Matt Taibbi

Rank 22 of 47

Score 46

Reposted by Matt Taibbi

Here are portions of the documents:

1) @dcexaminer was leaked censorship grant records from protected source the State Department gave to lawmakers

2) State Department claims without evidence full House committee is source and threatens to obstruct ongoing investigation

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@MZHemingway

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State Department threatening to obstruct ‘censorship’ investigation: House GOP https://www.washingtonexaminer.c… via @dcexaminer

2/17/2024, 4:26:54 PM

The statement presents a claim that the State Department is threatening to obstruct a House GOP investigation into alleged censorship. The tone is accusatory and suggests a conflict between the State Department and Republican lawmakers. The content includes a reference to an article from the Washington Examiner, which is a specific media outlet, and the statement is part of a larger conversation about government transparency and accountability. The images provided are of a letter from the State Department and a table from a document marked 'SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED', which are relevant to the claim being made.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement does not appear to cause harm but does present an accusatory tone which could be seen as confrontational. [-1]
Principle 2:
I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
The statement respects privacy and dignity by not including personal attacks or sensitive personal information. [+1]
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 promotes understanding of the situation by providing context and evidence, but the accusatory tone may not foster empathy.
Principle 5:
I will acknowledge and correct my mistakes.
The statement engages in criticism of the State Department's actions, which is part of constructive dialogue, but it could be more constructive if it included more neutral language.
Principle 6:
I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
The statement does not acknowledge any mistakes as it is presenting a claim rather than a personal opinion or action.
Principle 7:
I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
The statement uses the platform to inform about a potential issue of public interest, but the accusatory tone may not fully uphold the integrity of responsible speech.