Matt Taibbi

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Score 18
9/15/2024, 9:03:34 PM
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CJ Hopkins
@CJHopkins_Z23
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@mtaibbi It would be useful to hear legal experts discuss how the First Amendment, which also has limits, differs from European free speech protections, and how much of an obstacle to the new censorship machine it actually poses. E.g., here's Article 5 of the German constitution.
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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I don’t think people realize how big of an obstacle the First Amendment is to neoliberal plans for social control worldwide. Our law is unique , and undermining it is a priority for this authoritarian movement
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen boasts about government defining censorship “responsibilities” of platforms. This is opposite to the American idea of speech.
The First Amendment bars laws like the Digital Services Act. The WEF wants them. You do the math.

The statement engages in a substantive discussion about the differences between American and European free speech protections, particularly in the context of government censorship and the First Amendment. The tone is analytical and critical, focusing on the implications of different legal frameworks for free speech.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not appear to cause harm with words and actions. It is a reasoned argument about legal principles. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement respects the privacy and dignity of others, focusing on legal and policy issues rather than personal attacks. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding by comparing different legal frameworks for free speech, which can foster a deeper comprehension of the issue. [+1]
  4. 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 engages in constructive criticism of the 'anti-disinfo' types and their preference for European-style speech regulations, without resorting to personal attacks. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its platform to discuss important societal issues related to free speech and government censorship, contributing to the betterment of society. [+1]
  6. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds the principles of free speech by discussing the importance of the First Amendment and its role in protecting speech rights in the U.S. [+1]