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I don’t think it’s that surprising, but what degree of FBI involvement in suppressing political stories do you think is newsworthy? Certainly regardless of the
by Amezarak 4y ago
I don’t think it’s that surprising, but what degree of FBI involvement in suppressing political stories do you think is newsworthy?
Certainly regardless of the Hunter angle, it’s a clear 1A violation for the government to pressure private companies to censor. I would not consider any such story, no matter how trivial, to be a “nothing burger.” Can you elaborate on why you feel differently? The only real surprising part of these stories to me has been this response.
- IndoorPatio 4y agoThere wasn't any pressure. It's in the evidence provided, but if anyone needs guidance through the material: - https://www.techdirt.com/2022/12/20/no-the-fbi-is-not-paying-twitter-to-censor/ https://www.techdirt.com/2022/12/20/no-the-fbi-is-not-paying... - https://hellscape.substack.com/p/twitterfiles-is-becoming-a-conspiracy https://hellscape.substack.com/p/twitterfiles-is-becoming-a-... Both of these authors are critical of and acknowledge problems within the FBI.
- Amezarak 4y agoIn one of my other comments I linked directly to a quote where they described being pressured. https://twitter.com/ShellenbergerMD/status/1604888429816209409 https://twitter.com/ShellenbergerMD/status/16048884298162094... I don’t have time to read your second link, but the first one seriously misstates Shellenberger’s reporting.
- IndoorPatio 4y agoHey, read or don't. Embrace what makes you happy.