LaffyAug 18, 2024

Via Carole Cadwalladr:

America needs to learn the terrifying lesson of the British riots. This was #Musk’s trial balloon for the US election.

The prospect of political violence is real. And Musk’s behaviour is a warning shot of what’s to come. My piece for ObserverUK:

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/aug/18/inciting-rioters-in-britain-was-a-test-run-for-elon-musk-just-see-what-he-plans-for-america

Inciting rioters in Britain was a test run for Elon Musk. Just see what he plans for America

The presidential election is three months away. What if the billionaire contests the result? What if he decides democracy is overrated?

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Thank you for boosting. Carole Cadwalldr is one of the most important journalist in Britain, ever since breaking the link between social media and election interference. We do well to listen to her.
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Show threadLaffyAug 18, 2024
@TCatInReality Glad to do it
Show threadSimon JohnsonAug 18, 2024

@TCatInReality @GottaLaff but sadly, no one with the authority to do anything seems to want to bother. From May & Johnson’s studious looking the other way to avoid any risk of seeing the Russian influence on Brexit to Starmer’s stated intention of “influencing” the broligarchy to behave responsibly

Talk about a lone voice in the wilderness - as you say, it’s crucial to keep sharing Carole Cadwalladr’s work, if only to bear witness

Show threadA.StringerAug 18, 2024
@Simon318ppm @TCatInReality @GottaLaff when has Starmer said he isn't going to tackle inciting violence online? I think he was clear that those who have incited hate online will be held responsible. This had begun to happen with a number of prison sentences for inciting violence online. The EU are also going after Musk for the same reason & with the help of the UK government. I agree it's difficult to get Musk in the UK to answer for his behaviour, but that's not the same as endorsing it.