Matt Taibbi

Rank 35 of 47

Score -51

@Demcytheater Obviously I had significant advantages growing up. I did not have them at birth, as the original poster claimed. And as for my career, I can’t tell you I was born on journalistic third base because I wasn’t. Really the only advantage I had was my father taught me this work. He

7/3/2025, 10:26:06 PM

In reply to:

Rich Scott’s Democracy Theater.

@Demcytheater

53d

@mtaibbi You are right. Your dad working in the industry was not helpful to your career at all?

Not your fault, but denying the Neppo part of your early career is disingenuous.

Now, did you take the ball handed to you from your father and crush it? Yes. But you were in no way born on

Matt Taibbi

@mtaibbi

53d

What “advantage” do you mean? Hardworking smart parents?

Beau Forte

@Beau4Congress

53d

@mtaibbi @ljenkins314 I'm sorry. Can I say that you were born very advantaged?

The statement by @Demcytheater addresses the topic of privilege and advantages in career development, which is a public issue related to social equity and meritocracy. The tone is defensive, aiming to clarify misconceptions about the speaker's background and career path.

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