Earlier this week, Texas high school valedictorian Paxton Smith made quite a splash with her speech advocating for abortion “rights.”
Here it is again:
In Texas, Lake Highlands High School valedictorian, Paxton Smith, switched out her approved speech to talk about abortion rights. pic.twitter.com/4xsoHARDSs
— Kolleen (@littlewhitty) June 2, 2021
RealClearInvestigations senior writer Mark Hemingway was among many conservatives who were decidedly unimpressed by Smith’s purported stunning bravery:
This is trending on Twitter, and it's a classic example of insane media narratives. You think if a valedictorian in a blue state gave a pro-life speech it would be national news? Either way, I'm tired of being told to care what a teenager thinks about a political issue. https://t.co/sxgfOwRWxl
— Mark Hemingway (@Heminator) June 3, 2021
Hemingway’s tweet managed to get the attention of this guy, @RaguJJ, who took it as proof that Hemingway has a problem with strong, empowered women:
Dont like women standing up for themselves huh? Should keep quiet and know her place
— BAGU (@RaguJJ) June 3, 2021
Actually, @RaguJJ, it’s you who should’ve kept quiet. But you didn’t, which is why you got owned:
Yes, I'm well known for my aversion to outspoken women. https://t.co/sfrWxIfW1o
— Mark Hemingway (@Heminator) June 3, 2021
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For those who don’t know, like @RaguJJ, Mark Hemingway is married to Mollie Hemingway. And Mollie Hemingway … definitely isn’t known for not standing up for herself.
I love you.
— Mollie (@MZHemingway) June 3, 2021
Looks like those two complement each other quite well.
Total own!
— Mark Boriack 🦬🦬🦬🦬 (@MarkBoriack) June 3, 2021
Perfect. LOL
— Christy (@NoDramaGal) June 3, 2021
Well played sir
— Eddie Willers' tree (@TomDArcy4) June 3, 2021
😂😂😂
— Kerfuffle Actual 🧼🤲🤗 (@shoshido) June 3, 2021
Lolol.
— Casey Mattox (@CaseyMattox_) June 4, 2021
— Megan Basham (@megbasham) June 3, 2021
This is the best
— Matt Whitlock (@mattdizwhitlock) June 4, 2021
Swing and a miss, @RaguJJ. Better luck next time (though if we were you, we wouldn’t try this again).
(Hat tip: @SumErgoMonstro)
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