Michael Schellenberger

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Score -151
2/12/2025, 5:11:06 AM
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Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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The problem for the Times and the rest of the Democratic Party is that they aren’t able to object to any of the things Trump is cutting and so they demonize Musk, which is how they pleasure their audience anyway so it’s a twofer
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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If Trump hadn’t made cutting waste fraud and abuse such a high priority you can be damn well sure the Times would be scolding him for allowing so much waste, fraud and abuse! And every single journalist at the Times knows it.
MAZE
@mazemoore
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@shellenberger Before this week they probably published an article a week on government fraud and waste.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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322d
No area of the mass news media is without fraud. 😒
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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322d
Look. At. The. First. Sentence.🙄

https://www.gao.gov/products/gao…
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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322d
Seriously, why do you guys keep doing this? Everyone can see you’re lying. It’s pathological.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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Forty-three paragraphs into the NYT's latest hit piece on @elonmusk, the six (!) by-lined reporters reveal that the federal government lost $236 billion to apparent fraud ("improper payments") in 2023 alone. Maybe this isn't the dunk you guys thought it was?
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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The New York Times says “Musk Asserts Without Proof That Bureaucracy Is Rife With Fraud.” Seriously? The GAO — under Biden — estimated last year that we are losing $233-$521 billion *per year* to fraud. Guys, it’s right there. Why do you continue with this… fraud? SMH

The statement criticizes media coverage of Elon Musk, suggesting bias and exaggeration. It uses terms like 'Musk Derangement Syndrome' and 'Cluster B behavior,' which can be seen as dismissive and stigmatizing. The tone is sarcastic and confrontational, aiming to undermine the credibility of the media and its portrayal of Musk.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement uses derogatory language, potentially causing harm by stigmatizing mental health conditions. [-2]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    It does not respect the dignity of others, engaging in a form of cyberbullying by labeling media behavior as 'crazy-making.' [-2]
  3. 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 promote constructive dialogue, instead opting for personal attacks and sarcasm. [-2]