WHY don't I have an angrier icon.

[maychorian]

Oh, geez. Thanks for mansplaining that to us, Keith.

When oh when will they develop the technology to slap people through the internet?

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[tooquickly]

OH GOD what did he do?

I know that he's back on twitter and refusing to talk about the article he posted and stuff, DID HE FUCK UP EVEN WORSE? D:

[maychorian]

My link isn't working? :( It was to a Mediate column about Keith attacking people over Twitter. His twitlonger note was especially lousy with mansplaining.

Here are a couple of links, hopefully they work.

http://tigerbeatdown.com/2010/12/19/mooreandme-five-days-and-running-run-it-all-the-way-down-a-timeline-of-relevant-quotes/

http://www.mediaite.com/online/keith-olbermann-throws-gasoline-on-mooreandme-protest-fire/

[grimmalie]

I hug you from a distance and offer you electronic pumpkin bread?

[maychorian]

Mmm, pumpkin bread. ::snarfs::

[ibroketuesday]

Oooooh, what happened? *chinhands*

[maychorian]

http://tigerbeatdown.com/2010/12/19/mooreandme-five-days-and-running-run-it-all-the-way-down-a-timeline-of-relevant-quotes/

http://www.mediaite.com/online/keith-olbermann-throws-gasoline-on-mooreandme-protest-fire/

[maychorian]

Sorry for not really answering earlier--I was at work and they monitor internet use.

Short version: Michael Moore and Keith Olbermann both said very dismissive things and spread misinformation about the rape charges against Julian Assange. A few ladies on the internet have taken exception and started a twitter protest with the hashtag #mooreandme. Moore hasn't responded at all, but Olbermann went all nasty and mansplainy and continues to NOT GET WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS. >:(

It made me get out my angry eyes, basically, which is rare.

[ibroketuesday]

BUT. KEITH OLBERMANN HAS BEEN SUCH A BADASS BEFORE. LIKE THAT VIDEO ABOUT GAY MARRIAGE. NOOOO MY HEART ;_;

[jones6]

Seconding all the requests to know what happened. Also *hugs* I'm sure it'll get better, whatever it is :)

[maychorian]

Sorry for not really answering earlier--I was at work and they monitor internet use.

Short version: Michael Moore and Keith Olbermann both said very dismissive things and spread misinformation about the rape charges against Julian Assange. A few ladies on the internet have taken exception and started a twitter protest with the hashtag #mooreandme. Moore hasn't responded at all, but Olbermann went all nasty and mansplainy and continues to NOT GET WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS. >:(

It made me get out my angry eyes, basically, which is rare.

I have a couple of links posted (working now) if you're interested in more information. Meanwhile, I'm bakin' cookies. :)

[jones6]

That's cool, I had to go through the same thing in highschool.

Ah, I see. I have't really been following it, just because I think my head will explode if I do, but what really gets me is the way people just dismiss the charges against Assange as being fake or a smear campaign immediately because he's an editor of Wikileaks. Julian Assange != Wikileaks, and just because he works for it does not mean he immediately gets a free pass on what are some very serious allegations.

I'm really disappointed in Olbermann's behaviour too, because in the past I've seen him actually deal with things in a rational and sensible manner, and actually apologising when it was pointed out that he was wrong.

Also, Olbermann bringing up the fact that one of his relatives had been a victim of sexual assault, and therefore he just couldn't be dismissive of these allegations, come on, you guys, was pretty disgusting.

[maychorian]

I know. It was so totally "But I have a black friend, so I can't be racist."

The latest article at tigerbeatdown.com points out even more disturbing stuff from him. But yeah, if you don't want to follow it, don't. The situation is so maddening.

[just_ruth]

Link not working, what happened?

[maychorian]

Here's a couple. Hopefully these will work.

http://tigerbeatdown.com/2010/12/19/mooreandme-five-days-and-running-run-it-all-the-way-down-a-timeline-of-relevant-quotes/

http://www.mediaite.com/online/keith-olbermann-throws-gasoline-on-mooreandme-protest-fire/