In the Turkey case, that's not what it means. There was a shadowy, cross-institution occasionally *armed* network conducting killings, etc.
-
-
Yeah, catchy two-word phrases do well with Twitter threaders (I'm one!) but it feels wrong and offensive, honestly.https://twitter.com/jessespector/status/832606393593188353 …
-
Mentally I invariably hear it as followed by "...maaaan" and the sound of bubbling bong-water.
End of conversation
New conversation -
-
-
It's easier to say 'deepstate' than 'Ben Rhodes, John Brennan, James Clapper, Susan Rice', isn't it,
@zeynep?https://twitter.com/zeynep/status/832606537478717441 …Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
@dlepeska How else should we call generals who publicly express 'deep concern' over the stability of the executive branch of power?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
What's offensive about it? US intel actively undermining gov out of self-interest is a real offense against democracy.
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
Come on,
@zeynep - I agree with much of your critique, but this is more than a little hyperbolic.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.