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In reply to the discussion: ACLU: Biden Signs Law Effectively Banning Tik Tok [View all]ripcord
(5,553 posts)34. Americans freaked out when the US government was gathering their data
China gathers their data and they say "here take it, enjoy". The mob is getting dumber every day.
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To be like Cuba would require our greatest trading partner putting extraterritorial sanctions on us.
Marcus IM
Apr 2024
#25
Wouldn't it be nice to have a healthcare system run by more trustworthy owners? Sadly, no bills for that. n/t
Marcus IM
Apr 2024
#26
Yes. Food supply also. Many foods and additives sold here are banned elsewhere because of health risk.
Marcus IM
Apr 2024
#28
"...the First Amendment rights of the over 170 million Americans who use the platform."
J_William_Ryan
Apr 2024
#9
I think 170 million is an exageration. I only watch TikTok videos if I don't have another source.
LeftInTX
Apr 2024
#13
I would say those numbers indicate that people need to get off Tiktok and other social media and do something else.
honest.abe
Apr 2024
#39
I don't like this action. This is not the time to give Trump more ammo against Joe Biden and Democrats.
Doodley
Apr 2024
#33