I'm extremely frustrated - if you're OK with a presidential candidate aligning with right-wing fascists who quote Hitler, see yourself out
If I sound mad, it's because I am. Goodbye and good luck
I am *very* angry. Read on.
I don’t understand what’s happened to “the online left.” The vitriol I have received as a journalist, person, and woman has been disgusting, sexist, demeaning, and horrible as a result of reporting on RFK Jr. from a leftist perspective here, here, and here.
Some folks who have followed my reporting for several years, praising it, praising me, seeing what I’ve sacrificed for it (my health and finances top the list) have been extremely disgusting toward me personally, and I’m calling it out today.
Note: When I address “you” in this piece, I am speaking to the people who have been bashing me in my inbox – extremely personal and horrible insults – for reporting the truth. If you are not one of these people, even if you disagree with me and have approached things reasonably without insulting and belittling me, I am not talking to “you” with this. If you *are* one of these people, immediately see yourself out. Goodbye and good luck.
You have never seen me lie. You’ve never seen me have to retract a story.
Never.
Ask yourself if the people you’re listening to on RFK Jr. being the second coming have the same record. Have they traveled the country reporting on things that matter and talking to everyday people? Or have they decided to sit in their studios selling out The People and lining their pockets? What do these commentators have to lose or gain? What do I have to lose or gain? It’s absurd.
Suddenly, because I criticize a POLITICAL CANDIDATE – RFK Jr. – who is running for the ESTABLISHMENT DEMOCRATIC PARTY — for aligning with right-wing fascists who OPENLY QUOTE HITLER and oppose ALL OF THE THINGS leftists stand for (read on for details…), I am stupid, a sell out, a whore, and have lost my way.
I have had several people respond to my reporting on RFK Jr’s NOTED VACCINE LIES asking, “What if the vaccine caused your long covid?!!?!!”
You know…the thing that ruined my life due to Rudy Giuliani and team’s carelessness.
I got Covid – and then life ruining long covid – BEFORE VACCINES WERE AVAILABLE.
So, your theory doesn’t hold. It’s insulting. I’m a long covid patient of Johns Hopkins and I’m going to go with their advice instead, thanks.
Let’s continue:
Your theory that RFK Jr. is some anti-establishment outsider doesn’t hold either
Again, if you’re fans of the people below or find them to be people you want to associate with or have your political candidate associate with, you’re not on Team People.
Roger Stone is not an outsider.
Do you know who Roger Stone is? RFK Jr. sure does. I highly suggest you watch “Get Me Roger Stone” on Netflix for perspective.
Steve Bannon is not an outsider.
Michael Flynn is not an outsider.
Alex Jones is not an outsider.
Moms for Liberty are not outsiders.
Oh, look, a Hitler quote with attribution by the group RFK Jr. has just aligned with. Very normal behavior.
Let’s be clear:
RFK Jr. is someone who has found a way to cash in on the insidious workings of accelerationist, right wing disrupters – most extraordinarily wealthy and powerful – none of whom hold the policies and people you and I as leftists are supposed to hold so dear.
There’s also the fact that RFK Jr. doesn’t support the things you support if you’re a progressive.
Uh oh. Time for a reckoning. Keep reading.
RFK Jr. Does Not Support Medicare for All!
Surprise!
RFK Jr. Does Not Support Palestine!
Surprise!
RFK Jr. is No Longer a Climate Champion!
Surprise!
RFK Jr. is Not a Populist!
Surprise!
RFK Jr. is a Free Market Capitalist!
Surprise!
RFK Jr. is Allegedly a Serial Cheater Who Told his Second Wife to Kill Herself
You were mad about Biden and the Tara Reade accusation, right? This accusation about Kennedy doesn’t seem great!
Consistency is so awesome in people. We love to see it.
Dr. Cornel West Says RFK Jr. “Really Needs to Get Off the Crack Pipe”
You yelling at Cornel and calling him a whore too? Just checking.
Bottom line? If you disagree with me, if I got something wrong, that’s fine! Let me know. Let’s have a discussion. Always.
You don’t get to call me stupid, dumb, a whore, an idiot, or tell me that “if I hadn’t gotten the vaccine I wouldn’t have ‘given myself’ long Covid.”
If you feel the need to do that, go run away to the liars and the grifters who can make you feel good about the cognitive dissonance you’re experiencing. Block me. Ignore me. Go away.
I do *not* need to accept abuse as a journalist.
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Jenn
Hi Jenn,
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I feel your frustration! As part of my job, I evaluated evidence professionally for twenty-two years. It has always made me angry when someone ignores or invents facts. This time I had to go through my calming routine three times before I responded.
Keep the faith, Phillida.
I am sorry you have had to deal with this Jenn. I have become so increasingly disillusioned with the online left over the past few years. I have no idea what the fuck is wrong with people supposedly on the left that they think they can talk to someone that way. I honestly didn't know some of this RFK stuff and greatly appreciate your reporting. I don't feel like I have to worry about you going the way of Jimmy Dore or going on a bizarre TERF rant like Ana Kasparian, you're honest and genuine and I'm just glad to support you in any way that I can. Just remember the online left is really just the terminally online left and not representative of most people.
Keep up the fight <3