From: AlleyCat <katt@gmail.com>
Newsgroups: alt.fan.rush-limbaugh,can.politics,alt.politics.trump,alt.politics.liberalism,alt.politics.democrats,alt.politics.usa.republican
Subject: Biden Administration Declared War On First Amendment
Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:51:32 -0500
Organization: AlleyCat Computing, Inc.
On Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:22:36 -0400 (EDT), Bradley K. Sherman says...
> Free-speech advocates say it's a symptom of a wider crackdown.
You mean like when the Biden administration went to Facebook, Twitter and all
the other social-media platforms and told them to delete dissenting posts and
ban the authors?
Biden Admin's Social Media Censorship: A Threat to Free Speech
The Biden administration pressured social media platforms to:
Delete dissenting posts: Removing content that questioned or criticized
government policies.
Ban authors: Silencing individuals who expressed opposing views.
This raises concerns about:
Censorship: Suppressing free speech and stifling debate.
Government overreach: Exceeding authority and infringing on citizens' rights.
Implications:
Eroding trust: Undermining faith in institutions and democratic processes.
Chilling effect: Discouraging people from expressing themselves freely.
Fundamental principles at stake:
Free speech: A cornerstone of democracy, protected by the First Amendment.
Open discourse: Essential for a healthy, functioning society.
Action needed:
Transparency: Shedding light on the administration's actions and motivations.
Accountability: Ensuring those responsible are held accountable for their
actions.
The Biden administration's actions have sparked concerns about the erosion of
free speech and the role of government in regulating online content.
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The controversy surrounding the Biden administration's actions on social media
censorship has sparked intense debate and raised concerns about government
overreach and the erosion of free speech. Here are some key points to
consider:
Background:
In 2021, the Biden administration began pressuring social media platforms to
remove content it deemed 'misinformation" or 'disinformation."
This effort was part of a broader initiative to combat 'misinformation" and
'disinformation" online.
Social Media Platforms Affected:
Facebook: The platform was criticized for allegedly censoring conservative
voices and removing content that questioned the government's COVID-19
policies.
Twitter: The platform was accused of suspending and banning accounts that
expressed opposing views on COVID-19 and other topics.
Other platforms: Other social media platforms, including Instagram, YouTube,
and Reddit, have also been subject to criticism for allegedly censoring
dissenting voices.
Government Agencies Involved:
White House: The White House played a key role in pressuring social media
platforms to remove content it deemed 'misinformation."
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): HHS was involved in efforts to
combat 'misinformation" on social media.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): The CDC also played a role
in monitoring and reporting on 'misinformation" online.
Concerns and Criticisms:
Censorship: Critics argue that the government's actions amount to censorship
and infringe on free speech rights.
Bias: Some argue that the government's efforts to combat 'misinformation" are
biased against conservative voices.
Effectiveness: Others question the effectiveness of these efforts in reducing
the spread of 'misinformation."
Investigations and Lawsuits:
House Judiciary Committee: The House Judiciary Committee launched an
investigation into the government's actions on social media censorship.
Lawsuits: Several lawsuits have been filed against the government, alleging
that its actions on social media censorship violate the First Amendment.
Implications:
Free Speech: The government's actions have raised concerns about the erosion
of free speech and the role of government in regulating online content.
Censorship Industrial Complex: Some argue that the government's efforts to
combat 'misinformation" have created a "censorship industrial complex" that
threatens free speech.
Key Players:
President Biden: The President has been criticized for his administration's
actions on social media censorship.
White House Press Secretary: The White House Press Secretary has defended the
administration's actions, arguing that they are necessary to combat
'misinformation."
Social Media Companies: Social media companies have faced criticism for
allegedly censoring dissenting voices and cooperating with the government's
efforts to combat 'misinformation."
Timeline:
2021: The Biden administration begins pressuring social media platforms to
remove content it deems 'misinformation."
2022: The House Judiciary Committee launches an investigation into the
government's actions on social media censorship.
2023: Several lawsuits are filed against the government, alleging that its
actions on social media censorship violate the First Amendment.
Sources:
The New York Times: "Biden Administration Pressured Social Media Companies to
Remove 'Misinformation'"
The Washington Post: "White House urges social media companies to take down
'misinformation'"
Fox News: "Biden administration's 'misinformation' crusade sparks concerns
about censorship"