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And here we are. Surely. SURELY both sides of the aisle can agree that a government-controlled body tasked with defining AND POLICING what is true, is a bad idea.
Social Biden Ushers in the Ministry of Truth era
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And here we are. Surely. SURELY both sides of the aisle can agree that a government-controlled body tasked with defining AND POLICING what is true, is a bad idea.
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next you'll tell me that the definition of "vaccine" will be changed so that a controversial/experimental injection meets the criteria...
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If you are an American then this should concern you. I don't want the government deciding for anyone what is "disinformation" and what isn't. I don't care which side is in power. No thanks. This is a dangerous road to go down.
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You would think people would applaud this after all the energy they spend complaining about fake news and biased news sources. I can understand people's concern about this but I'm even more curious what they think should be done about fake news and biased reporting instead?
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Why would you think the people who do not trust the government's messaging and feel they have been purposely manipulative would be applauding the government running a "Disinformation Governance Board", coincidentally timed directly after Elon buys Twitter?
As for your second part, that is a difficult question, but I know we aren't China. The absolute one thing I would not trust is the government dictating what is or isn't misinformation.
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Considering all the Covid "conspiracy theories" that actually came true, this is hilarious to me.
Also, ths made me lol extra hard.
I'm sure it's all being done with only the purest intentions, and it's a complete and total coincidence that it happened mere days after Musk bought Twitter.
Also, ths made me lol extra hard.
I'm sure it's all being done with only the purest intentions, and it's a complete and total coincidence that it happened mere days after Musk bought Twitter.
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ah yes, the state, surely the most trusted purveyor of information these days.
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Absolutely nothing should be done but most especially nothing should be allowed to be done by any official government agency that sets themselves up as arbiters of truth.
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People should be able to research and parse their own information and then make their own decisions.
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The helpful kind of truth. Which will be the hurtful kind of truth in the future. A ministry of silly walks would have more long term benefits than a government propaganda verification bureau.
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Nina Jankowicz the person in charge of the ministry of truth said Hunter's laptop was Russia disinformation than said it was a Trump plant. She also said Trump supporters would intimidate people at the polls.
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i can see why she will lead this new institution
she has experience with disinformation
also, why was she playing morticia addams at some point?
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Reinstate the FCC fairness doctrine would be a nice start.
Reagan was a fucking moron for getting rid of it.
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Trump de facto did this with his "fake news" schtick at anyone who disagreed with him. Not trying to do whataboutism, but hopefully this concern will be directed at whoever is in charge.
In regards to the OP, there's no doubt that this is an incredibly bad look for the Biden administration. Misinformation being spread like wildfire is a major societal problem, however there's absolutely zero trust in the Biden admin to administer any task regulating that. Even IF they are doing this in good faith, it's never going to succeed. They are too biased and will only further divide voters.
In regards to the OP, there's no doubt that this is an incredibly bad look for the Biden administration. Misinformation being spread like wildfire is a major societal problem, however there's absolutely zero trust in the Biden admin to administer any task regulating that. Even IF they are doing this in good faith, it's never going to succeed. They are too biased and will only further divide voters.
That meme or whatever is what misinformation is. Outside of a few, the points are misleading or inaccurate. It's unfortunate how little you guys can filter this stuff and apply your scepticism to facebook infographs, considering how sceptical you are of more legitimate sources.Considering all the Covid "conspiracy theories" that actually came true, this is hilarious to me.
Also, ths made me lol extra hard.
I'm sure it's all being done with only the purest intentions, and it's a complete and total coincidence that it happened mere days after Musk bought Twitter.
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whatever these people say is true just assume the opposite is the truth
