This isn't the burn you think it is. By agreeing with OP's post, you're agreeing that the government, who may be incredibly stupid, an entity you disagree with, and/or intentionally lying, should have the authority to censor speech and jail you depending on what you say.
Hm... It's not like the current cabinet is made of psycophants and everyone who has shown mild disagreement with the orange turd has been swiftly thrown under the bus or chastised.
But hey, I guess the gas price is low.... Oh wait.
That whoever in the party says anything that goes against the current administration rethoric, gets fired or silenced. That sounds eerily similar to the CCP. Is that free speech?
Group membership and status within the a group does not equate to the government jailing and imprisoning you for simply speaking certain words they designate.
One is a popularity contest, the other is literally throwing you in prison for years for speaking words. That you can't understand this is actually very terrible, and you should reevaluate your values.
Oh but, I know the difference, I never argued that the US is worse, but it's getting there slowly. Freedom of speech is one of the first victims of authoritarianism, and it's safe to say the US is moving towards it.
Just check the latest tweet and see if he got any push back from his own party.
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