Morning Wire Outsourced Government Censorship & US Sends Israel Weapons | 11.8.23
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Nov 8, 2023 The podcast delves into a troubling report revealing government collaboration with academics to manage online censorship of American speech. It also covers Special Counsel David Weiss's testimony on the Hunter Biden investigation, highlighting the political divide on its fairness. Furthermore, there’s a discussion on a significant $320 million U.S. arms shipment to Israel amidst ongoing conflicts, as well as an increase in military presence in the Middle East to counter rising tensions. The implications for free speech and global stability are thoughtfully explored.
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Outsourced Censorship
- The House Judiciary Committee reports that the State Department and DHS outsourced online censorship to Stanford University's Election Integrity Partnership.
- This program flagged online content for censorship by Big Tech, primarily targeting conservatives and Republicans.
First Amendment Circumvention
- DHS, understanding it couldn't directly censor speech due to the First Amendment, used academics to bypass this restriction.
- This allowed them to outsource censorship requests, avoiding direct involvement and public scrutiny.
Weiss Testimony
- Special Counsel David Weiss testified to the House Judiciary Committee, confirming he requested special attorney status in 2022 but was denied by the DOJ.
- This corroborates IRS agents' claims that Weiss was blocked from charging Hunter Biden.