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Previously vilified for inaccuracy and recklessness, Drudge is drawing favorable reviews this week following a recent speech at the National Press Club.
An editorial from the Chinese Xinhua news agency vilified Taiwanese President Lee Teng-hui for venturing down "a dead alley" and swimming against the "historical tide" of unification.
Tripp added that she had been "vilified for taking the path of truth," and complained that "many in the entertainment industry have chosen to ridicule me" (presumably referring in part to a Saturday Night Live sketch in which she was portrayed by obese actor John Goodman).
Kazan should be lauded for ratting on his contemporaries in the McCarthy hearings and has been vilified by "revived leftist fundamentalism."
John McCain thinks being vilified in that ad campaign may have helped his White House chances.