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In fairness, conservatives never said they supported free speech. They said they wanted more promotion of conservative viewpoints. Kind of a subtle, but impor
by bilbo0s 1y ago
In fairness, conservatives never said they supported free speech.
They said they wanted more promotion of conservative viewpoints.
Kind of a subtle, but important distinction there.
Neither liberals, nor conservatives support free speech.
- FranzFerdiNaN 1y agoThis isn’t true. They couldn’t stop talking about free speech and how their hate speech should be allowed and if you didn’t like it you’re just a snowflake.
- stfp 1y agoIt’s just a tool, a weapon im their arsenal. They are still pushing the free speech narrative in other places, eg. Europe, when people try to stop candidates and pundits from lying. But then obviously once they succeed lying their way into power that tool isn’t necessary anymore, and controlling speech becomes important.
- Freedom2 1y agoFrom VP Vance: "In Washington, there is a new sheriff in town; and under Donald Trump’s leadership, we may disagree with your views, but we will fight to defend your right to offer it in the public square, agree or disagree."