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What happens when someone trolls a bridge too far? will the American Conservative Union stand by disinviting Milo, or might they eventually cave?
American Conservative Union Chairman Matt Schlapp said in a statement announcing the decision that Yiannopoulos' efforts to address the video clip have fallen short, calling the remarks "disturbing."
"We realize that Mr. Yiannopoulos has responded on Facebook, but it is insufficient," Schlapp said in a statement. "It is up to him to answer the tough questions and we urge him to immediately further address these disturbing comments."
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2017-02-20, 07:12 PM #1Old God
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Censorship? CPAC axes Milo from speaking
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2017-02-20, 07:19 PM #2I Don't Work Here
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Nope. Not "censorship", not in any reasonable sense. Just private individuals thinking someone is a reprehensible toad of a person and not granting that toad use of their public platform to spread their garbage.
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2017-02-20, 07:22 PM #3Moderator
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No, censorship would be if Milo wasn't allowed to act like a shitweasel at all.
He is, there are just consequences that come with it. One of which being that many groups don't like having shitwesels speak at official functions.
One day people will learn the definition of censorship.
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2017-02-20, 07:24 PM #4Banned
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I want to see the clip video. It isn't listed in the article.
Originally Posted by Slacker76
What happens when someone trolls a bridge too far? will the American Conservative Union stand by disinviting Milo, or might they eventually cave?
American Conservative Union Chairman Matt Schlapp said in a statement announcing the decision that Yiannopoulos' efforts to address the video clip have fallen short, calling the remarks "disturbing."
"We realize that Mr. Yiannopoulos has responded on Facebook, but it is insufficient," Schlapp said in a statement. "It is up to him to answer the tough questions and we urge him to immediately further address these disturbing comments."
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2017-02-20, 07:24 PM #5Old God
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Maybe, but I really love the irony of it all. I think it was last year that Matt schlapp and the ACU were accusing Zuckerberg and Facebook of censorship. Milo and his supporters love to throw around the same accusations. Originally Posted by Endus
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2017-02-20, 07:25 PM #6Banned
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CPAC often stops certain people from speaking. They have stopped many prominent speakers, after they did something that caused offense. It's certainly not censorship. Milo is still free to be his trollish, douchebaggy self.
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2017-02-20, 07:25 PM #7Banned
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Doubtful. Originally Posted by Edge-
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2017-02-20, 07:26 PM #8Deleted
Typical conservatives no platforming milo because they don't believe in free speech.
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2017-02-20, 07:26 PM #9Banned
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They likely agree with him on all fronts. They only disagree with the manner in which he presents his views, and are afraid (rightfully) of the backlash that would tie them to everything Milo says. The pedo thing is a ruse. Originally Posted by Endus
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2017-02-20, 07:28 PM #10Over 9000!
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He legit is justifying pedophiliaLast edited by NED funded; 2017-02-21 at 05:00 AM.
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2017-02-20, 07:29 PM #11The Insane
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I haven't heard of the pedophilia thing associated with him.... anyone have the deets?
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2017-02-20, 07:29 PM #12Deleted
Yes, suppressing unacceptable speech is literally what censoring is.
It's still speech that nobody needs to accept.
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2017-02-20, 07:29 PM #13The Insane
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Oh, there it is, thanks. Originally Posted by MysticSnow
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2017-02-20, 07:30 PM #14Banned
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They are not suppressing him, merely saying they are not going to pay for, and provide a venue for his speech. Originally Posted by slucrotrec
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2017-02-20, 07:31 PM #15The Insane
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Nobody has a right to any platform, because nobody has a right to force other people to listen. This isn't censorship. Originally Posted by slucrotrec
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2017-02-20, 07:32 PM #16Pandaren Monk
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This is not a free speech issue. They don't have to let ANYONE use THEIR platform to talk. Originally Posted by ctd123
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2017-02-20, 07:32 PM #17DeletedCensorship has absolutely nothing to do with rights. Originally Posted by Garnier Fructis
People censor stuff, and themselves, all the time.
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2017-02-20, 07:32 PM #18The Unstoppable Force
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Can I get an "Explain it to me like I'm five" of the controversy now. Milo is involved in so many I cannot keep track.
On MMO-C we learn that Anti-Fascism is locking arms with corporations, the State Department and agreeing with the CIA, But opposing the CIA and corporate America, and thinking Jews have a right to buy land and can expect tenants to pay rent THAT is ultra-Fash Nazism. Bellingcat is an MI6/CIA cut out. Clyburn Truther. Originally Posted by Crissi
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2017-02-20, 07:32 PM #19DeletedI always is. Originally Posted by Prince Oberyn Martell
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2017-02-20, 07:33 PM #20Brewmaster
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My god, Milo looks like a mix of Beetlejuice and MCR's Gerard Way in Black Parade. Originally Posted by MysticSnow
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