Michael Hastings quotes

By the second sentence of a pitch, the entirety of the story should be explained. (Michael Hastings)

I think when war becomes your life, I think it's very difficult to have the proper perspective to be able to create a fully balanced policy.

Michael Hastings

In campaign reporting more than any other kind of press coverage, reporters aren't just covering a story, they're a part of it - influencing outcomes, setting expectations, framing candidates - and despite what they tell themselves, it's impossible to both be a part of the action and report on it objectively.

Michael Hastings

I write for fun. I had written a kind of media satire, but I doubt it will see the light of day. It was just a personal project.

Michael Hastings

My younger brother is a decorated combat veteran and was a platoon leader in Iraq.

Michael Hastings

The idea of aerial military surveillance dates back to the Civil War, when both the Union and the Confederacy used hot-air balloons to spy on the other side, tracking troop movements and helping to direct artillery fire.

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Despite failing to get bin Laden, the U.S. government and media portrayed the early Afghanistan war as a great victory.

Michael Hastings

I want to be the greatest investigative reporter of my generation.

Michael Hastings

The fact is, psychiatric help is not widely available to CIA agents - and as in the military, there is a stigma attached to admitting post-traumatic stress.

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During the invasion of Iraq in 2003, the military conducted only a handful of drone missions.

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When writing for a mass audience, put a fact in every sentence. (Michael Hastings)

I thought Gen. McChrystal was unfireable, that his position was secure.

Michael Hastings

Look, I went into journalism to do journalism, not advertising.

Michael Hastings

General McChrystal wanted to be on the cover of Rolling Stone.

Michael Hastings