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64. Don't you mean the alternative universe

Reply to ProSense (Reply #7)

Fri Sep 27, 2013, 12:00 AM

Sep 2013

that includes the rest of the world?

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Jeremy Scahill's take on Obama's UN Speech [View all] OKDem08 Sep 2013 OP

k&r thanks for posting. nm rhett o rick Sep 2013 #1

It's a good thing ProSense Sep 2013 #2

Honesty is refreshing. JDPriestly Sep 2013 #22

Yes it is. nt Mojorabbit Sep 2013 #71

+1 JoePhilly Sep 2013 #43

I saw that on Democracy Now! Cleita Sep 2013 #3

But isn't that what we voted to change? dkf Sep 2013 #4

We did and we didn't get change in foreign policy. Cleita Sep 2013 #37

I credit Obama for stating the obvious.. 2banon Sep 2013 #57

True, I had hoped when I voted for him he would have been a better man than his predecessors, but Dragonfli Sep 2013 #5

So effectively there has been no change. avaistheone1 Sep 2013 #23

Not in the national leadership's continuing belief we have a right to the resources we covet Dragonfli Sep 2013 #25

Well said, thanks. Nt newfie11 Sep 2013 #27

I thought we elected Dems to change that. The rest of the world will never take kindly to the US sabrina 1 Sep 2013 #35

We, the people, are going to have to force them to change the policy. Cleita Sep 2013 #39

Yes, but people ARE beginning to wake up, slowly but surely. As Brzenzski said recently, ruefully sabrina 1 Sep 2013 #61

Obama's statements were grotesque. Luminous Animal Sep 2013 #6

Scahill's opinions are from a parallel universe. ProSense Sep 2013 #7

Democracy Now or PROSENSE? hmmm.... bobduca Sep 2013 #18

What do you think "we will ensure the free flow of energy from the region" means? muriel_volestrangler Sep 2013 #29

But he said some nice things to Iran!!! bobduca Sep 2013 #36

I believe he's saying the oil justifies "defense" not "intervention." Uncle Joe Sep 2013 #42

Iran's mullahs are less hostile to the US government geek tragedy Sep 2013 #31

Don't you mean the alternative universe G_j Sep 2013 #64

I think he was stating the obvious. joshcryer Sep 2013 #17

Scahill's a noisy a-hole. Here's a transcript of the President's speech: struggle4progress Sep 2013 #8

Here's the text, vid, and pics.. Cha Sep 2013 #11

Text is a Transcript of the conversation. n/t 2banon Sep 2013 #15

Did you think Scahill was an "a-hole" with his BlackWater expose? 2banon Sep 2013 #13

Post removed Post removed Sep 2013 #19

Larry Johnson criticized Bush, and then went on to push the "whitey tape" ProSense Sep 2013 #20

No one is calling Obama a neo-con 99th_Monkey Sep 2013 #24

"Jeremy Scahill Lambasts ‘Imperialist’ Obama’s ‘Neocon’ Foreign Policy " ProSense Sep 2013 #33

Actually, it isn't a bullshit take on part of the speech. 2banon Sep 2013 #34

The POLICY is "neocon", not Obama nt 99th_Monkey Sep 2013 #40

(1) Blackwater was on our radar here at DU long before Scahill wrote his book; check struggle4progress Sep 2013 #44

It's true Jeremy took a few years to publish his book 2banon Sep 2013 #52

Um, no, he wasn't the only one covering the topic struggle4progress Sep 2013 #62

Winning Govt Contracts ? 2banon Sep 2013 #65

If you really want to win these fights, and not just make noises, you might pay attention struggle4progress Sep 2013 #67

I've been following the money for longer than I can remember.. 2banon Sep 2013 #68

Really? Upthread you ridiculously accused me: "Bomb Bomb Iran jingle made you giggle" struggle4progress Sep 2013 #70

i wasn't asking you to apologize to me. 2banon Sep 2013 #72

(2) The current pseudo-leftist fad, of noisy outrage without careful analysis and without struggle4progress Sep 2013 #46

Pseudo Left? LOL! Chic?? huh?? 2banon Sep 2013 #54

(3) President Obama's speech contains nothing resembling Scahill's description of it struggle4progress Sep 2013 #47

Thanks for confirming the noisy asshole's point. GeorgeGist Sep 2013 #30

I guess the yattering bourgeoise pseudo-radical have something of a following. I might struggle4progress Sep 2013 #48

You're clearly not familiar with either Scahill nor his circle of friends. NuclearDem Sep 2013 #49

Educate me: what has Scahill done regarding wages? struggle4progress Sep 2013 #50

You do understand the concept of a beat reporter, right? NuclearDem Sep 2013 #51

Well there you go Doctor_J Sep 2013 #58

me, bourgoise??? LOL!!! 2banon Sep 2013 #55

I was referring to Scahill. I apologize for being unclear struggle4progress Sep 2013 #63

accepted.. 2banon Sep 2013 #66

This message was self-deleted by its author struggle4progress Sep 2013 #45

{clears throat} Eqccuuummmmmm....... DeSwiss Sep 2013 #9

+++++++++++++++ n/t 2banon Sep 2013 #10

Yep newfie11 Sep 2013 #28

Why isn't Scahill posting the Text around that statement? Haven't read everything but why do I get.. uponit7771 Sep 2013 #12

Those remarks weren't written, it was a conversation. 2banon Sep 2013 #14

Because it never is. He always does this. He selects a quote, takes it out of context, Liberal_Stalwart71 Sep 2013 #38

You could have paid attention to reply #14. It's correct. Then you wouldn't be wrong. muriel_volestrangler Sep 2013 #41

Thank you for the work you had to put into this in order to CLARIFY the FACTS. 2banon Sep 2013 #56

Still not sure where you see imperialism, preemptive attack, nation-building, or any of the tenets Liberal_Stalwart71 Sep 2013 #60

Foolish Citizen.... Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #16

I see the knee-jerk element is out in full force davidpdx Sep 2013 #21

K&R idwiyo Sep 2013 #26

"Democracy" now reddread Sep 2013 #32

Kicked Humble companion Sep 2013 #53

Under the bus with him! how dare he use the president's quotes against the president! Doctor_J Sep 2013 #59

This post should have included Link to the Video.. 2banon Sep 2013 #69