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rurallib

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15. First thought that crossed my mind - is there a way that Facebook,

Sat May 1, 2021, 10:04 AM

May 2021

Twitter etc could just stop being used inside Florida's borders? Somehow China seems to be able to do it.

Imagine how pissed businesses would be if they could no longer use Google or Facebook?

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Florida plans to fine social media companies for banning politicians [View all] Mr. Sparkle May 2021 OP

""Candidate" has the same meaning as in s. 39106.011(3)(e)." ck4829 May 2021 #1

(sing along) Floriduh oh hail to thee, you add to my mis-er-y... abqtommy May 2021 #2

Social media companies, in reply, should ban Florida residents. Scrivener7 May 2021 #3

First thought that crossed my mind - is there a way that Facebook, rurallib May 2021 #15

Sure, they can exclude all IP addresses Miguelito Loveless May 2021 #17

Yup, that would stop THAT legislation in a heartbeat...YMMV..nt mitch96 May 2021 #23

Or just ban politicians altogether. n/t forgotmylogin May 2021 #33

Trump REALLY misses his Twitter! He wants it back. NOW! Dream Girl May 2021 #4

He can't wield the power he has left without Haggard Celine May 2021 #6

Why does he need Twitter? The MSM already covers his every utterance. as if he were still president. LastLiberal in PalmSprings May 2021 #30

Doubt that will ever hold up in Court... ashredux May 2021 #5

agree. republican "freedom" on display. bullimiami May 2021 #8

My sentiments exactly. patphil May 2021 #11

its more of a PR stunt.... ashredux May 2021 #13

They can call it a "Right To Lie" law. mpcamb May 2021 #32

I can see the Kavanaugh Court upholding it Miguelito Loveless May 2021 #18

I used to laugh at these bills, because I was sure the Courts would strike them down. Midnight Writer May 2021 #31

Yet another way to waste tax payers money. Phoenix61 May 2021 #7

I would look forward if this becomes law and these QGOPers try to take it to court to enforce their Botany May 2021 #9

floridua republican's has alway's been a waste of of taxpayer's money ! monkeyman1 May 2021 #40

So politicians are Karma13612 May 2021 #10

Another example of the right's J_William_Ryan May 2021 #12

Morons! Roy Rolling May 2021 #14

Can we sue AM talk radio stations for banning liberals? Yavin4 May 2021 #16

Bingo, you hit the nail on the head. Liberty Belle May 2021 #19

It would seem private companies can set their own standards and rules of service dlk May 2021 #20

That's state sponsored regulation of tech's terms of service. Those businesses can sue and win. ancianita May 2021 #21

Title should have been "Florida Men Try to Control the Internet" William Seger May 2021 #25

DeSantis and what army will enforce this law? Fiendish Thingy May 2021 #22

They'll lose before SCOTUS, same as they would if they tried to change any other business's internal ancianita May 2021 #26

This is a violation of the 1st Amendment. Private companies can't be forced... CaptainTruth May 2021 #24

Yup, more worthless performance for the base. Jon King May 2021 #29

I don't think Florida can dictate national policy on internet content. JohnnyRingo May 2021 #27

So still nothing on health care or infrastructure or climate or educating kids to compete in tech? Jon King May 2021 #28

I thought repukes wanted less regulations on corporations? The Jungle 1 May 2021 #34

If that ever happens then liberal hackers should post every detail of these politician's Maraya1969 May 2021 #35

More RW fascism. Good luck w that morons onetexan May 2021 #36

So the party of freedom and small government is seizing the means of production? Hassin Bin Sober May 2021 #37

Simple solution SwannieK May 2021 #38

This is akin to interfering w/ someone's free speech rights...this will NOT fly. NT SWBTATTReg May 2021 #39

Good luck with that Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin May 2021 #41

Agree. BlueWavePsych May 2021 #42

do I have this right Skittles May 2021 #43

I don't see how they have standing to interfere... BlueIdaho May 2021 #44