides, theirs and

Thu Feb 27, 2014, 11:41 PM

Feb 2014

rest if us who don't have much power left. But it would be wonderful to have civilized debate, about issues. I doubt it's likely to happen, they are too frightened of debate, too much criticism of policies that are harmful to most ordinary people.

But it's good to see this one at least and know that we still have actual Progressives still standing up publicly for the people.

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Ladies And Gentleman... Chris Hedges - 'Edward Snowden's Moral Courage' [View all] WillyT Feb 2014 OP

But mindwalker_i Feb 2014 #1

abandoned NARCISSISTICALLY, to boot. sibelian Feb 2014 #12

Paul fucking Revere... SidDithers Feb 2014 #2

SidDithers! sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #20

wooooooooo.... wildbilln864 Mar 2014 #46

This is the money quote: Maedhros Feb 2014 #3

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+ another gazillion... nt riderinthestorm Feb 2014 #14

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Well, load up on the popcorn Armstead Feb 2014 #4

I agree... stillcool Feb 2014 #5

Which consequences? The consequences of remaining silent, which would have affected ALL of us, or sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #24

Very nicely put, indeed! Purveyor Feb 2014 #27

the consequences of.. stillcool Feb 2014 #34

I believe he did. And it must have been a very difficult decision to make. sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #38

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Thanks Everybody... WillyT Feb 2014 #9

Willy T...I'm an American Patriot, Too! Kick and Recommend! KoKo Feb 2014 #10

I Know You Are KoKo... I Know You Are... WillyT Feb 2014 #11

Kick !!! WillyT Feb 2014 #13

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Anytme slipslidingaway, Anytime... WillyT Feb 2014 #16

This line says it all ... slipslidingaway Feb 2014 #17

Yep... And It's A Shame It's Shit Upon Here... WillyT Feb 2014 #18

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Well I hope the next treatment plan is not one that is needed ... slipslidingaway Mar 2014 #47

Chris Hedges is an American treasure. He KNOWS what he is talking about. sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #26

It certainly would be nice to see the bad guys held accountable ... slipslidingaway Feb 2014 #31

Huge, huge K&R. This belongs on the Greatest Page. woo me with science Feb 2014 #25

You Are Quite Welcome, woo me with science !!! WillyT Feb 2014 #29

Yes it does, Chris Hedges speaks for Progressive Democrats. n/t sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #30

+100000 And in the interest of all Americans. woo me with science Feb 2014 #36

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I always k and r Hedges. bbgrunt Feb 2014 #33

I'm so glad they conducted this debate. Hopefully it's a start of more to come... KoKo Feb 2014 #35

There is not much in the way of intelligent debate in this country. There are two sides, theirs and sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #41

Chris Hedges is so brutally honest that it sometimes scares me to read what he says. vanlassie Feb 2014 #37

DURec for the Whistle Blowers! bvar22 Feb 2014 #39

K&R G_j Feb 2014 #40

This still belongs on top. woo me with science Mar 2014 #42