I think this is inseparable from the current fake news controversy. The US Government to the rescue, in the same manner as the 1950's Red Scare, and the 1790's.

I think this is inseparable from the current fake news controversy. The US Government to the rescue, in the same manner as the 1950's Red Scare, and the 1790's. H.R. 5181, which passed Congress and awaits the President, gives the USGOV $20 million to allocate to companies, NGO's and other institutions to correct anything it deems misinformation on the internet. H.R. 6393, not yet passed will Give the USGOV additional authorities to choose which news it deems to be misinformation and to take action. I can't recommend enough Richard Rosenfeld's "American Aurora", or because its over 900 pages long this mixed review: http://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1600&context=fac_articles http://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?ar... Striking is the similarity in vitriol, personal smears and false allegations among papers in the 1790's and the internet today. We're doomed to repeat past mistakes and learn over again past lessons. This manufactured crisis will be no different.