Yeah! Weird, isn’t it?
Media Matters, which claims to be a media watchdog, has remained conspicuously silent ever since MSNBC host Alec Baldwin was caught calling a photographer a “cocksucking fag” (or “fathead”). What’s up with that?
If a Fox News host said anything close to Alec Baldwin's slur, @mmfa would launch a huge campaign pressuring sponsors to pull out.
— Justin McCarthy (@jmac82) November 15, 2013
Most definitely. Conservative blogger RB wanted to know what the deal was, and this morning, he tried to get an answer out of Media Matters VP and “Stop Rush” tweeter Angelo Carusone:
Hey @GoAngelo, where's your petition to boycott MSNBC's advertisers if the don't fire Alec Baldwin? I'm ready to sign it!
— RBe (@RBPundit) November 15, 2013
For those who don't know, @GoAngelo is @MMFA's VP of boycotting over anti-gay slurs. You know, like what Alec Baldwin said.
— RBe (@RBPundit) November 15, 2013
Look, there's no proof @GoAngelo is a hypocrite… yet. Maybe he's still working on the logistics of @MMFA's boycott of MSNBC over Baldwin.
— RBe (@RBPundit) November 15, 2013
That must be what’s taking so long.
Old style RT if you think @MMFA's VP of Boycotts, @GoAngelo should organize a campaign against Alec Baldwin's homophobic slurs.
— RBe (@RBPundit) November 15, 2013
Your boycott of MSNBC… right? RT @GoAngelo Roar! Morning all. What's shakin?
— RBe (@RBPundit) November 15, 2013
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Hey, @GoAngelo, you can just re-purpose your @DropFox campaign to @DropMSNBC. #SimpleSolutions
— RBe (@RBPundit) November 15, 2013
AHA. I didn't know @GoAngelo had me blocked. Someone else want to make sure he starts the MSNBC boycott? Thanks.
— RBe (@RBPundit) November 15, 2013
Someone ask @GoAngelo to unblock me. I want to keep tabs on @MMFA's boycott of MSNBC over Alec Baldwin's gay slurs. Thanks.
— RBe (@RBPundit) November 15, 2013
Also, someone let @GoAngelo know that I'm ready to write a post about @MMFA's boycott of MSNBC over Baldwin's slurs and would like a comment
— RBe (@RBPundit) November 15, 2013
So, you're going to organize a boycott of MSNBC? https://t.co/YT5jKDWlmf @GoAngelo
— RBe (@RBPundit) November 15, 2013
@JHillVA No, no, no. I'm sure Angelo is working on the petition to boycott MSNBC as we speak. @FR_Newbrough @GoAngelo @mmfa
— RBe (@RBPundit) November 15, 2013
C’mon, Angelo!
@GoAngelo So are you planning a big announcement on when @MMFA will be organizing the Anti Alec Baldwin boycott, for his homophobic slurs?
— David Henry (@imau2fan) November 15, 2013
So basically you are cool w/ppl like Alec Baldwin saying whatever because…same team! Is that it @GoAngelo @mmfa? cc: @RBPundit
— Josh in NC (@JHillVA) November 15, 2013
@GoAngelo what can I do 2 help get your @msnbc boycott underway?Certainly you're outraged over Baldwins latest homophobic outburst, right?
— i miss nhl (@RealBobcatMatt) November 15, 2013
@mmfa what can I do to help in your boycott against Alec Baldwin and @msnbc ? There is no way you find homophobia acceptable, right?
— i miss nhl (@RealBobcatMatt) November 15, 2013
@GoAngelo Help me understand. Why is Alec's latest outburst not worth your attention? Anti-gay slurs are anti-gay slurs. Not political.
— Adam (@gpia7r) November 15, 2013
@RBPundit @AdamBaldwin Guys, @GoAngelo is a man of integrity, I'm sure. Any minute now he'll draft a petition for us. Any minute now…
— Adam (@gpia7r) November 15, 2013
https://twitter.com/AdamBaldwin/status/401377861044432896
.@GoAngelo I truly don't understand what makes this political to you. MSNBC host made an anti-gay slur. Isn't this your area? To address it?
— Adam (@gpia7r) November 15, 2013
You’d think so, wouldn’t you? But no. Carusone is too focused on all you “right-wing hatriots” out there:
https://twitter.com/GoAngelo/status/401376759897014272
And if there’s one thing he and MMFA won’t stand for, it’s hate:
Stop and enjoy the delicious irony of the bio on @MMFA's @StopRush account in light of Alec Baldwin's comments and MMFA's lack of comment.
— RBe (@RBPundit) November 15, 2013
No H8. Right, Angelo?
EXCLUSIVE: Media Matters To Boycott MSNBC Over Alec Baldwin's Slurs. http://t.co/WSWm1qGY8Z #StopBaldwin cc @GoAngelo @MMFA
— RBe (@RBPundit) November 15, 2013
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Related:
Twitchy coverage of Media Matters
Dan Savage (sort of) defends ‘homophobic bigot’ Alec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin cleanses Twitter feed (again)
Alec Baldwin: I didn’t know calling someone ‘c**ksucker’ is anti-gay
Alec Baldwin threatens Fox 5 reporter Robert Moses; Juliet Huddy slams hypocrite bully
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