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The Michael Knowles Show

EXPOSED: Censorship and "The COVID Blacklist"

Nov 3, 2024
Delve into the intriguing chaos of censorship during the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover how big tech stifled free speech, leaving many to face severe repercussions for sharing valid, alternative opinions. The discussion sheds light on the erosion of public trust and accountability in information sources. Engaging insights reveal the chilling effects on public discourse and emphasize the importance of remaining vigilant against censorship's historical lessons.
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  • Big tech's censorship during the pandemic stifled legitimate discourse, with individuals punished for questioning mainstream COVID narratives that later changed.
  • The political consequences of this censorship not only marginalized dissenting opinions but also deprived the public of critical information essential for informed decisions.

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Censorship of COVID-19 Truths

Big tech companies played a crucial role in censoring voices that spoke against the mainstream narrative surrounding COVID-19 from 2020 to 2022. Individuals, including journalists and politicians, were suspended or banned for expressing skepticism about the vaccines or questioning the efficacy of masks. For instance, former New York Times reporter Alex Berenson was permanently suspended from Twitter after claiming that the vaccine did not stop infection and could only function as a therapeutic. This encapsulated a broader trend where platforms restricted legitimate discourse on the pandemic, aligning with an agenda that often contradicted later admissions from health authorities themselves.

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