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malaise

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47. Killing people is sport to these people

Reply to llmart (Reply #45)

Tue Aug 31, 2021, 11:37 AM

Aug 2021

It's sick and sad

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Richard Engel Is Very, Very Sad About U.S. Leaving Afghanistan [View all] babylonsister Aug 2021 OP

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