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agingdem

(7,754 posts)
26. I'm thinking if Engel is so desperate for war
Tue Aug 31, 2021, 09:48 AM
Aug 2021

how about he stay home and cover the war Gosar, Jordan, Gaetz, Greene, Boebert, Cawthorn, Johnson, Cruz, McCarthy et al. are waging with the United States...this war has it all...fascism, extreme violence, treason, sedition, destruction, anti-American flags, death, gallows..what's not to like???

He can find another War. pwb Aug 2021 #1
Seems he could have his pick of the civil wars going on now in Myanmar and Ethiopia Klaralven Aug 2021 #12
Only ones where he can translate Arabic into English. Ilsa Aug 2021 #61
K&R spanone Aug 2021 #2
Engel had a great run Zambero Aug 2021 #3
Richard Engel is beneath contempt Glorfindel Aug 2021 #4
I'm thinking if Engel is so desperate for war agingdem Aug 2021 #26
Good idea! Glorfindel Aug 2021 #27
Splendid idea. And he can cover domestic mass shootings for a change of pace. steventh Aug 2021 #28
the guy made his chops in Afghanistan agingdem Aug 2021 #30
I never loved him...and think he crossed a line and should be fired. Demsrule86 Aug 2021 #53
to paraphrase Marshall McLuhan agingdem Aug 2021 #58
+1000 llmart Aug 2021 #44
The media coverage has been way over the top Thrill Aug 2021 #5
Chris Hedges described this addiction to the adrenaline rush and exhilaration of war PA Democrat Aug 2021 #6
He's what we call a war porn addict malaise Aug 2021 #7
Fucker loves war and profits from it dalton99a Aug 2021 #10
Was never a fan malaise Aug 2021 #17
As if Engel will have any problem, finding another war to to fill his wallet and ego. (nt) Paladin Aug 2021 #8
Engel is a despicable neocon warmonger whoring for MIC contractors dalton99a Aug 2021 #9
It's shocking how many "liberal journalists" are comradebillyboy Aug 2021 #40
We were not supposed to be in Afghanistan for nation-building Dopers_Greed Aug 2021 #11
Bush, Cheney & Rumsfeld took their eyes off the ball. MrModerate Aug 2021 #25
I agree. Joe Biden has already earned high marks as KPN Aug 2021 #38
It's infuriating that the mainstream greedia is taking shots at him... Dopers_Greed Aug 2021 #50
And every solution to Biden's "mistakes" these pundits and superannuated military commanders... MrModerate Aug 2021 #51
It is infuriating. As far as legacy goes, it doesn't matter though. Joe will go down in KPN Aug 2021 #52
I watched about two or thee minutes of him yesterday afternoon. He was disgusting. Everyone.... George II Aug 2021 #13
Get happy Engel. Pack up and get your ass over toAfghanistan, there's nothing holding you here but Autumn Aug 2021 #14
He is a disgusting war vampire. A blow dried fake, Hemingway. kairos12 Aug 2021 #15
Richard Engel is the media version of Erik Prince. sarcasmo Aug 2021 #63
Grateful Thanks for These Comments!!!! McKim Aug 2021 #16
You think the US loves war malaise Aug 2021 #20
Absolutely! llmart Aug 2021 #45
Killing people is sport to these people malaise Aug 2021 #47
Yes, but many Americans were enjoying watching it all on CNN also. llmart Aug 2021 #48
K&R, plenty for war but no more for the poor uponit7771 Aug 2021 #18
War is a racket, and he is part of it. tinrobot Aug 2021 #19
Richard Engle did not fight in any of these wars INdemo Aug 2021 #21
Engel's highly meta meditations on the universe of reporterdom is kind of niche-y for my tastes. MrModerate Aug 2021 #22
He liked the notoriety he gained during US foreign exploits. Texin Aug 2021 #23
His coverage during the tfg years was great. OneCrazyDiamond Aug 2021 #24
I never thought he was any good. Demsrule86 Aug 2021 #54
This is type of stuff I am thinking of. OneCrazyDiamond Aug 2021 #62
Wow, cut the guy some slack. He is emotionally vested in these people being left behind. This was Pisces Aug 2021 #29
Perhaps you should read that quote from his book. niyad Aug 2021 #35
We don't need people like him...he is a war monger and we don't need wars. Demsrule86 Aug 2021 #55
He's a person who is emotionally compromised by what he's seen and experienced. It's not some Pisces Aug 2021 #56
Comparing himself to Zarqawi is a bit much IronLionZion Aug 2021 #31
I was stunned by that quote and the fact that he said he saw, before the invasion, that an Iraq war karynnj Aug 2021 #49
Don't worry, Richard. GoCubsGo Aug 2021 #32
+1 dalton99a Aug 2021 #33
I'm predicting he'll find a nice position at Fox, badmouthing democrats. His career demands it ffr Aug 2021 #34
He appears like an addict going through withdrawal. ananda Aug 2021 #36
With Trump's Syria shit show, Engel acted "concerned" about canceling the US military's "policing" ancianita Aug 2021 #37
All I can think of now when I see him is Roland B. Hedley from Doonesbury. Nt Fiendish Thingy Aug 2021 #39
I'm really trying to reserve judgement. His coverage of the border mess under 45 was excellent. Evolve Dammit Aug 2021 #41
He can always move there. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2021 #42
Send him to war torn countries Traildogbob Aug 2021 #43
Just like it's always 5 pm somewhere for happy hour...there's always a war somewhere AngryOldDem Aug 2021 #46
Hey Engel, have fun covering the Iowa State Fair and the Delaplane Strawberry Festival. FSogol Aug 2021 #57
What do you expect from a WAR corespondent RANDYWILDMAN Aug 2021 #59
Fuck Richard Engel. ZonkerHarris Aug 2021 #60
Suck it, Dick Blue Owl Aug 2021 #64
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