Matt Taibbi

Rank 39 of 47

Score -85

This is a classic example of what not to do in media. Rachel was basically repeating what a single person, Rochelle Walensky, had said on her network (“Vaccinated people… don’t get sick”). But a) Walensky was contradicting her own agency’s public guidance, and b) just three days…

Progressive Texan

@progressivetxan

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@Michellebudd @quickbeam71 @caligirlinsf @mtaibbi I'm not sure what you're asking for. Does she have to do the "walk the shame" for reporting what was known at the time? She's not a scientist, she's a reporter. She reported what was know then. I don't think she's personally responsible for the information provided by others.

5/12/2024, 3:35:48 PM

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I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
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I will acknowledge and correct my mistakes.
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