Matt Taibbi

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Score 148
5/5/2024, 10:28:24 PM
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Bama Dude
@BamaDude77
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@mtaibbi So you support the bombing and deliberate starvation of Palestine. Gotcha.
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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@BamaDude77 So you don’t want speech rights. Gotcha.
Bama Dude
@BamaDude77
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@mtaibbi The reason for these discussion about "civil liberties" is to avoid the on-the-ground fact -- one side is protesting Palestinian bombing & deliberate starvation, while the other supports it

And the reason for THAT is because Zionist can never win an argument based on facts.
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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13d
This has nothing to do with Gaza and everything to do with defending the speech rights of Americans, which I’d think pro-Palestinian protesters would care about since the House just voted to make many of their slogans illegal. But right, who needs civil liberties advocates?
Bama Dude
@BamaDude77
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@Dahuuu @mtaibbi Love how people put such civil aesthetics around this atrocity in some ridiculous attempt to seem "balanced". It's so ridiculous.

Like, please kindly STFU

The statement by @BamaDude77 in response to @mtaibbi's comments on the U.S. antisemitism bills and the First Amendment is a part of a larger conversation about civil liberties, freedom of speech, and the political context surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This conversation qualifies as public discourse because it involves a substantive engagement with public issues, specifically the discussion of legislation (antisemitism bills) and constitutional rights (First Amendment).

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not appear to cause harm but expresses frustration over the lack of appreciation for constitutional rights, which could be seen as a call to more responsible activism. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement respects the privacy and dignity of others, avoiding personal attacks and focusing on the issue at hand. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    While the statement expresses a critical view, it lacks a strong promotion of understanding, empathy, or compassion towards differing viewpoints.
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in a form of constructive criticism by highlighting the importance of the First Amendment in protests, though it could be more inclusive in its dialogue approach. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses influence to discuss important societal issues, advocating for awareness and action regarding legislation and constitutional rights. [+1]
  6. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds the principles of free speech by defending the First Amendment and encouraging its appreciation among protesters. [+1]