Posted on 08/09/2018 10:14:52 AM PDT by Jim Robinson
This is a dangerous precedent that can be used against any ideology, left or right
Across the board in what appears to be a highly-coordinated effort to silence the message behind Infowars and Alex Jones, most major social media, backbone utilities associated with our web site and video platforms have launched unprecedented account bans and suspensions on virtually all of our channels.
Regardless of what you think of me, and what you have heard indirectly through third-party sources, you are clearly witnessing a 21st century purge of an ideology.
And even if you don’t agree with our message that everyone should exercise their right to question the status quo, you should be very concerned about what’s happening.
Because this ideology that is now under attack is the same ideology that played a pivotal role in founding this great nation: challenging the establishment systems with independent ideas that encourage new debates and discussions.
For more than a year, we have witnessed the mainstream news media and Democratic groups tell us that the manipulation of social media could turn an election.
By their own admission, social media would be the most viable option to alter the course of the nation, influence millions of people, and shut down free speech and personal expression that questions the status quo.
We have been told that one of the greatest threats to our democracy is the manipulation of the information that we receive on social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
Now, these same groups that have been telling us that free speech must be defended against those who seek to control it on our news feeds, have launched a full-scale war on the free speech and information that they disagree with.
There is no question that large social media companies have become the nation’s premiere source of information, referring hundreds of millions to news and information.
Although these groups are private entities, their scale has achieved them a monopoly on the free flow of information.
Much like the FCC rules that the airwaves and cable should be equally accessible to all in the public trust, these modes of communication should be equally open to the same access, and not subject to control by those who may choose to disagree with the information itself. Is a different opinion enough to silence an entire ideology?
I do not claim to always be right. But the accusations leveled at me are distortions of the truth and have been used systematically to impeach my character.
But this coordinated action by the establishment to silence me has only awakened a new resolve in those who now see more clearly than ever how the establishment systems will go to any length to shut down free speech and information that questions the status quo.
This is a turning point for our nation. Will you rally behind the principles of free speech, or will you concede to having your ability to access new ideas and information restricted and controlled by those who believe you cannot think for yourself?
If we allow this level of censorship to continue, how long before it becomes normalized?
How long before it’s not Alex Jones and Infowars being shut down on major platforms, but any ideology that disagrees with the establishment status quo? We must rally behind the principles that founded this great nation, and not allow deep censorship to become normalized and accepted.
God bless you, Jim!
And the right to speak without fear from governmental oppression is one of our Constitutional rights.
I have no use for anyone who advocates violence and as kooky as the 9/11 *thruthers* are, and other conspiracy theorists, I don’t see that they are hurting anyone. They’re entitled to their opinion even when they are wrong, as long as they are not hurting anyone or encouraging others to hurt someone.’
There’s no excuse for breaking the law.
I really like this little 10 min video that explains different types of government and how anarchists foment and use violence to overthrow of government and take control. It also describes the difference between democracy and a republic.
I see us at being close to the anarchy stage this video describes.
Types of Government, Explained
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4r0VUybeXY
I learned more from this video about government than I did from my entire public education, it’s that clear cut.
Absolutely!
Thanks for mentioning real.video as an alterative to youtube.
Also mentioning minds.com for featuring controversial conservatives, like:
https://www.minds.com/Colinflaherty
OOPS - one more before I head out
s/b
“I thought she somehow rolled out of IT”
(groan - I always pay a price for being in too much of a hurry)
Still awaiting for explanation of how effect differs, regardless of how mechanism or intent differs, i.e., did not conspire, did not try removing from Internet. Focus on and response to initial, core question would be appreciated. After FR acted, no more AJ on FR; after FB acted, no more AJ on FB. My question put to FR remains unanswered. Peace, A
I guest-hosted a half hour of the Alex Jones Show in “purge day” last Monday. This version is edited down to 18 minutes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8fVWX_QLWY
Can’t thank you enough for sharing this.
An absolute must see for everyone:
RE: “I see us at being close to the anarchy stage this video describes.
Types of Government, Explained
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4r0VUybeXY
I learned more from this video about government than I did from my entire public education, it’s that clear cut.”
The generals on both sides - patriots and traitors alike - know perfectly well each others' strengths & weaknesses. This is more a taunt to see how the defense will react. The ball is now in Trump's court; it will be interesting to see how the MSM counters once he makes his move.
Huh?
This is the angle that makes what they do illegal...
I also wonder if they are in compliance with their prospectus as publicly traded companies.
Matt, thanks for sharing the link of your interview on Infowars.
Excellent job informing audience of vital facts and what’s at stake!
To everyone who does not care for AJ’s style -
Know that Infowars David Knight does a stella job anchoring real news stories on Infowars.
BTW: Google / YouTube is gonna get real good at disappearing (blacklist site search results firewall) all conservatives with all of the practice they’re getting in China...
Google in China: Internet giant ‘plans censored search engine’ - BBC News
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-45041671
Thank you sir.
Thank you.
I somehow stumbled upon it some years ago and saved it I thought it was so useful.
That’s about it.
Although you could put in any conservative organization in that place.
The standard is easy: "Market Share."
When you get to be a major portion of the market, your ability to restrict content should be constrained.
When you get to be a major portion of the market, your ability to restrict content should be constrained.
You think Jim wants to give up his right to say who can use his platform if FR gets too big?
BTTT
Good listen.
This is nothing but fascist censorship by the liberals.
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