tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11363027.post863281525623787939..comments2024-03-28T09:14:20.479-05:00Comments on driftglass: This Week In "Do As I Say, Not As I Do", Ctd. -- UPDATEdriftglasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09379167083253389153noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11363027.post-19237553412839561752013-08-09T20:37:16.413-05:002013-08-09T20:37:16.413-05:00Bear with me once more... I'm listening to thi...Bear with me once more... I'm listening to this week's very good PL podcast right now. The Greenwald is "lying" riff is way overblown, in my opinion, as it is in this post. Tell me if I'm wrong, but I can't find the term "XKeyscore" referenced in any of your recent posts in this blog. Does that mean <i>you</i> are "lying" when you say you always are writing about how important you regard the story of NSA surveillance which Greenwald has helped us understand? I don't think so. My feeling is that you have the wrong emphasis on this thing.<br />Owlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05673972843663237282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11363027.post-46577098178852153652013-08-09T18:12:33.429-05:002013-08-09T18:12:33.429-05:00Democracy Now! Aug. 5 In the blinding dust you kic...<a href="http://www.democracynow.org/2013/8/5/greenwald_is_us_exaggerating_threat_to" rel="nofollow">Democracy Now! Aug. 5</a> In the blinding dust you kick up over Greenwald's style, Mr. Driftglass, you are the one who can't be bothered with the actual content of his work and interviews he's given about it. I personally don't see any difference with how Greenwald punches and how you do it, for example in your very enjoyable caricatures of David Brooks. Yeah, in the transcript I linked, Greenwald did call Dutch Ruppersberger "the embodiment of the rotted soul that has become the Democratic Party." No need to consider the principle discussion about terror theater hype after that bit, eh?Owlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05673972843663237282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11363027.post-71961311899627995292013-08-08T13:38:06.107-05:002013-08-08T13:38:06.107-05:00Yes, Drifty has apparently decided to publish pret...Yes, Drifty has apparently decided to publish pretty much everything.<br /><br />I think that's the main reason I retain hope for him.Carmelo Clandestinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11363027.post-81756776460340329982013-08-07T23:48:41.976-05:002013-08-07T23:48:41.976-05:00"I don't come here often. After this post..."I don't come here often. After this post it will be never."<br /><br />Promises..promises.<br /><br />Drifty, would you be interested in a handy little ap that pinpoints the exact I.P. of your commenters?<br /><br />I almost assume you are already familiar with it, it has been around quite a while.<br /><br />I know you have apparently made the decision to publish pretty much everything, but wouldn't you just like to know who is where?<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11363027.post-51336382608800550482013-08-07T22:24:23.266-05:002013-08-07T22:24:23.266-05:00I don't come here often. After this post it wi...I don't come here often. After this post it will be never.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11363027.post-83922087832179212232013-08-07T16:44:42.466-05:002013-08-07T16:44:42.466-05:00"I keep thinking of how the bellicose, pro-im..."I keep thinking of how the bellicose, pro-imperial, Establishment liberals of the 1960s and 1970s became the neoconservatives of later years."<br /><br />Well, if you keep thinking long enough, maybe you will come up with something based in reality, as opposed to that line of bullshit..<br />..but being familiar with your "work".. I doubt it...hamfist.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11363027.post-13460890947362876192013-08-07T15:58:00.906-05:002013-08-07T15:58:00.906-05:00Molly,
"Camp" is not at issue.
I'm...Molly,<br /><br />"Camp" is not at issue.<br /><br />I'm making a very simple point: Glenn "Hold The Media Accountable!" Greenwald has repeatedly, blatantly and to the detriment of the very important story he is trying to tell <b>lied</b> about this subject and his followers are apparently willing to chew their own arms off rather than admit it. <br /><br />driftglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379167083253389153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11363027.post-68724677178990558682013-08-07T15:06:58.663-05:002013-08-07T15:06:58.663-05:00http://dissenter.firedoglake.com/2013/08/07/impris...http://dissenter.firedoglake.com/2013/08/07/imprisoned-cia-whistleblower-john-kiriakou-totality-of-punishment-is-not-limited-to-a-prison-sentence/<br /><br />Read Kiriakou's own account and tell me about the "camp" he's in.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02738674077396064167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11363027.post-68982720111612998812013-08-07T12:29:35.793-05:002013-08-07T12:29:35.793-05:00I keep thinking of how the bellicose, pro-imperial...I keep thinking of how the bellicose, pro-imperial, Establishment liberals of the 1960s and 1970s became the neoconservatives of later years.<br /><br />Carmelo Clandestinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11363027.post-27985681540548793622013-08-07T12:27:23.723-05:002013-08-07T12:27:23.723-05:00I am guessing you are one of the two or three anno...I am guessing you are one of the two or three annonomi? who bid your farewells in the comments above?<br /><br />Is there a door somewhere the rest of us can hold open for you?<br /><br />Consider that door removed from it's hinges........Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11363027.post-51719850476450989932013-08-07T00:09:59.045-05:002013-08-07T00:09:59.045-05:00And blogger's standards of integrity? They'...And blogger's standards of integrity? They're about the same as always, right?<br /><br />Seems to me I first read about the Kiriakou situation you describe at GG's joint. And how delicious the bit about lying versus exaggerating! Bravo, Mr. Exaggerator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11363027.post-89398836715221057842013-08-06T19:37:50.483-05:002013-08-06T19:37:50.483-05:00Compound Fracture.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yobcwSYmdew" rel="nofollow">Compound Fracture.</a>mahakalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08649042340743257076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11363027.post-24759125112353467842013-08-06T18:24:58.306-05:002013-08-06T18:24:58.306-05:00And dg...could you PLEASE make your identity numbe...And dg...could you PLEASE make your identity numbers and letters EASIER to read? I tried your sound stating them and it's horribly distorted and worse than the visuals.wagonjakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15955702903050695770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11363027.post-15663404621215833382013-08-06T18:22:42.487-05:002013-08-06T18:22:42.487-05:00I've been a huge fan of your site and articles...I've been a huge fan of your site and articles for a long time, but I really don't know why you have such a bug up your ass about Greenwald.<br />I DON'T see him trying to make this all about himself.<br />I think he and the Guardian did us all a huge favor by releasing these cables from Snowden.<br />It's helped change the perception of the American public about the NRA and it's criminal surveillance techniques.<br />We now realize we can't trust any or our social media sites to keep our private material private (as if that wasn't obvious before!)<br />I see dozens of other targets for your ire that would be more helpful to understand the depth of the surveillance horror show in the US.<br />You really seem to waste a whole lot of your time and energy attacking Greenwald, who I admire and trust.<br />I apologize for these statements dg, but I'm really mystified by your attacks on Glenn.wagonjakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15955702903050695770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11363027.post-74139458510195525922013-08-06T18:09:49.792-05:002013-08-06T18:09:49.792-05:00The rise of GG is the triumph of Hipster Journalis...The rise of GG is the triumph of Hipster Journalism.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11363027.post-15823675966640414632013-08-06T16:12:02.810-05:002013-08-06T16:12:02.810-05:00Chumphound Dubya;
"Then the bone-chilling st...Chumphound Dubya;<br /><br />"Then the bone-chilling stupidity takes hold."<br /><br />....and then I post a bunch of comments!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11363027.post-84621773157899479062013-08-06T14:00:58.724-05:002013-08-06T14:00:58.724-05:00You know, ordinarily when people argue their point...You know, ordinarily when people argue their points over and over again they get more sharp, coherent, and to the point.<br /><br />Compound F, on the other hand, is getting more like the Brittany Spears girl as time goes on.<br /><br />I think you should send out discount blood pressure meds with your topics, Driftglass. Maybe you can get corporate sponsorship.<br /><br />-- Nonny MouseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11363027.post-18892388988715222312013-08-06T13:39:50.619-05:002013-08-06T13:39:50.619-05:00I don't know about that, Mahakal. Manning look...I don't know about that, Mahakal. Manning looks like more the exception than the rule, with the key difference being that he was detained by military authorities rather than civilian.<br /><br />That this is cold comfort bit of speculation is why I don't fault Snowden for fleeing.<br /><br />-- Nonny MouseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11363027.post-32742292105373348112013-08-06T13:35:09.020-05:002013-08-06T13:35:09.020-05:00Zombie,
What's the use of flouncing if you ca...Zombie,<br /><br />What's the use of flouncing if you can't get the last word?<br /><br />Silly me, I didn't realize it was a right-wing trope to prefer hating on Obama for the things he's done (or allowed), rather than the mice running around in the skulls of paranoid people.<br /><br />It seems like it might be the other way around, but what do I know.<br /><br />-- Nonny MouseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11363027.post-927293067541923182013-08-06T13:32:28.189-05:002013-08-06T13:32:28.189-05:00Anon 8:18 PM,
I hear you.
I'd note that just...Anon 8:18 PM,<br /><br />I hear you.<br /><br />I'd note that just because Glenn prefers a third party candidate over the Dems doesn't necessarily mean he's a Libertarian.<br /><br />I kinda find it pointless anyhow. How he's labelled or labels himself isn't all that relevant to evaluating the pros, cons, and consequences of his preferences.<br /><br />So I guess I'm nitpicking.<br /><br />-- Nonny MouseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11363027.post-5274130959371104872013-08-06T13:29:54.478-05:002013-08-06T13:29:54.478-05:00great!great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11363027.post-66037706912214635582013-08-06T13:06:12.832-05:002013-08-06T13:06:12.832-05:00Well, you have to say one thing for Anonymous: Wh...Well, you have to say one thing for Anonymous: When he goes GBCW, it's not very permanent.zombie rotten mcdonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10601960953323752278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11363027.post-6300688107199757482013-08-06T12:38:39.158-05:002013-08-06T12:38:39.158-05:00So the litmus test for being a liberal is whether ...So the litmus test for being a liberal is whether or not one falls for the lies of <b>ADMITTED RIGHT-WINGER</b> Saint Glennie of Rio.<br /><br />Just remember, one day before beginning his endless me-me-me with Shanghai Eddie Snowden, Saint Glennie of Rio was on Bill Maher's program, shilling every right-wing fake scandal.<br /><br />But please, Greenrubes, tell me how truly, TRULY liberal Saint Glennie of Rio is.Pinkamena Panicnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11363027.post-38870040398570845452013-08-06T12:13:07.447-05:002013-08-06T12:13:07.447-05:00driftglass said...
As LBJ said, "When yo...driftglass said...<br /><br /> As LBJ said, "When you've lost the respect of anonymous sock puppets who actually think 'pushing back on a reckless lie about Obama' = 'pushing the RW agenda'...you've lost America."<br /><br />Yup, keep telling yourself that, while the world at large reels at the shitastic state of affairs that O is presiding over (after gleefully receiving that baton from the smirking chimp:"Look forward!"). Nothing good will come of this and your obsession with GG whilst ignoring the much larger picture will relegate you to the sad little corner of discarded tools you're intent on joining. It's really too bad, I kind of liked you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11363027.post-30395920889485647982013-08-06T11:49:59.375-05:002013-08-06T11:49:59.375-05:00anon,
Your "i'm rubber, you're glue&...anon,<br /><br />Your "i'm rubber, you're glue" comment makes me sadder than you can even imagine. Then the bone-chilling stupidity takes hold.<br /><br /><br /><br />Compound Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12754909356084772352noreply@blogger.com