Matt Taibbi

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5/5/2024, 5:44:21 PM
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In reply to:
#FreePalestine🇵🇸 #BDS⏳#FreeAssange🍀
@aerwaves_
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@mtaibbi @falasteen47 @MaxBlumenthal @EvaKBartlett @normfinkelstein You could even just talk with
@kthalps
or
@aaronjmate
If you decide not to at least just stop saying it is "too complex" and say you are too lazy or too disinterested to bother
#FreePalestine🇵🇸 #BDS⏳#FreeAssange🍀
@aerwaves_
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@mtaibbi With all due respect Matt, IF you are serious about better understanding the "complex" issue, why discuss this with some random account with 222 followers??

Talk with @falasteen47 @MaxBlumenthal @EvaKBartlett or @normfinkelstein or idk, maybe an actual Palestinian
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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It’s anything but complex? One side mass-bombs civilians and the other keeps hostages and killed civilians in a terror act. Each time I ask about Palestinian demands I get different answers. At Rutgers protesters shouted “We don’t want two state, we want ‘48.” Is that right?
Regal the Proletarian
@jelleesnacks
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@mtaibbi I mean, you aren't required to. But the situation is anything but complex, and the notion that this conflict would be seen in the future as somehow confusing or difficult, or that those who remained silent should be viewed favorably, is simply baffling.

The statement in question is part of a broader conversation on social media regarding the complexities of discussing the Gaza conflict. The individual expresses reluctance to comment on the issue, citing a lack of comprehensive understanding and not being a politician as reasons for their hesitance. They also respond to an accusation of being 'lazy' by clarifying that it is not their job to write about Gaza, emphasizing the importance of being informed before speaking on such topics.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement upholds the principle of doing no harm with words and actions by choosing not to speak on a topic the individual feels they do not fully understand, thus avoiding potential misinformation. [+2]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The individual respects the dignity of others by not engaging in a discussion where they might unintentionally misrepresent complex issues, showing consideration for the sensitivity of the topic. [+2]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding by highlighting the importance of being well-informed before engaging in public discourse, which can lead to more empathetic and accurate communication. [+2]
  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.
    While the individual does not engage in dialogue due to a stated lack of understanding, they implicitly encourage constructive criticism by acknowledging their limitations and the need for careful speech. [+1]
  5. Principle 5:
    I will acknowledge and correct my mistakes.
    The individual acknowledges their limitations in understanding the Gaza conflict, which aligns with the principle of acknowledging and correcting mistakes, in this case preemptively. [+2]
  6. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    By choosing to refrain from making uninformed statements, the individual uses their influence responsibly, ensuring they do not contribute to misinformation or uninformed discourse. [+2]