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57. High schoolers don't win Pulitzers.

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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