Matt Orfalea didn't lie, alter clips, or remove key context. He made edits faithful to reality and just got a strike for it. Welcome to post-Trump America, where truth is a censorable offense
At some level of consciousness I think are all aware of the propaganda, but a large chunk of the population actually likes being propagandized and so they wilfully close their eyes. It makes life more intellectually comfortable.
Important piece, as many on the left fail to see the parallels.
The "if we lose, they cheated; if we win, democracy is functioning perfectly" dynamic should make any citizen, regardless of party, deeply suspicious.
Remember how just 2 weeks ago the Dems/media, prepping their people for the expected shellacking, were claiming "the GOP will only win because they've gerrymandered themselves into a winning position."
Well? Tell us you were lying without telling us you were lying. And, of course, the list goes on like this.
Without serious reform, this is only going to get worse. And we all know how wel serious reform happens in America.
Marvelous that the Internet was supposed to be this thing that would break the mainstream corporate media stranglehold on content and information... open up the pathways for everyone to converse without the control of the man. Young people flocked to it... the older were slower to adopt.
Now the young people are the man and frankly are demonstrating that they want to kill half of the old people because they believe those old people are somehow in their way of happiness. But we old people have the clarity of wisdom from a life lived... a live lived of struggle and tragedy that the young people have not lived... and we can see clearly that the young people are unhappy because of the ideologies they have been brainwashed to support. They are compliant clones of everything bad for them... everything that has them sleepwalking to their own destruction. Once a rebellious force against the moneyed elite cabal, the kids are now the mob armies that protect the cabal. Their adoption of woke... toxic critical theory and climate change ideology... is the basis for what is broken in them, and why they would support ending free speech on the basis of this fake and destructive moral house of cards.
We have lost the kids, and thus we have lost the world.
Things are going to get very bad very soon... and it is coming from the war on fossil fuel. The signs are everywhere just like they were for the housing and financial meltdown that destroyed so much economic opportunity for a generation of kids. And then the authoritarian response to COVID... it is still continuing today... that too was a giant hit to the economic opportunity of the young people. And now the forced scarcity of fossil fuels. The kids are supporting the people doing all of this. And they are committed to censoring, silencing and even persecuting any that would challenge them in their beliefs... just like some extreme religious are committed to the same.
The failure of the GOP to win big this election is a terrible sign that we are screwed.
"These have a patina of legitimacy because of the organizations [DHS and FBI] involved"
Or, you know, not. The FBI has been coasting on its undeserved reputation as the Boy Scout starched-white-collar agency for decades (if JEH was nothing else, he was a master of PR), but did DHS *ever* have any legitimacy? Remember the terror threat color code? Are they still doing that?
If everything is so great and secure, why is questioning it a threat to democracy. Just like we weren't allowed to question "the science" during COVID that turned out to be predominately wrong.
" There is no explicit or implicit message in Orfalea’s videos that either the 2020 or 2016 vote was compromised. His videos are the opposite of election denial. He’s clearly making the point that no matter who does it, denying election results is irresponsible. If YouTube punishes him for that message, it just sends a message that all of these bad actors are right, and the system really is rigged. We’ve asked politely for a reversal of their decision. YouTube must do the right thing here."
I see only one way out. Boycott and regroup. These people are no more likely to concede this fight than a Bear will give back a sandwich at a picnic. Youtube is owned by Google and they always show the wrong instincts. If you think they’re bad now imagine what they’re planning for our future.
We have to create an alternative and abandon that platform forever. I’ve heard of Rumble, and others who are trying. The subscription model works so well for me. I’m completely ready to join in crowdsourcing. I want to pay for what I read and watch.
Thanks once again Matt Taibbi for doing what so few have the courage and talent to accomplish.
"YouTube really should be taking down the first video as well:"
Fuck, please don't temp them! They already hate me! LOL
At some level of consciousness I think are all aware of the propaganda, but a large chunk of the population actually likes being propagandized and so they wilfully close their eyes. It makes life more intellectually comfortable.
How many times is this supposed to happen before you guys wake up and take your business elsewhere (off YouTube)?
Matt closes:
“If YouTube punishes him for that message, it just sends a message that all of these bad actors are right, and the system really is rigged.”
Seriously..... Is there any longer any doubt that the system is completely rigged?
I wish it wasn’t true but Trump stripped bare that shabby facade... we are all being played - everyone of us.
Important piece, as many on the left fail to see the parallels.
The "if we lose, they cheated; if we win, democracy is functioning perfectly" dynamic should make any citizen, regardless of party, deeply suspicious.
Remember how just 2 weeks ago the Dems/media, prepping their people for the expected shellacking, were claiming "the GOP will only win because they've gerrymandered themselves into a winning position."
Well? Tell us you were lying without telling us you were lying. And, of course, the list goes on like this.
Without serious reform, this is only going to get worse. And we all know how wel serious reform happens in America.
Buckle up.
Marvelous that the Internet was supposed to be this thing that would break the mainstream corporate media stranglehold on content and information... open up the pathways for everyone to converse without the control of the man. Young people flocked to it... the older were slower to adopt.
Now the young people are the man and frankly are demonstrating that they want to kill half of the old people because they believe those old people are somehow in their way of happiness. But we old people have the clarity of wisdom from a life lived... a live lived of struggle and tragedy that the young people have not lived... and we can see clearly that the young people are unhappy because of the ideologies they have been brainwashed to support. They are compliant clones of everything bad for them... everything that has them sleepwalking to their own destruction. Once a rebellious force against the moneyed elite cabal, the kids are now the mob armies that protect the cabal. Their adoption of woke... toxic critical theory and climate change ideology... is the basis for what is broken in them, and why they would support ending free speech on the basis of this fake and destructive moral house of cards.
We have lost the kids, and thus we have lost the world.
Things are going to get very bad very soon... and it is coming from the war on fossil fuel. The signs are everywhere just like they were for the housing and financial meltdown that destroyed so much economic opportunity for a generation of kids. And then the authoritarian response to COVID... it is still continuing today... that too was a giant hit to the economic opportunity of the young people. And now the forced scarcity of fossil fuels. The kids are supporting the people doing all of this. And they are committed to censoring, silencing and even persecuting any that would challenge them in their beliefs... just like some extreme religious are committed to the same.
The failure of the GOP to win big this election is a terrible sign that we are screwed.
That settles it - Musk has to buy Google
"These have a patina of legitimacy because of the organizations [DHS and FBI] involved"
Or, you know, not. The FBI has been coasting on its undeserved reputation as the Boy Scout starched-white-collar agency for decades (if JEH was nothing else, he was a master of PR), but did DHS *ever* have any legitimacy? Remember the terror threat color code? Are they still doing that?
"Muh Freest and Most Fairestest Election" = election that my team won.
"Muh illest and most illegitimist election evah and threat to Muh Democracy" = the other team won.
If everything is so great and secure, why is questioning it a threat to democracy. Just like we weren't allowed to question "the science" during COVID that turned out to be predominately wrong.
Wait, you're saying YT is being partisan?
btw Matt, I'm waiting for you to give us the definitive FTX breakdown, including the ties to the Ukraine and DNC fundraising.
Can we say, “RUMBLE”. It’s a great platform.
" There is no explicit or implicit message in Orfalea’s videos that either the 2020 or 2016 vote was compromised. His videos are the opposite of election denial. He’s clearly making the point that no matter who does it, denying election results is irresponsible. If YouTube punishes him for that message, it just sends a message that all of these bad actors are right, and the system really is rigged. We’ve asked politely for a reversal of their decision. YouTube must do the right thing here."
Spoiler alert: YouTube will not do the right thing here. Because the right thing hurts their side.
And heaven forbid that actual election fraud takes place. The press would not be allowed to report the truth.
I see only one way out. Boycott and regroup. These people are no more likely to concede this fight than a Bear will give back a sandwich at a picnic. Youtube is owned by Google and they always show the wrong instincts. If you think they’re bad now imagine what they’re planning for our future.
We have to create an alternative and abandon that platform forever. I’ve heard of Rumble, and others who are trying. The subscription model works so well for me. I’m completely ready to join in crowdsourcing. I want to pay for what I read and watch.
Thanks once again Matt Taibbi for doing what so few have the courage and talent to accomplish.