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In reply to the discussion: Glenn Greenwald is an asshat for his support of Ron Paul. [View all]gratuitous
(82,849 posts)9. NAZI!
You should recognize the "rules" by now, so I can't be Godwined here. Or is it "Godwinned"? In any case, every general statement of fact about People Who Are Very Bad is an explicit endorsement. So mote it be.
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Proof? Mineral Man doesn't need no stinkin' proof. It's just his opinion that Greenwald supports
Luminous Animal
Dec 2011
#36
Bullshit. Paul supports war with Iraq, Iran, abortion bans, and criminalizing homosexuality.
TheWraith
Dec 2011
#105
"Personally, I don't much care for the attacks on his views on social policies."
TheWraith
Dec 2011
#115
Is there any other candidate promoting the end of the war on drugs, the end of
Luminous Animal
Dec 2011
#5
That is true. But that has nothing to do with the theme of Greenwald's article
Luminous Animal
Dec 2011
#41
Is the statement about the "white supremacist" that he is against the empire and the war on drugs...
JackRiddler
Dec 2011
#103
David Duke may be in favor of Medicare for all and free college tuition. Who could possibly care?
arely staircase
Dec 2011
#118
I can only name one who published his very own white supremacist newsletter. Ron Paul.
arely staircase
Jan 2012
#125
Your title clearly states that Greenwald supports Paul. Greenwald says otherwise.
Luminous Animal
Dec 2011
#28
Another person who did not read the article. That quote isn't even close to the focus.
Luminous Animal
Dec 2011
#64
well put. but hey, his shtick has an audience, and it's how he makes his living. i think a lot of
dionysus
Dec 2011
#6
Does that mean that you are pro-war, pro surveillance state, pro crony capitalism, and pro drug-war?
Tierra_y_Libertad
Dec 2011
#10
Link to the article... (edited to add the correct link- it's the 1st one)
Luminous Animal
Dec 2011
#23
I was born in MO. You're going to have to show me how that is support.
proud2BlibKansan
Dec 2011
#22
I suspect a semi-coordinated attempt to link being anti-War, anti-Drug War, anti-Bankster bailout
Romulox
Dec 2011
#43
and never admitted succumbing to the biggest temptation on the internet.
Hassin Bin Sober
Dec 2011
#82
Like the broken clock--accurate twice a day I just don't equate analysis of positions with support
hlthe2b
Dec 2011
#71
If you're using just that quote to interpret support for Paul your argument is not convincing.
Poll_Blind
Dec 2011
#50
Any number of politicans that don't blatantly lie about their political positions/views.
BootinUp
Dec 2011
#61
That's not an answer and trying to turn me into a Paul supporter so you can scuttle off is weak.
Poll_Blind
Dec 2011
#65
LOL, what you're missing is I already agree that Paul's a shit. As I've said, I agree...
Poll_Blind
Dec 2011
#73
Sorry, MM... but Greenwald providing analysis of Paul's positions does not equate to support of Paul
hlthe2b
Dec 2011
#62
Despite who he does or doesn't support "Glenn Greenwald is an asshat", period. The end.
Tarheel_Dem
Dec 2011
#76
Why don't you post a link to the entire article that quote came from? So maybe people can see the
Puregonzo1188
Dec 2011
#85
I'm anti-war, anti-crony capitalism, anti-Surveillance State and anti-drug war. AND I'm pro-choice
Warren DeMontague
Dec 2011
#92
The kind of respectful post that has made DU what it is today. Go MM! Go MM!
Karmadillo
Dec 2011
#95
Actually, both of those statements, unbacked by anything approaching credible argument...
JackRiddler
Dec 2011
#106
Where's the "support" part of your claim? You know, aside from whether Paul is the most anti." nt
valerief
Dec 2011
#100
That isn't "support". It has to be granted that two out of four are easily arguable.
TheKentuckian
Dec 2011
#114
I don't think it's support, I think GG truly believes Paul believes those things.
joshcryer
Dec 2011
#123