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In reply to the discussion: Facebook oversight board upholds Trump account's suspension [View all]usaf-vet
(6,092 posts)51. NOW IF THE MSM would stop giving platforms to public "leaders" who use the airways to spread LIES...
..... we will IMO finally get some thoughtful progress instead of organized rebellions bolstered by MSM outlets.
FOX News of course is the worst!
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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