Matt Taibbi

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Score -20
3/18/2024, 2:28:07 PM
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Ethan
@Envirobridge
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@kmandgmathome @mtaibbi The meaning is implied. The bill only allows the president to designate VERY SPECIFIC apps as national security threats, only those that are majority owned by foreign adversaries as labeled by congress. And even then it doesn’t ban the app, it just forces them to divest
Karen Miller
@kmandgmathome
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@Envirobridge @mtaibbi That’s a grand statement with no meaning.
Ethan
@Envirobridge
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549d
@mtaibbi Cmon Matt… I thought you were better than this…
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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Listen to This Article: Why the TikTok Ban is So Dangerous

Did they tell you the part about giving the president sweeping new powers?

https://www.racket.news/p/listen…

The statement is a factual correction in a conversation about the potential TikTok ban and the powers it may grant to the president. It contributes to the accuracy of the discussion.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not appear to cause harm. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement contributes to understanding by providing a factual correction. [+1]
  3. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement is part of a constructive dialogue and does not contain personal attacks. [+1]
  4. Principle 5:
    I will acknowledge and correct my mistakes.
    The statement itself does not acknowledge a mistake, but it corrects misinformation from a previous statement. [+1]
  5. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement uses the platform to engage in a responsible discussion about public policy. [+1]