1. Why Is Free Speech Seemingly Under Attack Across Ireland, UK, Europe & Even Globally Due To Proposed Hate Speech Laws ?
It’s almost as if countries are once again in lockstep.
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1/ In the second half of the 16th century, Britain plunged into an energy crisis. At the time, the primary source of energy driving the British economy was heat derived from the burning of wood, and Britain was literally running out of trees.
A Twitter tovább araszol 1984 felé. Lassan már azt sem mondhatod ki, hogy fekete a cipőd, nehogy az afro-amerikaiak lázadásba kezdjenek... :D
reclaimthenet.org/jack-dorsey-le…#ExposeTwitter
The NSA values AT&T not only because it “has access to information that transits the nation,” but also because it maintains unique relationships with other phone and internet providers, according to the NSA’s documents. interc.pt/2yG2mPa
At first, they say it’s “theoretically impossible.”
Then, “Maybe possible, but certainly not practical."
Then, “But only fringe groups are using it."
Later,”We are studying it.”
Now: “It is the future. We are here to provide governance and regulation."
-- Tim May