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Why is Britain pushing Internet censorship in America?
And why are so many Americans going along with it?
240 years after the Battle of Yorktown, some Americans may require remedial instruction on the topic of independence, and why we fought for it.
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On Jan. 22, Prince Harry condemned the Capitol protests as an "attack on democracy."
He called for social media restrictions to curb "violent extremism."
I don't recall asking for his opinion.
Do you?
fastcompany.com/90537682/princ…
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British royals don't normally comment on politics.
They especially don't comment on US politics.
But these are not normal times.
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Prince Harry isn't just talking.
He's taking action.
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The Prince's Archewell Foundation has partnered with former Google executive Tristan Harris and other Silicon Valley bigwigs to limit online speech in America.
archewell.com/foundation
axios.com/prince-harry-m…
bloomberg.com/news/videos/20…
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Prince Harry's initiative is part of a larger British agenda.
In December, a UK government white paper called for a global crackdown on social media.
Britain will "set the global standard," it said, adding, "we are confident others will join us."
gov.uk/government/con…
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Why so confident?
What makes British leaders so sure America will follow their lead in restricting free speech?
The answer is "soft power."
Britain has spent the last 100 years building massive influence networks here, to keep the US in line with British policies.
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Soft power works.
For more on British influence networks in America, see these threads.
MAKING AMERICA BRITISH AGAIN: The Council on Foreign Relations
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INGSOC: The British Origin of Globalism
That's right folks. Would-be disinfo czarina of the USA Nina Jankowicz is a registered British agent.
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