@joanwalsh Wow! That sounds like the gun argument, a lot of folks have them, only a handful use them to kill.
— Mikes Corner (@MikesCorner1) September 17, 2013
We had assumed that Joan Walsh was pro-gun control. After all, she’s written at Salon that America “should be ashamed that there was no gun control drive after [Gabrielle] Giffords was grievously wounded” and praised President Obama’s “gutsy” (and failed) post-Newtown gun control push against the extremist bullies in the NRA who block progress on “gun safety.”
She also demanded that the nation begin a “new conversation about what’s wrong with our gun culture,” including the fact that “we are getting numb to massive gun violence.” Just stop bringing up desensitization due to violent video games, OK? The vast majority of violent video game owners never kill anyone, so there’s no reason to target the games, right?
Having covered video games, Walsh moved on to chess. We’ve all heard the “just a blogger” insult, but no one ever expected to hear Garry Kasparov dismissed as “just a chess champion.” Twitchy has documented Kasparov’s extensive analysis of President Obama’s showdown with Vladimir Putin over Syria, but Walsh chose instead to give Kasparov her “not impressed face.”
Super glad to hear from a chess champion about chemical weapons and global balance of power.
— Joan Walsh (@joanwalsh) September 17, 2013
https://twitter.com/cerenomri/status/379807531800866816
Dude. RT @joanwalsh: Super glad to hear from a chess champion about chemical weapons and global balance of power.
— Mary Katharine Ham (@mkhammer) September 17, 2013
Says "expert" on everything RT @joanwalsh: Super glad to hear from a chess champion about chemical weapons and global balance of power.
— Derek Hunter (@derekahunter) September 17, 2013
@joanwalsh Normally in agreement with you, but this tweet is incredibly dishonest. You know damn well Kasparov isn't just a chess player.
— Steven (@llllSMSllll) September 17, 2013
@joanwalsh Just because you disagree with him on Syria doesn't mean you're entitled to lie about his CV
— Steven (@llllSMSllll) September 17, 2013
Yeah, he’s done some other stuff.
@joanwalsh you are a sad person Joan. Do you have any clue about the man and how he puts his life on the line against Putin?
— Mjim (@Mjim22) September 17, 2013
Not yet, but give her 15 minutes.
I trivialized Gary Kasparov's background, I apologize. His one-sided rant about Obama/Syria/Russia made me forget his other work
— Joan Walsh (@joanwalsh) September 17, 2013
Again, that “one-sided rant” (a must-read) is chronicled right here on Twitchy. It’s true that Kasparov made no effort whatsoever to make Obama look strong or competent in his utter bungling of the Syrian situation.
@joanwalsh Kasparov didn't do either: rant. Verb.
1 : to talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
2 : to scold vehemently— John Kane (@Tortured_Verse) September 17, 2013
Looks like @joanwalsh finally read the Wikipedia entry on Kasparov: http://t.co/wBctKugPP8 #slowclap
— CatsPolitics (@CatsPolitics) September 17, 2013
https://twitter.com/jfgroves/status/379807019563114496
.@joanwalsh This is beneath you. Brave liberal activist just a "chess player." I guess Solzhenitsyn just wrote pot-boilers…
— Christian Vanderbrouk (@UrbanAchievr) September 17, 2013
https://twitter.com/BecketAdams/status/379807305111326720
https://twitter.com/BecketAdams/status/379809539907788800
At least Joan Walsh didn't call Kasparov a racist for preferring the white pieces — her usual M.O.
— David Freddoso (@freddoso) September 17, 2013
@joanwalsh It IS a chess game with much higher stakes. Strategy is obviously missing in the Obama Admin.
— Taxpayer1234 ?????? (@Taxpayers1234) September 17, 2013
What about @joanwalsh’s background makes her a more trustworthy source for Syria/ME policy opinion? Is it the sneering condescension?
— American Journalists Publish Chinese Propaganda (@JohnEkdahl) September 17, 2013
.@JohnEkdahl @joanwalsh Super glad to hear from a MSNBC political analyst about chemical weapons and global balance of power.
— The Meturgeman (@HaMeturgeman) September 17, 2013
Super glad to hear from race-baiting blog editor @joanwalsh about a chess champion's views on chem weapons and global power. #SuperGlad.
— 100 Proof (@ChampionCapua) September 17, 2013
We’re glad Walsh could make so many people Super Glad™ with her expert analysis.
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