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In reply to the discussion: Glenn Greenwald defends Republicans trying to sabotage Iran negotiations. [View all]SoapBox
(18,791 posts)58. Greenwad is an asshole.
I've no respect for him whatsoever.
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Glenn Greenwald defends Republicans trying to sabotage Iran negotiations. [View all]
geek tragedy
Mar 2015
OP
I was neutral on him till today, it is clear what his agenda is now. Fuck him big time
NoJusticeNoPeace
Mar 2015
#176
If that is really true, I should point out that the OP misrepresented what GG said.
rhett o rick
Mar 2015
#191
I am giving you the benefit of the doubt, don't fail me. What you posted is swell but
rhett o rick
Mar 2015
#195
Agreed. Those of us who are not big fans of Greenwald remain of the same mind.
Buzz Clik
Mar 2015
#53
Agree, but the people who agree with Greenwald on this AT LEAST get pointed out for who they are
uponit7771
Mar 2015
#76
"give up"?.. reporting GG's tweets? Oh, and I've seen some GG fans saying he's wrong on this..
Cha
Mar 2015
#96
We'll, it's Democrats and Obama opposing war and libertarian golden boy Rand Paul
geek tragedy
Mar 2015
#5
Or, he's just a mendacious hack who subverts his beliefs whenever they collide
geek tragedy
Mar 2015
#8
Four tweets from Greenwald attacking Democrats and defending Republicans--zero
geek tragedy
Mar 2015
#4
He actually made several tweets criticizing the Republican efforts to derail it, including one
Chathamization
Mar 2015
#11
Eh...the twitter link from your first post? Did you bother to actually look at his tweets before
Chathamization
Mar 2015
#14
If you're really trying to be obtuse, where did he say what Reid was doing was a bad thing?
Chathamization
Mar 2015
#20
So you admit that none of the criticisms you mention in your OP are criticisms per your bizarre
Chathamization
Mar 2015
#25
You didn't have that tweet in your original OP, yet you seemed to still be capable of seeing the
Chathamization
Mar 2015
#29
Speaking of links, why don't you give us some links supporting your quotes? nm
rhett o rick
Mar 2015
#137
No, the point is that there is no criticism there and that's why no one sees it
Number23
Mar 2015
#37
Well, you know how it is. Must defend Greenwald at all costs. Integrity be damned.
Tarheel_Dem
Mar 2015
#181
Even when faced with the fact that it is beyond obvious that the man is simply NOT criticizing the
Number23
Mar 2015
#184
"All while they bray about how they are true and REAL Democratic base, of course."
Tarheel_Dem
Mar 2015
#185
True, but hopefully it will show others the level of deception going on and make them think twice
Chathamization
Mar 2015
#197
We would need nothing but the finest GG bullshite tweets coming down the pike.. and Hoorah! Siding
Cha
Mar 2015
#100
Greenwald is an expert on "..a phrase half stupid and half toxic on multiple levels".. he's had so
Cha
Mar 2015
#98
Shocker! I am quite sure his fans will be along shortly to explain how he he is just misunderstood
Egnever
Mar 2015
#10
He isn't wrong if he didn't say what the OP contends. Ask the OP for links. nm
rhett o rick
Mar 2015
#140
I like Greenwald for all the issues he had helped bring into the spot light, especially working
Hutzpa
Mar 2015
#28
Even if not prosecutable, the behavior is seditious in nature and spirit. nt
geek tragedy
Mar 2015
#33
I was wondering if any of DU's attorneys would comment on Greenwald describing himself as
stevenleser
Mar 2015
#54
And those statements by Greenwald sound more than "zealously representing one's client"
stevenleser
Mar 2015
#57
I don't find the need to follow Greenwald but he seems to be looking for the big deal.
Thinkingabout
Mar 2015
#38
More like swings, loses control of the bat, and the bat takes out half the crowd.
stevenleser
Mar 2015
#47
There is a difference between criticizing the deal and Contact a foreign government
nakocal
Mar 2015
#41
Oh, OUCH! Perfect. that might ruffle more than a few GG fan feathers here..if he had the temerity
Cha
Mar 2015
#99
And of course, no response. There is no response other than taking it back or attacking Bernie.
stevenleser
Mar 2015
#121
Dug himself into another pit with his knee defense of republicons over the Democratic Party &
Cha
Mar 2015
#133
The asshole is helping Republicans undermine a peace deal here. All because he hates Democrats.
stevenleser
Mar 2015
#43
I'm really curious which Republican candidate he will endorse for President in 2016.
Cali_Democrat
Mar 2015
#51
He is a negative nationalist that views the US and Democrats as his antagonist.
stevenleser
Mar 2015
#61
It also wasn't "any member of congress" doing free speech. It was official, collective action. n/t
lumberjack_jeff
Mar 2015
#70
dear glenn, the repucks are humping for war....the President is trying to avoid it.
spanone
Mar 2015
#75
Yeah, so it's GG who has the Dick Cheney playbook and is being faithful to it.. not Sen Reid.
Cha
Mar 2015
#103
Well....isn't GG the featured speaker at a Koch-funded lecture series named after a racist
MADem
Mar 2015
#80
Everything GG does is for GG, and the bank balance of GG alone. Translation = $$$$$$$.
Tarheel_Dem
Mar 2015
#182
Look closely folks -- THIS is the renegade senator Glenn Greenwald is cheerleading:
Blue_Tires
Mar 2015
#82
Not a hypocrite--he's a clever dissembler who has kept his powder dry for a long time.
MADem
Mar 2015
#120
It all fits nicely if Greenwald is a negative nationalist with the the West, the US and Democrats
stevenleser
Mar 2015
#117
You're kidding!? Even he wouldn't be that stupid! Oh, wait.. nevermind.. he's so full of shite.
Cha
Mar 2015
#94
The list..yep, Rand Paul is on there. It's GG who's "faithfully using the Dick Cheney Playbook"..
Cha
Mar 2015
#95
Iran and the Rude Pundit disagree.. "The authors may not fully understand that in international law,
Cha
Mar 2015
#109
He always at least gave the appearance of fence-sitting. Now he's not even bothering with that.
randome
Mar 2015
#113
What is the point of this OP? From the headline I expected something juicy, instead of nada.
GoneFishin
Mar 2015
#114
Greenwald conflates 'criticism' with what the GOP did, which is to actively undermine the country.
randome
Mar 2015
#118
I only see one quote about Sen Reid with no context. How about the other quotes? nm
rhett o rick
Mar 2015
#153
I don't care about Reid. I care about Greenwald conflating what the Gang of 47 did with 'criticism'.
randome
Mar 2015
#154
No one has provided me with a link showing what is claimed here other that
rhett o rick
Mar 2015
#163
He said both actions were wrong. That's far from "defending" the 47 Republicons.
rhett o rick
Mar 2015
#177
I'm sure the OP will be updated to explain this...oversight...which was obviously unintentional
Chathamization
Mar 2015
#143
I would like to hear a theory as to why "disinformation" about GG. He isn't
rhett o rick
Mar 2015
#168
I'd like to hear a theory about why, if Greenwald is so bad, it's necessary to make stuff up
Chathamization
Mar 2015
#198
There is a difference between QUESTIONING the policy and being traitors to your country
LynneSin
Mar 2015
#127
I hear what you are saying. I guess I am a little stunned that some here would actually go to
rhett o rick
Mar 2015
#196
GG is going to end up like Ralph Nader if he isn't careful: a one-note parody of himself. nt
Hekate
Mar 2015
#129
Translation: "I'm going to criticize substance of Republicans and style of Democrats
stevenleser
Mar 2015
#134
That's what I thought. Your hatred of Greenwald is misplaced. He isn't killing the middle and lower
rhett o rick
Mar 2015
#139
As any English professor will tell you. Synonym means similar meaning, not necessarily exactly
stevenleser
Mar 2015
#203
That's because you are engaging in a dishonest rhetorical exercise to avoid addressing the truth
stevenleser
Mar 2015
#155
The OP states, "Glenn Greenwald defends Republicans trying to sabotage Iran negotiations."
rhett o rick
Mar 2015
#156
And now you have moved the goalposts from "Supports" to "Defends" in your rhetorical game
stevenleser
Mar 2015
#157
The OP did not provide any source or context for Greenwald "defending" the Republicons.
rhett o rick
Mar 2015
#160
The OP provided the exact twitter quote where Greenwald did just as I described, WITH LINK!
stevenleser
Mar 2015
#170
He also said this, "GOP efforts to sabotage a peace deal with Iran are heinous on the substance:
rhett o rick
Mar 2015
#178
Given everything he has done to undermine Obama, he almost has to support the GOP on this
Sheepshank
Mar 2015
#159
I hope not because of this thread. Greenwald did not "defend" the Republicons.
rhett o rick
Mar 2015
#164
I dont see the follow up part at the link, where can I see that 1000% remark?
NoJusticeNoPeace
Mar 2015
#179