Matt Taibbi

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Score -65
9/15/2024, 11:28:04 PM
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I'm T*ts MaGee
@Im_Tits_MaGee_2
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@mtaibbi Remember just before the 2020 election when you wrote a long piece about why Trump shouldn't be re-elected?
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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The Twitter Files showed that an elaborate government effort to regulate speech was undertaken without oversight/permission. But things would be worse without the First Amendment — instead of a covert effort to censor through private partners, you’d see more overt controls.
Ei
@Ei2021
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@mtaibbi @CJHopkins_Z23 The Twitter files revealed how 1A rights mean nothing when the government decides to interfere.

The statement 'I didn’t vote for either candidate and was pretty explicit about why' is part of a broader conversation about free speech, government regulation, and the First Amendment. The statement itself is a personal disclosure about the speaker's voting behavior and reasons, which ties into the larger discussion about political choices and their implications for free speech and government control.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not cause harm and is a personal expression of political choice, which is a fundamental aspect of democratic engagement. It aligns with the principle of doing no harm with words and actions. [+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 respects the privacy and dignity of others, as it does not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech. It is a personal disclosure rather than an attack on others. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    By sharing a personal perspective, the statement can promote understanding and empathy, as it adds a personal dimension to the broader discussion about political choices and their impact on free speech. [+1]
  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 personal attacks or ad hominem arguments. It is a straightforward expression of the speaker's actions and reasons, contributing to constructive dialogue. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses the speaker's personal experience to contribute to a larger societal discussion about free speech and government regulation, aligning with the principle of using influence for the betterment of society. [+1]