Human Events Daily with Jack Posobiec THE GREAT COWBOY - YANKEE ALLIANCE w/ MIKE BENZ
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Nov 29, 2024 
In this engaging discussion, internet censorship expert Mike Benz unveils the shifting landscapes of free speech and media in modern revolutions. He highlights how NATO's stance on censorship has evolved and the historical underpinnings of the internet's military roots. Benz delves into American political factions through the Yankee Cowboy Theory, illustrating the ideological rift shaping foreign policy. He also critiques how media influences uprisings and the implications of political maneuvering, sparking a thought-provoking take on today's power dynamics.
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Jared Cohen and Censorship
- Jared Cohen, a State Department official, called Twitter to prevent a shutdown during the 2009 Iranian election.
- Cohen later joined Google and developed AI censorship tools at Google Jigsaw.
The Shift to Censorship
- The 2016 US election and Brexit were turning points, demonstrating the power of internet-driven populist movements.
- This led to a shift towards censorship as established powers realized the threat to their control.
Why Censorship?
- Censorship is employed because organically promoting certain ideas is ineffective.
- Cringeworthy attempts at online influence highlight the need for control through censorship.