Punish them

[George K]

And when their committee memberships are stripped (snaps fingers) the GOP gains another senator.

Do you really think the Democrats would be that stupid?

[Doctor Phibes]

Somebody said something stupid on Twitter!

[George K]

@doctor-phibes said in Punish them:

Somebody said something stupid on Twitter!

Wajahat Ali is a journalist, writer, lawyer, an award-winning playwright, a TV host, and a consultant for the U.S. State Department. As Creative Director of Affinis Labs, he works to create social entrepreneurship initiatives that have a positive impact for marginalized communities, and to empower social entrepreneurs, young leaders, creatives, and communities to come up with innovative solutions to tackle world problems. Beginning in early 2017, Affinis Labs will launch a global startup incubator network, aimed at identifying and fostering “emerging entrepreneurial talent from around the world that understands what makes the global Islamic economy special.”

Previously, Ali helped launch the Al Jazeera America network as co-host of Al Jazeera America’s The Stream, a daily news show that extended the conversation to social media and beyond. He was also a National Correspondent, Political Reporter, and Social Media Expert for Al Jazeera America.

In 2012, Ali worked with the U.S. Department of State to design and implement the “Generation Change” leadership program to empower young social entrepreneurs. He initiated chapters in eight countries, including Pakistan and Singapore. He was honored as a “Generation Change Leader” by Sec. of State Clinton as an “Emerging Muslim American Artist” by the Muslim Public Affairs Council. Ali has given many presentations, from Google to the United Nations to Princeton to The Abu Dhabi Book Festival. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, the Atlantic, the Washington Post, the Guardian, and Salon. He regularly appears on CNN to discuss politics and current affairs.

Of course, you're, at the end, right. He said something stupid.

[Doctor Phibes]

I honestly had no idea who he was. I guess I'm not down with the cool cats.

[George K]

@doctor-phibes said in Punish them:

I honestly had no idea who he was.

I'd seen some editorials he had written.

[Mik]

He said something stupid, regardless of his bona fides.

Hardly a rare occurrence.