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Scorpion
Posts : 2141
| Subject: Free speech and the Trump Administration 12/24/2017, 3:56 pm | |
| Let me begin by borrowing a snippet of one of Jack's posts... - Quote :
- “Shutting down free speech is the (epitome) of fascism,” one person wrote on Facebook. “This is America.”
From the Washington Post... - Quote :
- In a 90-minute briefing on Thursday, policy analysts at the nation's leading public health institute were presented with the menu of seven banned words, an analyst told the paper. On the list: "diversity," "fetus," "transgender," "vulnerable," "entitlement," "science-based" and "evidence-based."
Alternative word choices reportedly were presented in some cases. For instance, in lieu of "evidence-based" or "science-based," an analyst might say, "CDC bases its recommendations on science in consideration with community standards and wishes," the source said. But those working on the Zika virus's effect on developing fetuses may be at a loss for appropriate -- or acceptable -- words. Here we have the government dictating to the CDC what words are "politically incorrect." IMHO, that's just fucking Owellian. Do you have any thoughts on this, Jack? | |
| | | Heretic
Posts : 3520
| Subject: Re: Free speech and the Trump Administration 12/27/2017, 8:46 am | |
| From what I understand of this particular instance, it wasn't a ban issued by the Trump administration but a recommendation from upper management within the CDC instructing staff to avoid those words in their budget proposals in order to save them from this administration's war on science. It's still awful, but not quite as originally reported. There are other examples of censorship, though. And his attacks on the press should be of particular concern to any professed Constitution lover. | |
| | | Artie60438
Posts : 9728
| Subject: Re: Free speech and the Trump Administration 1/3/2018, 10:52 pm | |
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| | | happy jack
Posts : 6988
| Subject: Re: Free speech and the Trump Administration 1/4/2018, 9:50 am | |
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Here's a couple things you have yet to address. - happy jack wrote:
- Artie60438 wrote:
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While that's true,can you point to any instances where I've denigrated those three groups? You,OTOH,have do it on a regular basis.
Specific examples of this "regular basis", please.
- Ignorant Trump worshiper wrote:
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Specific examples of my alleged "Trump worship", please. | |
| | | Artie60438
Posts : 9728
| Subject: Re: Free speech and the Trump Administration 1/4/2018, 10:01 am | |
| - Ignorant Trump worshiper wrote:
- Ignorant Trump worshiper wrote:
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Specific examples of my alleged "Trump worship", please.[/b][/b] Please ignore the dumb as a box of rocks Trump worshiper's attempt to derail threads now that it is apparent the wheels are coming off the bus for his hero Trump. | |
| | | happy jack
Posts : 6988
| Subject: Re: Free speech and the Trump Administration 1/4/2018, 10:05 am | |
| - Artie60438 wrote:
- Ignorant Trump worshiper wrote:
- Ignorant Trump worshiper wrote:
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Specific examples of my alleged "Trump worship", please.[/b] Please ignore the dumb as a box of rocks Trump worshiper's attempt to derail threads now that it is apparent the wheels are coming off the bus for his hero Trump. Here's a couple things you have yet to address. - happy jack wrote:
- Artie60438 wrote:
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While that's true,can you point to any instances where I've denigrated those three groups? You,OTOH,have do it on a regular basis.
Specific examples of this "regular basis", please.
- Ignorant Trump worshiper wrote:
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Specific examples of my alleged "Trump worship", please. You may either substantiate your claims, or let your lies hang out there for all to see. Makes no difference to me. | |
| | | Artie60438
Posts : 9728
| Subject: Re: Free speech and the Trump Administration 1/4/2018, 6:19 pm | |
| Bombshell Trump Book Release Date Moved Up: 'Thank You, Mr. President' - Quote :
- Amid a string of fierce rebukes from the White House and President Donald Trump, the publisher of Michael Wolff’s bombshell book, “Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House,” has decided to allow several retailers to begin selling the book a few days early on Friday.
A spokesperson for Henry Holt told CNN on Thursday the release date has been moved up: “Due to unprecedented demand, we are moving the on-sale date for all formats of 'Fire and Fury,' by Michael Wolff, to Friday, January 5, at 9 a.m. ET, from the current on-sale date of Tuesday, January 9.”
After the announcement that the book would be released early, the author took to Twitter to take a subtle jab at the president: “Here we go. You can buy it (and read it) tomorrow. Thank you, Mr. President.” | |
| | | happy jack
Posts : 6988
| Subject: Re: Free speech and the Trump Administration 1/4/2018, 6:49 pm | |
| - Artie60438 wrote:
- Bombshell Trump Book Release Date Moved Up: 'Thank You, Mr. President'
- Quote :
- Amid a string of fierce rebukes from the White House and President Donald Trump, the publisher of Michael Wolff’s bombshell book, “Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House,” has decided to allow several retailers to begin selling the book a few days early on Friday.
A spokesperson for Henry Holt told CNN on Thursday the release date has been moved up: “Due to unprecedented demand, we are moving the on-sale date for all formats of 'Fire and Fury,' by Michael Wolff, to Friday, January 5, at 9 a.m. ET, from the current on-sale date of Tuesday, January 9.”
After the announcement that the book would be released early, the author took to Twitter to take a subtle jab at the president: “Here we go. You can buy it (and read it) tomorrow. Thank you, Mr. President.” - happy jack wrote:
- Artie60438 wrote:
- Ignorant Trump worshiper wrote:
- Ignorant Trump worshiper wrote:
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Specific examples of my alleged "Trump worship", please.[/b] Please ignore the dumb as a box of rocks Trump worshiper's attempt to derail threads now that it is apparent the wheels are coming off the bus for his hero Trump.
Here's a couple things you have yet to address.
- happy jack wrote:
- Artie60438 wrote:
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While that's true,can you point to any instances where I've denigrated those three groups? You,OTOH,have do it on a regular basis.
Specific examples of this "regular basis", please.
- Ignorant Trump worshiper wrote:
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Specific examples of my alleged "Trump worship", please.
You may either substantiate your claims, or let your lies hang out there for all to see. Makes no difference to me. | |
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