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In reply to the discussion: The real reason a very loud few are posting hostility toward Glenn Greenwald at DU: [View all]Historic NY
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The real reason a very loud few are posting hostility toward Glenn Greenwald at DU: [View all]
woo me with science
Jun 2014
OP
So how is it possible for us to identify the government operatives here? nt
Cali_Democrat
Jun 2014
#139
People who use talking points. Those who are exressing their own thoughts, do not use
sabrina 1
Jun 2014
#170
You know it! I have talk about this with a couple of RW friends, but their hate of Democrats keeps
Dustlawyer
Jun 2014
#439
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
There was a faction on the 'left' several years ago, bloggers mostly, who publicly discussed using
sabrina 1
Jun 2014
#384
You would think when they see it doesn't work, they would try something a bit more effective. But
sabrina 1
Jun 2014
#388
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
I tried to give them some credit, but you make a great case. They literally have nothing to
rhett o rick
Jun 2014
#420
Read the OP and the links before trying to summarize the vast amount of info provided as to how
sabrina 1
Jun 2014
#122
They can do that now. Deep brainwashing controlled by your cell phone and computer!
flamingdem
Jun 2014
#172
Not to worry, they got him. He got a hide for saying some here are authoritarians.
rhett o rick
Jun 2014
#331
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
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
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
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
But you never post in discussion threads. You seem obsessed with policing DU and locking and hiding
rhett o rick
Jun 2014
#417
I think its admirable, the work you are doing to erode the stereotype of Canadians
bobduca
Jun 2014
#431
Those that post only adulation for the President and disparage those that dont, are
rhett o rick
Jun 2014
#463
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
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
DUers have never been "allowed" to use material from right-wing sources to criticize Democrats...
SidDithers
Jun 2014
#425
The link was to an article that denigrated the Right Wing. But you got the hide. nm
rhett o rick
Jun 2014
#447
Locking and hiding seems to be very important to some here that apparently dont understand
rhett o rick
Jun 2014
#449
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
Great post. Those that disparage whistle-blowers, investigative journalists, OWS, Code Pink,
rhett o rick
Jun 2014
#445
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
My browser shows all text in purple. Clicked on links turn green. Don't like black and blue...
freshwest
Jun 2014
#276
Not the original versions that were meant to shame and belittle Obama supporters
Whisp
Jun 2014
#274
I'm glad to have seen that. It CONFIRMS that the talking points are being distributed
sabrina 1
Jun 2014
#418
Lol, I know, Tiger Beat, that's what I was thinking. I think that is for preteen fans of
sabrina 1
Jun 2014
#317
Well, when you can get self-styled "Undergrounders" championing the surveillance state...
villager
Jun 2014
#65
Hard to believe you've missed posts by randome, siddithers, msanthrope etc
riderinthestorm
Jun 2014
#142
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
Oh yes, it absolutely was different during the Bush years and would be again, if a Republican got
sabrina 1
Jun 2014
#469
Better yet, can you post a link to one where you condemned their gross violations of our
sabrina 1
Jun 2014
#321
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
Can you post specific links where they have criticized the NSA surveillance tactics?
sabrina 1
Jun 2014
#472
Demonizing them and insulting those who agree with them (to some extent whatever) is...
Armstead
Jun 2014
#278
And there is a perfect example of what the OP is talking about. Greenwald has no 'followers' that I
sabrina 1
Jun 2014
#386
I want a pony that doesn't keep records of every email and call I make or receive
lark
Jun 2014
#236
To be accurate, I called anyone who implies the president has done something wrong
hughee99
Jun 2014
#220
Well it sure seems you are familiar with the PPR process, so I figured you must be back.
Agschmid
Jun 2014
#36
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
Is this the part where I get labeled as a propagandist shill for the Pentagon again??
Blue_Tires
Jun 2014
#20
Populace. While I do not generally correct other people's posts, I recently corrected
msanthrope
Jun 2014
#140
DU is also better-read and more politically aware than most Americans.
woo me with science
Jun 2014
#39
No.....It's when it becomes the Democratic/Obama Enforcement Squad that hackles get raised
Armstead
Jun 2014
#150
Being against a surveillance state, in the end, has nothing to do with Obama.
paulkienitz
Jun 2014
#351
You GOT me! In fact, Obama hired me for proNSA 2001. Rand Paul wanted me, but, I was already taken
blm
Jun 2014
#69
True--it only helps polarize DU further. And that's a shame, because the main task ahead of
msanthrope
Jun 2014
#178
Totally relevant, a racist Bush backer hates Obama... that's not new... DU expecting people to ...
uponit7771
Jun 2014
#131
" including attacks on the messengers, mocking, swarming, and endless diversion"
loudsue
Jun 2014
#115
the OP specifically says it is a LOUD FEW and not "everyone that has reservations"
carolinayellowdog
Jun 2014
#141
K&R You will know them by their works or in many cases, their silence. nt
raouldukelives
Jun 2014
#126
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
Propagandists could have also torn down FDR for his actions regarding interning Japanese Americans
cascadiance
Jun 2014
#177
There might be temptations by some to demonize kids of the 60's for their VW bugs...
cascadiance
Jun 2014
#203
I think 99% of DUers know exactly how the Snowden/Greenwald adventure will end.
randome
Jun 2014
#193
If the evidence was clear-cut, and not subject to interpretation, we would already be...
randome
Jun 2014
#217
Pulitzer Prizes are based on the quality of the reporting and the subject matter.
randome
Jun 2014
#255
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
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, the Best Generally Available Source is Probably the Washington Post Article
On the Road
Jun 2014
#394
I don't really think woo believes everyone that disagrees with him is a government agent.
Rex
Jun 2014
#442
Personally I think Greenwald is a self-righteous, arrogant creep. I don't like him at all.
OregonBlue
Jun 2014
#316
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
How accomodating of your targets to self-identify via outraged responses.
winter is coming
Jun 2014
#354
I saw that copycat thread and couldn't believe how perfectly it illustrated the problem.
woo me with science
Jun 2014
#373
Great Op, full of good info. Thank you. Generated a lot of recs and replies, too.
merrily
Jun 2014
#460