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In reply to the discussion: Ellsberg: Journalists Who Attack Glenn Greenwald Are "Tools" [View all]Autumn
(44,743 posts)19. Toobin is beyond disgusting.
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Because, of course, no-one could possible arrive at different conclusions to Ellsberg independently.
Donald Ian Rankin
Aug 2013
#2
Nobody said that there cannot be other conclusions. But Ellsberg is well respected
totodeinhere
Aug 2013
#27
Well, certainly we can all agree that a drone strike on Edward Snowden...
Leopolds Ghost
Aug 2013
#87
Someone on DU over the weekend called Ellsberg a 'dickhead,' thereby elevating
HardTimes99
Aug 2013
#82
As I've said before, the hyena pack is not interested in engaging in reasonable debate.
Maedhros
Aug 2013
#47
You see, Greenwald's partner is from South America, that's why "mule" is funny!
MNBrewer
Aug 2013
#74
I dunno. If Greenwald is in a gay marriage like the article indicates (?)
Leopolds Ghost
Aug 2013
#100
Greenwald's outright lies and lies of omission have been documented. They are undeniable.
KittyWampus
Aug 2013
#6
I'll stake my 1 map vs. Catherina's catalog of errors any day. And that you haven't bothered
KittyWampus
Aug 2013
#15
But the evidence you provide for Greenwald's supposed "lies" is not compelling.
Maedhros
Aug 2013
#51
Post some Greenwald lies. It's not as if lots of us haven't been asking for proof for months
DisgustipatedinCA
Aug 2013
#10
Easiest lie to post- Greenwald saying Miranda was held because he was his spouse.
KittyWampus
Aug 2013
#17
Yes he was. And that you would accept Greenwald's lie about Miranda being detained solely
KittyWampus
Aug 2013
#24
So you admit he lied. LOL! Which is it. Either he was offered a lawyer or he wasn't. He either had
KittyWampus
Aug 2013
#71
American patriot who is woefully uninformed regarding Greenwald and his serial lies.
KittyWampus
Aug 2013
#26
How is it diffferent to others like Old Elm Tree or Progressive Independent?
Violet_Crumble
Aug 2013
#124
an "oasis" of authoritarian apologists for embracing a Surveillance & Security State. Sieg Heil!
99th_Monkey
Aug 2013
#56
You know so little about Ellsberg, your arrogance and ignorance are what's really incredible. If you
HardTimes99
Aug 2013
#85
Cesca is one of the most willfully and pridefully dishonest people I have ever encountered
Bluenorthwest
Aug 2013
#102
It's really sad that one of the great patriots of our time is called something
totodeinhere
Aug 2013
#34
That's not the end of the story. Yes his methods were slightly different than the methods
totodeinhere
Aug 2013
#65
Hahaha. Shows how little you know about the actual Pentagon Papers. Ellsberg didn't have to
HardTimes99
Aug 2013
#88
There we are. He was under the bus, but now Ellsburg is under railsback's clown car.
DisgustipatedinCA
Aug 2013
#36
"Everyone who disagrees with me is a tool" is a stance for ideologues and true believers:
struggle4progress
Aug 2013
#68
Alternet headline a bit misleading, and Ellsberg didn't call everyone who disagrees with him a tool.
deurbano
Aug 2013
#78
Except for those who can read he clearly uses the actions of individuals as standard for calling
Bluenorthwest
Aug 2013
#104
I missed the part where Greenwald was 100% pure and totally above any scrutiny or criticism...
Blue_Tires
Aug 2013
#75
Since former NSA Executive Thomas Drake is the person who first "dumped" the docs on this program,
Leopolds Ghost
Aug 2013
#90
This whole Glenn Greenwald wank-fest is ignoring the fact that Barton Gellman broke the story
Leopolds Ghost
Aug 2013
#91
Interesting stuff. I wonder if Gellman even WANTS any credit for breaking story
99th_Monkey
Aug 2013
#93
At one point Washington Post itself came out with piece asking if Greenwald is liable for espionage.
Leopolds Ghost
Aug 2013
#95
It seems to me it wants Greenwald to take all the credit, even while its own journalists assiduously
Leopolds Ghost
Aug 2013
#99
Of course NO reporter can "guarantee" that the managing editor or publisher won't kill a story
Blue_Tires
Aug 2013
#94
Yeah, but knowing the Post's current editorial leadership, it likely would have been buried.
Leopolds Ghost
Aug 2013
#96