Glenn Greenwald's political views are consistent

[paulk]

16. that's a stretch

I hardly think this:

"During the lead-up to the invasion, I was concerned that the hell-bent focus on invading Iraq was being driven by agendas and strategic objectives that had nothing to do with terrorism or the 9/11 attacks. The overt rationale for the invasion was exceedingly weak, particularly given that it would lead to an open-ended, incalculably costly, and intensely risky preemptive war. Around the same time, it was revealed that an invasion of Iraq and the removal of Saddam Hussein had been high on the agenda of various senior administration officials long before September 11. "

qualifies as "enthusiastic and satisfied"...

and something else - people can change their thinking - especially over the amount of time we're talking about here, and especially when presented with the truth of a matter - it's allowed.