Matt Taibbi

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Score -51
7/11/2025, 11:29:35 PM
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In reply to:
Steven Cardwell
@addict2213
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32d
@mtaibbi So...cause Bari does something you have to answer for it? Am I missing something here?
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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32d
That’s asinine - there’s no shortage of people on Substack who criticize Israel all the time. And why am I responsible for what Bari Weiss does or doesn’t say? It’s absurd. By the way, we don’t work for Substack - we all have independent companies
Ciuccilandia
@ciucciland86613
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33d
@mtaibbi Your silence is as conspicuous as the other elephant in the room: Bari Weiss. She pulls a lot of clout in the Substack universe. Criticize Israel at your peril if you want to publish successfully on Substack.

The statement 'Apparently. It’s like the transitive property of trolling' is a lighthearted, sarcastic response to a complex discussion about responsibility and criticism in media. It uses humor to comment on the perceived absurdity of being held accountable for another's actions or statements.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not cause harm and uses humor to diffuse tension. [+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 privacy and dignity, avoiding personal attacks. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    Promotes understanding by highlighting the absurdity of the situation through humor. [+1]