“She Can Be Hateful in Public Now!” – Internet Reacts to Justine Bateman’s Claim That Last Four Years Were “Un-American”

Justine Bateman Voices Concerns Over Free Speech on Social Media

Actress and filmmaker Justine Bateman took to X (formerly known as Twitter) on November 8, 2024, to express her frustrations about the current climate of public discourse. In a series of candid posts, Bateman described her experience over the past four years as one marked by caution and repression, stating that she has been “walking on eggshells.”

“I have found the last four years to be an almost intolerable period. A very un-American period in that any questioning, any opinions, any likes or dislikes were held up to a very limited list of ‘permitted positions’ in order to assess acceptability,”she remarked.

Bateman, known for her iconic roles in Family Ties and Desperate Housewives, argued that the atmosphere during this time cannot truly reflect an “American environment.”She lamented the dismissal of common sense and the prevalence of only certain approved forms of expression.

Public Reaction to Bateman’s Statements

The actress’s remarks resonated with many social media users, leading to a flurry of discussions online. A Reddit user named @DeadbutPretty expressed gratitude for Bateman’s willingness to speak out, commenting,

“Thank GOD she can be hateful in public now! Wearing a mask is exhausting.”

Supporters rallied around Bateman’s perspective on free speech, urging her to share specific opinions she felt constrained from expressing. Others expressed hope that more celebrities would join her in breaking their silence.

“I’m expecting more celebrities who feel they’ve been silenced/muffled the last few years to show their true selves now,”a user commented on Reddit.

“Agree 100%! Free speech is not ‘freedom of speech that offends me.’ Free speech is freedom from regulation,”added another X user.

Criticism and Backlash

Despite the support, Bateman’s comments were not universally embraced. Some individuals criticized her for her perspective, suggesting that she was trivializing real social issues. Comments on social media included:

“Never underestimate a white woman’s ability to cosplay oppression,”one Redditor remarked.

“You are a rich white woman. THERE ARE NO CONSEQUENCES TO YOUR ACTIONS,”another user pointed out.

Bateman’s posts emerged in the wake of a sweeping Republican victory, which has led to Donald Trump’s return to the presidency.

Bateman’s Earlier Political Critiques

Before her recent posts, Bateman had already been vocal about political matters. Recently, she critiqued various meltdown videos in response to Trump’s election. In her analysis, she pointed out issues with the cinematic quality of social media videos, comparing some reactions to the dystopian themes present in The Handmaid’s Tale.

“As a filmmaker, I want to point out the issues with these recently released projects,”she stated while analyzing a woman’s dramatic response to the election results.

She went on to critique the production quality and delivery of several prominent figures, including Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

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