Just when you think politics can’t get worse, the media affairs type will say “hold my Chardonnay” and go to work. Angelo Carusone, the head of Media Matters, recently stated how far he can go when he sees Americans trapped in Afghanistan seeking help to escape the country.
This Washington post The report said, “Thousands of American citizens are trapped in Kabul and its surrounding areas, unable to go to the airport. This is the only way for them to leave the country.” As Taliban agents go from house to house looking for enemies and Westerners, these people are Find various ways to escape the area. Some people approached Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) for help.
In response, Senator Cotton posted a message on Twitter on how those trapped in Afghanistan can get in touch with his office. He explained: “The situation is terrible, but we will do our best to help you understand the situation and help you leave.”
If you are an American stranded in Afghanistan, or know who it is, please contact my office immediately:
(501) 223-9081 or
[email protected]The situation is terrible, but we will do our best to help you understand the situation and help you leave.
— Tom Cotton (@SenTomCotton) August 15, 2021
Carusone did not amplify Cotton’s tweets or post information that might be of vital importance to those trapped in Kabul, but chose to mock Cotton and those who are currently in danger. “Imagine being trapped in Afghanistan at this moment… and thinking that the best person is Tom Cotton of all,” he wrote.
Imagine being trapped in Afghanistan at this moment…and think the best person is Tom Cotton among all.
To be honest, if someone is in that situation and Tom Cotton is the only number they can call, they’d better call 311 in New York City. I’m serious. Tom Cotton. https://t.co/IHR3GhIdLK
-Angelo Carusson (@GoAngelo) August 16, 2021
As you might have guessed, Angelo’s douchey tweet has caused a lot of criticism. Comedian Nick Pappas responded: “Have you ever considered that this situation may be so awkward that they have nothing but the phone number on Tom Cotton’s Twitter account?”
Have you ever considered that this situation is so bad that they have nothing but the phone number on Tom Cotton’s Twitter account?
Nick Nicks (@NickAPappas) August 16, 2021
Christina Pushaw, spokesperson for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, wrote:
Yes, when you can call Biden, why do you call a senator serving in Afghanistan?
Oh wait, Biden is calling the head of Broward, praising kindergarten children for their mandatory masks. Then he went on vacation.
Yes, when you can call Biden, why do you call a senator serving in Afghanistan?
Oh wait, Biden is calling the head of Broward, praising kindergarten children for their mandatory masks. Then he went on vacation.
— Christina Pushaw (@ChristinaPushaw) August 16, 2021
Left-leaning journalist Glenn Greenwald attacked Carusson, noting that it was “the worst tweet this week.”
Unsurprisingly, the worst tweet this week came from the head of Media Matters: condemning a U.S. senator for using his office to try to help Americans leave Afghanistan safely, rather than just issuing empty, performance “requests”— -All this is because he is a Republican. https://t.co/acmswOh37w
-Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) August 16, 2021
The Post pointed out that the staff of the US Embassy in Afghanistan had been sent to Kabul Airport. The author also explained:
However, as the U.S. military is working hard to ensure safety even at the airport, thousands of U.S. citizens who have not yet arrived there are hiding, hoping that someone can rescue them before the roaming Taliban groups can find them. In Washington, several congressional offices scrambled to help, but complained that the Biden administration was conceding the ball.
Anyone with an IQ above room temperature can tell that these Americans are in Say condition. Every legislator with a platform—regardless of their political affiliation—should use their influence and power to provide any possible help. These people are likely to be captured by the Taliban or even executed.
Unfortunately, rocket scientists like Angelo Carusson put partisan politics above saving American lives.But given his history Would anyone be surprised by stupid behavior?
