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| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by Hongkog(m): 7:22pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
positivevibez:When a sinner turns back to the lord his sins will be forgiven |
| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by Hongkog(m): 7:24pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
chaloskyx:Let's watch and see |
| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by Hongkog(m): 7:26pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
Originalsly:How did he use their platform to promote violence? Pls Tell me, don't allow yourself to be brainwashed by all these fake news mainstream media. If it's about violence why then no leader in the Middle east should be on any social media, they instigate wars and make money for themselves. Iraq Iran Pakistan etc |
| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by jaxxy(m): 7:29pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
Twitter and especially Facebook made a wrong call, probably a political one. We need to even ask did democrats force Twitter and Facebook to this idea of banning the president?? That will be a serious crime. |
| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by chaloskyx: 7:36pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
the one you prayed for during election did it work if anything things have been getting worse for trump and his supporters abi is the God democrats worship is different from yours? Hongkog: |
| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by BRATISLAVA: 8:00pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
Ricky97:Give proof of his racism. Then give proof of Bidens racism. |
| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by ablemachine(m): 8:10pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
And you think you are not Phuccen H!ppocratesRicky97: |
| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by ablemachine(m): 8:15pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
Baba stop threatening the weak minded people with this Lastdays of a thing cos theres nothing like that. You can then say whatever you want to say. Righteousness2: |
| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by drediamond(m): 8:22pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
nextstep:I have been following this Trump Saga and his rather volatile administration, but hesitate to infer an opinion due to some members here that resort to insults, but I think I would like to reply to your submission because you seem cool-headed and you somewhat argue in good faith. And to be clear, Trump truly encouraged his supporters to march in DC in protest to stop the steal and take back their country, but he never said they should attack the capitol in rage or to be violent. Because some useless idiots did otherwise did not mean Trump incite insurrection. If we are to go by these standards then every person who advocates a protest in the US will be held accountable if it was hijacked by rioters. Remember the " mostly peaceful" protest of last year asserted by the media, which leads to over 1 to 2billion dollars in damages(the highest in over three decades), and many minority businesses were looted and destroyed, including cities burnt, Minneapolis comes to mind. And by the way, many protests of this nature, to vent about election certification has been going on through previous administrations and it's nothing new. The excuse for violent protests and rioters that lingers for months in America without strong condemnation led to what we are seeing in the capitol. Without excusing Trump, some of his actions and utterances prior to and subsequent events to the election are awful. And his refusal to come to terms with the reality of his loss is shameful. But, maybe you are new to US politics, these elections drama aren't new. Objecting to winning candidates or sowing discord to US presidential elections has been going on, especially among Dems. Do you know that Hillary when she was New York Senator among other Dem Congress members objected to Bush W when he's winning is being certified by Congress. Don't let me even start with Trump certification. Truly, Hillary conceded after her loss, but immediately after that, she continues to peddle the rather crazy idea that she lost because Russia helps Trump win and even write books on it. And of course, her minions and fellow Dems went the extra mile to asserts that Russia hacks the voting systems to ensure Trump win. These absurd crazies linger over Trump's presidency—They even called him a Russian asset and stooge. Have you watched the violent protests that erupt in DC during Trump's certification and his inauguration which were encouraged by Dems and cheer on in the media? So, do you called these actions by prominent Dems inciting violence because they encourage and speak positively of those protests and rioters? because their arguments was that they are literally stopping a Hitler-like person from assuming the White house. If yes, then why are they not censored by Twitter? These are the same Dems that failed to condemn a long eight-month protest last year that was mar with violence. During these rioting, more than 40 Federal buildings were vandalized, and a federal courthouse was almost burnt down, many police officers were killed and assaulted with police stations burnt down and a minimum of 25 Americans lost their lives. Where is the national outrage to these events? Even the present VP elect tweeted out in support of donations for arrested rioters to be freed, and some Dems urge more unrest on the streets. These rioters coordinated their violent acts on Twitter, but they are left alone because they are justified with the narrative of social justice. The blatant hypocrisy is what is continuing to leave America divided. And by the way, I am not a fan of this guy, but many Trump haters have not answered the most important question. What gives rise to Trumpism and the election of Trump to the white house? Calling 75million Trump voters white supremacists or any other name-calling will not solve the issue. And censoring these people will only lead to a reactionary tale that the US will not able to contend with. Furthermore, Trump did better in the last election with minorities than any republican president in modern history, He greatly increased his support among these demographic that even shocked the GOP consultants and Trump critics. So, using the racism card is somewhat laid back. What this should tell you that, they bought into Trump's message but not his person. Many of his voters will tell you, they don't like his personality, but they like his message and policies. This is what America should really take a look at not all the manufactured melodrama by media and Trump critics that surround his presidency. What are these policies that are so much popular among Americans? Trump's Twitter censorship is a great mistake that the US will later regret. Even Merkel and some other world leaders who do not like Trump can sense the danger from afar over this act. Giving social media that much power to silence the so-called most powerful man in the world and the leader of the free world is unprecedented. Let me tell you if you like to know, There are three forces in America that are far more powerful than the US president. They are; The mass media(they include print media, social media, news media, movies, music, internet, etc) Intelligent agencies, and the US military. POTUS does the bidding of these forces, you dare not go against them. They control the narrative and power that surrounds DC and beyond. They try to shape our world and control what we see, know, and many more. Many people do not realize how powerful they are and why the word deep state is a common saying among political pundits alike. And many wondered why politicians find it difficult to cut Military spending or go publicly against an intelligence outfit like the CIA, DIA, or NSA and always love to be on the positive side of the media. It will be said to be foolish for Trump to take them on and never suffer the consequences. Yes, Trump is greatly flawed and has his own issues, but never mince words, his undoing is trying to take down a system through which he came to office. There so much to say about this, but no much time. What I will say is, America almost destroyed their country through blind hatred for one man, and it shows how a powerful nation can be exploited. If the US can survive previous presidents that are very contentious, then America can surely pull through Trump. From the day he decided to run for office, I know it is not going to be a good ride if he wins. People need to not be led by emotions but logic and never allow the very forces they despise like media, politicians, and bureaucrats to turn them against each other. Trump's presidency and era is a complex one and an unfortunate ending it taints US politics and democracy. |
| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by Minjim: 8:26pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
emae009:I'm fully aware of the role Trump's tweets played. What I am saying is that, even the @POTUS account. All tweets Trump made from it are being deleted. He has over 33m followers and that's his medium of reaching them. I know he violated Twitter's term but deleting tweets from the @POTUS account shouldn't be the decision of a private company. It should be that of the Parliament https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.businessinsider.com/trump-tweets-from-potus-account-after-suspension-they-got-deleted-2021-1%3famp
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| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by Hongkog(m): 8:26pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
chaloskyx:Whatever happens we will never loose hope we trust in the God we serve. |
| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by loswhite(m): 8:31pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
Hongkog:Only fools thinks that trump is Gods servant |
| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by pacespot(m): 8:31pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
"The words of president matter" Kamala Harris as quoted. Twitter could have ignored Trump if he was an ordinary citizen, but to have the president of the whole United States of America posting inciting tweets and other inflammatory content across social media platforms is dangerous. The same people criticising these social media platforms for banning Trump would have called them out if they had allowed him continue unabated in posting dangerous and divisive views to their platforms, and then things escalated into conflicts or civil war. You won't underestimate the power of Twitter if you remember the genesis of EndSARS. Trump won't accept the outcome of the election, so he will continue to post controversial views regarding the elections online. Ask yourself why the runoff elections in Georgia for the two senate seats didn't generate much controversies like the presidential election in November, it is because Trump's power had been curtailed on social media, if not we would have been hearing one conspiracy theory or the other regarding the elections on social media by now. |
| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by kokomilala(m): 8:38pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
These big techs and the Dems are bringing corporate communism to the US.George Orwell,one can argue ,saw this in writing 1984. |
| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by Hongkog(m): 8:46pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
loswhite:Okay |
| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by lawkenoz(m): 8:48pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
drediamond:You put my whole opinions into words marvelously. Everyone assumes the Man Trump should be a saint, forgetting that this man is an average new yorker.....loud, proud and down right arrogant! His policies make sense despite all his short comings as a person which is what should matter. Too bad the media drummed up hatred for this man and made him almost seem like another hitler. He denounced racist groups on 8 different occasions on live television in unclear terms, yet they keep asking him to repeat everytime after he denounced them previously. Almost like they had an agenda to make him into one. His down fall was sure cuz he had no idea how powerful the enemy he was up against are, completely underestimating them at every turn. The moment the media went into overdrive on his bum the minute he was elected I knew he was done for. He should take his L in good faith and go rest Jare, let's how the new administration fares. Time will be the best judge in this matter. |
| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by deleo16(m): 8:50pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
12inchess:you spoke you are full of wisdom thank you for this write up |
| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by Essien45: 9:01pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by TheGift: 9:08pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
Hongkog:The thing is they have been censoring you and everyone else, even without shutting your account. They know how to promote what they want and quiet what they don't want. |
| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by dominion001(m): 9:08pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
Germany: the only true Democracy in the world. God bless Deutschland �� |
| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by Hongkog(m): 9:20pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
TheGift:Exactly, like that Twitter trending section all fake. |
| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by Hongkog(m): 9:28pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
fof1:Were you also at the scene? The media want to just Brian wash people. #WakeUp |
| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by mentored: 9:41pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
44Bulldog:dem dey talk about human beings jareeeee not about objects in aso rock |
| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by bukatyne(f): 9:47pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
JoeEeL:@bold: And would be their downfall if not checked. |
| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by Brunicekid(m): 9:48pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
bid4rich:*Trump |
| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by djon78(m): 9:59pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
cicero:Don't mind them The government will surely come for them They will take this ban as an excuse That's why those that saw the danger ware raising alarm |
| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by IAMPEDRO: 10:02pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
fergie001:I've been seeing the Trump saga for days now, truth is that the US election was hijacked. I pray the US don't regret their actions. |
| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by Hongkog(m): 10:14pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
Mikehot:It is either you're with God or with the devil, it was God's will that trump became president. If he belonged to the illuminati he would have been loved by people like Obama, Hillary Clinton, Biden, Pelosi, Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and many but a few illuminati members to mention. |
| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by Hongkog(m): 10:21pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
tomju:Did he kill the six people? Everything was planned by the democrats to get trump out of office. |
| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by Originalsly: 10:23pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
Hongkog:He used the platform to instigate the insurrection. Earlier he had asked his followers to stand down .... that was an issue because it is code to be ready for the call to attack. He later used the platform to send the message for those standing down to invade the Capitol. It was not violence. Brainwashed?... a brainwashed person cannot defend his statements..... I defended mine. Can you now defend your above statement that Middle East leaders instigated wars? What wars were instigated by Iran... Iraq or Pakistan? |
| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by Hongkog(m): 10:24pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
new2012:You're the one that lack wisdom, not everybody like the things of the world or loves the devil. |
| Re: Germany's Merkel: Trump's Twitter Eviction 'problematic' by Hongkog(m): 10:27pm On Jan 11, 2021 |
DarkJeddi:That is nlt how things work now, they operate in a country that also has it's own terms and regulations for companies like that. What Jack did is out of context and nothing but a threat from the Democrats. They will pay. |
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