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In reply to the discussion: I can't believe that Greenwald would do [View all]jazzimov
(1,456 posts)17. I've been following Greenwald for a while
and I've always thought he was an asshole.
I just never thought that even he would stoop this low.
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In the US, the freedom of the press is protected by the Constitution, unlike in the UK.
pnwmom
Aug 2013
#150
Miranda is a big boy. Unless these were planted on him, then I don't see a problem.
NYC_SKP
Aug 2013
#6
Amen isn't indigenous to prayer ending...real religious shit like that gives Christians a bad name
uponit7771
Aug 2013
#162
It's not noting concern, it's noting an act that is almost sociopathic in its callousness.
stevenleser
Aug 2013
#99
Oh, and my ridicule was based upon the use of "lover" and "boyfriend" in the OP.
myrna minx
Aug 2013
#134
The term is "Partner," and talking about Miranda as though he needs protection is just as bad.
last1standing
Aug 2013
#29
I personally don't like partner either. Boyfriend would be more equitable, if they weren't married.
phleshdef
Aug 2013
#177
So if FoxNews called Michelle 'the President's lover' that would be dandy fine with you?
Bluenorthwest
Aug 2013
#165
What has to do with orientation is the two sets of rules you use and the utter lack of response to
Bluenorthwest
Aug 2013
#167
You are characterizing the discussion and missing the point so widely I have to assume it is
Bluenorthwest
Aug 2013
#180
Miranda is Greenwald's spouse AND partner. You are infantalizing a half of that partnership.
Luminous Animal
Aug 2013
#61
As you can see, you've only managed to garner 5 recs for this pathetic propaganda.
Luminous Animal
Aug 2013
#66
It's surreal. With this tack, these Duers would be outraged that the My Lai massacre, Watergate,
myrna minx
Aug 2013
#89
It must be a new way of thinking. ''If I don't know about something, it can't be real.''
Octafish
Aug 2013
#91
Good point. Using anyone that one might care about this way shows callous disregard for them.
stevenleser
Aug 2013
#85
Not under this OP they aren't. I'm happy to discuss them at any time though, as you are well aware
stevenleser
Aug 2013
#112
That's right. That means I can call you out for thread/OP-jacking. You dont want to stay on topic
stevenleser
Aug 2013
#116
No. It looks bad on the UK and US governments who don't like freedom of the press these days...
Octafish
Aug 2013
#120
Again, the reason you dont want to address the point in the OP is obvious. nt
stevenleser
Aug 2013
#125
Your denial of agency to Miranda says quite a bit about your belief system, though. Do you
HardTimes99
Aug 2013
#121
I'm not denying him agency anymore than I am denying it to my mother, adult daughter or SO
stevenleser
Aug 2013
#124
That's my point. You don't KNOW that Greenwald asked. If you believe Miranda has 'agency,' then
HardTimes99
Aug 2013
#126
It's not concern, and I don't think the OP would characterize it as such. I'm not concerned for
stevenleser
Aug 2013
#100
Oh sure, and the snark about the OP having 'concern' isn't game playing. Nice try. nt
stevenleser
Aug 2013
#104
You first. Would you give stolen CIA or NSA documents to your child/mother/Significant other to
stevenleser
Aug 2013
#106
Thread/OP-jacking will do that. The OPs point is spot on. Many folks want to change the subject
stevenleser
Aug 2013
#113
No, my friend. It is on the UK's Customs and Immigration Enforcement's head that Miranda
HardTimes99
Aug 2013
#179
Whew! My post went right over your fat, little head. Allow me to put it more bluntly. Don't
HardTimes99
Aug 2013
#184