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MineralMan

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23. No, that's isn't what I meant.

Mon Jan 2, 2012, 12:08 PM

Jan 2012

Libertarians often pretend to be other than what they are. As for being accused of being simple minded, Greenwald has already covered that ground. I use "liberaltarian" as a pseudo-political title. You may interpret it as you see fit.

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Glenn Greenwald - Progressive or Liberaltarian? [View all] MineralMan Jan 2012 OP

Your link goes to Glenn Beck. tabatha Jan 2012 #1

I discovered that. MineralMan Jan 2012 #2

Try making a tinyurl. tabatha Jan 2012 #6

It's easy enough to type in the link. MineralMan Jan 2012 #10

This link works. MH1 Jan 2012 #29

I suggest that linkiing to Glenn Beck on DU is a red flag shouting 'slow down and Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #48

Uh, I didn't link to Glenn Beck. MineralMan Jan 2012 #59

Sure, that's the ticket. Where are the other links? Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #64

Progressive DesMoinesDem Jan 2012 #3

I got to pass on Beck coming up. Autumn Jan 2012 #4

It was an error in the way DU resolves URLs. MineralMan Jan 2012 #7

A better question is: _ed_ Jan 2012 #5

Well, the list you created MineralMan Jan 2012 #9

Greenwald supported the War on Terror? _ed_ Jan 2012 #14

He supported the Iraq invasion during the Bush administration. MineralMan Jan 2012 #18

Post removed Post removed Jan 2012 #26

Here you go: MineralMan Jan 2012 #38

When you read this, skip that post and read the preface itself which is linked. Pholus Jan 2012 #52

After a post like this, I think the examination of the writings of any individual is valuable tabatha Jan 2012 #62

I thought he was supported Bush on the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. tabatha Jan 2012 #17

All true. Thanks. MineralMan Jan 2012 #19

I'm hoping someone can hack into his emails quinnox Jan 2012 #8

Lol! whatchamacallit Jan 2012 #21

You know what? I couldn't care less. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2012 #11

OK. However, Glenn Greenwald's writings are MineralMan Jan 2012 #15

What I'm trying to figure out is *why* DU is so obsessed with him. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2012 #33

I don't think we should care. It seems to me that this is just A Simple Game Jan 2012 #94

well, you know, last week it was Matt Tiabbi paulk Jan 2012 #70

Since libertarians can range from the far right to the far left nadinbrzezinski Jan 2012 #12

Yes. I'm well aware of libertarian political issues. MineralMan Jan 2012 #16

"they do pollute both parties" Warren Stupidity Jan 2012 #46

So caring about the law and civil rights is pollution? nadinbrzezinski Jan 2012 #60

You don't think that some of the libertarian views are worthy of consideration? A Simple Game Jan 2012 #95

Libertarianism is ultimately NOT consistent with liberal values. It just isn't. MH1 Jan 2012 #39

Sometimes shades of grey can be useful, sir. Pholus Jan 2012 #57

As I said, the RIGHT WING of the Libertarian party is quite noisy nadinbrzezinski Jan 2012 #61

Shitheel MjolnirTime Jan 2012 #13

"Liberaltarian"? If that's a Left-Libertarian, how's that different from anti-statist Progressive? leveymg Jan 2012 #20

No, that's isn't what I meant. MineralMan Jan 2012 #23

So you are saying that "liberaltarians" are deceitful anti-statist progressives then? Pholus Jan 2012 #25

Since you're insinuating that GG is a false-flag Progressive, burden is on you to leveymg Jan 2012 #43

Do you think Greenwald's writings will have ANY impact on the 2012 election? PA Democrat Jan 2012 #22

I think Greenwald is about dividing people, so it may, indeed affect MineralMan Jan 2012 #28

"Interested"? More like obsessed. Too many threads to count, too much of a pain to hide them all. PA Democrat Jan 2012 #55

Now that's funny. "his articles are posted daily on DU". A Simple Game Jan 2012 #96

The real question is: Do Americans have a right & duty to criticize the President when he's wrong? baldguy Jan 2012 #24

Of course they do. MineralMan Jan 2012 #32

The only reason Greenwald is being attacked is because he has been critical of Obama. baldguy Jan 2012 #47

Here, let me help you with that google search link. Luminous Animal Jan 2012 #27

Hi. Yes, that works. MineralMan Jan 2012 #30

conspiracy theories to smear the left fascisthunter Jan 2012 #31

Thanks for letting me know. MineralMan Jan 2012 #34

I always get a kick when some one ... JoePhilly Jan 2012 #72

"Drug Decriminalization in Portugal" by Glenn Greenwald JackRiddler Jan 2012 #35

Thank you, JackRiddler smokey nj Jan 2012 #44

Barack Obama - Centrist or Moderate? Tierra_y_Libertad Jan 2012 #36

What of his associations and employment of Donnie McClurkin? Ex-gay hate preacher Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #41

Glenn Greenwald" Cato shows that he worked with them on drug policy issues Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #37

I agree with the OP. It's important to attach an exact one-word label to everybody. JackRiddler Jan 2012 #40

Lol! whatchamacallit Jan 2012 #42

Your allegation "his association with the Cato institute". Warren Stupidity Jan 2012 #45

Do you really think "liberaltarian" was an intentional coinage? JackRiddler Jan 2012 #49

uh yeah Warren Stupidity Jan 2012 #51

Well then. I stand corrected. JackRiddler Jan 2012 #53

I didn't even coin the word. It's not original with me. MineralMan Jan 2012 #58

Doesn't matter, it works. n/t A Simple Game Jan 2012 #97

Who's Glenn Greenwald? getdown Jan 2012 #50

Emmanual Goldstein... Luminous Animal Jan 2012 #54

hahahahaha getdown Jan 2012 #56

GREENWALD MUST BE DESTROYED!!!1 frylock Jan 2012 #63

The OP refuses to address that nonsense. So many DUers calling out that smear Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #65

Not at all. Greenwald accepted a grant from Cato. MineralMan Jan 2012 #66

Right. Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #67

So, accepting a grant from an organization is NOT having MineralMan Jan 2012 #68

Interesting -- so is the converse true? Cato is liberal cause it paid GG? Pholus Jan 2012 #69

I don't think so. The one who pays is the MineralMan Jan 2012 #71

That makes ethical sense, but didn't Cato also make a big mistake by offering him money then? Pholus Jan 2012 #73

Skilled writers can pretty much write anything to suit the marketplace. MineralMan Jan 2012 #74

What if you generally disagreed with the client but ethically you supported this one job? Pholus Jan 2012 #75

Personally, I can't answer that, because I don't know MineralMan Jan 2012 #80

Fair enough! Pholus Jan 2012 #91

I found this entry in Wikipedia VERY interesting. johnaries Jan 2012 #76

So I guess he doesn't like the two party system then... Pholus Jan 2012 #77

... girl gone mad Jan 2012 #82

His speech at FAIR has been running two and three times a week on cable. EFerrari Jan 2012 #86

His work with CATO institute concerned studying drug policy in Portugal. Puregonzo1188 Jan 2012 #78

Extraordinary rendition - good or bad? jpgray Jan 2012 #79

I don't care. AtomicKitten Jan 2012 #81

Suspension of Habeas Corpus is a jaw-dropping policy that is impossible to defend jpgray Jan 2012 #83

He's no Molly Ivins. AtomicKitten Jan 2012 #84

He's worse than Molly Ivins. He's right that the Bush-era executive must end - completely jpgray Jan 2012 #87

That anyone could mistake him for a political pundit when his interest is civil liberties EFerrari Jan 2012 #89

He certainly is a political pundit. AtomicKitten Jan 2012 #90

Good ideas and have a Happy New Year, AtomicKitten. freshwest Jan 2012 #92

Same to you. AtomicKitten Jan 2012 #93

What is a "Liberaltarian"? suffragette Jan 2012 #85

You can find a working definition here: MineralMan Jan 2012 #88