Matt Taibbi

Rank 32 of 47
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Score -6
3/27/2025, 1:13:09 PM
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Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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33d
Jay's a friend, and was before his nomination. His name on a "trends blacklist" was one of the first things we found in the Twitter Files. That evidence became part of his Murthy v. Missouri Supreme Court case, for which I wrote an amicus brief. We're both speech advocates.
Joshua Blanchard
@philoshua
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33d
@mtaibbi That person's tweet is dumb, but independent journalists posting big congrats to political officials - people they should be covering adversarially - is a bit odd.

The statement engages in public discourse by addressing the role of journalists and their relationships with public figures, which is a topic of public concern related to media ethics and bias. The tone is defensive, aiming to justify the author's position and actions.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not directly cause harm but could contribute to a broader debate on media bias.
  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 privacy and dignity, avoiding personal attacks or hate speech. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement does not actively promote understanding or empathy, as it is more defensive than constructive.
  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 dialogue but does not address the criticisms constructively, focusing instead on defending personal actions. [-1]
  5. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds free speech by defending the right to express admiration for public figures, but it could use the platform more responsibly by addressing the underlying concerns about media bias. [+1]