Word: upton
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...Breitbart, the dismissive reviews are a form of flattery. To speak ill of people in the new media is to do them a favor, generating hits on their sites, which drives revenue. Furthermore, Breitbart is a true believer. "I'm Upton Sinclair 2.0," he says, "except instead of attacking rotten meatpacking houses, I'm attacking the rotten political establishment and the mainstream media that discourage dissent in this country." As for the charge that his sites pay too much attention to the prurient side of issues, he responds, "I like decadent. I like rambunctious. I like mirth...