Democrats are in a tizzy now that Musk is buying Twitter
The left's likely loss of a key propaganda platform terrifies them
Twitter has agreed to be purchased by investors led by Elon Musk. That has left wing celebrities, journalists and politicians with their underwear in a knot. Imagine, a “town square” social medium not controlled by left wing flacks? This will be a first.
Facebook may find itself under pressure as its overtly left wing censorship of opposing voices runs smack into a social network where “bots” are removed, people have to identify themselves, and free speech will be protected and even applauded. Zuckerberg’s idea of “free speech” is anything that supports the left wing talking points and is not even faintly critical of the Democrats. There was a time in history when the Democratic Party was actually “liberal” in the classical sense of the word - you know - small government, low taxes, personal freedom. Those days are long gone and even the Democrats no longer describe themselves as “liberals” preferring the new catchword “Progressive”. I like “progressive” since left wing policies are far from “liberal” and likely will see North American society progress into self destruction and authoritarian socialism surface for the “public good”.
Despite their visible angst over changes that might stop them using Twitter as an echo chamber of left wing nonsense, only four so-called “celebrities” have opted to close their Twitter accounts. Why they are considered “celebrities” is beyond me since I had never heard of them and can safely say I won’t miss them.
Senior Democrats reacted predictably. Elizabeth Warren says the deal is dangerous for democracy. I guess her idea of democracy is support the left wing or shut up.
Former President Barack Obama, Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin Virginia Senator Mark Warner and Michigan Senator Sebbie Stabenow all called Musk’s move a “threat to democracy” while Florida Governor Ron Desantis thinks it is a positive step. Anyone else notice that the bitching is all from left wing leaders? Many of the Democrats fear the takeover of Twitter may lead to Trump rejoining the medium. Trump says he won’t but the tangible fear of Trump permeates the entire Democratic party including its strategist Steve Jarning who claims “alt right” groups dominate social media platforms. That specious claim is truly the pot calling the kettle black since Twitter, Facebook and most Silicon Valley technology firms are “woke” and promote the “progressives” agenda.
Active Twitter “tweeter” Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been noticeably silent about the changes likely to take place on Twitter, but no doubt sees the change as a threat. Like many Democrats in Congress, she should relax since her tenure may come to an abrupt end when her term in office ends, a fate shared by many of her colleagues in the mid-terms where a Red wave may just drown many “progressives” in their own tears. Biden has pretty well destroyed the progressive base of voters with policies that satisfy no one and demonstrably damage America, from millions of illegal immigrants bringing mountains of fentanyl into the country, a global energy shortage of which Biden is a contributing author, and inflation running at the hottest in forty years.
I think Musk will clean up Twitter which may mean many staff changes, but the overhaul is long overdue and the “public square” of Twitter may live up to its promise if he can realize the vision of a place where actual people (you know, with names and addresses) can exchange conflicting views in a forum that respects free speech and encourages debate. Twitter had that promise when Dorsey created it but has fallen woefully short in its execution, co-opted by the left wing to try and tilt the 2020 election towards Biden by stifling publication of the Hunter Biden story, something that will bite Biden on the ass eventually.
I can’t wait for the deal to close.