This video is before BJG was fired, by The Hill parent compnay, for speaking against the status quo of Israeli talking points.
Short Summary
- Journalists Matt Taibbi and Zaid Jilani are in disagreement over the types of stories Taibbi chooses to report on.
- Taibbi shifted his focus to covering threats to free speech from the Democratic establishment, criticizing mainstream media for being proxies for the DNC.
- 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.
- Taibbi acknowledges some factual errors in the discussion but emphasizes the core issue of his stance on criticism and negotiation with subjects like Musk.
- The speaker in the video discusses a situation where they were censored, clarifying they were not trying to argue or attack anyone.
- They point out a discrepancy in reporting dates of text messages and article releases, highlighting a gap in time.
- The speaker addresses a misunderstanding about criticism of Elon Musk and emphasizes transparency about the censorship issue.
- They challenge accusations of withholding information and seek clarification on specific claims made against them.
- The speaker addresses criticism they received for not criticizing certain entities or individuals, pointing out factual mistakes made by the critic.
- They discuss the worsening situation of internet-related issues from 2014 to 2015 and express concern about its continued deterioration.