It's interesting to see that some mechanics in terms of public spin doctoring did not change for ages. One of these is happening right now. Looks like a #smearcampaign hashtagged #ggscandal starts making it's rounds on teh interwebz involving journalist Glen Greenwald.
Check out Greenwald's article about being at the centre of one of the biggest political leaks and why he did not plan on organizing his life starting at the age of 18.
Distractions about my past and personal life have emerged – an inevitable side effect for those who challenge the US government