I believe that anyone being approved by congress for a government position should have to pass a course in American history, particularly to understand what our country was dealing with during the first 3 administrations after the revolution. President Adams instituted the Aliens & Seditions acts to restrict any domestic criticism against the administration, and from foreign influences. That didn't go over too well with the American people then, and I doubt it will now. Both acts were repealed under the Jefferson administration.
Good segment on Chris Hayes' show last night about how this is exactly the Authoritarian playbook. What do you think Trump talks about with Putin when he banishes all note takers and anyone else from the room?? He has learned the playbook from some of the worst dictators in the world. They start by ridding the media of any critical voices. Encapsulated in Project 2025, they spent the four years out of office planning this. This is what we are up against.
What’s being overlooked with Kimmel is that his Free Speech rights have not been taken away. He’s still free to say whatever he wants. The true problem is the platform or lack thereof. Other than standing on your own property and talking into the wind, there are no avenues for self-expression that are not owned or controlled by others. Even the so-called “public square” is subject to regulation.
I believe that anyone being approved by congress for a government position should have to pass a course in American history, particularly to understand what our country was dealing with during the first 3 administrations after the revolution. President Adams instituted the Aliens & Seditions acts to restrict any domestic criticism against the administration, and from foreign influences. That didn't go over too well with the American people then, and I doubt it will now. Both acts were repealed under the Jefferson administration.
Good segment on Chris Hayes' show last night about how this is exactly the Authoritarian playbook. What do you think Trump talks about with Putin when he banishes all note takers and anyone else from the room?? He has learned the playbook from some of the worst dictators in the world. They start by ridding the media of any critical voices. Encapsulated in Project 2025, they spent the four years out of office planning this. This is what we are up against.
What’s being overlooked with Kimmel is that his Free Speech rights have not been taken away. He’s still free to say whatever he wants. The true problem is the platform or lack thereof. Other than standing on your own property and talking into the wind, there are no avenues for self-expression that are not owned or controlled by others. Even the so-called “public square” is subject to regulation.