We have seen more than a few articles telling us that the reason a lot of
people are choosing not to get vaccinated is that our president is not selling
the importance of getting the shot as well as he should. There may be another
reason. Whether or not you donate, MoveOn presents a different argument and it
is rather plausible. The links they provide for their argument are reputable.
Eric
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From: Stop Fox News (via MoveOn) <moveon-help@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, May 6, 2021 2:57 PM
To: Eric Russell <ericprussell@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: Tucker Carlson
Carlson has become the tip of the spear of the powerful right-wing media
machine, the de facto leader of the racist, conspiracy-loving, pro-Donald Trump
far right—and we need to fight back.
Dear MoveOn member,
Five nights a week, an average of more than 3 million people tune in to watch
Tucker Carlson on Fox News—it's the largest audience of any show on cable
news.1 In April alone, those millions of viewers have heard Carlson claim that
COVID-19 vaccines don't work, that having children wear masks to protect them
from the virus is child abuse, that convicted murderer Derek Chauvin did
nothing wrong, and that Democrats want to replace white voters with
immigrants—a decades-old racist and antisemitic argument known as the
"replacement theory."2,3,4,5
Videos featuring Carlson's comments doubting the effectiveness of COVID-19
vaccines are spreading like wildfire on social media, with one clip viewed
nearly 6 million times on Facebook alone.6
Carlson has become the tip of the spear of the powerful right-wing media
machine, the de facto leader of the racist, conspiracy-loving, pro-Donald Trump
far right—and we need to fight back.
MoveOn was built more than 20 years ago to be an organizing hub for the
grassroots progressive movement, when we needed to break down the power of
right-wing lies and fight back against the right-wing's billionaire backers,
like Fox News owner Rupert Murdoch. We know how to do this really well, and
we've fought and won over and over again during the past two decades.
Our country is at an inflection point now, and we cannot let racist ghouls like
Carlson drive the message.
Ever since the beginning, MoveOn has been fueled not by billionaires, but by
our members. We've never been beholden to a dictatorial overlord or corporate
interests. We are accountable only to you and members like you, Eric. And in
this moment, we need you.
Will you become one of our most dedicated donors by chipping in $5 a month to
keep MoveOn strong and able to fight back against the right-wing media machine?
Yes, I'll chip in
monthly.<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fact.moveon.org%2Fdonate%2Fmoveon-tucker-carlson-monthly%3Fsuggested_ask%3D5%26donation_type%3Drecurring%26utm_medium%3Demail%26source%3Demail_reg%26t%3D1%26akid%3D296753.4371103.tMXFc5&data=04%7C01%7C%7C21ee21067e054979264808d910c0dc64%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637559242775706133%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=mLQ5CM4UyxImjNUV4nfRL1EoCd%2B63LNfv3H3XyR5tGo%3D&reserved=0>
No, I'm sorry, I can't make a monthly
donation.<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fact.moveon.org%2Fdonate%2Fmoveon-tucker-carlson-monthly%3Fresponse%3Dno%26utm_medium%3Demail%26source%3Demail_reg%26t%3D2%26akid%3D296753.4371103.tMXFc5&data=04%7C01%7C%7C21ee21067e054979264808d910c0dc64%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637559242775706133%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=ywxHtgl2SuQmy3JnqTXiQGn7BDBrQgAwxMfMa8HmI1o%3D&reserved=0>
In 2020, when we saw right-wing disinformation spreading unchecked across
Facebook, often with the help of networks of bad actors intentionally pushing
out disinformation to suppress votes or confuse the public, MoveOn spun up an
entirely new staff team to identify, track, and get those networks taken down.
We succeeded in taking down multiple networks, raising awareness, and educating
voters on how to spot and avoid false and misleading information—even and
especially if it came from someone like Carlson.
In the lead-up to the 2018 midterms, we pioneered a brand-new digital voter
persuasion model, relying on personal videos shared by MoveOn members that
could cut through the noise and right-wing nonsense and turn out voters. We
succeeded in motivating more than 100,000 voters, helping to clinch victories
for Democrats and take back the House of Representatives to stop the worst of
Trump's abuses.
And in 2016, as lies by Fox News, Alex Jones, and other right-wing conspiracy
content began to take off across social media, we launched our in-house
Creative Lab to make videos and other content for social media that could
directly push back against the onslaught of Republican and right-wing talking
points, racism, and outright lies with powerful, fact-based content that
inspires viewers and encourages them to get involved. Since its launch in 2016,
Creative Lab has produced thousands of videos that have been viewed hundreds of
millions of times.
MoveOn is always at the cutting edge and ready to use our grit, determination,
and creativity to fight back against the forces that want to install
Republicans in power permanently, strip rights away from vulnerable
communities, and break our spirits. And we're able to do it on a budget that is
a fraction of what Fox News, the Republican National Committee, and Trump and
his deep-pocketed friends spend.
But we need your help to keep going, Eric. Will you chip in $5 a month to keep
MoveOn strong now and for the fights to come?
Yes, I'll chip in
monthly.<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fact.moveon.org%2Fdonate%2Fmoveon-tucker-carlson-monthly%3Fsuggested_ask%3D5%26donation_type%3Drecurring%26utm_medium%3Demail%26source%3Demail_reg%26t%3D3%26akid%3D296753.4371103.tMXFc5&data=04%7C01%7C%7C21ee21067e054979264808d910c0dc64%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637559242775716122%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=x65Vi1yWeRmKpKnX25dxh2lADbRQcXOQmtHm3W6manY%3D&reserved=0>
No, I'm sorry, I can't make a monthly
donation.<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fact.moveon.org%2Fdonate%2Fmoveon-tucker-carlson-monthly%3Fresponse%3Dno%26utm_medium%3Demail%26source%3Demail_reg%26t%3D4%26akid%3D296753.4371103.tMXFc5&data=04%7C01%7C%7C21ee21067e054979264808d910c0dc64%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637559242775716122%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=MlnTdJjhJ1y3ibBMEkN9MDTzwqOxGkxbq0JcpTG7rCQ%3D&reserved=0>
The fight for progress is a long one, but we are so grateful to be in the fight
with you.
Thanks for all you do.
–Kelly, Justin, Allison, Sana, and the rest of the team
Sources:
1. "Tucker Carlson Leads Fox News To Big Win In April Prime Time Ratings,"
Forbes, April 27, 2021
https://act.moveon.org/go/153209?t=6&akid=296753%2E4371103%2EtMXFc5<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fact.moveon.org%2Fgo%2F153209%3Ft%3D5%26akid%3D296753.4371103.tMXFc5&data=04%7C01%7C%7C21ee21067e054979264808d910c0dc64%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637559242775726120%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=dNiIqsXhz6GtzbpS%2FvAj6YM44x2bJQbtrGdjTnBYeOI%3D&reserved=0>
2. "Tucker Carlson speculates Pfizer dose of COVID-19 vaccine 'doesn't work,'"
Media Matters for America, April 15, 2021
https://act.moveon.org/go/153210?t=8&akid=296753%2E4371103%2EtMXFc5<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fact.moveon.org%2Fgo%2F153210%3Ft%3D7%26akid%3D296753.4371103.tMXFc5&data=04%7C01%7C%7C21ee21067e054979264808d910c0dc64%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637559242775726120%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=DSHZkxV5tGoVhHhFLQAi4c2QV6V3OyxPLryJ3p9qJ9I%3D&reserved=0>
3. "Tucker Carlson tells viewers to call Child Protective Services if they see
a child wearing a mask outside," Media Matters for America, April 26, 2021
https://act.moveon.org/go/153211?t=10&akid=296753%2E4371103%2EtMXFc5<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fact.moveon.org%2Fgo%2F153211%3Ft%3D9%26akid%3D296753.4371103.tMXFc5&data=04%7C01%7C%7C21ee21067e054979264808d910c0dc64%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637559242775736112%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=cfmim2EpGnFEj9JSrc0HBvgJaHx5v2%2F3bJxUYO7SmLI%3D&reserved=0>
4. "Tucker Carlson says Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murder because jurors
were scared of Black Lives Matter," Media Matters for America, April 20, 2021
https://act.moveon.org/go/153212?t=12&akid=296753%2E4371103%2EtMXFc5<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fact.moveon.org%2Fgo%2F153212%3Ft%3D11%26akid%3D296753.4371103.tMXFc5&data=04%7C01%7C%7C21ee21067e054979264808d910c0dc64%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637559242775736112%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=qq6uGLBCjwpJQr5pZx9ZOOT7%2FbXCKSiBQF8gl3V0nI4%3D&reserved=0>
5. "Tucker Carlson again invokes the white supremacist 'replacement theory,'"
Media Matters for America, April 21, 2021
https://act.moveon.org/go/153213?t=14&akid=296753%2E4371103%2EtMXFc5<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fact.moveon.org%2Fgo%2F153213%3Ft%3D13%26akid%3D296753.4371103.tMXFc5&data=04%7C01%7C%7C21ee21067e054979264808d910c0dc64%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637559242775746106%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=pZ1kvegMf1lo8lX0hLfDql6rAA4br7SXtLYGVD5jB4Y%3D&reserved=0>
6. "On Facebook, Tucker Carlson's clips promoting anti-vaccine and racist
talking points are being wildly shared," Media Matters for America, April 20,
2021
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