Matt Taibbi

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Score -42
2/17/2025, 1:52:07 AM
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Isaac
@Liquiddeath2020
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142d
@mtaibbi @rememberruss He encouraged people to march on the capitol in hopes it would disrupt the peaceful transfer of power. Violence would be the ultimate disrupter.
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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142d
@rememberruss See, this is why we can’t have nice things. He didn’t “organize an attack” and the rioters didn’t “kill people.” There was only one homicide, and that was of Ashlii Babbitt. Sure, criticize Trump for J6, but you can’t invent things. https://www.factcheck.org/2021/1…
rememberruss
@rememberruss
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142d
@mtaibbi When we have a president who organized an attack on our capital, killed people, and then let the off, and then told them do more, he's got there back, your an idiot to be on that team.
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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Give me a break with this “normalize” nonsense. Those outlets have audience because the traditional news (NYT, WaPo etc) has been in nuclear suck mode for 20 years. Now you want to cut off those audiences for moving?
Greg Todd 🗳️
@GregTodd_
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@mtaibbi InfoWars and NewsMax are partisan infotainment outlets that spread conspiracy theories and MAGA propaganda. That’s not news. That’s not journalism. You can’t wallow with pigs without getting dirty yourself. Don’t normalize propaganda infotainment as if it is legitimate news.

The statement critiques the accuracy of claims made about a public figure's actions, emphasizing the importance of precise language and evidence in journalism. It challenges the assertion that the individual hoped for violence, suggesting that such claims require substantiation.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to prevent harm by advocating for accurate reporting. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    It respects the dignity of others by discouraging unfounded accusations. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    Promotes understanding by clarifying the difference between 'on' and 'in' regarding the Capitol event. [+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.
    Engages in constructive criticism by addressing perceived inaccuracies without personal attacks. [+1]