On freedom of speech and a free press during the Second Trump administration

Our enfeebled guardrails are still vastly stronger than the ones existing in Russia when Putin took power. But in Trump’s second term, the unthinkable cannot be ruled out. Besides, what outright thuggery accomplished in Russia, mercenary interests and cowardice may accomplish in the United States.

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/how-far-will-trump-go-in-attacking-press-bezos-washington-post-cbs-60-minutes-paramount-fcc-first-amendment

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nudistsueaz · 61-69, F

I'm just guessing but I think until they make accurate and factual reports. Without doing their best to omit facts and slant the reports. What do you think?

MrBrownstone · 46-50, M

But you use this website that is against free speech.🤔

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CedricH · M

@MrBrownstone Regardless of whether or not I agree with this flawed characterisation of yours, the First Amendment doesn’t protect Americans right to free speech against other private Americans (or companies) but against the government. You should understand the significance of that difference.

MrBrownstone · 46-50, M

@CedricH It absolutely does.

ElwoodBlues · M

@MrBrownstone Lemme explain. If you choose to block me, or anyone else here, you are NOT violating their free speech rights. Likewise if the site chooses to block someone, they are NOT violating anyone's free speech rights. This site is a commercial business and you agree to various terms of service when you sign up. It's that simple.

MasterLee · 56-60, M

So you slept through the bidet misadministration

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CedricH · M

@MasterLee At least you haven’t lost your sense of humor yet.

MasterLee · 56-60, M

@CedricH without one this site is a toxic cesspool

CedricH · M

@MasterLee Well, we can agree on that.

sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M

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