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Octafish

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10. Do you ever get the feeling you're being watched?

Reply to msanthrope (Reply #9)

Sat Mar 21, 2015, 12:39 AM

Mar 2015

It makes getting smeared understandable.

ETA: As for my sources, go through my journals on DU3 or DU2 you will find what's needed to indict the warmongers and banksters who make a killing off wars without end for profits without cease.

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I don't have to believe anybody about nuttin! [View all] hootinholler Mar 2015 OP

Yes, smearing the messenger seems to be a commonly used deflection. djean111 Mar 2015 #1

The Smear is a technique of the Propagandist. Octafish Mar 2015 #2

It kind of depends on the context, eh? hootinholler Mar 2015 #5

Like the one nice guy in 'Unforgiven' said about his gift horse, 'He ain't mangey, ma'am.' Octafish Mar 2015 #11

I think you should alert on anyone who makes a false accusation against you. msanthrope Mar 2015 #9

Do you ever get the feeling you're being watched? Octafish Mar 2015 #10

You scare them RobertEarl Mar 2015 #12

No. Generally, I keep in mind that DU is a very small fishpond, msanthrope Mar 2015 #14

"Do you ever get the feeling you're being watched?" zappaman Mar 2015 #15

It's a go-to tactic because it deflects discussion Maedhros Mar 2015 #3

100% agreed, hoot. hifiguy Mar 2015 #4

Largely because they don't just release documents. jeff47 Mar 2015 #6

Assuming your analysis is correct hootinholler Mar 2015 #8

He doesn't have a disqualifying fault. jeff47 Mar 2015 #16

Well said. K&R Tierra_y_Libertad Mar 2015 #7

When a journalist or whistle blower is telling the truth, what can those with a whole lot to hide do sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #13