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OilemFirchen

(7,143 posts)
70. It seems that a good gummint operative...
Mon Jun 2, 2014, 02:20 AM
Jun 2014

would masquerade as a fringe conspiracy-monger, gin up a lot of attaboys amongst other gummint fringe conspiracy-monger-agents, then represent his or her fringe conspiracies as the general consensus - thereby driving a wedge between otherwise like-minded individuals.

Of course, a sleeper agent posting push polls would square the circle.

That's the way I'd do it.

So... Cali_Democrat Jun 2014 #1
Yeah, that's *exactly* what the post says gratuitous Jun 2014 #6
How else should I intepret the following: Cali_Democrat Jun 2014 #7
"persona management" was well documented in the HB Gary hack... Jesus Malverde Jun 2014 #93
So how is it possible for us to identify the government operatives here? nt Cali_Democrat Jun 2014 #139
That's easy ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2014 #144
That seems to be the case. Cali_Democrat Jun 2014 #165
How well does the NSA pay? The Third Way/DLC is a good wage, but the hours msanthrope Jun 2014 #169
not as good as Pierre, Pierre the Billionaire pays. n/t Whisp Jun 2014 #183
That sweet, sweet Omidayar money? Nice work if you can get it..... msanthrope Jun 2014 #192
Maybe Just People Obsessed a With It billhicks76 Jun 2014 #404
Obviously Not billhicks76 Jun 2014 #407
People who use talking points. Those who are exressing their own thoughts, do not use sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #170
The beauty and the power of their system is you cant Jesus Malverde Jun 2014 #406
Excellent post. The immediate attempts to invoke "tinfoil hat" woo me with science Jun 2014 #292
+1,000,000!!! Fox News was the 1st large scale Dustlawyer Jun 2014 #306
+googleplex FOX hates Snowden billhicks76 Jun 2014 #408
I appreciate your constant return to this issue: woo me with science Jun 2014 #422
You know it! I have talk about this with a couple of RW friends, but their hate of Democrats keeps Dustlawyer Jun 2014 #439
The Obama Administration started "Message Control Teams" from Day One. bvar22 Jun 2014 #363
Cass Sunstein? billhicks76 Jun 2014 #409
Thank you. A sick, authoritarian focus on message control/propagandizing rather then representing woo me with science Jun 2014 #421
How about his statement that those worried about the double fast, double secret TPP are merrily Jun 2014 #454
Thank you. woo me with science Jun 2014 #474
It would not surprise me one bit... elzenmahn Jun 2014 #114
Message Control started very early in the Obama Administration: bvar22 Jun 2014 #324
Because that's the way Rahm plays... Generic Other Jun 2014 #350
There was a faction on the 'left' several years ago, bloggers mostly, who publicly discussed using sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #384
The message control Generic Other Jun 2014 #387
You would think when they see it doesn't work, they would try something a bit more effective. But sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #388
Proof positive... elzenmahn Jun 2014 #376
As if all Democratic groups are liberal groups. merrily Jun 2014 #456
My basic question is how can we have a group of posters here that claim they are politically liberal rhett o rick Jun 2014 #214
If someone is taking the side of the NSA The Green Manalishi Jun 2014 #275
You make it hard to argue. rhett o rick Jun 2014 #284
Your description is better The Green Manalishi Jun 2014 #294
Nailed it up tight. bvar22 Jun 2014 #327
The old Bush-era DU was one that had no nuance Generic Other Jun 2014 #359
Do you really have to soft coat everything? L0oniX Jun 2014 #335
It's a fault I am working on. rhett o rick Jun 2014 #419
I have another theory Rhett Caretha Jun 2014 #397
I tried to give them some credit, but you make a great case. They literally have nothing to rhett o rick Jun 2014 #420
Simple Caretha Jun 2014 #395
Read the OP and the links before trying to summarize the vast amount of info provided as to how sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #122
That could explain how the Quislings are able pocoloco Jun 2014 #123
Jury Results: bvar22 Jun 2014 #201
Sanity prevails. L0oniX Jun 2014 #336
Thankfully! bvar22 Jun 2014 #367
RW Quisling, NSA quisling, Bush quisling, 1pct quisling, stupid quisling, ... erronis Jun 2014 #372
Post removed Post removed Jun 2014 #160
I was the first post... Cali_Democrat Jun 2014 #164
You're so deep undercover, you didn't even know it! randome Jun 2014 #167
They can do that now. Deep brainwashing controlled by your cell phone and computer! flamingdem Jun 2014 #172
Oh, Christ! My cell phone just turned itself on! Help! randome Jun 2014 #173
So are you the leader? Does that make me a follower? nt msanthrope Jun 2014 #171
Not to worry, they got him. He got a hide for saying some here are authoritarians. rhett o rick Jun 2014 #331
He got a hide for linking to whale.to SidDithers Jun 2014 #334
I think his post should be considered on it's content. But then I am not trying to use rhett o rick Jun 2014 #338
Yeah, that's what I thought you'd say... SidDithers Jun 2014 #340
That's what I thought you'd say. Are you seriously trying to save DU from evil? I dont rhett o rick Jun 2014 #345
"I dont know shite about the site."... SidDithers Jun 2014 #347
Nice try, but I am not "defending it's use." We dont have a banned site list that I know of rhett o rick Jun 2014 #352
Well you weren't on the jury... SidDithers Jun 2014 #353
I am not the one trying to mold DU into a site that excludes intellectual discussions. A site where rhett o rick Jun 2014 #358
Obsessing on telling the rest us what to think and read Generic Other Jun 2014 #362
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceNikki Jun 2014 #443
No, you're the one trying to mold the site into the Yahoo boards... SidDithers Jun 2014 #402
But you never post in discussion threads. You seem obsessed with policing DU and locking and hiding rhett o rick Jun 2014 #417
Daddy is looking out for us bobduca Jun 2014 #424
Smoochy, moochy...nt SidDithers Jun 2014 #427
ETERNAL VIGILANCE!!!1111111 bobduca Jun 2014 #428
My location has been in my profile since 2002... SidDithers Jun 2014 #429
I think its admirable, the work you are doing to erode the stereotype of Canadians bobduca Jun 2014 #431
...snort! grasswire Oct 2014 #478
He posts, but I have not seen a post of his on actual issues. merrily Jun 2014 #458
Those that post only adulation for the President and disparage those that dont, are rhett o rick Jun 2014 #463
I haven't even seen his adulation of the President posts. merrily Jun 2014 #465
Yes, now that you say that, I do agree. nm rhett o rick Jun 2014 #466
Jury results: X_Digger Jun 2014 #426
Comparing pocoloco's post with the postthat was hidden shows the inconsistencies of the jury system. merrily Jun 2014 #459
The alert, hide and lock team has power thru persistence and organization. rhett o rick Jun 2014 #462
Is concerted action already implied in "organization?" merrily Jun 2014 #464
They act as a "Team". They all post in the Snowden hate threads and none post in fracking, TPP rhett o rick Jun 2014 #467
Someone posted that he or she stumbled on the "place" where the coordination happens. merrily Jun 2014 #468
Self-righteousness gone horribly wrong. nm rhett o rick Jun 2014 #473
facebook, I think grasswire Oct 2014 #479
So you are the one Caretha Jun 2014 #398
Damn right I did... SidDithers Jun 2014 #403
Do you keep score of the alerts? Generic Other Jun 2014 #423
DUers have never been "allowed" to use material from right-wing sources to criticize Democrats... SidDithers Jun 2014 #425
Me and my pals? Generic Other Jun 2014 #430
Serial alerter?... SidDithers Jun 2014 #432
Yeah 'Sergeant-at-arms' was low bobduca Jun 2014 #434
Yes. Dudley always gets his man Generic Other Jun 2014 #436
I don't recall sending more than one or two alerts Generic Other Jun 2014 #435
Checked out whale.to yet?... SidDithers Jun 2014 #437
Why not? Generic Other Jun 2014 #441
Have you? The link that you used as an excuse to hide, was completely rhett o rick Jun 2014 #444
Yeah, and David Duke has criticisms of Obamacare... SidDithers Jun 2014 #446
The link was to an article that denigrated the Right Wing. But you got the hide. nm rhett o rick Jun 2014 #447
The link was to an anti-Semitic, conpiracist hate site... SidDithers Jun 2014 #448
Locking and hiding seems to be very important to some here that apparently dont understand rhett o rick Jun 2014 #449
And some don't believe that anything should ever be locked or hidden... SidDithers Jun 2014 #450
You are correct, I as a host think that the lock should be rarely used and the onus rhett o rick Jun 2014 #451
Most Hosts are able to independently evaluate an alerted thread and decide if it's on or off topic.. SidDithers Jun 2014 #455
Proved your point up thread. L0oniX Jun 2014 #337
the problem with the jury system is questionseverything Jun 2014 #438
Not necessarily all of them. A few might actually be Zorra Jun 2014 #286
What is the best way to identify "them" in your opinion? Cali_Democrat Jun 2014 #288
Hacking the Third Way network. nt Zorra Jun 2014 #290
You seem like a reasonable person Cali_Democrat Jun 2014 #291
More discussion? About what? The merits of what amounts to unwarranted, Zorra Jun 2014 #323
righteous post, there grasswire Jun 2014 #361
How eloquently stated! Generic Other Jun 2014 #392
Thank You. One of the best posts I've ever read here. Broward Jun 2014 #393
Bravo! Caretha Jun 2014 #399
Great post. BillZBubb Jun 2014 #401
I could not love you more for writing this. woo me with science Jun 2014 #414
DURec for Post # 323 by Zorra. bvar22 Jun 2014 #415
Great post. Those that disparage whistle-blowers, investigative journalists, OWS, Code Pink, rhett o rick Jun 2014 #445
Brilliant. think4yourself Jun 2014 #452
Almost all posts that begin with "So" and is followed by something NOBODY had said... bvar22 Jun 2014 #300
'So' is generally followed by 'what you are saying is' followed by a total misinterpretation of sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #319
Exactly. bvar22 Jun 2014 #329
•¡¡¡ -- Blue Links -- !!!• Whisp Jun 2014 #2
Only some people are allowed to post blue links. Cali_Democrat Jun 2014 #3
Realistically I prefer my links in purple. Agschmid Jun 2014 #4
My browser shows all text in purple. Clicked on links turn green. Don't like black and blue... freshwest Jun 2014 #276
Someone should go to ATA and ask Skinner to assign different coloured links Whisp Jun 2014 #195
If you want "puce" links, bvar22 Jun 2014 #227
You may be too invested in a losing stock. Whisp Jun 2014 #229
A Pulitzer Prize Winning "Losing Stock"! bvar22 Jun 2014 #234
Probably yes. He may be better at that Whisp Jun 2014 #235
"stumbling around and forgetting what lies and exaggerations he told" bvar22 Jun 2014 #242
are you calling me a thief? because that would be very, very rich. Whisp Jun 2014 #245
Painted yourself into a corner? bvar22 Jun 2014 #253
You said I steal stuff from the Internet... Whisp Jun 2014 #254
Are you the original composer of the photoshop you posted? bvar22 Jun 2014 #262
I 'borrow' Tiger Beat images, and Fox Mulder posters, yes. Whisp Jun 2014 #264
Tiger Beat???? bvar22 Jun 2014 #271
Not the original versions that were meant to shame and belittle Obama supporters Whisp Jun 2014 #274
+1! sheshe2 Jun 2014 #301
I'm glad to have seen that. It CONFIRMS that the talking points are being distributed sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #418
Well, THAT explains everything. bvar22 Jun 2014 #326
Perhaps you should read the terms of service at Tiger Beat. bvar22 Jun 2014 #377
Took you a while to get a posse and get lawyered up, eh? Whisp Jun 2014 #378
Lol, I know, Tiger Beat, that's what I was thinking. I think that is for preteen fans of sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #317
Whoever brought Tiger Beat covers to DU to insult Obama supporters Whisp Jun 2014 #342
Okay, I haven't seen them ... that explains it then. sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #382
Here is your proof, not that it will make any difference to you Whisp Jun 2014 #270
You are on a roll! sheshe2 Jun 2014 #302
lol. ty. Whisp Jun 2014 #303
so I steal stuff and Snowden just borrows stuff, right? Whisp Jun 2014 #261
Technically both of you violated copyrights Generic Other Jun 2014 #364
You should inform Skinner, Elad and all the other posters Whisp Jun 2014 #365
I am a collage artist Generic Other Jun 2014 #369
what a huge crock of bullshit. Whisp Jun 2014 #370
Ah, thanks for the rudest answer to anything I have ever posted at DU Generic Other Jun 2014 #371
You are welcome. Hope your sales are good. Mine aren't for sale. n/t Whisp Jun 2014 #379
Honor among thieves is my motto Generic Other Jun 2014 #385
Post of the DAY! HangOnKids Jun 2014 #383
I'm reminded of a quote from Henry A Wallace... Electric Monk Jun 2014 #5
Well, when you can get self-styled "Undergrounders" championing the surveillance state... villager Jun 2014 #65
excellent point nt grasswire Jun 2014 #75
Good catch! NanceGreggs Jun 2014 #84
Loud applause JustAnotherGen Jun 2014 #108
Hard to believe you've missed posts by randome, siddithers, msanthrope etc riderinthestorm Jun 2014 #142
Become one of us. One of us. One of us. randome Jun 2014 #147
LOL! Whisp Jun 2014 #196
See this ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2014 #148
Would you kindly link to the specific post I've made that defends the NSA? msanthrope Jun 2014 #159
Have you ever seen the talking points re Greenwald, lol, the ones that get repeated despite how sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #238
Sabrina, you know that I do not answer your questions. Nor do I read your posts. nt msanthrope Jun 2014 #349
That's strange because you always respond to them. There is an ignore feature here, I don't use sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #381
LOL I wouldn't feel too bad. Puglover Jun 2014 #433
I wonder too where that information came from? sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #440
But, where are the condemnations of the surveillance state? merrily Jun 2014 #457
Oh yes, it absolutely was different during the Bush years and would be again, if a Republican got sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #469
But maybe not quite as different. merrily Jun 2014 #471
Recognizing GG and Snowden for the scamming crud they are Whisp Jun 2014 #179
Find me a post where I defended the NSA... SidDithers Jun 2014 #194
Better yet, can you post a link to one where you condemned their gross violations of our sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #321
No, the poster made an accusation, it's up to them to substantiate it... SidDithers Jun 2014 #328
I don't have a tail, not that I have anything against those who do. And I NEVER 'run away', I just sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #380
Can you please link to specific posts where these people defended specific NSA surveillance tactics Cali_Democrat Jun 2014 #210
Doubt if there is such a link. Some here dont ever post an opinion on rhett o rick Jun 2014 #218
You doubt there is a link? So the person is a liar? nt Cali_Democrat Jun 2014 #222
What person? rhett o rick Jun 2014 #224
The person I requested the link from. nt Cali_Democrat Jun 2014 #226
Can you post specific links where they have criticized the NSA surveillance tactics? sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #472
Thanks for saying this! Estevan Jun 2014 #185
Cool, a Nance sighting! panader0 Jun 2014 #260
Demonizing them and insulting those who agree with them (to some extent whatever) is... Armstead Jun 2014 #278
clearly reddread Jun 2014 #310
Thank you, woo me with science! scarletwoman Jun 2014 #8
That post kicked ass Aerows Jun 2014 #56
Obama can do no wrong! Skittles Jun 2014 #9
I am glad you have finally seen the light. n/t Whisp Jun 2014 #10
Finally you admit it. Luminous Animal Jun 2014 #17
...Or wants a pony!!! DRoseDARs Jun 2014 #11
Oh Obama can do wrong treestar Jun 2014 #23
"doing things differently" wildbilln864 Jun 2014 #51
CORRECT Skittles Jun 2014 #77
Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2014 #80
They also don't seem to understand journalism is a profession. Fawke Em Jun 2014 #129
He is earning his living by fencing stolen classfied documents. Whisp Jun 2014 #187
Earns his living fencing Stolen Documents, bvar22 Jun 2014 #197
1. The only thing GG or Eddie expose is their stupidity Whisp Jun 2014 #212
If all they exposed is their "stupidity", bvar22 Jun 2014 #225
GG is selling stolen government documents Whisp Jun 2014 #228
Please document you claim that Snowden is "selling" stolen documents, bvar22 Jun 2014 #244
GG is making money off of stolen property. Checkbook Journalism. Whisp Jun 2014 #249
That does NOT support your claim. bvar22 Jun 2014 #256
Of course it does, who is this Snowden guy then? Another one and not Eddie? Whisp Jun 2014 #259
I think if the criticism of those who believe Greenwald and Snowden were.... Armstead Jun 2014 #145
Well said The Green Manalishi Jun 2014 #277
You are the first one on your side to admit they exposed something.... Logical Jun 2014 #309
And there is a perfect example of what the OP is talking about. Greenwald has no 'followers' that I sabrina 1 Jun 2014 #386
You infer, I imply. n/t DeSwiss Jun 2014 #55
I want a pony Aerows Jun 2014 #59
I want a pony that doesn't keep records of every email and call I make or receive lark Jun 2014 #236
Hey... Joe Biden (version 2006) agrees with you! bvar22 Jun 2014 #248
My favorite post in the whole thread. woo me with science Jun 2014 #391
Not just an asshole libertarian, a racist too. n/t hughee99 Jun 2014 #138
Gee. You called him a "racist". bvar22 Jun 2014 #206
To be accurate, I called anyone who implies the president has done something wrong hughee99 Jun 2014 #220
I've been here too long. bvar22 Jun 2014 #233
Exactly. What else could it be if not racism? hughee99 Jun 2014 #237
K&R and bookmarking this thread. JDPriestly Jun 2014 #12
Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2014 #13
Do you feel this was an ideology purge? Why? Agschmid Jun 2014 #24
Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2014 #27
Who is asking? Agschmid Jun 2014 #28
Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2014 #30
I'm just trying to understand where you are coming from. Agschmid Jun 2014 #31
Post removed Post removed Jun 2014 #32
Nope it's not me, but ok. Agschmid Jun 2014 #34
Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2014 #35
Well it sure seems you are familiar with the PPR process, so I figured you must be back. Agschmid Jun 2014 #36
Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2014 #37
They are reading them, this is a public forum no? Agschmid Jun 2014 #38
Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2014 #41
Nope no deletes from me, nothing to hide. Agschmid Jun 2014 #44
Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2014 #45
What is threatening about his posts? Cali_Democrat Jun 2014 #40
Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2014 #42
So strange. nt Cali_Democrat Jun 2014 #46
Who could have predicted this? OilemFirchen Jun 2014 #61
LOL Cali_Democrat Jun 2014 #62
do you know which bannned member it was ? JI7 Jun 2014 #68
Some guy that just registered today Cali_Democrat Jun 2014 #71
he was on here before and banned , i wonder if it's better believe it JI7 Jun 2014 #72
why did you alert? grasswire Jun 2014 #76
Personal attack. Got hidden 6-1. Cali_Democrat Jun 2014 #135
I missed the final post but felt there was a certain Whisp Jun 2014 #191
It's like he never existed and all those concerns about the hostility towards GG went up Cha Jun 2014 #357
I think they're just the ultimate in "Team players", "Yes Men", and something about nose placement. Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2014 #14
! DeSwiss Jun 2014 #57
bookmarked Generic Other Jun 2014 #15
Yes! Blue_In_AK Jun 2014 #16
Woo woo! Egnever Jun 2014 #18
It's like an alarm clock...Woo Woo!!! Cali_Democrat Jun 2014 #26
These 2 posts have convinced me to recommend the OP muriel_volestrangler Jun 2014 #91
You don't have to tell which OP's you're recommending and why... Cali_Democrat Jun 2014 #199
I can tell you don't care about a lot of things (nt) muriel_volestrangler Jun 2014 #202
Burn! BillZBubb Jun 2014 #405
Sure.....and I suppose almost everybody's a climate doomer..... AverageJoe90 Jun 2014 #19
Thank you for letting me know. DeSwiss Jun 2014 #60
Is this the part where I get labeled as a propagandist shill for the Pentagon again?? Blue_Tires Jun 2014 #20
Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2014 #22
This Blue_Tires JustAnotherGen Jun 2014 #110
why are you taking this personally? questionseverything Jun 2014 #215
What I'm SAYING is Blue_Tires Jun 2014 #232
you did not answer my questions questionseverything Jun 2014 #252
So...If it's a waste of time to identify people Blue_Tires Jun 2014 #258
450 replies later and still not a word Blue_Tires Jun 2014 #470
You got that right brother! Fuddnik Jun 2014 #21
You are right Aerows Jun 2014 #25
Populace. While I do not generally correct other people's posts, I recently corrected msanthrope Jun 2014 #140
I didn't take offense Aerows Jun 2014 #186
Well like one DUer often says. zeemike Jun 2014 #29
Dear Woo, DU doesn't represent society on a whole... Historic NY Jun 2014 #33
DU is also better-read and more politically aware than most Americans. woo me with science Jun 2014 #39
Hello woo.... Cali_Democrat Jun 2014 #43
the cost of being on too many people's ignore list bobduca Jun 2014 #106
I'm not on Woo's ignore list.... Cali_Democrat Jun 2014 #133
You're exactly right, Woo Oilwellian Jun 2014 #48
Good post, kicked. (eom) CanSocDem Jun 2014 #127
An NBC Poll? Oilwellian Jun 2014 #47
A poll from 2013...really Historic NY Jun 2014 #67
JUNE 2013 Number23 Jun 2014 #73
So last week NBC was all peachy with their Greenwald partnership Blue_Tires Jun 2014 #273
When its corrupted -- its ALL corrupted. DeSwiss Jun 2014 #63
Polls...... roomtomove Jun 2014 #124
Yahoo? bvar22 Jun 2014 #200
Actually they cited...this new national poll. Historic NY Jun 2014 #333
Nailed it Jesus Malverde Jun 2014 #49
+1 QuestForSense Jun 2014 #52
He's a great guy Aerows Jun 2014 #54
Damn straight! DeSwiss Jun 2014 #50
My friend Aerows Jun 2014 #53
You know, this kind of ridiculous paranoid conspiracy crap.. gcomeau Jun 2014 #58
I don't know why it's so hard for people to accept the fact.... Cali_Democrat Jun 2014 #64
It seems that a good gummint operative... OilemFirchen Jun 2014 #70
No.....It's when it becomes the Democratic/Obama Enforcement Squad that hackles get raised Armstead Jun 2014 #150
Post removed Post removed Jun 2014 #78
Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2014 #79
Have you ever noticed ... NanceGreggs Jun 2014 #85
Exactly. Andy823 Jun 2014 #153
Oh yes, noticed that a long time ago. Whisp Jun 2014 #175
Obama? you know that guy is gone in two years, right? frylock Jun 2014 #188
Being against a surveillance state, in the end, has nothing to do with Obama. paulkienitz Jun 2014 #351
Interesting comment. I've never read anything of the kind. not ever. 2banon Oct 2014 #477
I missed the memo ... GeorgeGist Jun 2014 #198
I missed one as well apparently... gcomeau Jun 2014 #207
Do you ever post without calling out other DUers? joshcryer Jun 2014 #66
You GOT me! In fact, Obama hired me for proNSA 2001. Rand Paul wanted me, but, I was already taken blm Jun 2014 #69
I totally agree with you. K&R laundry_queen Jun 2014 #74
You've got the perfect premise here ... NanceGreggs Jun 2014 #81
Yet not a single refutation to be had in all your words. Lars39 Jun 2014 #82
Post removed Post removed Jun 2014 #83
Not sure what was better Egnever Jun 2014 #86
Yup. Classic. Ghost Dog Jun 2014 #87
LOL. I'm impressed you made it through... WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2014 #184
Me too. bvar22 Jun 2014 #341
Nailed it! L0oniX Jun 2014 #344
Boy, you put a lot of work into that. And it shows. Demit Jun 2014 #88
"Reality-Based" bobduca Jun 2014 #101
Nailed it... SidDithers Jun 2014 #104
Great stuff. Love it! nt brush Jun 2014 #107
Been a while since I wished you could Rec a Reply... :) -eom gcomeau Jun 2014 #125
+1 uponit7771 Jun 2014 #130
Excellent! Cali_Democrat Jun 2014 #149
Oh God, the "Reality based Community" again Armstead Jun 2014 #151
I think you have a point there--one should question the reach of the msanthrope Jun 2014 #168
Well, to be honest I think the OP went a bit too far, as did her response Armstead Jun 2014 #176
True--it only helps polarize DU further. And that's a shame, because the main task ahead of msanthrope Jun 2014 #178
Words of sanity War Horse Jun 2014 #241
Thank you ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2014 #162
Priceless. LOL! Whisp Jun 2014 #211
LOL. sagat Jun 2014 #263
I'm Sorry But Your Submission Has Been Rejected. DeSwiss Jun 2014 #268
Yeah I can paraphrase your reply a tad more succinctly I think. Puglover Jun 2014 #293
Testify sister! MannyGoldstein Jun 2014 #287
!!! Bobbie Jo Jun 2014 #400
Brilliant Nance! Cha Jun 2014 #412
K&R! This post should have hundreds of recommendations! Enthusiast Jun 2014 #89
They are obvious and soooo predictable Jesus Malverde Jun 2014 #92
studying how 'controlling the message' is done is useful. NuttyFluffers Jun 2014 #90
Great post! Anarcho-Socialist Jun 2014 #94
Thanks for cutting through the BS - TBF Jun 2014 #95
"It is amazing how close Orwell was to the mark ..." 30 years off carolinayellowdog Jun 2014 #97
Here's a start: Greenwald has never met a Democratic President he didn't hate. baldguy Jun 2014 #96
A non sequitur Fearless Jun 2014 #116
Totally relevant, a racist Bush backer hates Obama... that's not new... DU expecting people to ... uponit7771 Jun 2014 #131
No one is saying anyone has to respect anyone though Fearless Jun 2014 #189
Exactamundo blackspade Jun 2014 #98
du rec. xchrom Jun 2014 #99
Kick and Rec bobduca Jun 2014 #100
Just cashed my paycheck from the NSA this morning! ColesCountyDem Jun 2014 #102
The Third Way/DLC pays more. nt msanthrope Jun 2014 #137
You got paid?!?!?!?! greatauntoftriplets Jun 2014 #205
... SidDithers Jun 2014 #103
Just to ensure I'm on "The List" Le Taz Hot Jun 2014 #105
Excellent post. K&R nt NorthCarolina Jun 2014 #109
In a few cases, perhaps. Savannahmann Jun 2014 #111
Excellent post... freebrew Jun 2014 #118
Yep. Thanks for posting this! nt MannyGoldstein Jun 2014 #112
+1000 heaven05 Jun 2014 #113
" including attacks on the messengers, mocking, swarming, and endless diversion" loudsue Jun 2014 #115
Yes, yes and also...... Smarmie Doofus Jun 2014 #117
Those threads soliciting support for Greenwald garner 125-140 recs. Ikonoklast Jun 2014 #119
the OP specifically says it is a LOUD FEW and not "everyone that has reservations" carolinayellowdog Jun 2014 #141
You've proved Ikonoklast's point. nt msanthrope Jun 2014 #152
No. You are confused. bvar22 Jun 2014 #374
Exactly. Andy823 Jun 2014 #157
+1 Couldn't agree more! B Calm Jun 2014 #219
"The real reason"? Pure fiction! George II Jun 2014 #120
Absolutely. The noise machine is imperative to drown out Baitball Blogger Jun 2014 #121
K&R You will know them by their works or in many cases, their silence. nt raouldukelives Jun 2014 #126
DURec leftstreet Jun 2014 #128
Yes. Big $$$ in defense contracts. closeupready Jun 2014 #132
The way Greenwald/Snowden detractors whatchamacallit Jun 2014 #134
Thank You For Sharing cantbeserious Jun 2014 #136
Complicating things further is the fact that propaganda is self-perpetuating RufusTFirefly Jun 2014 #143
just wanted to add..working for free and fair elections gets u targeted questionseverything Jun 2014 #146
yeah--except last week on Stephanie Miller Show Steph and Jackie Schechner librechik Jun 2014 #154
this is a despicable, broad-brushed attack on speech bigtree Jun 2014 #155
I couldn't agree more nt Andy823 Jun 2014 #180
Baloney BillZBubb Jun 2014 #410
I haven't been loud about it, but it is possible Bettie Jun 2014 #156
More likely the ratfuckers are the organized group. See how that works? KittyWampus Jun 2014 #158
Yup. Ratfuckers gotta ratfuck...nt SidDithers Jun 2014 #250
K&R. Great links! nt valerief Jun 2014 #161
ATA thread about this thread Capt. Obvious Jun 2014 #163
k and r snagglepuss Jun 2014 #166
This whole thread is an example of narcissistic paranoia. sufrommich Jun 2014 #174
+1,000,000 nt Andy823 Jun 2014 #181
Propagandists could have also torn down FDR for his actions regarding interning Japanese Americans cascadiance Jun 2014 #177
Wow! That is one terrific, thoughtful analysis! +1 RufusTFirefly Jun 2014 #190
There might be temptations by some to demonize kids of the 60's for their VW bugs... cascadiance Jun 2014 #203
Nobody tore "down FDR for his actions regarding interning Japanese Americans." bvar22 Jun 2014 #267
I'd disagree in part stupidicus Jun 2014 #182
"the simpler and more plausible explanantion" bvar22 Jun 2014 #216
I think 99% of DUers know exactly how the Snowden/Greenwald adventure will end. randome Jun 2014 #193
Sublime! bvar22 Jun 2014 #209
If the evidence was clear-cut, and not subject to interpretation, we would already be... randome Jun 2014 #217
The Pulitzer Prize Committee disagrees. bvar22 Jun 2014 #251
Pulitzer Prizes are based on the quality of the reporting and the subject matter. randome Jun 2014 #255
Distinctions without a Difference. bvar22 Jun 2014 #257
People have disagreements and can have honest disagreements. I agree that there are some who like to hrmjustin Jun 2014 #204
i think divulging the NSA ability to spy on americans is one thing, but divulging to other countries dionysus Jun 2014 #221
I have no idea where it comes from G_j Jun 2014 #208
Its all about the Two Minutes of HATE. bvar22 Jun 2014 #240
works as advertised! reddread Jun 2014 #312
A conspiracy theory about conspiracy theories? frazzled Jun 2014 #213
It'd be nice if we all were here to discuss the issues. But that's not the case. rhett o rick Jun 2014 #223
Well, you know ... frazzled Jun 2014 #246
That is the "Real Reason"? Really? On the Road Jun 2014 #230
Now THAT is a looooong reach. bvar22 Jun 2014 #247
Well, the Best Generally Available Source is Probably the Washington Post Article On the Road Jun 2014 #394
. ProSense Jun 2014 #231
i believe that someone (i mean a bot, not a person) is reading my texts barbtries Jun 2014 #239
More Americans Oppose Edward Snowden's Actions Than Support Them ProSense Jun 2014 #243
Is there a BS award on DU? We have a winner uhnope Jun 2014 #265
I just think Greenwald is an obnoxious dick with disingenious intentions. phleshdef Jun 2014 #266
K & R !!! WillyT Jun 2014 #269
Wow, how do I miss these OPs? Must be spending too much time at work. Rex Jun 2014 #272
straw man attack leads to insulting a real person carolinayellowdog Jun 2014 #320
I don't really think woo believes everyone that disagrees with him is a government agent. Rex Jun 2014 #442
I wonder how many Democrats attacked Daniel Ellsberg The Green Manalishi Jun 2014 #279
Ellsberg had proof. Snowden has insinuations and suppositions. randome Jun 2014 #281
a new low for you nt grasswire Jun 2014 #282
You've said that before. Soon I'll be posting from Pellucidar! randome Jun 2014 #283
"a new low for you" Cali_Democrat Jun 2014 #289
Well, my real question remains The Green Manalishi Jun 2014 #296
No one is saying to trust the NSA. randome Jun 2014 #304
Realization is setting in for some that G&S are not what they seem. randome Jun 2014 #305
What they are is NOT the point The Green Manalishi Jun 2014 #366
Even MORE fascinating: bvar22 Jun 2014 #368
Great! And seems to have struck a chord in some. Squinch Jun 2014 #280
OP is so logical and sensible, it's impossible for it not to be factual. Zorra Jun 2014 #285
Ha! Puglover Jun 2014 #295
Poll ProSense Jun 2014 #297
Couldnt be because iamthebandfanman Jun 2014 #298
Oh, go lick Hitler's boots, you America-hater, you! randome Jun 2014 #307
My latest selfie. greatauntoftriplets Jun 2014 #299
So you know Zach Galifianakis, then. What's he like? randome Jun 2014 #308
I'm a palm, not a fern! greatauntoftriplets Jun 2014 #311
Sorry! Sorry! You all look alike to...oh, shit! Never mind! Delete! Delete! randome Jun 2014 #313
.... greatauntoftriplets Jun 2014 #315
Thank You, woo. bvar22 Jun 2014 #314
Yes, I noticed that. woo me with science Jun 2014 #322
Personally I think Greenwald is a self-righteous, arrogant creep. I don't like him at all. OregonBlue Jun 2014 #316
196 recs...and good to go until 11PM! bvar22 Jun 2014 #318
Two possibilities Android3.14 Jun 2014 #325
Nicely Done! bvar22 Jun 2014 #346
You got me! I'm a plant. Drunken Irishman Jun 2014 #330
Let me guess: A Ficus? BillZBubb Jun 2014 #411
This was all about you? HangOnKids Jun 2014 #475
good topic. There are HUGE profits made from OUR Federal/state funds to pay for "surveillance" Sunlei Jun 2014 #332
It couldn't possibly be Greenwald's actually as much of a scumbag as we've accused him of being? Chan790 Jun 2014 #339
You know the best result of OPs like this? randome Jun 2014 #343
Wow ...heads explode ...and I'm out of popcorn now. L0oniX Jun 2014 #348
How accomodating of your targets to self-identify via outraged responses. winter is coming Jun 2014 #354
Post of the year to you my friend. harun Jun 2014 #355
Thank you Woo!!!!!!!!!!! Puzzledtraveller Jun 2014 #356
Many a time I check DU on my phone Capt. Obvious Jun 2014 #360
I saw that copycat thread and couldn't believe how perfectly it illustrated the problem. woo me with science Jun 2014 #373
I just removed OP for a check Capt. Obvious Jun 2014 #375
Quite a few smear threads like that lately. woo me with science Jun 2014 #396
Kick bobduca Jun 2014 #389
knr Douglas Carpenter Jun 2014 #390
Thank you. mia Jun 2014 #413
Where do you people come from? n/t albino65 Jun 2014 #416
Where do we come from? bvar22 Jun 2014 #453
BRAVO!!!! HangOnKids Jun 2014 #476
Great Op, full of good info. Thank you. Generated a lot of recs and replies, too. merrily Jun 2014 #460
I agree. mia Jun 2014 #461
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