dTube: Half of Republicans Think Trump Should Be Able to Close Media Outlets

in #world • 6 years ago

Half of Republicans Think Trump Should Be Able to Close Media Outlets

According to a new poll, half of Republicans believe President Donald Trump should be legally able to close media outlets at his pleasure

Why don't Republicans value the 1st amendment like they do the 2nd amendment?

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     6 years ago 

    This seems to be a theme that crosses party lines. The left wants to shut down conspiracy-minded commentators on the socials, while the right wants to grant Trump extraordinary powers to violate the first-amendment rights of lefty commentators. Both sides need to get out of this business and let the ideas themselves do battle.

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    I completely agree. The quote is far too long to post here but Milton essentally wrote that "Truth" should be allowed to "grapple with Falsehood" because she is "strong next to the Almighty." I would remove the religious imagery but his point stands. If an idea is good, it will stand and if it is not, it will collapse under the weight of scrutiny.

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       6 years ago 

      Heh. And those on the right claim to follow the constitution. I guess they only follow the parts they like.

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      The democrats told me fake news was dangerous, that's why CNN should be sent to the Gulag ;] -@openparadigm

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      Trump is correct, most media is flat spin. But, they should never be shut down. Look at cnns follower numbers on YouTube. CNN has zero credibility.

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       6 years ago 

      Hmm, not so sure

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       5 years ago 

      Pretty sure, they are loosing 10 million a year. Getting killed in the ratings.

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       6 years ago 

      Why don't Democrats value the 1st amendment?

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