I appreciate Greenwald on this issue. He's catching a lot of
flak from the Left-leaning sectors of the Alternative Media as he continues to
refuse to buy into the DNC's Anti-Russia campaign.
Once again those who have been following this story for a
long time are reminded of the WMD scare in 2002 that led to the Iraq War. The
hysteria didn't match up with years of reporting or the history. It rang false
and many of us never believed the claims even though at times it was almost
overwhelming.... even to the point where you started to doubt yourself because
it seemed like everyone was saying it was so.
But we were right.
That doesn't mean we're right with regard to the DNC's claims
about Russian meddling and a Putin-Trump conspiracy. Yet, it smells funny, even
rancid, and I continue to question it. Greenwald, a figure often associated
with the Left has been subjected to withering criticism.
The Mainstream Media has always been suspicious of Greenwald
and The Intercept project and yet the Snowden reporting drew them in for a time
and whether they liked Greenwald or not, they were eager to interview him. Now
it would seem they've written him off.
I was glad to see this article but I must say I am both
confused and concerned about the trajectory of The Intercept. I'm wondering if
it has 'gotten away' from Greenwald, if it's beginning to slip through his
fingers. I have no idea but the nature of the reporting seems to be changing and
they've got quite a few writers on board that I don't think too much of.
Regardless of whether or not Greenwald sticks with it, I will
continue to follow his work.
Once again I heartily recommend his book No Place to Hide.
He's not a Christian or even close to being one if you'll
pardon such an expression but he's interesting and has a grasp of the issues.
See also:
Here's the latest from Greenwald on Trump and the Deep State:
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And a pretty powerful plea from John Pilger:
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Greenwald probably deserves a Pulitzer for his coverage of this larger story which is touched upon in this piece. For some reason I think he won't get it though.
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