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I have a simpler explanation: boredom. Public opinion was probably getting bored of the big tech trials, which means they might not be fired up about voting for
by throwaway787544 4y ago
I have a simpler explanation: boredom. Public opinion was probably getting bored of the big tech trials, which means they might not be fired up about voting for those politicians. So now politicians are pivoting to a different, more attractive cause. Votes are all that matter to politicians. It's unfortunate that the great unwashed still haven't realized this.
- wongarsu 4y agoThe UK has managed to keep people engaged over Brexit for seven years now. In the US abortion is an ancient topic, but has been a big topic since the supreme court nomination of 2016 and seems to keep people more engaged than ever. I don't really buy that the nation can't keep interest in big tech regulation for more than two years, if congress and the media wants them to.
- quickthrower2 4y agoBig tech regulation: abstract thing. Abortion: talks about freedoms. close to peoples hearts. Brexit: talks about freedoms. close to peoples hearts. Is a 3 week old baby considered sacred … vs … someone sold some data or something.