Matt Taibbi

Rank 23 of 47
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Score 29
6/14/2024, 11:33:37 AM
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In reply to:
Joseph Grosso
@goetheny1113
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604d
@mtaibbi @LiviainRome That perfectly describes the Ukrainians now. And privileged twerps like want to sell them out instead of supporting the victims of imperialism. Shameful
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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605d
@LiviainRome We didn’t have a choice - we were attacked and they declared war on us, remember?
Livia
@LiviainRome
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605d
@mtaibbi Would you have sent your kids to fight Hitler?
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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605d
We have to act if a NATO country is attacked, a heavy obligation that among other things carries nuclear risk. That promise is reserved for countries where it’s in our direct national interest to make that sacrifice. Would you send your kids for Ukraine? I wouldn’t.
Max Samadov
@max79
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605d
@mtaibbi Can you elaborate on “Ukraine can’t win”? Does this also mean that going forward the international community should do nothing when the next dictator goes for the land grab?

The statement by @goetheny1113 constitutes public discourse as it engages in a substantive debate about international policy, military intervention, and the ethical considerations surrounding support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. The tone is dismissive and somewhat confrontational, aiming to challenge the notion of Ukrainians as 'victims of imperialism' and criticizing the idea of expecting other countries to fight on their behalf.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not directly cause harm but is dismissive and could be seen as insensitive to the plight of Ukrainians, which might indirectly cause emotional harm. [-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 does not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech, but it does lack respect for the dignity of those it addresses by dismissing their concerns. [-1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement does not promote understanding, empathy, or compassion. Instead, it dismisses the concerns of others and does not seek to foster a constructive dialogue. [-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.
    The statement does not engage in constructive criticism or dialogue. It dismisses the opposing viewpoint without offering a reasoned argument, and it could be seen as a personal attack on those who support Ukraine. [-2]
  5. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds the principle of free speech but does not use the platform responsibly or with integrity, as it dismisses the concerns of others without fostering a constructive dialogue. [-1]