“The 75,000,000 great American Patriots who voted for me, AMERICA FIRST, and MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, will have a GIANT VOICE long into the future. They will not be disrespected or treated unfairly in any way, shape or form!!!” “To all of those who have asked, I will not be going to the Inauguration on January 20th.” The first tweet, the company said, was received by some supporters as further confirmation that the Nov. 3 election was not legitimate — but in fact, the notion of widespread voter fraud is a baseless claim. The use of the words “American Patriots” to describe some of his supporters was also interpreted as support for those committing violent acts at the Capitol. … [Read more...] about Explainer: Can social media companies boot Trump? Yes.
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‘Strombolis For Sirianni’: Social Media Reacts To Philadelphia Eagles’ Reported New Head Coach Nick Sirianni
It’s a shame so many people will see this as a “at least it’s not Josh McDaniels” hire bc I honestly think Sirianni is a solid offensive mind capable of being a good coach. … [Read more...] about ‘Strombolis For Sirianni’: Social Media Reacts To Philadelphia Eagles’ Reported New Head Coach Nick Sirianni
Pope Francis: Saint Paul Would Have Used ‘Email and Social Messaging’
“The internet, with its countless social media expressions, can increase the capacity for reporting and sharing, with many more eyes on the world and a constant flood of images and testimonies,” the pope says. “Digital technology gives us the possibility of timely first-hand information that is often quite useful.” … [Read more...] about Pope Francis: Saint Paul Would Have Used ‘Email and Social Messaging’
COVID-19: Lebanon’s health service close to collapse with case numbers beyond ‘wildest predictions’
More from Covid-19 COVID-19: UK records another 1,348 coronavirus-related deaths and 33,552 cases COVID-19: Three hospitals criticised for not vaccinating vulnerable inpatients COVID-19: Up to 200 members of National Guard on inauguration duty test positive COVID-19: Crowds at Heathrow Airport spark social distancing concerns COVID-19: Halve the gap between Pfizer vaccine doses, senior doctors urge COVID-19: AstraZeneca to 'cut COVID-19 vaccine delivery to EU by 60%' … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Lebanon’s health service close to collapse with case numbers beyond ‘wildest predictions’
Chinese State Media Suggests US Big Tech Censorship Proves Free Speech Is Unattainable
Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitch, Reddit and other platforms suspended or banned the president in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 “Save America” rally where Trump spoke before rally attendees stormed the Capitol building, Axios reported. On Jan. 8, Twitter was the first to permanently suspend Trump from using his account, citing potential “incitement of violence.” … [Read more...] about Chinese State Media Suggests US Big Tech Censorship Proves Free Speech Is Unattainable