Election integrity and the transfer of power

Enough · Post by **Enough** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:15 pm

This is exactly what keeps going through my head since the news:

https://twitter.com/emptywheel/status/1 ... 8723024896

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:17 pm

Enough wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:10 pm https://twitter.com/laurenboebert/statu ... 6440834055

So it's ok for the government to force Twitter to let whoever they want in their establishment? Does the same go for her Shooters restaurant? How about those pesky COVID restrictions she didn't follow in her establishment?

Wonder how she'd feel if she was told she couldn't tell people on her property to leave.

LordMortis · Post by **LordMortis** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:19 pm

Smoove_B wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:12 pm If only there was some other way for the President to speak to the nation, other than using Twitter.

You might be on to something. Like gather the media into one room so they can take in what he says and then maybe even answer questions posed to him so he's not taken out of context.

Zaxxon · Post by **Zaxxon** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:23 pm

LordMortis wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:19 pm
Smoove_B wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:12 pm If only there was some other way for the President to speak to the nation, other than using Twitter.
You might be on to something. Like gather the media into one room so they can take in what he says and then maybe even answer questions posed to him so he's not taken out of context.

To build on that, maybe those media people could then distribute the information far and wide, perhaps even worldwide.

malchior · Post by **malchior** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:34 pm

Bad day for Trump. This is nothing compared to losing direct access to his cult but still good for Lehigh.

https://mobile.twitter.com/SpiroAgnewGh ... 1867473920

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:41 pm

https://mobile.twitter.com/itsJeffTiedr ... 7989164035

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:44 pm

Zaxxon wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:23 pmTo build on that, maybe those media people could then distribute the information far and wide, perhaps even worldwide.

It's almost like there's a really good reason a world leader shouldn't have direct, unfettered access to an online megaphone? Let's call that the Trump experiment and make sure it never happens again.

malchior · Post by **malchior** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:44 pm

https://mobile.twitter.com/Regina_Lahsi ... 2001341442

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:46 pm

Obama should do nothing but post pictures of himself using Twitter for the next week and a half.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:55 pm

The twit done tweeted his last tweet on Twitter.

Enough · Post by **Enough** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:56 pm

Zip tie guy might have been identified. Go get em' FBI.

https://twitter.com/sparrowmedia/status ... 7951630343

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:00 pm

Can you imagine how much fun it would be to monitor traffic for Agolf breaches and stomping them out.

Zaxxon · Post by **Zaxxon** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:02 pm

Jaymann wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:00 pm Can you imagine how much fun it would be to monitor traffic for Agolf breaches and stomping them out.

You know Twitter had like a dozen employees watching @potus, just waiting to hit the red button...

malchior · Post by **malchior** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:04 pm

It really feels like this is tied to what they were seeing in their own network. Scary stuff.

https://mobile.twitter.com/BeschlossDC/ ... 1748057093

Smoove_B · Post by **Smoove_B** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:05 pm

But didn't Twitter get the message that there should be an impeachment hearing on Monday?

Enough · Post by **Enough** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:08 pm

malchior wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:04 pm It really feels like this is tied to what they were seeing in their own network. Scary stuff.

https://mobile.twitter.com/BeschlossDC/ ... 1748057093

Yah, that's what I was getting at above. It's actually pretty terrifying they all of sudden before inauguration decided action was needed right now for q-anon, trumpers and parler and got it done across multiple major tech giants. As EmptyWheel indicates, they are privy to a lot of intel and likely know that icky things are being planned on their platforms. I sure hope they honey pot the shit out of them at the same time.

Enough · Post by **Enough** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:10 pm

Zaxxon wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:02 pm
Jaymann wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:00 pm Can you imagine how much fun it would be to monitor traffic for Agolf breaches and stomping them out.
You know Twitter had like a dozen employees watching @potus, just waiting to hit the red button...

That keystroke is a professional milestone right there, hah.

Kraken · Post by **Kraken** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:12 pm

malchior wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 7:36 pm I think Twitter decided they didn't want to linked to the death of a nation. A little late but the timing is good.

I think twitter can hear the new government sharpening its carving knife.

Smoove_B wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 8:54 pm I'm sure it's just a coincidence that all of these social media platforms and platform hosts are suddenly very concerned about things now that the Democrats officially control Congress and could theoretically set up commissions and hearings. Yes, I'm cynical, why did you ask?

Trump and all of these instigators should have been banned a long time ago.

Awww, you beat me to it.

Enough · Post by **Enough** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:22 pm

Kraken wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:12 pm
malchior wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 7:36 pm I think Twitter decided they didn't want to linked to the death of a nation. A little late but the timing is good.
I think twitter can hear the new government sharpening its carving knife.

Smoove_B wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 8:54 pm I'm sure it's just a coincidence that all of these social media platforms and platform hosts are suddenly very concerned about things now that the Democrats officially control Congress and could theoretically set up commissions and hearings. Yes, I'm cynical, why did you ask?

Trump and all of these instigators should have been banned a long time ago.
Awww, you beat me to it.

Agree but still find the timing of them doing all of this at once today pretty concerning. The speed makes me think it wasn't just catering to their future masters as it were.

malchior · Post by **malchior** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:23 pm

Yeah. I won't be surprised to hear they got a visit from the FBI as well. I really think Wray quietly did much to help.

Edit: I just saw mention that groups were shutdown on Discord as well.

Enough · Post by **Enough** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:25 pm

And Rudy just keeps on motoring on...

https://twitter.com/RudyGiuliani/status ... 8655690753

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:27 pm

Id like to see somebody trick those thugs into showing up somewhere in the middle of nowhere and only armed agents waiting on them.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:27 pm

Enough wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 8:39 pm people suck.

Preach, brother.

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:28 pm

The intro of that video in which he vaingloriously exclaims “Of course, I’m Rudy Giuliani” may be one of the most punch to the face inducing proclamations I’ve seen recently.

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:34 pm

Rudy ban incoming in 3...2...1...

Unagi · Post by **Unagi** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:35 pm

So (serious question), what do you think the chances are that/could Trump invites his fan club to the White House and tells them to have fun (and trash the place) while he is gone...

Zaxxon · Post by **Zaxxon** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:36 pm

Enough wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:22 pm
Kraken wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:12 pm
malchior wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 7:36 pm I think Twitter decided they didn't want to linked to the death of a nation. A little late but the timing is good.
I think twitter can hear the new government sharpening its carving knife.

Smoove_B wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 8:54 pm I'm sure it's just a coincidence that all of these social media platforms and platform hosts are suddenly very concerned about things now that the Democrats officially control Congress and could theoretically set up commissions and hearings. Yes, I'm cynical, why did you ask?

Trump and all of these instigators should have been banned a long time ago.
Awww, you beat me to it.
Agree but still find the timing of them doing all of this at once today pretty concerning. The speed makes me think it wasn't just catering to their future masters as it were.

I'm of two minds on this. On the one hand, yes, it's concerning. On the other, all these platforms have been wanting to nuke Trump for years, but were too craven to actually do it. I think as soon as one major platform pushed over the first domino...

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:37 pm

Unagi wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:35 pm So (serious question), what do you think the chances are that/could Trump invites his fan club to the White House and tells them to have fun (and trash the place) while he is gone...

Small chance, but only because he considers them "low class."

Enough · Post by **Enough** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:41 pm

Zaxxon wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:36 pm
Enough wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:22 pm
Kraken wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:12 pm
malchior wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 7:36 pm I think Twitter decided they didn't want to linked to the death of a nation. A little late but the timing is good.
I think twitter can hear the new government sharpening its carving knife.

Smoove_B wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 8:54 pm I'm sure it's just a coincidence that all of these social media platforms and platform hosts are suddenly very concerned about things now that the Democrats officially control Congress and could theoretically set up commissions and hearings. Yes, I'm cynical, why did you ask?

Trump and all of these instigators should have been banned a long time ago.
Awww, you beat me to it.
Agree but still find the timing of them doing all of this at once today pretty concerning. The speed makes me think it wasn't just catering to their future masters as it were.
I'm of two minds on this. On the one hand, yes, it's concerning. On the other, all these platforms have been wanting to nuke Trump for years, but were too craven to actually do it. I think as soon as one major platform pushed over the first domino...

Big tech is def big on holding hands when they jump.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:48 pm

Hey look lying Ted Cruz is lying again.

https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/202 ... ol-vpx.cnn

malchior · Post by **malchior** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:50 pm

Try 3. The President is a griefer trying to get around a permaban.

https://mobile.twitter.com/EricLiptonNY ... 1503996928

Defiant · Post by **Defiant** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:54 pm

There have been instances of twitter/facebook/youtube/whatever banning/locking accounts that I felt concerning/arbitrary.

Trump had clearly and repeatedly gone far beyond their codes of conduct that this is not concerning to me at all, except for how long it took to do it.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:55 pm

OMG Im rolling on the floor. A FB user who is a family member posted this pic tonight. She is a HARD Trumper. Ive seen nothing but stupidity from her for 4 years.

Archinerd · Post by **Archinerd** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:57 pm

Trump being removed from Twitter shouldn't be a big deal. Doesn't he give secret information about the plan through Q anyway? Something isn't adding up...

I'm starting to suspect Q may not be who he says he is.

Grifman · Post by **Grifman** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 11:01 pm

Skinypupy wrote: Fri Jan 08, 2021 7:00 pm Get bent, Newt. This is your monster, and you and your party will get to deal with the consequences.

https://mobile.twitter.com/newtgingrich ... 7561037827

I stand with @gopleader in calling on Congress and Joe Biden to address actions to unify our nation and not engaging in activities such as impeachment that will further divide us.

McCarthy voted twice to decertify the electors of 2 states. He can take his unity and stuff it.

hitbyambulance · Post by **hitbyambulance** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 11:05 pm

"If only he had fought COVID19 this hard"

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 11:07 pm

Trumps ban has made his cabana boy Kim Jung mad and he is threatening to build extra nukes.

Zaxxon · Post by **Zaxxon** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 11:14 pm

https://twitter.com/barronjohn1946/stat ... 00064?s=19

malchior · Post by **malchior** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 11:44 pm

https://mobile.twitter.com/atrupar/stat ... 4818155522

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 11:47 pm

Buzzfeed

Helena Duke, 18, thought it was odd when her mom shut off her location on a phone-tracking app that they share earlier this week. Her mom, Therese Duke, had told her vaguely that she was taking Helena’s aunt for a procedure. But Helena suspected that her Trump-supporting mom may have secretly traveled to Washington, DC, for the delusional last-ditch "Stop the Steal" rally.

On Thursday morning, Helena's cousin had sent her a viral video of a physical encounter on the streets of DC filmed Tuesday, the night before the Capitol was raided.

Watching the clip, Helena identified her mom, her aunt Annie Lorenz, and her uncle Richard Lorenz as part of a group of white people confronting a Black woman who had hit Therese in the face after she had tried to grab her.
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Stunned to see her mom, Helena decided to tweet about the video and identified her family members as the people in it. "hi mom remember the time you told me I shouldn't go to BLM protests bc they could get violent...this you?" she wrote.