OK, we’ve already done a couple of posts on former CNN+ host Brian Stelter today, but he’s on a streak. As Twitchy reported earlier, Stelter used his massive platform on CNN+ to examine the “real-world impact of new anti-LGBT anger” and to warn us that Florida’s Parental Rights in Education law is “a life and death issue.” “Kids are dying because of this,” claimed his guest, a teacher who had been featured on the Libs of Tik Tok Twitter account. Stelter, of course, didn’t push back on that claim or ask for evidence — just one example — because it wouldn’t have fit the narrative.
The segment must has touched Stelter deeply, as he turned his writing talents to the still-up CNN website to let us know the root cause of the conflict between Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis: “GOP backlash to LGBTQ equality.”
Disney, a longtime engine of Florida's economy, now finds itself in a disorienting position: Enemy of Florida's governor Ron DeSantis.
And let's be clear about the root cause of the conflict: GOP backlash to LGBTQ equality.https://t.co/HtxOfzGxh5
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) April 21, 2022
Please, elaborate:
Homophobia and hate are right underneath the surface of the high-minded talking points about “parental rights in education.”
Of course parents have rights — but right-wing media stars and conservative lawmakers are galvanizing viewers and voters by demonizing transgender teachers and condemning inclusive Disney shows.
The most incendiary commentators throw around terms like “child abuse” and accuse opponents of “grooming” kids for sexual predation, sometimes by taking a teacher’s comments grossly out of context, or acting like one outspoken educator represents an entire profession.
It is a conservative backlash to growing acceptance of gay and transgender people, with entire networks and websites programming to a fear that conservative beliefs are being trampled on.
It’s cute that Stelter puts “parental rights in education” — the actual name of the law — in scare quotes. We’ve already covered how “parent’s rights” is the new right-wing bogeyman and is just code for transphobia and white supremacy.
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Let’s be clear about the root cause of the conflict. Disney’s support for grooming small children.*
*Fixed it for you, Tater.
— Lady L. North 💙❤️🏀 (@LadyLNorth) April 21, 2022
False: It's teachers trying to groom kids.
These lies are why CNN+ completely failed and why you're about to lose your job. You've lost all credibility.
— Tim Young (@TimRunsHisMouth) April 21, 2022
Nope.
— Ben@msys (@BenSearsMSYS) April 21, 2022
It's no wonder CNN+ didn't last…
— NewsGuyBrad (@TrafficGuyBrad) April 21, 2022
Wouldn’t have anything to do with presenting 6 year olds with information about diverse gender choices would it?
— Tom (@Syloustr) April 21, 2022
“Equality.” What rights are they being denied?
— Bushi (@PCBushi) April 21, 2022
The right to talk about how they spent the weekend with their partner, according to the teachers themselves.
Can I ask what the GOP has done that limits LGBTQ equality??? I think overly broad statements are a weak persons way of "winning" arguments since there is no real focal point.
— Mike LaTaurus (@Mike_Lataurus) April 21, 2022
So, you are saying that teaching 5-9 year olds about sex and sexuality and keeping parents out of the loop are essential to the LGBTQ community? Banning those practices is anti-LGBTQ? If that's truly your perspective
1. I can see how you arrived at your opinion
2. Get help— JC Denton 🇺🇸 (@Karmac0de) April 21, 2022
What does teaching kindergartners about sexuality and gender have to do with “LGBTQ equality?” Also as I recall it, the root of the conflict was Disney’s decision to kowtow to woke employees in California and thus reverse its previous stance of taking no position on this law.
— Rodia (@Rodia36020053) April 21, 2022
Your insane claim of homophobia is a red herring, as is every other leftist false narrative. Extreme majority of FL voters are not homophobic or racist. I take you at your words, you should mine. You shouldn't want another person discussing sex with your 5 to 7 yo kids.
— Robert Builder (@BlueCheckDenied) April 21, 2022
Try again about about the root cause. Disney went political. They f**ked around with people’s kids and they found out. Maybe this kind of “journalism” cnn does is what’s causing you and your so called collegues to be on notice about your jobs. Stop lying.
— Keith Fox (@FoxyQueef) April 21, 2022
😅… speaking of misinformation… ☺️
— Diafe A (@ADiafe) April 21, 2022
CNN just lost 300 million because of garbage like this. Guess you just won’t learn till you’re out of a job. More people watch Cosby reruns than your show.
— Mike Hawk (@Mike_Hawk_N_You) April 21, 2022
And you wonder why CNN+ tanked, with such quality statements as this? You're dragging your network down.
— Joel Goldenberg (@JoelGoldenberg1) April 21, 2022
Brian, haven't your awful takes destroyed enough platforms for one day?
— Woke Brian Bowman🦬🍁🦫𝓟𝓪𝓻𝓸𝓭𝔂 𝓐𝓬𝓬𝓸𝓾𝓷𝓽 (@WokeBrianBowman) April 21, 2022
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CNN’s Brian Stelter examines the ‘real-world impact of new anti-LGBT anger’ promoted by Libs of Tik Tok https://t.co/Dq3U043mEd
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) April 21, 2022
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