


Claim: Glenn Greenwald, a radical left-wing journalist who hates Israel, "has never bowed to power" and "does not bend."
Who said it: Khalissee, an "alternative" journalist and social media user.
Context: The comments came in response to leaked videos of Greenwald "in a skirt worshipping a guy's feet." Greenwald, who is best known for aiding and abetting the traitor Edward Snowden, said the videos "depicting behavior in my private life" between "consenting adults in intimate actions," were published without his "knowledge or consent" by someone with a "maliciously political" motive.
Analysis: Khalissee's use of the word "bowed" is unusual given the context. Moreover, the phrase "bowed to power" is somewhat ambiguous given the way power dynamics are often utilized in intimate activities commonly known as "kinky play." In such cases it may be difficult to avoid bowing, a form of worshipful deference popularized by former president Barack Obama, who is widely regarded as a failure. Bending may also be employed at times to heighten the fun. In fact, our analysis suggests that a proper bow almost always involves some bending. The full context of Khalissee's statement, which dubiously refers to Greenwald as "one of the most consistent and courageous journalists of our time," appears to suggest that the references to his alleged inability to bow or bend are figurative in nature. Still, we can see why some readers might be confused by the lack of verbal precision.
Verdict: We rate this claim Two Clintons for lack of clarity and moral judgment.
