We already know how horrible the legacy media has been throughout Hurricane Helene and during the relief efforts (or lack thereof from the government) in its wake. This is not a surprise to any of us.
But earlier today, Tim Alberta, staff writer for The Atlantic, took the hackery to a whole new level by trying to mock the efforts of a legitimate journalist, Katie Pavlich, to call attention to the plight of hurricane victims in North Carolina.
It started yesterday when Pavlich tweeted a testimonial from a friend noting how bad the conditions were and how everyone in the area has had to rely on private support since the government is nowhere to be found.
A friend from North Carolina with many friends in the disaster zones describes things this way: “Pure abandonment”
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) October 4, 2024
She says a week in people have “zero support” from the government, no urgency and that private individuals trying to deliver supplies are being turned away.
Based on FEMA's own statements, where they have advised people to wait UP TO 10 DAYS for any relief, what Pavlich is describing here does not seem all that far from reality.
But here's the thing. Pavlich wasn't filing a news report. She wasn't writing a column. She wasn't breaking an exclusive.
She was just tweeting her concern for her friend and helping to get the word out about conditions on the ground from the people who live in the affected area.
Most normal people would express sympathy and echo her concerns (and thousands did).
But if you work for The Atlantic, you are not a normal person. You are a leftist hack who only wants to defend and push a narrative.
That's where Alberta entered the conversation, calling out Pavlich for not 'sourcing' her information and mocking her about 'journalistic standards.'
Ah yes. Sourced to one unspecified person who knows many unspecified persons living in unspecified locations.
— Tim Alberta (@TimAlberta) October 5, 2024
Rock solid. Definitely meets the standard for publishing such sweeping and empirically contested assertions. (Fear not: she’s got “journalist” in her bio.) https://t.co/qqafQFjvpb
Dude. What the hell is wrong with you?
Also, you know you work for The Atlantic, right? Your publication only exists to publish unsourced lies about Donald Trump, facts be damned.
Remember 'Russian collusion,' Tim?
Ah yes, you require rock solid proof before you'll publish something. Say, tell me more about the f*cking Steele dossier
— Physics Geek (@physicsgeek) October 5, 2024
Tell me more about the widely-reported Steele Dossier and its source.
— Sunny (@sunnyright) October 5, 2024
The left spent years pushing that and never once had a solid source or employed any journalistic standards.
News outlets have been citing “one unspecified person” from Kamala’s campaign for weeks now in order to walk back all her positions https://t.co/LTeaLMwHyS
— John Hasson (@SonofHas) October 5, 2024
HEY! THAT'S (D)IFFERENT!
"Suckers and losers"
— Stephen L. Miller (@redsteeze) October 5, 2024
That's the standard of your own magazine. https://t.co/8H6giylFWP
Yes, we should never forget that the 'suckers and losers' hoax originated with The Atlantic.
The great thing about Twitter now X is that some people tell you who they truly are. https://t.co/HHwkPC8iB4
— Steve Krakauer (@SteveKrak) October 5, 2024
This is true. Alberta told the world exactly who he is. And ain't none of it good.
Oh, but wait. It gets better.
It gets sooooo much better.
Because the internet is forever and there is always a tweet. Always.
You absolutely comical hack. https://t.co/7qkSF24IwR pic.twitter.com/l2stFLWPzU
— Bonchie (@bonchieredstate) October 5, 2024
Well, well, well. Would you look at that? It seems as though, when Hurricane Harvey hit Louisiana and Texas, Alberta -- paragon of 'journalistic integrity' that he is -- was perfectly fine with anecdotally reporting from people on the ground.
We'll give you three guesses as to who was President when Harvey blew through Houston, but you'll only need one.
(Here's a hint: he's an 'orange man' who broke the left so fundamentally that they have called him Hitler for years and inspired two would-be assassins.)
There’s always a … https://t.co/pZ10W5BJ74 pic.twitter.com/ZYBcxtDnpY
— LB (@beyondreasdoubt) October 5, 2024
Oh, look. There's more from Alberta's 'buddy' in Houston. Nice 'journalistic integrity' there.
Don't get us wrong. We think it's actually a good thing that Alberta was trying to help Houstonians get the word out in 2017.
Why is he so against it now? Yeah. We know why.
How's that rake feel on your face, Tim?
Someone from The Atlantic questioning journalistic integrity. https://t.co/95HPTricqN pic.twitter.com/2zILyHNVSH
— Blue State Snooze (@BlueSnoozeBlue) October 5, 2024
Man, Tim has become out and out deranged. Since when does the experience of one person need sourcing? It's one person's opinion on the ground. It's what they believe, questioning it at this time is dishonest and cruel. https://t.co/GOGUxGRF9X
— IncognegroNeville 🇯🇲🇺🇸 (@FormerlyCBM) October 5, 2024
Deranged and also a complete hypocrite are not a good combination for a 'journalist.'
The journalist from Michigan has a regime inspired message to send to you all.
— Inappropriate Ray of ☀️ (Sworn Enemy of Rufus!) (@MrsRotnjetski) October 5, 2024
You cannot hate them enough. https://t.co/JG4brpurD3
The limit does not exist.
Remember this Communist.
— Xi Jinping’s Bat Dealer (@GameOnJD) October 5, 2024
Burn his name into your memory.
Read very carefully what he writes here.
Then read it again.
Now treat him accordingly if you ever encounter him.
Make sure to have him face the finest wall you can find. https://t.co/tA6VW66UWO
We don't advocate violence here at Twitchy, but we will advocate mocking Alberta and everyone like him into oblivion. And using his own tweets to do so.
That's the spirit, Tim. Your team is doing just fine.
— jimtreacher.substack.com (@jtLOL) October 5, 2024
There's the problem right there in a nutshell. Alberta does not believe that journalism is his job. He is an activist and all he cares about is his 'team.'
Why don’t you actually do some, you know, reporting? https://t.co/31Ck3nCOxU
— (((Aaron Walker))) (@AaronWorthing) October 5, 2024
And leave his apartment where he can order Uber Eats anytime he wants? Not a chance in hell.
“Staff Writer, The Atlantic” 🤣🤣🙄🤡 https://t.co/ZXK1MArIqo
— Michael R. Caputo (@MichaelRCaputo) October 5, 2024
Right? As Stan Lee would say, 'Nuff said.'
An anonymous hillbilly is not a source.
— KeepCalmAndDrawl ☦️ (@FormerlyFormer) October 5, 2024
An anonymous DC staffer is of course an *unimpeachable* source that is used regularly in the pages of the Atlantic.
Classist bigot. https://t.co/VKldQwHiPg
It's even funnier when you consider that their 'sources' in D.C. are often just talking points from the administrative state itself. And staffers at The Atlantic are the swamp's stenographers.
But God forbid Katie Pavlich send a tweet about what she heard directly from a friend. Only Alberta can do things like that.
— Lizzy Lou Who 🎃 (@_wintergirl93) October 5, 2024
Yep. That pretty much sums it up.
As for Katie Pavlich, she didn't dignify Alberta with a response (good for her). Instead, she just kept tweeting from people in the area, like photos from North Carolina showing private citizens rescuing horses and thanking Elon Musk for everything he has been doing for them.
Another friend in North Carolina today:
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) October 4, 2024
“In Black Mountain today rescuing Horses. Didn't see many government personnel other than some cops. Just normal people helping other people.” pic.twitter.com/xSKwswF1zP
A sign in Black Mountain, North Carolina thanking @elonmusk for Starlink in the aftermath of Helene’s destruction pic.twitter.com/EQZFwBuQvN
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) October 4, 2024
Would you like to question the 'journalistic integrity' of those photos too, Tim Alberta?
Or have you stepped on enough rakes for one lifetime?
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