Matt Taibbi

Rank 22 of 47
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Score 18

The statement 'Flags on every play. “Too many donors on the field.”' and the subsequent conversation involve a critique of political representation and corruption, using a metaphor related to football. This constitutes public discourse as it engages with public issues and debates about political integrity and representation.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement and the conversation contain derogatory language ('r3tards') which can cause harm and is disrespectful. This violates the principle of striving to do no harm with words and actions. [-2]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The use of derogatory language and the comparison to a '5'5, 230 LB, 38% body fat, 1ard-ass running back' is disrespectful and can be seen as a form of cyberbullying or hate speech. This violates 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 does not promote understanding, empathy, or compassion. Instead, it uses offensive language and a negative comparison, which can alienate and hurt individuals. This violates the principle of using words and actions to promote understanding, 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.
    The conversation does not engage in constructive criticism or dialogue. Instead, it resorts to personal attacks and derogatory language, which violates the principle of engaging in constructive criticism and dialogue without personal attacks or ad hominem arguments. [-2]