Apparently, there’s media leftism and then there’s Obama leftism.

Another progressive journalist has spoken out, warning the Obama White House is part of a “war on journalism” that’s whitewashing the truth and seeking a “state media” that will parrot its positions without investigating its wrongdoing.

He even said the White House wants “everything to look like MSNBC,” adding, “That’s not real journalism.”

Jeremy Scahill is the national security correspondent for the Nation, a left-wing publication with articles on its webpage about “GOP voter suppression,” the “anti-choice movement” and titles like “The Progressive’s Guide to Holiday Giving.”

Scahill appeared on the Dec. 5 episode of the syndicated program “Democracy Now!” to discuss the British police’s investigation of the Guardian for publishing leaks from National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden. Scahill blasted the British government for intimidating and punishing the press, but warned it’s prevalent all over the world – including in the Obama administration.

“There is a war on journalism right now,” Scahill said. “And in some countries, like Mexico, it comes in the form of journalists being assassinated on an almost weekly basis by narco-cartels or people that have links to the Mexican security forces. In Somalia, journalists are killed – being killed in record numbers. There are a couple of dozen journalists missing right now in Syria.

“And then, in Western societies, you have, on the one hand, President Obama saying that his administration is going to be the most transparent in history and that they want to be friends with the press; and on the other hand, they are monitoring the metadata of journalists, they are seizing phone records, they’re trying to compel journalists to testify against their sources, they’re trying to figure out who journalists are talking to within government so that they can go and indict those people,” he continued. “That’s what they did to the Associated Press. They went after the aggressive team there – Adam Goldman and Matt Apuzzo and Kim Dozier and others – who were investigating the CIA. And they went to try to figure out who was talking to them. And then it resulted in the indictment of a, I believe he was a senior FBI official.

“They will go after the whistleblowers who are providing independent information to journalists, and then leak their own information that makes them look noble and like they’re winning the day for peace, freedom and democracy,” Scahill said. “They were a total sieve in the aftermath of the bin Laden raid, and everything they said was total – was a total lie, basically, that bin Laden had grabbed a wife and put her in front of him and, you know, all of these things.”

Scahill explained while there’s no First Amendment protections for journalists in England, in America the press is protected by the Constitution.

“We’re seeing this intensification of a war against journalists and journalism,” Scahill said. “When all three branches of the government are colluding against the interests of the people, it’s the responsibility of journalists and journalism at large to hold them accountable. But this White House, like Bush before, Bushes before, they seem to want only state media. They want everything to look like MSNBC. And that’s not real journalism.”

Figured I'd be seeing more grunting, huffing & puffing outa ya. I would use more big words for you to look up in your dictionary, but I'm sure that even the definitions of such words would still be beyond your mental capacity to understand. So I'll try to speak your language ... huuf huff puff ... god god god ... guns guns guns ... Obama is satan ... republican goods ... democrats commies.... ooogah ooogha ... BENGHAZI!!!.... Translation: *SMH* forget it ... I feel like my IQ drops every time I see what this idiot writes so I won't even bother...

I call BS... go back and listen to the 911 tape... martin was running away while zimmie was still in the car.... Zimmie chased and cornered martin than martin kicked zimmies ass till the gun shot... martins demise came from not running far enough away and zimmie knowing the layout of the back yards... he thought he was safe... confirmed by the phone call from the girl martin was talking to.... that case was total bull shit .... it only proves that with the right lawyer you can get away with murder

Thank you, sir.
When the Revolutionists fought, they did not have access to automatic weapons with 20 and 30 round magazines.
For clarification, I have NO OBJECTIONS to responsible citizens who choose to own & carry firearms.

Otherwise, I believe that in the wake of recent tragedies, the following measures are reasonable:
(1.) Back ground checks for all firearms purchases, and transfer applications;
(2.) *Tougher sentencing for ANYONE caught and convicted of possessing an unregistered firearm;
(3.) *Tougher sentencing for anyone convicted of an illegal discharge of a firearm in the commission of a crime, or assault (-by assault, I mean, "other than self-defense, or attempt to prevent a potentially deadly or serious assault upon another person, including rape);
(4.) Limitation on the number of rounds permitted in public.
**Consider:
/A/ Recording the type and quantity of ammunition purchased, the person making the purchases, and the frequency of the purchases;
/B/ Recording gun range visits.
** In the event that someone robs a bank, commits a drive-by, or other assault, it will be somewhat easier for investigators to eliminate the homeowner who purchases less than 30 rounds per year from potential suspects who purchase 300 rounds per week.
Of course, in the scenario submitted, it would not be possible to eliminate hunters, or people who practice on private property. Still, records would provide a measure of support for law enforcement.
Given sufficient support for this particular idea, it would be necessary to impose penalties for unauthorized sales of ammunition. I am not suggesting that private citizens should not be able to sell, or trade ammunition; I would suggest that in light of potential consequences, we need some regulations in place, if only a requirement to record the date, type, and quantity of ammunition, the names of those making the transactions, and the names of any witnesses available at the time of the transaction.

My MAIN concern is that of public safety. With DUE respect to those who are adamant about their second amendment rights, I took an oath to support and defend the constitution, and I have not abandoned my commitment to that oath. However, I would not place the value of anyone's asserted interpretation of their rights over the life of an innocent, law abiding citizen, -especially a child.

*Finally, "tougher sentencing" would require continuous, strict enforcement, and construction of more penitentiaries.
I'd be happy to share my ideas regarding how we would construct more penitentiaries.

Ok first, you are not being forced to pay for anything, that is misinformed propaganda. Insurance companies must now meet a level of minimum requirements, and some of these essentials may no longer be needed by you and your wife, but they are now for people that do. I think it is good we are holding insurance companies to minimum standards, covering the essentials. We pay them enough. If you are mad at anyone it should be your insurance company for pulling the bait and switch on you.

You say you are paying more now? Have you been on the exchange? If not then you have no right arguing. You might find something much cheaper than you realize. And that doesn't even include the money insurance companies must pay back if they don't use it on real health care, or the subsidies you can receive if your state expanded Medicaid. If your state did not expand, then guess what, you're exempt from ObamaCare anyway. Supreme Court made it that way, left it up to states to choose. Either way, what you will find on the exchange will be cheaper, your insurance company is robbing you.

See, people only wanted them because before there weren't better options. I bet if most of these people that had policies cancelled, instead of complaining, go check out what is available now they will be surprised. Some, a very small amount, will be disappointed to find that they will see an increase. However, the vast majority will find better plans for cheaper than they were paying before, especially the people that need it the most.

The initial price doesn't even include any subsidies they may qualify for, or the money insurance companies will have to pay back at the end of the year if they don't use it on real health care. Another thing, if you get insurance through work, which most do, this whole law barely affects you. And another thing most people I debate with have no idea about, if you live in a state that is not accepting the Medicaid expansion, you are completely exempt from ObamaCare and the fine that comes with it. The supreme court ruling left that decision to the states.

See, people only wanted them because before there weren't better options. I bet if most of these people that had policies cancelled, instead of complaining, go check out what is available now they will be surprised. Some, a very small amount, will be disappointed to find that they will see an increase. However, the vast majority will find better plans for cheaper than they were paying before, especially the people that need it the most.

The initial price doesn't even include any subsidies they may qualify for, or the money insurance companies will have to pay back at the end of the year if they don't use it on real health care. Another thing, if you get insurance through work, which most do, this whole law barely affects you. And another thing most people I debate with have no idea about, if you live in a state that is not accepting the Medicaid expansion, you are completely exempt from ObamaCare and the fine that comes with it. The supreme court ruling left that decision to the states.

Whether socialsim or communism...they both will
enslave what had been a 'free' peoples. Obama is
quietly getting paid $250Million a year to his
offshore bank account [not by George Soros]by
the Daid Rockefella Foundation and the Rothchild
carftel to transform the american republic and
american economy into a socialistl [?] police/
welfare state as quickly as he can. former pres
George W Biushcame very close but failed. But
Obama is dangerously close to succeeding...and
that is what he's getting paid to do. [reference: www.infowars.com &
www.prisonplanet].


Most likely the only way that the american
citizen will be able to take back their country
& install a new gov't by 2018 is thru a street
level civil war against Obama's NSA & FEMMA.


At the rate of current un payable federal debt
of $265 Trillion...the U.S Federal gov't will fully
oollaspe in late 2016.But there are some private
american citizens who have the funds available
in offshore accounts who would be able to
carefully fund a new american gov't.


Current american citizens needs to fully and
phyiscally >remove< all of the inbedded nazis
and islamists from the federal gov't and start
over.Thanks.


regards,.
Mr Scott
The MoneyWorkz[tm]
usa