Days Before Election, Tech CEOs Defend Themselves From GOP Claims Of Censorship

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Many Republicans on the committee used today's hearing to berate tech CEOS over suspicions that their companies are biased against conservatives — a frequent complaint on the right for which there is no systematic evidence.

— a frequent complaint on the right for which there is no systematic evidence. Several members pressed Dorsey about Twitter's decision — later reversed — to block links to a controversial"Mr. Dorsey, who the hell elected you and put you in charge of what the media are allowed to report and what the American people are allowed to hear?" Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas bellowed at Twitter's chief executive in one of the hearing's most theatrical moments.

Several Democratic members called foul on the timing of the hearing, just six days before the election."We have to call this hearing what it is, it's a sham," said Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii."I'm not going to use my time to ask any questions because this is nonsense."

 

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Are you kidding me?

Ironic isn’t it? Considering all we hear from the Republicans is bias against anyone left of center! VoteThemOut

“a frequent complaint on the right for which there is no systematic evidence.”

jack is comunist and supportive of the iranian regime

Funny how the right love big business corporations usually---given the tax cuts they receive compared to the little guy, yet the Tech companies are not their cup of tea since they allow freedom of speech on their platforms...

Why are tax dollars funding a biased news media outlet like you?Defund

NPRispathetic

Your Human Resources department seriously needs to start testing for drug use

“Suspicions” ...wait until they start censoring your bullshit FakeNews and we get to call it “suspicious”.

Hahaha. No evidence? Right, Twitter banning a 100% legitimate story from the New York Post. Nope, no evidence. Great journalism, NPR. You could be SO great, yet you suck so bad.

I would say some social media outlets are bias against corruption and immortality. Own it if you will Republicans. Can you even considered yourselves “political” anymore? Look at yourselves and answer wisely. Republicans usa AmericaOrTrump numb dumb Americans2020

Nobody but idiots like the conservatives because they are so short-sighted, negative, shame/blaming, and utterly non- introspective! The world has outgrown them. Boo-boo!!!

Omg NPR you are gross. I can’t believe this is our tax dollars at work

no evidence?

It’s been referred to as the Christian persecution complex - when Christian hegemony is challenged in any way, even if it’s simply to try to have the government remain impartial to religion, they cry persecution

If the GOP didn’t constantly spew noxious, dangerous lies & conspiracies, they would not need to be censored!

Social media cos. are moving slowly to restrict hate speech and harmful misinformation. Right wing politicians assert the platforms discriminate unequally. They're right, but it's not discrimination. The right wing is overwhelmingly the source of hate speech and misinformation.

No evidence? Really? Then they must be fair and balanced, just like NPR! What a pile of horseshit!

THE ONLY BIASED ORGANIZATION IS NPR. THEY ARE SUPPORTED WITH PUBLIC AND GOVERNMENT FUNDS, YET THEY ARE EXTREMELY FAR LEFT, SOCIALISTS AND ANTI CHRISTIANS.

No one was berating, but laying bare EXTREME CENSORSHIP TOWARD CONSERVATIVES! When did you turn comrades at NPR?

Are you serious?

badbrad002 just say evidence. When you say systemiatic evidence....it makes it seem like there is evidence . . . just not systematic

Sorry GOP your hoax lost. Now stop attacking 1A and freedom of the press.

The GOP just doesn't like the fact that their lies are being exposed and their conspiracies aren't being communicated!

Is getting hounded by twitter bots? So many replies before retweets even kicked in.

Who invited Rasputin?

Jokers!

Arguments aside, every time this comes up it just smells like old money annoyed that it can’t control new money.

Defund NPR

Well it’s pretty obvious that at least Facebook is clearly favoring the right.

There is a ton of evidence that you choose to ignore - repeatedly. It's obvious to anyone that's not left-biased. Give it a rest, . Please stop the cultish behavior. You used to be better than this.

'No Systematic Evidence'? When will lose $? NPR isn't news. Its op/propaganda. Tired of paying 4 it. We should have 2 taxes. 1 for essentials that follows current tax laws & 1 for non-essential items that all citizens pay equally & illegals pay more. That will defund NPR.

Rubes have no fucking clue how tech companies work, as evidenced by this thread

Social media sites, particularly the bigger and older ones, tend to censor misinformation. It's not the fault of left that the right attempt to spread their lies.

Funny they care more about this 'supposed' threat and absolutely nothing about getting financial relief to millions of Americans. They care absolutely nothing about the rampant voter suppression cause...yup they need to cheat to win. GOPCorruptionOverCountry

if conservatives not only think but behave differently then what they perceive as different treatment may be tech's neutral rules and functions responding to their conservatives different behavior and use of tech. or could be they actually want affirmative action favoring them

they should just start their own SM companies oh wait probably can't compete

Are politicians who should regulate ? not those tech company to police the space. There are limits of what they can do in this public’s space except shut down ads 1 week before the election! They already have done it ! Write up a law, eliminate those immunity, call a day !

Conservatives are such whiny babies. Go to Parler.

In fact, the tech industry, like most of us, are biased against bullshit.

Has NPR been called to defend itself from being a publicly funded media office for the Democrat Party? We KNOW WHAT YOU ARE.

I believe there is a large group of conservative-minded people who are online making original content about their values for friends and a small yet prolific group who is making inflammatory, inaccurate, and harmful content which they promote to be spread virally as a disease.

How much is Twitter paying NPR to write positive stories for them?

suspicion? LOL

Hey you id10t politicians! These companies are not yours to govern. They are owned by shareholders who have voices in their shares. You don't like their policies? Use a different service. That's how it's supposed to work, y'know.

The whole point is to cow them into being pro conservative

It’s beyond obvious let’s be honest.

Expected nothing less from NPR.....

Many Democrats on the committee used today's hearing to berate the Trump administration over suspicions that they are biased against Black people — a frequent complaint on the left for which there is no systematic evidence.

When do recent Republicans use evidence. All they have on repeat is 'Here's what to fear.' 'They're all against us.' 'Here's who to blame.'

Never forget two of the biggest tech billionaires are thieves. Gates stole the Windows OS from Mackintosh and violated all our rights to privacy by providing a back door for the DOD to PCs. Zuckerberg, stole the FB software from his roommate in college & stole and sold our info.

Really have you seen trump's taxes? Or do youth just go off what someone told you SSI when people hear about Hunter or his ex partner Bobulinski speaks why is it not showing up

Not suspicions. Totally legit.

Where's Hunter? WhereIsHunter

“No systemic evidence?” NPR you are just as guilty in your bias. Was there any blocking of The Atlantic article stating POTUS called servicemembers “losers?” Anonymous sources said it was true - with the recent Biden concerns, there is an actual face associated with claims!

NPR needs their funding pulled ASAP! This is ridiculous.

Looks like a Russian oligarch....

The New York Post is one of the oldest periodicals in the US. That's not evidence of censoring based on viewpoint? Come on! I don't necessarily buy the story, but that's evidence, in the open, not something you had to look for.

This. Is. A. Lie.

Playing fast and loose with the term “no systematic evidence”, where it fits your narrative these days. NPR, do better.

No systemic evidence when you aren't willing to do you job to investigate. NOTHING TO SEE HERE AS YOU WHISTLE PAST THE GRAVEYARD!

Just wanna say jackdorseybeard is doing a fantastic job being the 1870s beard we all aspire to grow.

What color is the sky in your world?

aren't those the guys that boost up Russian bot trolling? Help target demographics to spread negative propaganda?

This simulation is so boring. We’re repeating story lines now.

The Big Guy gave the orders. Squash this or get locked out if he wins.

Do they also complain that Fox News is biased toward them?

Digression - why is Dorsey turning into Dostoevsky?

Yes, Sen. Blackburn was ridiculous

“Without evidence” translates to “the evidence is overwhelming and undeniable by any rational person, but we’re loony leftists. Denying the truth is what we do.”

NPR, IT’S WAS A COMPLETE WASTE OF THIER TIME Even Ted would just Yell & not allow them to answer Both parties just Grand Standing as they ignore the crisis fund with 232,101 US DEATHS AS: 30 Million unemployed lose healthcare WITH RECORD: Bankruptcies, Foreclosures & Evictions

Hell, NPR would deny the Holocaust if it occurred today.

Please remember some crucial history. It was the Conservatives who fought to remove the “Fairness Doctrine” governing opinion diversity!

npr...jack admitted to this with the nypost Biden scandal. Please try and be more unbiased.

“ ...a frequent complaint on the right for which there is no systematic evidence ...” NPR states without evidence.

Censorship is a good thing. We control what you say and read. Unreal, that all you mutants are ok with this.

: Whatever you do, don’t go into journalism. I don’t think you would be very good at it.

Yes they do.

Sorry, I just burst out laughing.

The Persecution Complex is strong.

How about this; forget rule 230. new rule, no one, anywhere, ever, can use or sell your private data unless specifically authorized in writing. Not at the end of 97 page end user agreement. Stand alone authorization and not a blanket. Oh, that also applies to the NSA.

do they run the trump ads for Regeneron , trump miracle drug? I wonder what his cut is...

What about all those spewing conspiracy theories, 2-1 margin for radio stations for the right wing clowns?

Many Republicans on the committee don't know how freedom of speech works or understand that Twitter, Facebook, et al, are all private entities that can ban or support whomever they wish.

Your spin of this is ridiculous and wrong.

I can only quote PJ Rourke in his essay “Ship of Fools: “What leftists?”, said the leftists.

Also...a lot of their information is false. Hence regulating facts during political seasons.

No evidence? They admit it. Jack even admitted that Holocaust diners are not considered “dis-information”....really?

Why don’t the republicans want to believe what they read?

False

DefundNPR

Twitter VoteBiden 🇺🇸

😂 the fact & nprpolitics refused to cover the story, is almost as good as all the evidence you need. But hey, no worries now....all out in the open. You should actually retract this story since it wasn’t a big deal two weeks ago. But nice effort.

Not a great article! BigTech and BigMedia clearly have a left wing bias and criticized President Trump from day 1. You must try to be more objective..... p.s. follow the money to see who is pushing the strings WallSt SiliconValley censorship

This is coming from asses who survive on public funds! Do we even need the government to fund a broadcasting company?

you have evidence of Trump being a 'Hitler' or a 'dictator' ? 90% of your political fiction stories have no evidence including your fake polls (I have evidence that they were wrong - and it is 2016, when your 'community' claimed Trump had 2% chance of winning yet he won 306-224.

Jack is free to choose whatever hair and beard style he wants, but the scraggly, stringy beard does not add to his credibility as respected tech CEO.

I freely admit a strong bigotry toward people who support white supremacy. So yeah I’m biased against Conservatives.

A biased outlet saying there's no bias is too much.

This is more evidence of the evidence, which they claim there is no systemic evidence there of.

Everyone picks on me....another trump fantasy.

I love how it’s such a deep conspiracy investigation for them, rather than acknowledging the simple fact that a large portion of the users tends to be millennials who have leaned liberal ever since entering adulthood, according to most research polls.

It's a website. People have a choice. Fox pushes out junk everyday, but I don't watch it. I don't see them muting Fox news.

what a bunch of whiners

It is my opinion that the tech companies are struggling with keeping rogue woke employees in check. Specifically Twitter and Facebook. They need to fix ther policies bc the policies leave too much to interpretation from people, which are basically their feelings and opinions

Whiny privledged babies upset that Americans are awake and watching and taking action to purge the government of their cult crime syndicate. GOPBetrayedAmerica GOPCorruptionOverCountry GOPHypocrisy

I see npr is at it again, the left just can’t seem to tell the truth

Oh now you want systemic evidence

Many Republicans on the committee used today's hearing to berate tech CEOS over suspicions that their companies are biased against conservatives — a lie frequently told by Republicans. FTFY

Evidence or systematic evidence? Lol. And yes shadow banning and all out suppression of conservatives voices is real.

Once Trump loses, Twitter’s issues will ‘poof’ disappear, just like the virus

Someone tell conservatives they’re not being censored, they’re just getting blocked and muted.

No, I'd say it's a biased against stupid

Notice how conservatives on this thread have a lot of info that the NPR listeners don't? Only comments I see from Biden supporters are sticks & stones, name calling. We are familiar w/ your side and can actually debate. Your media keeps you in the dark & you're clueless.

'a frequent complaint on the right for which there is no systematic evidence.' 🤣🤣🤣 🤡

If no serious studies are done, there will be no systematic evidence. Similar to the way nearly all media refuse to investigate Joe Biden.

this tweet even seems biased tho.....'for which there is no systematic evidence.' Why would there be a hearing is there's no evidence

Yep no evidence whatsoever. They just up and decided they felt like yellin at some billionaires today 🤷‍♂️

Wow

Spotify hold my beer

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If that’s the case, then where is the evidence that law enforcement is systemically shooting minorities

Im shooting to be problematic.

Oh look, another 'here's how you should feel about this situation' piece from national propaganda radio

'no. systematic. evidence.' i had to read that twice. b/c there's plenty of 'systemic' evidence. keep your eye on the ball,

It's contagious Trumpism: 'it must be all about ME'.

Getting their last chances in for catharsis before they lose their seats.

try to score points with DonaldJTrump and his base, rather than wait until a new President is elected after November 3rd. in other words a RepublicanClownShow.

Trump and GOP claimed media as fake because they do not endorse their propaganda. Claimed twitter and Facebook are the sources to go for news, now they hate them too for the sake reason. GOP is now a communist party.

Decades from now historians will study this as the most disgraceful and shameful era of modern journalism. It will be considered essentially a dead-zone in the profession.

HAHAHAHA this is rich coming from the very (wink-wink) unbiased NPR

BOBULINSKI + laptop = confirmed evidence SYSTEMATICALLY CENSORED Big Guy is corrupt and National Propaganda Radio runs cover defundNPR americanpravda

Is illeagle to be biased against conservatives? Are they a protected class? Why do conservatives get to tell private business owners what to do?

I’ve heard people in the San Francisco area are pretty unlikely to admit to anyone that they’re conservative, as the preponderance of people are not.

Lol. I have also seen no evidence of the nose on my face

Oh bull shit. I’m a middle of the road guy. Pro choice, pro same sex marriage. No government has the right to tell someone who they should marry. But bias against conservatives exists. At least tell the truth. FoxNews CNBC CNN

If everyone is against you...maybe you're just an outdated minority who clings to unpopular ideas?

No systematic evidence? Are you serious? DefundNPR

Funny how social media companies take down racist, bigoted, hate-filled and out-right lies and the conservatives feel attacked. Gee wonder why?

I hope one of them asks something like, 'Why does my magic pocket box hate my friends?'

It doesn’t matter, Facebook and Google are facing antitrust violations and well eventually be broken up.

Inherently, they don’t understand user features of the platforms that allows users to mute posts, users, brands, etc.

'no systematic evidence'

Hail Hermit King !

So the fact that they blocked the nypost story because it made Biden look bad is not evidence of censorship?

Funny I thought they were all going to Parler....

Defund NPR

DefundNPR

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