cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/16788440

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Journalist Matt Taibbi comments on his feud with fellow reporter Zaid Jilani. #taibbi #freespeech

  • @jimmydoreisaleftyOPM
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    19 days ago

    This video is before BJG was fired, by The Hill parent compnay, for speaking against the status quo of Israeli talking points.

    Short Summary

    1. Journalists Matt Taibbi and Zaid Jilani are in disagreement over the types of stories Taibbi chooses to report on.
    2. Taibbi shifted his focus to covering threats to free speech from the Democratic establishment, criticizing mainstream media for being proxies for the DNC.
    3. Jilani accuses Taibbi of pandering to right-wing subscribers, to which Taibbi responds by clarifying his reporting on censorship issues and interactions with Elon Musk.
    4. Taibbi acknowledges some factual errors in the discussion but emphasizes the core issue of his stance on criticism and negotiation with subjects like Musk.
    5. The speaker in the video discusses a situation where they were censored, clarifying they were not trying to argue or attack anyone.
    6. They point out a discrepancy in reporting dates of text messages and article releases, highlighting a gap in time.
    7. The speaker addresses a misunderstanding about criticism of Elon Musk and emphasizes transparency about the censorship issue.
    8. They challenge accusations of withholding information and seek clarification on specific claims made against them.
    9. The speaker addresses criticism they received for not criticizing certain entities or individuals, pointing out factual mistakes made by the critic.
    10. They discuss the worsening situation of internet-related issues from 2014 to 2015 and express concern about its continued deterioration.