System Update with Glenn Greenwald The ABJECT STUPIDITY of the Partisan Online Left
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Nov 7, 2026 A sharp critique of online partisan backlash follows an interview with Brazilian senator Flavio Bolsonaro. The discussion examines journalism versus endorsement, whether politicians can be “platformed,” media bias, selective outrage, and the policing of political tribes. It also explores Russiagate, censorship, judicial power, and the case for applying democratic principles consistently.
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Greenwald Interviews Flavio Bolsonaro In Miami
- Glenn Greenwald traveled to Miami to interview Brazilian senator Flavio Bolsonaro after Bolsonaro fled Brazil following a passport seizure order.
- The story involved pending investigations, alleged electoral fraud, and possible Israeli and U.S. government roles.
Folha Published The Interview Without Cuts
- Greenwald conducted the first video interview with Flavio Bolsonaro, asking unrestricted questions for Brazil’s Folha de S.Paulo.
- Folha agreed to publish the interview unedited, allowing Bolsonaro’s answers to reach Brazilian audiences in full.
Critics Condemned The Interview Before Watching It
- Critics labeled Greenwald a Bolsonaro supporter before seeing the interview, treating proximity to a disliked politician as ideological allegiance.
- They also misclassified Brazil’s anti-Bolsonaro Folha as a conservative outlet, revealing how partisan framing overrides basic facts.