Matt Taibbi

Rank 36 of 47
|
Score -51
5/16/2024, 9:39:31 PM
X
In reply to:
Gordon Mershe
@Geminnuss
·
455d
@mtaibbi Oh ffs, maybe you should educate yourself before commenting?
Never mind, you're an American, there's little "mind" to speak of.
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
·
455d
Oh for God’s sake. Socialism make Nikola Jokic great now? People are losing their fucking minds…
Daniel Aldana Cohen
@aldatweets
·
456d
Why Jokić's greatness comes down to the socialist sport ethos of Tito's Yugoslavia.

The statement by @Geminnuss in response to @mtaibbi's comment about socialism and basketball is part of a broader discussion on the influence of socialist sports training on basketball skills, specifically referencing Nikola Jokic and the Yugoslav approach to sports. The statement attempts to counter a dismissive remark about Americans and their understanding of socialism by sharing personal experiences in former communist countries and involvement in Soviet basketball, thereby asserting familiarity with both socialism and basketball.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to correct misinformation and defend against a stereotype, thus aligning with the principle of doing no harm with words. [+2]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    By sharing personal experiences, the statement respects the dignity of others and counters a generalization about Americans, supporting the principle of respecting the privacy and dignity of others. [+2]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding by providing a personal perspective on an issue that was being discussed in a dismissive manner, thus fostering empathy and compassion. [+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.
    It engages in constructive criticism by addressing a dismissive comment with factual personal history, thereby promoting dialogue. [+2]
  5. Principle 5:
    I will acknowledge and correct my mistakes.
    The statement acknowledges the speaker's background and experiences, which corrects any potential misunderstandings about their knowledge of the topic. [+2]
  6. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    By contributing a personal anecdote related to the public discourse on socialism's impact on sports, the statement uses influence to enrich the discussion. [+2]
  7. 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 responsibly by contributing substantively to the discussion without resorting to insults or derogatory language. [+2]