Mike Masnick ✅Nov 29, 2022

Telling moment at this panel discussion about antitrust, where the Republican guy admits that GOP interest in antitrust is probably limited *just* to punishing big tech, and likely does not apply to any other industry.

That's not a principled stance. It's not about actual antitrust complaints. It's about using antitrust to punish companies for speech choices they dislike

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Here is the direct link to the full hearing.

https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/meetings/examining-the-competitive-impact-of-the-proposed-kroger-albertsons-transaction

The 1hr 28m mark is what I think you are referring to. There is also Senator Hawley's remarks at 1hr 36m. The republican senators really seemed to focus on ESG with their line of questioning. The entire hearing is interesting if you have the time. I recommend changing the playback speed to 1.25.

Examining the Competitive Impact of the Proposed Kroger-Albertsons Transaction | United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary

United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary

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Show threadMike Masnick ✅Nov 30, 2022
@quest nope. not a congressional hearing. the comment i'm referring to was made on a panel at this conference i'm attending. but i'll check out the video.
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Is there a video or transcript available of the conference?