Winston Marshall is the former banjoist for ‘Mumford and Sons’. Over the weekend a monologue from Bill Maher about ‘the woke mob’ gained a lot of traction.
The bit mentions Mr. Marshall and the apology he once issued over liking a book by Andy Ngô and tweeting about it. Twitchy covered that at the time and you can read all about it here.
Winston Marshall wanted to make sure everyone knows he RETRACTED that apology and quit the band. You can read his retraction here.
For the record, @billmaher, I retracted the apology and quit the band https://t.co/aL3C79K3KV
— Winston Marshall (@MrWinMarshall) February 4, 2023
Most people were very happy to see the apology had been retracted because it obviously did not get as much coverage as the initial ‘offense’.
I feel helpless in only being able to say sorry for the ways you were made to suffer for expressing support for my book. I never took your tweet for granted. You’re incredibly brave & that’s why you were targeted in that industry.
— Andy Ngô 🏳️🌈 (@MrAndyNgo) February 5, 2023
Andy Ngo also commented as the author of the ‘offensive’ book in question.
So glad to hear this!
— Christina Sommers (@CHSommers) February 5, 2023
As a person who regularly fights against the woke mob, Christina Sommers, also applauded the retraction
That's excellent. Sorry you had to go through all of that but I'm sure you're stronger for it. Wishing you every success in current and future endeavors!
— Amy 🐘🦙🚫🧟♂️🧟♂️🧟♂️ (@WaltzingMtilda) February 4, 2023
You did? Bravo! It’s time to stop apologizing to the bullies. I’m so glad to hear this!
— Tara Lynn Thompson (@TaraLynnSays) February 4, 2023
There were so many people applauding his retraction that it really shows how little coverage it originally received. We admit we did not know he had retracted that apology until we saw his quote tweet to Maher.
You shouldn't of had to and I think that was his point. Much respect to you 🙌
— E (@ebound) February 4, 2023
We are not sure why Maher did not mention that Winston had retracted his apology, perhaps just an oversight. We think the point of the bit was to bring attention to how the woke mob wants to force people into a box where they must conform in every way and we support Maher’s efforts in that regard.
I never understood why your band mates who presumably know you very well, didn’t circle the wagons and have your back during that “storm” of faux outrage. Of course bands have their own internal dynamics but really? They just left you out there to twist. I lost respect for them
— Adam R. Metwalli, MD (@AdamRMetwalli) February 4, 2023
Exactly. This editor actually was a fan of the band, but the way they did not speak up for him at all over something so small. We too lost respect for them.
Very, very few public figures have been willing to pay the price Winston Marshall did when he walked away from massive fame & fortune for the sake of free speech and open debate. Others were forced out but he willingly gave it up. @billmaher you really should update w/ this info. https://t.co/W9YOJgwD58
— Megan Basham (@megbasham) February 5, 2023
We agree. Maher should do a follow-up and give him credit where it is due.
If nothing else let’s remember we live in a world where I can read whatever I effing want. https://t.co/768vrh6ES8
— Texas Dreamer (@Sunny_Texan) February 5, 2023
We SHOULD be able to read whatever we want, but standing up and saying it as a ‘famous’ person in the music industry or anywhere near Hollywood will cause some problems.
Never apologise. It only makes them come back for more. https://t.co/EEIA2EcAui
— Iain Macwhirter (@iainmacwhirter) February 5, 2023
It is never enough. In closing, we will leave you with one of the best tweets ever tweeted. It was not about the Marshall case but it is indeed fitting.
Dana Loesche had the right idea back in 2019 with this one:
Never bend a knee to the rage mob. Ever.
— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) January 21, 2019
Never bend the knee. Never.
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