Rachel Scully
Mon, May 30, 2022, 10:02 AM·1 min read
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Adam Kinzinger
Adam Kinzinger
American politician
Yashar Ali
American journalist
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) and a veteran journalist got into a Twitter spat on Sunday evening after the GOP representative praised the new film “Top Gun: Maverick.”
“The new @TopGunMovie was awesome,” Kinzinger wrote.
In response, Yashar Ali, who contributes to New York Magazine and HuffPost, quote tweeted Kinzinger and criticized him for complimenting the movie.
“Not kidding when I say this tweet will be shown to Scientologists as an example of Tom Cruise’s excellence and how he is the most dedicated Scientologist,” he wrote, referring to Cruise’s membership in the Church of Scientology.
“Stuff like this, particularly from elected officials, is what leads Scientologists who are having doubts to reconsider,” Ali added.
“WHAT??” Kinzinger simply responded in a quote tweet.
Ali then replied to the post, offering to educate Kinzinger on “how Scientology weaponizes tweets like yours against its members.” He also linked a reply from actress Leah Remini, who has been outspoken against the organization for years.
“Instead of investigating Scientology for its abuses, its intimidation of IRS officials, among other things, you’re promoting the project of its second in command. Got it,” she wrote in reply to Kinzinger’s initial tweet.
“I liked the top gun movie bro. Chill,” Kinzinger replied to Ali.
The Hill has reached out to the Church of Scientology for comment.
“Top Gun: Maverick” just won Cruise his first $100 million opening weekend, earning an estimated $124 million in ticket sales in the U.S. and $248 million internationally.
Ok all, how many people realize that nut case was talking about Scientology at the beginning of this article? I'll be honest - I was half way thru before I realized that nut case was talking about scientology because - you know - Tom Cruise.
Now I thought that movie was about naval avaitors, those delicious guys with the firm asses you can bounce a dime off.
Every single time that I think that I've seen all the stupidity there is to see - someone comes along and proves me horribly wrong.
- Austin Ellen
- 05-30-2022, 02:58 PM
- Salty Again
- 05-30-2022, 03:50 PM
... I surely have a growing dislike for RINO Kinzinger
- who is of little consequence now 'cause he'll be OUT soon -
but I surely hope he sends the journalist bloke all arse-over-tit.
Let the fellow comment on the film... And even-that I dislike him,
I'll still point out that Kinzinger DID serve in the military.
Just sayin'
### Salty
- who is of little consequence now 'cause he'll be OUT soon -
but I surely hope he sends the journalist bloke all arse-over-tit.
Let the fellow comment on the film... And even-that I dislike him,
I'll still point out that Kinzinger DID serve in the military.
Just sayin'
### Salty
- Tiny
- 05-30-2022, 04:25 PM
Good to see you back Ellen!
I don't think Kizinger said anything about Scientology. He just said he liked the movie Top Gun. And some wacko journalist said since Kizinger likes the movie, and since Tom Cruise is a scientologist, therefore Kizinger's praising Scientology.
The journalist in question, Yashar Ali, worked for Hillary Clinton's and Gavin Newsome's campaigns. He was looking for an excuse to criticize a Republican.
I don't think Kizinger said anything about Scientology. He just said he liked the movie Top Gun. And some wacko journalist said since Kizinger likes the movie, and since Tom Cruise is a scientologist, therefore Kizinger's praising Scientology.
The journalist in question, Yashar Ali, worked for Hillary Clinton's and Gavin Newsome's campaigns. He was looking for an excuse to criticize a Republican.
- WTF
- 05-30-2022, 04:36 PM
AE....I thought you were going to quit posting if Trump lost?
- Austin Ellen
- 05-30-2022, 04:47 PM
Thank you Tiny,
Always nice to see your posts and I think you're right on this.
Always nice to see your posts and I think you're right on this.
Good to see you back Ellen!
I don't think Kizinger said anything about Scientology. He just said he liked the movie Top Gun. And some wacko journalist said since Kizinger likes the movie, and since Tom Cruise is a scientologist, therefore Kizinger's praising Scientology.
The journalist in question, Yashar Ali, worked for Hillary Clinton's and Gavin Newsome's campaigns. He was looking for an excuse to criticize a Republican. Originally Posted by Tiny
- Austin Ellen
- 05-30-2022, 04:47 PM
- lustylad
- 05-30-2022, 08:11 PM
- Salty Again
- 05-30-2022, 10:42 PM
- dilbert firestorm
- 05-30-2022, 11:31 PM
kiz maybe a rino, but he said nothing about Scientology.
the new york mag/huff post journalist was trolling stupid. he obviously has an ax to grind with Scientology of which Cruise is a member.
the new york mag/huff post journalist was trolling stupid. he obviously has an ax to grind with Scientology of which Cruise is a member.