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The “Free and Open Internet” Hypocrites

9 HN points • 28 Mar 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Internet Privacy Tech Government Legislation

There is hypocrisy in calls for a free and open internet while targeting TikTok for being a potential security threat.
The controversy around TikTok seems to be more about competition and revenue loss for established tech giants.
The focus on TikTok's alleged threat overlooks the existing privacy concerns and data collection practices of other major tech companies like Facebook.

Deconstructing Tucker

3 HN points • 02 May 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Political Commentary War Conspiracy Theories

The reasons for Tucker Carlson's firing are not straightforward, involving a voting machine lawsuit and workplace grievances.
Speculation includes a theory that Tucker's religious beliefs and anti-war stances contributed to his removal.
Tucker's anti-war views and criticism of big advertisers may have been the real reasons behind his ouster.

Bring Back HUAC

0 implied HN points • 03 Oct 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideologies Committees Education

The history of subversive ideologies in the United States continues today with Marxist concepts and calls to end Capitalism and the nuclear family.
Consider reviving HUAC, a committee that worked to stop Soviet-sponsored Communism and anti-American activities.
A new HUAC could provide checks and balances to identify harmful anti-American activities, such as Chinese agents and subversive teachings in schools.