Grist's Roberts: It Was a Case of 'White Dude Privilege Syndrome'

When Talking Points Memo published, shall we say—uncensored—comments from Anthony Weiner’s communications director about an intern. there were a variety of reactions. Maybe that’s an understatement, but we don’t feel the need to rehash the copious amount of opinion floating around out there.

Except for one.

It came from Grist’s David Roberts, on Twitter. “I dunno, and I also kinda think the intern sounds like a social-climbing mercenary hobag. I’m oddly #teamweiner on this one.”

Catch the “hobag” part of that? It didn’t go over well with a lot of people.

We’re only bringing this up now because Roberts has penned

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