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In reply to the discussion: Facebook oversight board upholds Trump account's suspension [View all]mnhtnbb
(31,386 posts)34. Finally appropriate consequences for the lies
he tells and the violence he promotes.
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It is misleading, they are still deciding whether to reinstate trump or not, to re-evaluate
JohnSJ
May 2021
#2
It isn't a first amendment issue because it is a private company, not a government enterprise to
JohnSJ
May 2021
#5
I will take anything to prevent that machiavellian scum from propagating lies and encouraging
JohnSJ
May 2021
#14
In the 19 years I've been at DU I've had that argument many times, as it is a *very* common error
Hekate
May 2021
#65
I suspect their reasoning is that trump isn't an ordinary citizen, and the fact that he is
JohnSJ
May 2021
#11
I'm thinking the ONLY way to even think about QRUMPS reinstatement should take place ONLY AFTER
bluestarone
May 2021
#21
The board said Facebook must either delete his account or put a time limit on ban.
Jon King
May 2021
#36
i'm wondering if they end up on fb how long will those posts be allowed to stand
orleans
May 2021
#42
I read yesterday that Twitter is already removing them (saw examples), so there's that.
ancianita
May 2021
#44
Now if we can just get people to stop posting what comes out of his vile criminal mouth.
onecaliberal
May 2021
#47
Excellent!! All elected officials should be either band from or HELD to high standards on....
usaf-vet
May 2021
#48
Surprising and good news. Now of FB can create a time machine that erases Trump existence
Pepsidog
May 2021
#49
If Trump WEREN'T a policitican, it wouldn't even have become a subject of discussion
Rocknation
May 2021
#50
NOW IF THE MSM would stop giving platforms to public "leaders" who use the airways to spread LIES...
usaf-vet
May 2021
#51