Arnold Schwarzenegger called anti-maskers ‘schmucks’ in a perfect rant about taking responsibility
Arnold Schwarzenegger has gone viral again with comments he made in favour of coronavirus rules, in a streamed interview with retired colonel Alex Vindman.
During the conversation, which was guided by CNN’s Bianna Golodryga, Arnold compared anti-coronavirus measures like mask-wearing to obeying traffic lights, and suggested that not taking the steps was for ‘schmucks’.
He shared the relevant clip and Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding shared a shorter version.
Yesterday while I was talking with @AVindman and @biannagolodryga about Alex’s new book, I was asked about my comment about COVID misinformation that all of you are sharing. Here was my answer: pic.twitter.com/8LKhPIJ1Eu
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) August 11, 2021
📍Arnold—“Screw your freedom…because with freedom comes obligation & responsibilities.” Akin to wearing a mask—while you can think a traffic light🚦 restricts “freedom”—you cannot run a red light or else you can kill someone else. Thx @Schwarzenegger @biannagolodryga @AVindman pic.twitter.com/lyGadEC2bX
— Eric Feigl-Ding (@DrEricDing) August 12, 2021
His words poked the anti-mask, anti-vax tiger, and a predictable outcry followed, as they focused on the ‘Screw your freedom’ part, without mentioning the bit about taking responsibility.
Hey @Schwarzenegger
SCREW YOUR MASKS!
— Graham Allen (@GrahamAllen_1) August 12, 2021
Arnold Schwarzenegger is proof that mixing the vaccine with steroids rots your brain.
— Mini AOC (@RealMiniAOC) August 12, 2021
SCREW ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER pic.twitter.com/obPWlatlXv
— jamieq,neanderthal (@nativetxanj) August 13, 2021
How surprised we all were to see that demographic cherry-picking quotes to suit their purpose.
Plenty of people were on the same page as the actor-turned-politician.
GOVERNATOR SPEAKS https://t.co/PPVv0qqHHn
— AlexisOhanian 7️⃣7️⃣6️⃣ (@alexisohanian) August 12, 2021
He's right, being a selfish dick and harming others with your actions is not okay no matter how much you value individual freedoms. https://t.co/wTmUeZWiyj
— 🏳️⚧️Goat Demon Bitch🏳️⚧️ (@GoatDemonBitch) August 12, 2021
Arnold FTW https://t.co/FKiqrsYI1O
— Dana Gould (@danagould) August 12, 2021
Arnold dropping truth bombs today 🔥🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/1FIBy47XRv
— MaRisa the Resista…. 😷🦠💉✂️🇲🇽🇺🇸🇨🇱 (@marisac721) August 12, 2021
Arnold has had enough.
Come with him if you want to live. https://t.co/CaimcQuqn0— Kaz Weida (@kazweida) August 12, 2021
Perfect example of a Republican respecting truth and caring for the safety of others and not just their own perceived self-freedom. https://t.co/dK42SU5JVI
— Quentin (@MartianMan2012) August 12, 2021
Arnold has posted several videos, encouraging people to follow coronavirus rules, but this clip of his first vaccination must be the most iconic.
Today was a good day. I have never been happier to wait in a line. If you’re eligible, join me and sign up to get your vaccine. Come with me if you want to live! pic.twitter.com/xJi86qQNcm
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) January 20, 2021
Or you could always follow Ted Cruz. Tough choice.
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