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Abundant tweets about civil liberties & national security. "Has a longer memory than an elephant & keeps more records than Jim Comey.” Legendary potty mouth.

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    1. Alexa O'Brien‏Verified account @alexadobrien Aug 24
      Replying to @altquinn

      (Not responding directly, because I don’t know if that is true—) Personallu, I what I have seen of the so-called counter-culture has been disappointing— and as capable of conspiracy thinking, misunderstanding of history; and for where is relevant unread; and unethical.

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    2. Alexa O'Brien‏Verified account @alexadobrien Aug 24
      Replying to @alexadobrien @altquinn

      Also, as capable of cognitive bias (and dare I say stupidity). For me “acceptance” into the conversation is a secondary consideration as well as a distraction. Especially in current environment. Less of an issue (while granted it exists).

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    3. emptywheel‏ @emptywheel Aug 24
      Replying to @altquinn @alexadobrien

      Going WAAAAAYYYY back to top of this thread. Might I suggest that part of expertise problems on cable is one "side" defined in terms of establishment? Why all prosecutors, and no defense attorneys (who prolly have done more trials)? Why just IC and not expert civil libertarians?

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    4. brian pillion‏ @anaphoristand Aug 24
      Replying to @emptywheel @altquinn @alexadobrien

      There also seems to be a laziness(?) problem in actually vetting expertise. Far too many regular 'experts' are just on to burnish their own reputations. I've been pleased with the quality of SNBC's run of prosecutors, but your point on the lack of balance is a good one.

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    5. Alexa O'Brien‏Verified account @alexadobrien Aug 24
      Replying to @anaphoristand @emptywheel @altquinn

      I wonder if it’s laziness or the production requirements of TV. In other words staff knowledge, etc. Yet, even in the non broadcast or an alternative domain are there strong alternative platforms?

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      emptywheel‏ @emptywheel Aug 24
      Replying to @alexadobrien @anaphoristand @altquinn

      It may also be whom Big Cable is willing to give paid commentator positions to.

      1:29 PM - 24 Aug 2018
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        2. Alexa O'Brien‏Verified account @alexadobrien Aug 24
          Replying to @emptywheel @anaphoristand @altquinn

          Nods. The conversation is always rigged— and that goes from mainstream to any clique. Maybe a function of media economics, society or both. But, that I can’t think of an alternative platform that satisfies my requirement, may be my own failing; or reflective of a deficiency.

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        4. Alexa O'Brien‏Verified account @alexadobrien Aug 25
          Replying to @altquinn @emptywheel @anaphoristand

          I don’t think that is a specifically American problem— although admittedly I am not endorsing the quality of cheap talking head world wide cable broadcasting content — just, want to add that is an inherent problem with democracies— its chief vices are pandering and flattery.

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        5. Alexa O'Brien‏Verified account @alexadobrien Aug 25
          Replying to @alexadobrien @altquinn and

          Also media economics; and the formula for of TV theatrics. Content is cheap; can be distributed across multiple platforms. And you are right to point out TV sells audiences to advertisers.

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        6. Alexa O'Brien‏Verified account @alexadobrien Aug 25
          Replying to @alexadobrien @altquinn and

          But for the high cost of producing— distribution costs are so much cheaper today— so that brings me back to the question of alternative. The mainstream is a distraction for me— that will always be mainstream— more interested in seeming dearth of alternatives (or I guess niche).

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        7. Alexa O'Brien‏Verified account @alexadobrien Aug 25
          Replying to @alexadobrien @altquinn and

          My personal preference for an alternative is 1) credibility, rigour in thought 2) capable of dialogue and with other view points 3) genuinely interested in public comprehension 4) not allowing itself to be infiltrated or used by foreign intel services

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        8. Alexa O'Brien‏Verified account @alexadobrien Aug 25
          Replying to @alexadobrien @altquinn and

          5) interested in holding the line, creating a space, attract not promote 6) expertise in intelligence, national security, and/or various ethical theories related to both

          1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
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        1. brian pillion‏ @anaphoristand Aug 24
          Replying to @emptywheel @alexadobrien @altquinn

          Curious whether there're any studies into what percentage of regular paid experts have cross-platform book deals etc. with the various other arms of our corporate media entities?

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