Gary Marcus

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Score 83
9/16/2024, 12:44:26 AM
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jarom
@jarom04
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@GaryMarcus @Jason Shooting a politician at a political rally is officially "no evidence of political animus"
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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@Jason Is there something we know about either shooter that is consistent with either being on the left and attempting to shoot Trump because of allegations that he was a Nazi? Aside from a $20 donation when one was in high school? anything at all?
@jason
@Jason
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@GaryMarcus I’m speaking about the big picture — obviously we know little to nothing about this shooter.

Hope you’re well Gary.
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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@Jason Shocked that you would say this. It is false:
@jason
@Jason
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If you call someone Hitler over and over again, or tell folks to “fight like hell” or you won’t have a country, you are signaling to the craziest partisans to start a civil war.

That’s why they’ve tried to kill Trump twice, and that’s why they rioted and brought long guns to…

The statement in question is part of a broader conversation about the motivations behind shootings at political rallies, which is a substantive public issue. The tone of the statement is analytical and seeks to clarify the motivations behind the shootings, suggesting that the first shooter was not politically motivated and expressing uncertainty about the second shooter.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not appear to cause harm with words or actions. It is a neutral analysis of the situation. [+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 by not engaging in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement does not explicitly promote understanding, empathy, or compassion, but it also does not detract from these values.
  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 engages in constructive dialogue by providing an analysis without resorting to personal attacks or ad hominem arguments. [+1]
  5. 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 and uses the platform responsibly and with integrity by contributing to the public discourse in a measured and thoughtful manner. [+1]