We should be worried about any powerful central actor, whether it’s a government or any wealthy individual - even if it’s an ACLU member - having so much control over the boundaries of our political speech online.”įor those leaving after this deal with the devil goes thru, make sure you download an archive of everything you’ve contributed to this space.īruce Wayne did the same thing Elon Musk is doing except Bruce Wayne did it to maintain the ILLUSION that he was a selfish, destructive asshole.
Social media is a critical tool used to share ideas, express opinions, and consume information that has real-life impacts in discourse in the offline world. In today’s world, a small handful of private tech companies - including Twitter - play a profound and unique role in enabling our right to express ourselves online. “While Elon Musk is an ACLU card-carrying member and one of our most significant supporters, there’s a lot of danger having so much power in the hands of any one individual.
The ACLU is in full meltdown mode over Elon Musk buying Twitter: Well what a Monday morning on Twitter… So now that Twitter is being sold, anyone want to take bets on when we can expect Trump be back on here? *sigh* $44 billion for this amazing communicative platform! When oligarchs talk about freedom, beware.įor Jeff Bezos, it means his freedom to set prices.įor Jamie Dimon, it means his freedom to consolidate the banking industry.įor Elon Musk, it means his freedom to set the terms of political debate. Jan Brown, blocked by Premier Houston April 24, 2022 No way in hell I'm giving that asshat my business.
If Musk buys Twitter, this gal is deleting the bird app from her devices immediately. He’s upset that Twitter won’t allow white nationalists to target/harass people. The man was raised in Apartheid by a white nationalist. It'll be the most hustle I ever put into something in my life.Īt its root, wanting to purchase Twitter is not about left vs right. Realistically, I'm probably not going to leave Twitter if Musk buys it, but I will block The Babylon Bee the second he unbans it. I will be documenting some of the illiberal, undemocratic reactions to the news that Twitter is set to accept offer to buy the platform.Ī Virginia Democrat political operative is afraid the former US president will be allowed back: /MExjLQgW1k Some gay radio host says Twitter won’t be a safe place under The host doesn’t appear to take issue with Saudi Arabian oligarchs owning large shares of the company, despite the kingdom’s persecution of gays & other minorities under Sharia. "The President … has long argued that tech platforms must be held accountable for the harms they cause." /sUMsGcmJs1 Psaki is asked for the White House's reaction to Elon Musk buying Twitter, including if they're concerned that Trump might be back on the platform: In fact, Kamala’s tweet about Jussie going through “an attempted modern day lynching” is still live on Twitter.Īh yes, the president wants to hold tech platforms accountable. “The president has long talked about his concerns about the power of social media platforms, including Twitter and others, to spread misinformation.”Īhh, but the president, Kamala, and others didn’t seem to have concerns when they spread Jussie Smollett misinformation. “Our concerns are not new,” Little Red Lying Hood said Monday. The richest person on the planet being obsessed with Twitter is sad as hell, man.įrom Little Red Lying Hood Jen Psaki to companies like The Verge, there were emotional outbursts Monday that show fear over what Big Bad Elon will do with his new toy. You’re here to see blue checkmarks melt as they process what has happened to their cherished social media app where hated political rivals would be banned - Donald Trump says he won’t return to Twitter even if Musk removes his block. Musk will pay approximately $46.5 billion to complete the transaction which also includes $25.5 billion in debt and margin loan financing along with $21 billion in equity financing, according to Fox Business.īut you’re not here for the deal details. After weeks of crying over just the thought of Musk’s $54.20 per share offer, reality struck Monday afternoon when the company’s board did the smart thing and sold to the billionaire. After years of treating Twitter as their rigged playground, the Twitter blue checkmarks got a dose of reality Monday after it was announced Elon Musk was buying the social media app.