Bradley A. Smith

The next time you download a book on Kindle, buy a Michael Moore screed at Barnes & Noble, or order up a political movie from video on demand, remember that it is the Supreme Court's decision in 'Citizens United' that guarantees you the right to do so.

American Public Servant

Hamza Yusuf

When a man wrote a political screed against the IRS and flew into its building, he was deemed mentally ill, even though it was clearly a political act. There's a double standard, which is: If his name is Muhammad, it's automatically terrorism.

American Clergyman

Usually implies the speaker's disapproval or boredom with the subject being discussed.

Negative Connotation

'Screed' often suggests that the speech or writing is excessively long.

Not Brief

What one person calls a 'screed', another might find interesting; it's subjective.

Subjective Disinterest

This type of 'screed' is specialized vocabulary used in building and construction.

Construction Context

In construction, a screed creates a level surface for subsequent layers.

Preparatory Layer

Screed can be made from different materials like concrete, cement, or sand.

Material Variety

When used as a tool, a screed helps ensure a flat and even surface.

Tool Use

Screed tools can be manual or powered, like hand screeds or power screeds.

Type of Screed Tools

 19 oceanographers published a very, very unusual article. It wasn't really a research report; it was a screed. They said, we've been looking at the oceans for a long time now, and we want to tell you they're not in trouble, they're near collapse.