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So Citizens United is fine, but TikTok is not? [View all] mzmolly Mar 2024 OP

At this moment... 2naSalit Mar 2024 #1

I don't understand the analogy in this case? mzmolly Mar 2024 #3

Hmm... 2naSalit Mar 2024 #12

Everything you just said should also apply to guns. dickthegrouch Mar 2024 #32

I get your point in comparing the two... 2naSalit Mar 2024 #34

I see. But why focus on one danger and allow multiple others to fester? mzmolly Mar 2024 #49

How many dragons... 2naSalit Mar 2024 #50

Several, if you address the larger mzmolly Mar 2024 #52

The candy is making Biden be the face of destroying TIK TOK...very unpoular with Demsrule86 Mar 2024 #63

It's not just kids. There are a ton of great content creators and communities on that platform. LuvLoogie Mar 2024 #2

Agree. mzmolly Mar 2024 #5

They don't want an unregulated media exposing them and their Treason Fullduplexxx Mar 2024 #14

So the Democrats who voted for this are committing treason? AZSkiffyGeek Mar 2024 #18

No- not treason. But it is a very foolish thing to do. It could allow more GOP Demsrule86 Mar 2024 #64

The problem with Tik Tok isn't that kids are having fun with their phones. Ocelot II Mar 2024 #4

I'm fine with divesting. But why not worry about Twitter? mzmolly Mar 2024 #6

I don't know if it's true or bullshit; just saying this is what all the fuss is about. Ocelot II Mar 2024 #8

Thanks for clarifying. mzmolly Mar 2024 #9

THey could find people vulnerable to Chinese propaganda MadameButterfly Mar 2024 #11

I'd like some consistency regarding foreign influence in our elections and regarding data privacy. mzmolly Mar 2024 #13

i agree with consistency and fixing the bigger problem MadameButterfly Mar 2024 #21

I'll give you that, if this is the beginning. In the meantime, let's hope Musk doesn't buy mzmolly Mar 2024 #28

Yikes! In the meantime, could they divest him of Starlink MadameButterfly Mar 2024 #38

I agree. But 'TikTok' is the issue? mzmolly Mar 2024 #47

Right. A small step, perhaps in the right direction MadameButterfly Mar 2024 #57

Or, the only step. mzmolly Mar 2024 #70

Cheatolini... 2naSalit Mar 2024 #51

I don't believe a single word out of the mouth of mzmolly Mar 2024 #53

Given information, an influencer can shape the message for you. Igel Mar 2024 #26

I don't often quote Chuck Todd but... mzmolly Mar 2024 #31

And Trump Johnny2X2X Mar 2024 #7

If the issue is data privacy PASS A FUCKING LAW PROTECTING DATA PRIVACY. Voltaire2 Mar 2024 #10

yeah they should pass a law but MadameButterfly Mar 2024 #15

Why is China a bigger concern than mzmolly Mar 2024 #17

Because the Bear has shown itself to be weak in Ukraine, and they've bludgeoned themselves for 2 years Kennah Mar 2024 #19

They still have overwhelming mzmolly Mar 2024 #22

Very true, and I suspect they'll continue, but I do worry more about China Kennah Mar 2024 #23

I worry more about Russia installing their chosen dictator, mzmolly Mar 2024 #25

Why is China a lesser concern than Russia? Igel Mar 2024 #27

China is not invading anyone. Voltaire2 Mar 2024 #35

They've been threatening to invade Taiwan for years and MadameButterfly Mar 2024 #39

Sure, all that is true. Voltaire2 Mar 2024 #48

Why is it that whenever someone says a person or a country isn't "perfect" they are excusing atrocities MadameButterfly Mar 2024 #56

It is one global economic system Voltaire2 Mar 2024 #61

Yes, we need the lithium but have no power over the conditions MadameButterfly Mar 2024 #65

Did you mean Cobalt? Voltaire2 Mar 2024 #74

I meant lithium where China also dominates mining in MadameButterfly Mar 2024 #79

Australia and Chile. Voltaire2 Mar 2024 #85

yes you said they have lots of lithium MadameButterfly Mar 2024 #86

Huh? Voltaire2 Mar 2024 #88

Yes, we need the lithium but we have no control over the conditions MadameButterfly Mar 2024 #67

Tibet? Vietnam? /nt dickthegrouch Mar 2024 #40

See the EU. Voltaire2 Mar 2024 #33

EXACTLY! mzmolly Mar 2024 #16

This message was self-deleted by its author mzmolly Mar 2024 #46

TikTok will not go away. Investors will line up to buy into it. Or replace it. Midnight Writer Mar 2024 #20

They will divest. That's my thinking behind why there was a delay. Kennah Mar 2024 #24

But the propagandists can't continue the thought. Igel Mar 2024 #29

I think if there is legislation as it relates. It should not end with mzmolly Mar 2024 #30

Yeah, the Republicans are going to buy it.... TheRealNorth Mar 2024 #77

Yeah...rattlesnakes are dangerous. So are cottonmouths. pecosbob Mar 2024 #36

Seems logical. Much moreso than dealing with one problem and not mzmolly Mar 2024 #45

Doubt TicToc is going anywhere womanofthehills Mar 2024 #37

He's trying to reach young people. MadameButterfly Mar 2024 #41

Helping Trump win is not going to bolster National Security...young voters will punish us. Demsrule86 Mar 2024 #66

Will passage of this bill help Trump? MadameButterfly Mar 2024 #68

If it hurts Trump then it helps us. And Biden signs the bill which is why we get blamed. He will Demsrule86 Mar 2024 #69

What does Mnuchin have to do with this? n/t MadameButterfly Mar 2024 #75

he has said he is putting a group of investors together drray23 Mar 2024 #84

Yikes. If we become an autocracy, just as bad a China MadameButterfly Mar 2024 #87

All this tiktok shit can go on youtube. nt GuppyGal Mar 2024 #42

It will be sold to a right wing millionaire...so Russia will have the influence. Demsrule86 Mar 2024 #73

Who is fine with Citizens United? Campaign finance was a swamp TheKentuckian Mar 2024 #43

The SCrOTUS and Republicans are fine with Citizens mzmolly Mar 2024 #44

They sure are. Maybe they are posting to get the message. TheKentuckian Mar 2024 #54

Oh heck no. mzmolly Mar 2024 #55

Assume China is data mining TikTok. PufPuf23 Mar 2024 #58

Recommended. H2O Man Mar 2024 #59

K & R malaise Mar 2024 #60

If President Biden signs anything about TIK TOK, we could lose the election. It is a big deal Demsrule86 Mar 2024 #62

I agree. mzmolly Mar 2024 #71

And having rich right wing millionaires turns it over to the Russians. Demsrule86 Mar 2024 #72

THIS!!! All of this. Scrivener7 Mar 2024 #80

The Republicans are already recruiting investors.... TheRealNorth Mar 2024 #76

Right mzmolly Mar 2024 #83

Exactly. nt wiggs Mar 2024 #78

This is an excellent question. Scrivener7 Mar 2024 #81

Thank you. mzmolly Mar 2024 #82