So here’s my take on Twitter, Social Media , @elonmusk etc. This might be a long thread…
Twitter vs GETTR, Truth Social etc:
I have always been an advocate for Twitter. It’s a solid, stable useful platform. It’s the “best in breed”.
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I disagree with Twitter’s shadow bans, banning people for unpopular opinions, algorithmic manipulations , throttling, unfair verification process etc.
But despite that, it’s the best platform from a technology & potential standpoint IMHO
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I did not begin utilizing Twitter for political reasons. I began using it as an entertainer… as a way to interact in a meaningful way with my fans & those I do business with.
I don’t think the answers are going to be found in GETTR, Truth Social etc.
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First … all the additional platforms push us further and further into tribalism. That’s not healthy. It’s not how adults should behave.
2nd… they infringe upon #FreeSpeech too. I’m severely limited in what I can say, post or even link to on GETTR & Truth..
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3rd .. The new platforms are glitchy , confusing to use, slow moving echo chambers.
I just want a true #FreeSpeech platform that isn’t predominantly political. I want to go BACK to a world & Twitter with some balance, levity & fun.
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I’m not happy that @elonmusk bought Twitter because he’s some sort of right wing oracle lol
He’s basically a libertarian. He’s “left” on some issues, centrist on some issues & “right” on some issues.
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I like that. It’s how a country as diverse & large as ours should be governed imo
I thinks it’s how these platforms should be operating. Free & open thought /discussion.
You the people filter based on your preferences.
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I wish the definition of “Private Company” were changed legislatively.
If you accept money from the public then you serve the public. You shouldn’t be able to be publicly traded & also claim to be a private company.
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Then companies like Twitter, Facebook, Google etc would be held to the same standards of non discrimination as government entities.
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So Chris, who had a heart attack back in 2006 had some troubling bloodwork come back a couple months ago. The doctors put him on some medications that don’t play well with alcohol.
And that sucks lol!
As y’all know we LOVE our wine & tequila
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So if Chris can’t drink for the next 6 months to a year .. I decided to stop as well (at least when we’re in the same room /place) ❤️😀
Shockingly (to us) his MD recommended medical marijuana.
Despite what they say, I am a Christian as well as a Conservative. But I am not one who believes that my personal faith should drive politics or govern this wonderfully diverse country.
Conservatism is policy related not religion related.
- The Liberty Promised in Constitution (not religious)
- limited fed gov power (not religious)
- Federalism (not religious)
- American exceptionalism (not religious)
- Capitalism (not religious)