Self-pedastalizing is exactly right. The feckless Matt Lewis doubled-down on his “Michelle Malkin is execrable” remark yesterday. As Twitchy reported, the hacktastic concern troll tried to grasp at a straw of relevance by weighing in on David Frum’s despicable attack on Michelle Malkin. When doing so, he called Michelle Malkin ‘execrable,’ and bravely ran away when asked to explain.
https://twitter.com/dibutler/status/250254698236493825
Bingo! Yesterday Matt Lewis continued publicly shooting blanks by offering up a piece at The Daily Caller, titled “No apology.” It should have been called “No explanation.” The entire alleged article was a study in Better Than You and Smarter Than You concern-trolling, all used as a way to pat himself on his smug back.
Shorter @mattklewis: Everyone is dishonest but me.
— American Journalists Publish Chinese Propaganda (@JohnEkdahl) September 23, 2012
See, according to Lewis, he’s awesome and everyone else has a “schtick” and they make an icky living at it. Michelle Malkin’s success? She built that. And Matt Lewis says it does not suit.
Twitchy founder and CEO Michelle Malkin takes Mr. Lewis to the woodshed. Again.
I speak my mind even when it has risked the profits @mattklewis thinks I am singularly wedded to…
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) September 24, 2012
I have worked my ass off for 20 years in the conservative movement. I make NO APOLOGY for making money. http://t.co/IhvkX0qV @mattklewis
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) September 24, 2012
Not a single person is forced to read my books/websites or watch my TV intvus. Profit earned is not a crime. http://t.co/IhvkX0qV
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) September 24, 2012
I do what I do for my FAMILY first & always. I've TURNED DOWN more media oppties than you'll ever receive @mattklewis http://t.co/IhvkX0qV
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) September 24, 2012
I take crap for all sides and will continue to do so because…
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) September 24, 2012
As I say at every speaking event (and yes I get -gasp!- paid), it is a blessing to exercise my political free speech & make a living do so.
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) September 24, 2012
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I paid my dues. I always try to abide by my principles. And I try to pay it forward in both large and small ways.
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) September 24, 2012
And that she does. She has built wildly successful websites, employing others and contributing to their success. She promotes “just bloggers” every chance she gets. She treats everyone as an equal, always.
But according to Matt Lewis, being a strong fighter and a successful woman is all icky schtick. Here’s the thing: Mr. Lewis projects too much.
@michellemalkin arrogant @mattklewis projects his own lack of conviction on you to expln how you can 'think like that' (conservatively)
— Wing4Freedom (@Wing4Freedom) September 24, 2012
Guess what being a Beltway Bubble hack is, toots? A schtick. Constantly playing “let’s be fair” and “oh-so-above it all?” Schtick and schtick.
Michelle Malkin speaks truth. That’s not schtick; that’s honesty. Treating people as equals who can understand hard truths? That’s not schtick, that’s human decency. That’s caring about people and our country. That’s being a happy warrior, as opposed to a Smarter Than You jackass who sneers in contempt at those silly rubes who don’t wish to sit on the fence like a milksop. In fact, he went so far as to call those who came to Michelle Malkin’s defense “minions.” See, no one smart could possibly agree with or admire Michelle Malkin. Well, some of her “minions” weighed in today and, as always, brilliantly.
@michellemalkin @mattklewis Wow that's a dumb article. Of course people profit from commentary, it's called a JOB. That's the problem??
— Justin Millikan (@jdmillikan) September 24, 2012
Trying to understand your article @mattklewis When you claim punditry is hyperbolic (I read that as insincere) do you include yourself?
— Chris Loesch (@ChrisLoesch) September 24, 2012
No, no. Lewis is totally Better Than You ™.
The problem with the @MattKLewis piece is that 2 believe what he says about @MichelleMalkin we would have to not know @MichelleMalkin #WeDo
— Keep Calm and Carry (@johnnyfriegas) September 24, 2012
https://twitter.com/jimmiebjr/status/249947340478234626
@LilMissRightie Exactly. Thanks! Love your avi. 😉
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) September 24, 2012
@lheal thanks, my friend!!!
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) September 24, 2012
Me too. Nicest, most gracious person ever. RT @lheal: The first time I met @MichelleMalkin, she made me feel like an equal
— jeffery reynolds (@ChargerJeff) September 24, 2012
@michellemalkin is one of the nicest people I have ever met in the movement. Thank you for everything you've done for me and my show.
— Fingers Malloy (@FingersMalloy) September 24, 2012
When in doubt — I side with @michellemalkin
— toddstarnes (@toddstarnes) September 24, 2012
@jimmiebjr HA. I love the smell of #Schtick in the morning.
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) September 24, 2012
RT @jimmiebjr I can’t think of anyone who has done more for conservative new media than @michellemalkin. And she does it w/o a hint of diva.
— Teri Christoph (@TeriChristoph) September 24, 2012
Matt Lewis, of course, gets ready to bravely run away again. In a ludicrous statement, he mentions “retribution.” Oh, sweetie; No one needs to give “retribution” to a pesky gnat. Plus, this proves how little he knows Michelle Malkin, who doesn’t have an evil bone in her tiny body!
@jimmiebjr You say "foolish." Do you mean you think I'm wrong on the merits — or that there will be retribution?
— Matt Lewis (@mattklewis) September 23, 2012
Bless his heart! Her “minions” continue trying to explain reality to Mr. Lewis, ensconced in his sad, little bubble.
Ms. Malkin's 'minions' only gave you a tiny taste of what she's gone through for years. Fighters beat smarmy whiners every time @mattklewis
— D.W.Robinson (@_DWRobinson) September 23, 2012
https://twitter.com/ObamaMustGo_/status/249947278981341184
@mattklewis Matt, many of us disagree w/ how and are mystified by why you've portrayed Michelle as just another cynical pundit.
— Glen Asbury (@glenasbury) September 23, 2012
Woooowwwww @MattKLewis. Low. Just low. RE http://t.co/vWwUlfzy
— Brandon Morse (@TheBrandonMorse) September 24, 2012
What I've noticed: @MattKLewis has spent more time getting personal on @MichelleMalkin than he ever has w Obama. #priorities #blockmetooMatt
— RBe (@RBPundit) September 24, 2012
.@michellemalkin Stay strong! Seems like @mattklewis wants no one picking sides… in an election? False objectivity = irrelevance
— PG_13 (@PG_13CO) September 24, 2012
I'm late to the party here, but I feel like @mattklewis jumped the shark a bit on this one: http://t.co/xZM2nzLG
— Dan Isett (@DanIsett) September 24, 2012
And isn't it strange to mock the "Mama Grizzly set" when one put together a book about the most famous Mama Grizzly?
— Teri Christoph (@TeriChristoph) September 24, 2012
It bears repeating that writing a book about the most famous Mama Grizzly (for profit!), then knocking mama grizzlies is, well, #execrable.
— Teri Christoph (@TeriChristoph) September 24, 2012
Indeed! You know what else it is? Schtick.
https://twitter.com/BenHowe/status/250240682453770241
Poor, little sad boy again bravely runs away.
https://twitter.com/adamsbaldwin/status/250254733862924289
Why on earth would she care what you have to say anymore, Matt? Plus, wait … what’s this?
https://twitter.com/JDtheBard/status/250255391961784321
That’s right. Matt Lewis is blocking people simply for agreeing with and supporting Michelle Malkin.
https://twitter.com/JDtheBard/status/250231086339203072
https://twitter.com/JDtheBard/status/250233558726238210
https://twitter.com/JDtheBard/status/250234645772378112
@mattklewis Kind of like how you blocked @KatMcKinley? Disappointing. You know she is always a class act.
— ML (@just_mindy) September 24, 2012
And I've been blocked by @mattklewis for standing up for @michellemalkin. Badge of honor! #TeamMichelle
— CatsPolitics (@CatsPolitics) September 24, 2012
Seriously? RT @KatMcKinley I cannot believe @mattklewis blocked me for simply defending @michellemalkin . Wow. Just wow.
— Teri Christoph (@TeriChristoph) September 24, 2012
@KatMcKinley @mattklewis @michellemalkin Claiming someone is "not execrable" is way out of bounds of polite speech.
— Frank J. Fleming (@IMAO_) September 24, 2012
https://twitter.com/KatMcKinley/status/250248417509511168
@KatMcKinley When I criticized The DC for exploiting Mike Tyson's sexual smears of Sarah Palin, @mattklewis blocked me. Been blocked since.
— The 12th Fan (@Josh_Painter) September 24, 2012
Aww, he can’t take the concern-trolling heat.
And the hashtag #MalkinMinion takes off!
Heading over to see my dad in the hospital. Hope I don't have to go #MalkinMinion on the charge nurse again.
— Teri Christoph (@TeriChristoph) September 24, 2012
If you want to know the content of someone's character, work for them for a while, especially in tough times. #MalkinMinion & proud of it.
— Ed Morrissey (@EdMorrissey) September 24, 2012
I hope I'm #execrable enough to qualify as a #MalkinMinion, or maybe even get insulted by Microsoft someday.
— John Hayward (@Doc_0) September 24, 2012
I'm proud to be a #MalkinMinion!
— CatsPolitics (@CatsPolitics) September 24, 2012
https://twitter.com/adamsbaldwin/status/250251822818807808
#Malkinminion When you look to Reagan as inspiration and not to Barack Obama as a conservative.
— William Amos (@WilliamAmos) September 24, 2012
I am am a happy warrior proud to be a #MalkinMinion
— Oligarch Kabuki (@HouseCracka) September 24, 2012
I'd very proudly wear a #MalkinMinion T-shirt!
— ℒℴ?????? ? #WWG1WGA ???????? #IFBAP (@LoriGirl_Texas) September 24, 2012
RT @TeriChristoph Also, there are conserv pundits who've benefited handsomely from the tea party movement. Thank a #MalkinMinion for that.
— Heather Marie (@hfearny) September 24, 2012
I think I was one of the original #MalkinMinion folks, or close to it. Tremendous woman, terrific boss, great friend.
— Ed Morrissey (@EdMorrissey) September 24, 2012
I first became a #MalkinMinion right after 9/11 when @MichelleMalkin was the voice best expressing my feelings at that time.
— Teri Christoph (@TeriChristoph) September 24, 2012
That’s it right there. Michelle Malkin does not talk down to people. She talks with them and she gives voice to the feelings and beliefs of many in this country. You know, people who are willing to fight and not pontificate impotently while going along with the status quo.
These Twitter users sum it all up.
@TeriChristoph @KristinaRibali @michellemalkin Which isn't really saying much in @mattklewis' case. Just sayin'
— DavidJeffersGroup (@FLADaveJ) September 24, 2012
https://twitter.com/Chapman_Jamie/status/250248107013582849
https://twitter.com/WaynesterAtl/status/250060861937422336
.@Gntlmnkev to me, @michellemalkin speaks the truth. if it's not red meat (a derogatory term implying extreme b/c @mattklewis doesn't agree)
— Prudence Paine (@PruPaine) September 24, 2012
https://twitter.com/ezradulis/status/250253835518488576
Yep. We’ll take truth, honesty and fighting like a girl any day. Conservative women don’t shoot blanks. They, and their brass ovaries, hit the target every time.
I'd like to crowdsource characteristics of a #MalkinMinion. Oh, I know! The people who actually show up and get things done. What else?
— Teri Christoph (@TeriChristoph) September 24, 2012
Move out of the way, boys, and save your concern trolling. We don’t have time for that nonsense. Women like Michelle Malkin, and the strong women and men who support them, are too busy doing the job that you can’t.
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