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In reply to the discussion: Wow, Greenwald in a new light [View all]ProSense
(116,464 posts)21. Absolutely
"You are dismissing his current views by shifting the discussion to his past. "
...not.
"You are challenging him based on his views from years ago to discredit him and destroy his credibility, instead of confronting his points directly. "
No, I'm challenging his inflexibility, his pettiness (especially toward people who are not in the public spotlight) and his apparent inability to present the full picture in his criticisms.
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I clearly remember one hell of a lot of progressives giving Bush* benefit of the doubt...
hlthe2b
Jan 2012
#17
Your posts are not intellectual criticism. That is, you do not argue the topic
Luminous Animal
Jan 2012
#65
"I had not abandoned my trust in the Bush administration" Until he did and wrote a book.
Luminous Animal
Jan 2012
#77
Are you saying that Greenwald has already exposed Bush supporting DUers?
Luminous Animal
Jan 2012
#88
In case you missed post #88. When and where did GG expose ex-Bush DUers?
Luminous Animal
Jan 2012
#93
Oh geez, how'd I miss this? It's my favorite rightwing shill,,,eerrr I mean "civil" libertarian.
Tarheel_Dem
Feb 2012
#97