Matt Taibbi

Rank 37 of 47
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Score -67
7/7/2025, 12:37:52 PM
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In reply to:
Ethan Klein's Mental State
@MentalDeklein
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45d
@mtaibbi You also used to have values and ideological principles. Then you sold those for a few bucks and are quite proud of it-all because you couldn't just own up to your mistakes.
I used to look up to you, before you became a joke who can be bought by the highest bidding billionaire😔
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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48d
I was born in New Brunswick - to 20-year-old parents who had no money. We lived in public married student housing at Rutgers, tuition for which my father paid for working as a waiter and a cub newspaper reporter at the Home News.
Beau Forte
@Beau4Congress
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48d
@mtaibbi Oh no?! Wasn't you father a TV producer and news man? Didn't you grow up in New Brunswick, NJ?

It's a strange flex how people that were born completely advantaged, hate admitting it.

This is like Donald Trump saying that he self made.

The statement by @MentalDeklein addresses accusations of compromising values for financial gain, which is a public issue related to integrity and influence. The tone is defensive, aiming to clarify personal principles and financial independence.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not directly cause harm but is defensive in nature, aiming to protect the speaker's reputation.
  2. 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 engage in personal attacks but responds to accusations, maintaining a focus on clarifying personal actions. [+1]
  3. Principle 5:
    I will acknowledge and correct my mistakes.
    The statement implies a commitment to accuracy and integrity, aligning with the principle of acknowledging and correcting mistakes. [+1]
  4. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    By asserting financial independence and adherence to principles, the statement suggests a use of influence for integrity, though it does not explicitly address societal betterment.
  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 responding to criticism and using the platform to clarify personal values. [+1]