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When Twitter or any other company blocks conservative misinformation, that is not a violation of your "free speech".
The right to free speech means that the the government can't punish for sharing ideas, so long as those ideas don't incite harm or slander (knowingly lie about) others.
Unless you're being formally charged for speech that isn't hurting or slandering anyone, stop whining about "free speech".
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@vivify said''Free speech, does not give
When Twitter or any other company blocks conservative misinformation, that is not a violation of your "free speech".
The right to free speech means that the the government can't punish for sharing ideas, so long as those ideas don't incite harm or slander (knowingly lie about) others.
Unless you're being formally charged for speech that isn't hurting or slandering anyone, stop whining about "free speech".
one the right to shout,
'Fire, in a crowded theater.'
......I paraphrase, I believe,
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Nor does it extend to 'incitement to riot.'
@vivify saidProblem is they have no problem NOT blocking liberal/Democrat misinformation.
When Twitter or any other company blocks conservative misinformation, that is not a violation of your "free speech".
The right to free speech means that the the government can't punish for sharing ideas, so long as those ideas don't incite harm or slander (knowingly lie about) others.
Unless you're being formally charged for speech that isn't hurting or slandering anyone, stop whining about "free speech".
They actually luxuriate in it and push it.
@Dood111
Well the misinformation coming from repubs WAY outbalance ANYTHING resembling misinformation coming from the democratic party.
Like your god king Trump now approaching forty THOUSAND lies and misrepresentations.
How many lies have you heard your hated Biden saying? Let's put them side by side, eh.
@dood111 saidThat must mean that conservatives are in a minority in America.
Problem is they have no problem NOT blocking liberal/Democrat misinformation.
They actually luxuriate in it and push it.
Is that why the right is constantly bellowing
"We're going to take back our country !!" ??
Because they can't win it back ?? 🤔
@mghrn55
Before you fellers go off on a tangent, please get it, that, it is true that the liberals used to champion the freedom of speech. Now, though,, it is clearly the conservatives defending the First Amendment (big time) while the progressives push for government censorship on speech THAT THEY DON'T LIKE!!
No 'links' necessary, the evidence is every dam where.
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@sonhouse saidHere's the kicker,
@jimm619
Like Trump said, we are all going to march to the capitol on Jan 6 and I'll be right there with you.
Sure, you could just see him marching to the capitol leading the Proud boys and the rest.
In a pigs ass, that would NEVER happen because Trump is at heart a COWARD.
he has nothing,
absolutely NOTHING,
in the way of financial or legal
help for his moronic minions.
Should they be surprised?
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@averagejoe1 saidLinks are ALWAYS necessary.
@mghrn55
Before you fellers go off on a tangent, please get it, that, it is true that the liberals used to champion the freedom of speech. Now, though,, it is clearly the conservatives defending the First Amendment (big time) while the progressives push for government censorship on speech THAT THEY DON'T LIKE!!
No 'links' necessary, the evidence is every dam where.
Speaking of AMENDMENTS,
I hear that all of your idols and
TRUMP acolytes are exercising
their rights against self incrimination and
TAKING THE FIFTH
https://www.msnbc.com/deadline-white-house/watch/the-ex-president-s-closest-allies-now-pleading-the-fifth-127842885591
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-allied-lawyer-says-he-ll-take-fifth-jan-6-n1285351
https://www.newsweek.com/roger-stone-alex-jones-say-theyll-likely-plead-fifth-response-jan-6-subpoenas-1652632
Ain't that something?
Don't believe Presidential Aides have
TAKEN THE FIFTH since Watergate...
Ironic isn't it? ''LOCK HER UP,'' just another broken promise.
@averagejoe1 saidOh, please!
@mghrn55
Before you fellers go off on a tangent, please get it, that, it is true that the liberals used to champion the freedom of speech. Now, though,, it is clearly the conservatives defending the First Amendment (big time) while the progressives push for government censorship on speech THAT THEY DON'T LIKE!!
No 'links' necessary, the evidence is every dam where.
Cancel culture was started by you guys!
@averagejoe1 saidThe conservatives are out there defending something. They are not defending the first amendment though.
@mghrn55
Before you fellers go off on a tangent, please get it, that, it is true that the liberals used to champion the freedom of speech. Now, though,, it is clearly the conservatives defending the First Amendment (big time) while the progressives push for government censorship on speech THAT THEY DON'T LIKE!!
No 'links' necessary, the evidence is every dam where.
Josh Hawley had his book deal cancelled. A book deal with explicit clauses that allow for the private company to cancel the deal. This happens all the time, for a variety of dumb and sometimes good reasons.
Josh Hawley though? He called it "a direct assault on the First Amendment".
Josh Hawley is a lawyer. He has argued Supreme Court cases. He knows his statement is false.
THe first amendment states that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
It says nothing about Josh Hawley's poor book deal. Poor Josh Hawley. He's not defending free speech or the first amendment or anything you're talking about Joe. He's defending his side hustle, gas lighting you into thinking that anyone who doesn't give a conservative a book deal is violating the first amendment.
Garbage.
@wildgrass saidWatch out, Wild. You have opened the door. Now you have to tell us all that the Constitution says Not A Word about abortion.
The conservatives are out there defending something. They are not defending the first amendment though.
Josh Hawley had his book deal cancelled. A book deal with explicit clauses that allow for the private company to cancel the deal. This happens all the time, for a variety of dumb and sometimes good reasons.
Josh Hawley though? He called it "a direct assault on the F ...[text shortened]... hat anyone who doesn't give a conservative a book deal is violating the first amendment.
Garbage.
@averagejoe1 saidWhat's that to do with free speech or 1st amendment, Mr. Subject-Changer?
Watch out, Wild. You have opened the door. Now you have to tell us all that the Constitution says Not A Word about abortion.
@averagejoe1 saidFree speech is not a right to lie.
@mghrn55
Before you fellers go off on a tangent, please get it, that, it is true that the liberals used to champion the freedom of speech. Now, though,, it is clearly the conservatives defending the First Amendment (big time) while the progressives push for government censorship on speech THAT THEY DON'T LIKE!!
No 'links' necessary, the evidence is every dam where.
“Free speech” is the right to verbally and and in written form oppose measures taken by the standing government.
So, it’s the right to say: “I disagree with Biden’s policies, because…”
That’s what your first amendment is about.
Not spreading debunked garbage or insulting people or lying.