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scarletwoman

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36. This smear about Greenwald "supporting the Iraq War" is such total bullshit!

Mon May 12, 2014, 04:30 PM

May 2014

He did not begin blogging until 2005, long after the war started, and his blog was all about OPPOSING the Iraq war.

Prior to 2005, he was a private citizen and did not publish any public statements about the war whatsoever.

In the preface to his first book, "How Would A Patriot Act?: Defending American Values from a President Run Amok", he does say that before his political consciousness was raised, he thought that our leaders knew what they were doing. The majority of Americans at that time thought the same thing.

But as soon as Greenwald began writing PUBLICLY, it was to oppose the war and the bush* administration.

Read his entire preface, it explains how he changed from a non-political private person (he didn't even vote) to a vocal Iraq War critic: http://www.bookbrowse.com/excerpts/index.cfm?fuseaction=printable&book_number=1812

To say he "supported the Iraq War" is dishonest in the extreme, since began his public writing career in clear opposition to it.

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Greenwald: "Hillary is banal, corrupted, drained of vibrancy and passion...a fucking hawk..." [View all] ProSense May 2014 OP

yeah... and.......? ellenrr May 2014 #1

"And" I think ProSense May 2014 #7

Excellent suggestion. eom saltpoint May 2014 #53

I'd like to see a response myself. sheshe2 May 2014 #74

Wow. Cha May 2014 #83

You won the godamn Internets with that reply. nt msanthrope May 2014 #93

.. Cha May 2014 #116

That's a good start. Concur. nt MADem May 2014 #125

That one was a hit with the Greenwald crowd. ucrdem May 2014 #156

one of the recs looks like the troll who was banned multiple times today JI7 May 2014 #159

Snap! Hekate May 2014 #161

Feh! Greenwald the Manichaean. MineralMan May 2014 #2

Well....I wouldn't say she was completely without passion...mostly, maybe. Tierra_y_Libertad May 2014 #3

Then Greenwald too must be "banal" and a "fucking hawk" for supporting the Iraq War. Dawson Leery May 2014 #4

WTH would you post that link? Capt. Obvious May 2014 #12

This smear about Greenwald "supporting the Iraq War" is such total bullshit! scarletwoman May 2014 #36

No---Mr. Greenwald was not a 'private citizen.' He called victims of racism 'odious and repugnant' msanthrope May 2014 #97

I see your point, and you have convinced me Dragonfli May 2014 #70

Bravo! Superb! scarletwoman May 2014 #103

Well, I am consistent, I don't make excuses for some and not others Dragonfli May 2014 #128

Exactly right. JEB May 2014 #109

I am sure that book will come out as soon as her book decrying off-shoring jobs Dragonfli May 2014 #134

Hey, ProSense May 2014 #119

Oh, don't worry about that sweetie, I hate all assholes that cause death destruction and poverty. Dragonfli May 2014 #131

Well, ProSense May 2014 #137

I have been here ten years and I have been consistent. Dragonfli May 2014 #144

Huh? How on earth is that comment "trying to make up about" you? ProSense May 2014 #145

It certainly appeared as if you were attempting to connect me with Ron Paul, whom I never even Dragonfli May 2014 #146

You need to reread the comment because you read something into it that's not there. n/t ProSense May 2014 #147

I Reread it, still awaiting an apology, I never showed the slightest support for Paul Dragonfli May 2014 #148

Point to where it states you showed "support for Paul" ProSense May 2014 #149

If you were not making an implication regarding Paul, was that post perhaps meant for Dragonfli May 2014 #150

See, you can't n/t ProSense May 2014 #151

. Dragonfli May 2014 #152

Like I said ProSense May 2014 #153

This message was self-deleted by its author Dragonfli May 2014 #155

You win the internets today Caretha May 2014 #129

Well, no one can say you're not earning your keep, right? Tarheel_Dem May 2014 #158

And . . . Le Taz Hot May 2014 #5

"She�s a fucking hawk and like a neocon, practically." NYC_SKP May 2014 #6

Right. And Al Gore would have gotten us into the Iraq war because he and George Bush pnwmom May 2014 #8

But didn't Hillary Clinton also support said war? n/t malaise May 2014 #10

"With Conviction" nationalize the fed May 2014 #13

Hillary never would have gotten us into the war in the first place. pnwmom May 2014 #17

And THAT is why Hillary, in a justified fury, bvar22 May 2014 #24

The bottom line is that the sole impetus for the war was Bush's obsession pnwmom May 2014 #32

Playing Dodge Ball today? bvar22 May 2014 #47

"in a justified fury" AngryAmish May 2014 #41

I would be justifyably furious if the Village Idiot from Texas... bvar22 May 2014 #46

Inside wrestling, the fans are called marks. AngryAmish May 2014 #95

Well you know Caretha May 2014 #139

well played, sir AngryAmish May 2014 #40

I will be awaiting his review of the GOP candidate... DontTreadOnMe May 2014 #9

Oh, he'll coyly make pleasant noises about several libertarians, just as he has in the past struggle4progress May 2014 #31

Truth cuts like a knife nationalize the fed May 2014 #11

The asshole who supports the Citizens United decision... Spazito May 2014 #14

You got that right. Just another libertarian asshole. NT Adrahil May 2014 #16

Bear in mind that the ACLU also fully supports the Citizens United decision. (nt) Nye Bevan May 2014 #18

Is the ACLU now talking out of both sides of their 'mouths' ... Spazito May 2014 #19

The ACLU actually had a great deal of internal conflict before their statement came out, there Jefferson23 May 2014 #90

I hadn't read their rationale for supporting Citizens United since the decision came so... Spazito May 2014 #94

I thought the rigorous in fighting was telling but I did not agree with their outcome. Jefferson23 May 2014 #96

I, too, support publicly funded elections, it is the only way to equalize the playing field... Spazito May 2014 #98

Yea, for the vast majority of their work, I am a big supporter, financially too..but not on this one Jefferson23 May 2014 #99

I would love to see that happen but, being cynical, I don't see it anytime in the near future... Spazito May 2014 #100

Huge battle, but it is the most important one..as so many of the ills we see stem from that Jefferson23 May 2014 #101

I agree, it is the most important one... Spazito May 2014 #104

Yep, they are there to serve us and it's time we got back on track. Jefferson23 May 2014 #111

Completely agree! Spazito May 2014 #115

I bet they know the ACLU supports Citizen United but conveniently ignore it. NOVA_Dem May 2014 #22

They often support Nazis as well baldguy May 2014 #127

Yep. eom BlueCaliDem May 2014 #154

His boss has a net worth north of $8 billion. OilemFirchen May 2014 #37

Good point, I had forgotten about his new friend... Spazito May 2014 #39

LOL @ GG.. why he could be talking about himself.. "sleazy money types" fucking hypocrite. Cha May 2014 #85

It is hilarious in a pathetic way, isn't it... Spazito May 2014 #91

It is pathetically hilarious.. they're their own vicious worst enemies. Cha May 2014 #92

Greenwald ... and Hillary! 1000words May 2014 #15

Why is the truth controversial? whatchamacallit May 2014 #20

It maybe because he's a hypocrite and an opportunist. His attempt ProSense May 2014 #27

But you do agree with his description of her? oneofthe99 May 2014 #77

Actually, I think he is close to on target though I suspect a Hispanic between the woman TheKentuckian May 2014 #86

Greenwald is just putting his pre-emptive narrative in place. n/t ProSense May 2014 #110

An opposition to GG is depicted as against all ugly A$$holes. lol Cha May 2014 #87

Someone will be along shortly to say that you quoted Greenwald "out of context" Blue_Tires May 2014 #21

Evidently, Greenwald ProSense May 2014 #38

And Greenwald is a "fucking asshole". MohRokTah May 2014 #23

He sounds drunk. DURHAM D May 2014 #25

I completely agree with Greenwald re Hillary. scarletwoman May 2014 #26

Is there actually DU members who disagree with this?? oneofthe99 May 2014 #78

Only those in the profession Paulie May 2014 #136

Me too. Enthusiast May 2014 #124

true, obviously true, undebatable...by anyone who's been alive for the last 20 years or so... ellenrr May 2014 #175

Attacking the Clintons seems so 1990s: struggle4progress May 2014 #28

I will make my own opinion of her. hrmjustin May 2014 #29

She has a record. Enough to form an opinion today Paulie May 2014 #138

As I said I will make my own opinion of her. hrmjustin May 2014 #141

Yes, we know this already. PeteSelman May 2014 #30

Yah hey, Glenn, speaking of money, you are shilling for your book, aren'tcha? riqster May 2014 #33

That is not entirely fair, she appears quite passionate when speaking to Goldman Sachs Dragonfli May 2014 #34

"Opposition to her is going to be depicted as misogynistic, like opposition to Obama has been..." phleshdef May 2014 #35

Greenwald's hero Rand Paul obviously stands to benefit geek tragedy May 2014 #42

Message auto-removed Name removed May 2014 #43

You really need to brush up on your History. bvar22 May 2014 #48

I prefer a Democrat choosing SCOTUS replacements. Old and In the Way May 2014 #44

I think an activist packed Republican SCOTUS would use "The Handmaids Tale" as a blueprint Dragonfli May 2014 #75

And of course, greenwald is not right wing DonCoquixote May 2014 #45

I disagree that she's drained of vibrancy and passion. Scuba May 2014 #49

he's basically right, but he doesn't need to use such language RussBLib May 2014 #50

No mystery - Greenwald will vote for Rand Paul. blm May 2014 #51

I've read much better writers on DU.. VanillaRhapsody May 2014 #52

High schoolers don't win Pulitzers. DisgustipatedinCA May 2014 #57

I don't care...his writing is awful.... VanillaRhapsody May 2014 #58

Why in the hell does any Dem listen the what fucking Greenwald has to say? Auntie Bush May 2014 #54

So you're in agreement with Greenwald for a change. Glad to hear it. DisgustipatedinCA May 2014 #55

You're ProSense May 2014 #59

Although the post was locked, I saw the words with your name next to them. DisgustipatedinCA May 2014 #60

It's really ProSense May 2014 #61

Your words, ProSense, not mine. DisgustipatedinCA May 2014 #63

OMG, after everything I just wrote, ProSense May 2014 #68

I'm not searching for validaton or anything else. I was making a statement. DisgustipatedinCA May 2014 #71

Message auto-removed Name removed May 2014 #69

Welcome back. ProSense May 2014 #72

OK, thanks for the link. Now explain what that means? That is ProSense May 2014 #73

bs, many people would say Hillary is a HAwk, that isn't the comlaint about Greenwald JI7 May 2014 #79

Not sure why this keeps coming up. I was pointing out that they both called Hillary a hawk DisgustipatedinCA May 2014 #80

no, context is important or else it's like saying one agrees with Romney on economic issues JI7 May 2014 #82

"They�ll probably have a gay person after Hillary who�s just going to do the same thing." GG got a Cha May 2014 #88

Why is this CATO, Citizens United loving asshole welcome at DU? He's a third partyist, and... Tarheel_Dem May 2014 #56

"America hater, kook and crackpot" describe GG perfectly. nt arely staircase May 2014 #64

Exactly. nt Tarheel_Dem May 2014 #76

Yes, the "kook and crackpot" clause Bobbie Jo May 2014 #108

In the past few days Greenwald has talked shit about HRC, James Bond and somehow decided the US is arely staircase May 2014 #62

GG's a vicious hater and his own worst enemy. Then when he gets push back his fans Cha May 2014 #89

I'm floored by his James Bond hate....why does he think James Bond is "stupid?" nt msanthrope May 2014 #105

it is like he is running out of things to be a dick about. nt arely staircase May 2014 #106

Truly....so he's friends with James Blond, but hates James Bond? What an asshole. nt msanthrope May 2014 #107

That'll never happen. PragmaticLiberal May 2014 #140

I regard Greenwald's articles the same as rag magazine articles might be interesting to read Thinkingabout May 2014 #65

Greenwald choice of language negates whatever valid points he might be trying to get across DFW May 2014 #66

It's like Tourette's Syndrome or something. He can't just talk or write plainly. randome May 2014 #114

It's all about page views and hits. joshcryer May 2014 #121

I literally cannot WAIT for Hillary's response to this. If she bothers responding to this Number23 May 2014 #164

If she's smart, she'll ignore it and let it speak for itself DFW May 2014 #173

Oh FFS Hekate May 2014 #67

Finally... Something We Can All Agree On !!! - K & R !!! WillyT May 2014 #81

and very likely to be our candidate for President. DCBob May 2014 #84

And he is right again TheKentuckian May 2014 #102

I'm just waiting for the tweet that claims he didn't say what he said. n/t ProSense May 2014 #112

A reasonably apt assessment. JEB May 2014 #113

Wonder if Greenwald ProSense May 2014 #117

I have no idea, but would imagine JEB May 2014 #120

Wonder if Hillary would make nice with the likes of Henry Kissinger? JEB May 2014 #122

Evidently not a problem for Hillary supporters. JEB May 2014 #142

Like attending a gala birthday for Kissinger? scarletwoman May 2014 #168

Wow, fuck GG. joshcryer May 2014 #118

Of course he couldn't say who he'd support (hint: Rand Paul) ecstatic May 2014 #123

And I guess Rand Paul is the Prince Of Peace in Greenwald's eyes. baldguy May 2014 #126

And why again should I care what Greenwald thinks? He doesn't even live in America, though he sits lostincalifornia May 2014 #130

True, but that's kind of a "water is wet" quote. marmar May 2014 #132

That assessment by GG does not require any leaked documents or phony investigations. JEB May 2014 #135

Greenwald needs a chill pill. Beacool May 2014 #133

She's not a hawk? Iggo May 2014 #143

Translation: "Ready for my next Benghazi, boss!" ucrdem May 2014 #157

God, what a charmer. The folks supporting him show so much more than they could ever realize Number23 May 2014 #160

GG sounds all weasely and jealous of Democrats.. like he's trying to stay relevant for his fans.. Cha May 2014 #163

That man ain't the brightest bulb in the box but he ain't crazy. He knows EXACTLY what red meat Number23 May 2014 #165

I'll wager he knows he can say anything and then sit back 'cause the fans will explain what it Cha May 2014 #166

Glenn Greenwald was stupid enough to back Bush's War for fuck sake until it was no Cha May 2014 #162

Post removed Post removed May 2014 #167

LOL! maddezmom May 2014 #170

Even so, that does not mean that what he says is not true. djean111 May 2014 #177

This must be his first election cycle. Orsino May 2014 #169

that is exactly why he sounds so naive. seems to be his first rodeo. bettyellen May 2014 #174

Good description of Hillary. nt woo me with science May 2014 #171

thats wack BootinUp May 2014 #172

Yes he is right mylye2222 May 2014 #176

Hillary Clinton is not the only woman mylye2222 May 2014 #178