EXPOSED: WHAT THE TIKTOK BAN IS REALLY ABOUT | The Kyle Kulinski Show

[@MeetYourCows]

The fact that TikTok is one of the only media platforms where the narrative can not be easily controlled by the same US government should be reason enough to support its continued existence. Having all international social media be controlled by a single, relatively nefarious government is a terrible thing.

[@proudbrogressive315]

Well, I'm not going to claim tiktok is a viable platform for dissent, but I sure as hell don't want an anglo controlled monopoly on media platforms.

[@henli-rw5dw]

How ironic is that? China owned media is the only one that isn't propaganda.

[@supersaiyanzero386]

Remove the word relatively

[@Ivan-tm9pd]

Sure let’s have a foreign enemy spread propaganda that will cause a civil war😮

[@shadetreader]

The US govt is EXTREMELY nefarious, just ask... the entire Global South

[@Ellieempress]

The sickest thing about what is going on in our country is adults behaving so juvenile. There are so many real issues that need to be done . Young people need to take over the reigns because the older people are behaving like geriatric children.

[@Don.M.]

Sadly, too many of the younger generation are either politically apathetic, or have ZERO fight in them to shift the system they’ll inherit.

[@andoceans23]

@@Don.M.Exactly. Gen Z is one of the most pampered generations in modern history yet they chose to waste their resources. Maybe if they tired to organize and take political action instead of spread Hamas propaganda, we wouldn’t be in this situation.

[@SandyCheeks63564]

Some young people are rightwing conservatives and many older people are openminded liberals.

[@patchwurk6652]

@@Don.M. Of course they're politically apathetic. Everyone older than them's sold away their future, stripped their rights, screwed any chance they'll ever have of a future free of insanity and suffering they never had a choice in, and the only thing the current leadership has to offer them is more BS and overt threats of fascism. Why should they care? Y'all already decided their future doesn't matter.

[@Angelo2Death]

What will it take? What are the risks? The risks are high. Very high. And what it will take is every tooth and nail and a sacrifice. And then, still the statistics would not be good. And pragmatism would come in and swoop away risk. As it has. Pragmatism is not exactly on our side, but when you look at it like that you can strategize more effectively. I think time is on our side. But with that time, what you do with it matters. Culture is what we do together; when we build communities, we form unity around values. And as connected as we are technologically more than ever before, our communities are so fractured, divided and individualistic. It results for many reasons, but the greatest antidote is love in your heart. At this stage, we are better off building community than to try and fight anything. Imo

[@michaelfjmusic]

Man. Some major, MAJOR red flag went off in my mind when I saw how much bipartisan support this bill got. There's always something a little bit off or suspicious when that happens. Thank you for sharing this information.

[@hamada2737]

they are always bipartisan, but not for your interest.

[@reniorjd]

It got the support because we are probably going to be in armed conflict with China.

[@marlonbryanmunoznunez3179]

They're two part in social issues, stuff that has no consequences to Power, but to people daily life. On matters of economics and use of raw Power they're one Party for the preservation of Capitalist interests.

[@Itsunobaka]

this. whenever i see bipartisan consensus in washington, i know it's going to be bad

[@nas84payne]

Any time they’re bipartisan on something is a red flag straight away.

[@lisamurdoch2525]

I’m a high school teacher. There was a student walkout the other day in support of Palestine at my school. I’m proud of these young people who have a social conscious and are demanding to be heard. I’m afraid they’re going to have to fight for many of their own basic rights throughout their lives.

[@IAMTHESWORDtheLAMBHASDIED]

we need to make sure that they don't have to...

[@uair9]

It is my impression that the latest generations of Americans are far more decent people than any previous generation of Americans.

[@oscarleon8452]

How did that help anything?

[@yishnir]

​@@oscarleon8452How did people organizing from a young age to resist their government committing crimes and atrocities "help"? You do know that societies, laws, cultures, and countries change course over time, right? And 'pressure to change course', from 'young people' is literally 'why' these ghouls are 'trying' to ban social media.

[@kelly-bo-belly]

@@oscarleon8452those students have no other way to make their voices heard. If a school is not able to operate due to walk outs, it will hit the news. It can actually work if enough students do it.

[@donutsacrifice2588]

Never underestimate the "Fuck You" factor of the youth.

[@a.d.9729]

💯💯

[@cobrakaineverdies4589]

The youth is my last hope for this country. No more United Slaves Of America

[@bluehero-96]

​@@cobrakaineverdies4589 I get what you're saying, but they kinda have to be united if they want to get out from under the corporate boot.

[@Ellieempress]

❤❤❤

[@davidchidester5463]

Oh no what are they gonna do? not vote as usual?

[@GamerKru1996]

Im a millennial, and both of my parents are boomers who are Pro-Palestine. They even went to a Pro-Palestine protest in Asheville.

[@johnporter9073]

Wow... that's phenomenal!!

[@gracieb.3054]

@@johnporter9073 Phenomen...ally bad!

[@jasonruggles4622]

Nice. My mom's a leftist like me. my dad is a Trumper so I don't talk to him ever. He also like beat me as a child, one time he even stabbed me in the leg with the tip of a red rhino fishing rod that cost a whopping $23. I was nine at the time. I wonder if there's a connection between that type of violence and trumpers?

[@galwhite7011]

Greetings from Asheville

[@samwatts7095]

​@@jasonruggles4622did he beat you or just spank you when u were acting up? Do u think kids shouldn't be spanked anymore? Do u think there is no need to spank kids anymore? I'm really wondering what u think

[@rogermichaelwillis6425]

I'm an old guy who supports Palestine.

[@jeffwithmaintenance6229]

Same.. I have been following what is happening in Gaza for a couple of years now.. The global community has really done Palestinians wrong.

[@bighotrizzle]

Not sure if I'm "old" I'm 40 and support Palistine.

[@theinvisiblewoman5709]

Can you do us young folks a favor and bring your old buddies into the light?

[@jcleaverchamberlinjr]

Good for you, age affects people differently, Ben Shapiro; 40 years old, pro-Isreal and conservative as shit. Susan Sarandon: pushing 80, member of DSA and pro-Palestine.

[@USSAnimeNCC-]

I'm a 29 year old weeb and free palestine form the Nazisreali

[@tylerhackner9731]

The powerful don’t like to be criticized

[@charleswomack2166]

Including the CCP

[@2020A-v6k]

Kyle's subreddit also censors a lot.

[@Asrahn]

@@charleswomack2166 The CCP isn't censoring criticism against it in the US version of Tiktok lmao

[@garfieldGG]

@@2020A-v6khis subreddit moderation is one of the most embarrassing of all the leftist KZbinrs. Just pathetic 😂

[@proudbrogressive315]

The CCP is none of my fkn business. You know what's my fkn business? My government dictating what am I allowed to do.

[@kaleypittman1105]

Kyle thank you for your continued coverage on Palestine. My family is directly affected by this horrible reality and your voice is needed and appreciated. I'm not directly affected, but my nieces and nephews and cousins are. We are unable to process this shit and you're a great voice for people like my family who are scared out of our minds.

[@proudbrogressive315]

We are with you, until rhe end. Even if we're ultimately powerless because of AIPAC.

[@monicabeaston4996]

​@proudbrogressive315 nope. They went after Min in California...and lost!

[@SandyCheeks63564]

Who went after who? @@monicabeaston4996

[@kalebaldwin5398]

I’m sure Zuck and Musk are lobbying heavily for this, too. They don’t want the competition.

[@puffypuff5914]

Yes this is the real reason

[@KayLeb-dj4mz]

​@@puffypuff5914bull poop.

[@KayLeb-dj4mz]

​@@puffypuff5914we got an Israeli sympathizer spreading misinformation here guys. Heads up

[@Bpinator]

Ah what a collection of great minds

[@KayLeb-dj4mz]

Interesting. My comment was deleted. Seems we aren't allowed to point out how Israelis are trying to misdirect others on social media. This tiktok ban is pushed by AIPAC hard, and following tape recordings of one of their ppl saying they have a 'generational problem' with the youth not buying their narrative. A number of pundits have covered this. Candace did a good piece on it 👉

[@atheist63]

It's not about age , it's about common sense . I'm over 60 and i think that banning any social media is absolutely crazy. These elected officials are so stupid , they are still living in the 70s.

[@monicabeaston4996]

The young people are part of Biden's coalition. Not good news.

[@kylecooper4620]

Banning any social media is crazy, they should be banning ALL social media (for people under 18 or under 21). It is extremely harmful for kids who are living on social media. Stunts their development and destroys their ability to find self-fulfillment rather than fulfillment dependent on the opinion of others who will change said opinion on a moment's notice.

[@wesburbstally7391]

Nothing ever gets passed this fast, especially in the house lol

[@nathanjones5457]

A rare bipartisan issues.

[@wesburbstally7391]

@@nathanjones5457 bipartisan means both sides are screwing you lol

[@diversefloater8768]

Such a free country.

[@Saumie]

It's not just Muslims that may take "direct action". All kinds of people are filled with rage and feel like protesting isn't getting the cause anywhere

[@donutsacrifice2588]

You're very close. What's the next logical step?

[@IAMTHESWORDtheLAMBHASDIED]

@@donutsacrifice2588I'll show you soon

[@fortheloveofnoise]

​@@donutsacrifice2588To seek counsel with Tom Warrior.

[@SandyCheeks63564]

The people need to grab back our government - it's gone rogue in support of the Israel Lobby which finances all their campaigns, on Both sides, Dem & GOP.We need #PubliclyFundedCampaignsOnly in order to shut out special interest lobbies - gun lobby, military industrial complex, , Big pharma, agra, etc. The ones who are really pulling the strings, while the only thing the people get is lip service. PLEASE SHARE.

[@KarakuraNinja]

The founders predicted the worst when they kept the second ammendment. Democracy is stolen, I don't see citizens united ever being overturned without threats. Too rigged. This creates the condition to justify violence once democracy is broken.

[@resurrectedone7463]

"This is the Price of Freedom of Speech and Democracy"

[@KayLeb-dj4mz]

Lol. No such thing, Sir.

[@SJ-xg1uf]

Even if a constitutional challenge does come against this bill, they won't listen to us anyway. All they'll say is "lol, you stupid kids" and sign it anyways.

[@hectorvega621]

As George Carlin said although I'll cut it short "There not rights, but rather temporary privileges that can be revoked at any time."

[@ardemua]

There's no constitution if you support democracy in its purest form. Everything is on the table and the majority rules.

[@TheSeventhOutlaw]

Might be time to flex those 1789 muscles then, honhonhon~

[@jasonashley9853]

​@@hectorvega621"folks, you have no rights! Google 'japanese Americans 1942' and you'll learn all about your precious fuckin rights."

[@SJ-xg1uf]

@@hectorvega621 In any other case I would totally agree. but it's kindof difficult to fight a country with enough nukes to end the world 3x over.

[@valeriewedel2775]

So I am no longer young. I am absolutely pro-Palestinian. I think I will join tik tok.

[@natelecarde962]

“Boy oh boy, the price of freedom is steep.”

[@mtrich8113]

The Israel Lobby all up in our business.

[@burninghard]

I was very sceptical at first if bannign TikTok is not a good thing after all but when they decided to do it right now I immidiately thought "Of course! Sneaky way to ban pro Palestine content!"

[@SandyCheeks63564]

EXACTLY. Social media is the best thing to ever happen to humanity. Our "news" organizations are so corrupt. They don't tell us the truth. They hide a LOT

[@leslie5435]

Just checking to see I’m still in KZbin comment jail.

[@RadiantStar8997]

LOL. It happens all too often.

[@onlyalisaawilliams]

Hi , Tail end Gen X’er here , and my parents are Boomers we support Palestinian freedom. Most of my friends are X’ers they support freedom stop giving all the common sense credit to the youngsters.

[@ringtail99]

if only October 7 never happened then Biden would be a sue in

[@oppie47]

What’s the ban about? Does it involve a flag with a six pointed star on it? That’s where I’m placing my bet.

[@michaelfjmusic]

You were right

[@olliefoxx7165]

That's EXACTLY what it's about. They panicked about the support Gaza was getting on TikTok and decided Americans shouldn't have the ability to share truthful opinions.

[@bluehero-96]

This definitely has nothing to do with idiot soldiers from America's military base in the middle east with its own flag flaunting their crimes on tik tok.

[@reniorjd]

You would lose. Kyle isn’t correct about this issue simply on the fact that TikTok can avoid the ban simply by divesting ByteDance. From there any body can pick up the shares and not just an American company. If the new owner believes in free speech then pro Palestine content would still be uploaded.

[@bluehero-96]

This definitely has nothing to do with idiot soldiers from America's military base with its own flag in the middle east bragging about their war crimes.

[@PierreAllaire]

Kyle I freaking love your show ! Keep it up!!! Greetings from somewhere in Europe

[@PhsychoSomatic]

Not for a single moment did i think tik tok would be banned because of spying 😂

[@a.d.9729]

I'm sure it has nothing to do with the country with a six pointed star.

[@reniorjd]

They are a part of it but all that money won’t matter if TikTok advoids the ban anyway by divesting ByteDance. In this case Kyle is jumping to the wrong conclusion. The bill is probably the most honest one you’ll see in regards to actual internet where congress simply doesn’t want a Chinese control social media.

[@bluehero-96]

Naw, couldn't possibly...

[@beverywhereyouare]

The Pentagrams little cousin.

[@jamesregiste960]

​@@beverywhereyouarepentagrams,? Are you going to bible thump too?😊

[@davidchidester5463]

Found the antisemite

[@Yaaasuko]

Kyle’s “bro voice” is so funny 😂

[@eldridgedavis]

The ban is due to powerful people with powerful interests not liking or appreciating alternatives points of view. So much for free speech 😁

[@Nucleric]

You guys remember when KZbin took out the dislike button? It was because many corporations ads got a lot of dislikes on their videos. Nintendo got 95% dislike on one of their videos

[@bluehero-96]

​@@Nucleric Maybe Nintendo should stop being a shitty company to their customers then.

[@reniorjd]

If they were true why did they leave a way for TikTok not to get banned?

[@Asrahn]

@@bluehero-96 That'd require them to not be driven by the profit motive, so not gonna happen. The only course of action for corporations as they become increasingly brutal in their competition against each other is to also become increasingly repressive and to do away with people's ability to voice dissent in an easily accessible way. Instead give folks a roundabout way of technically being able to do it instead, which naturally doesn't actually impact you or doesn't nearly have the same capacity to do so, and you can beat your chest all you want about how free speech is maintained.

[@bluehero-96]

@@Asrahn One small flaw in your hypothesis. Nothing Nintendo does to antagonize their customers is profitable.

[@TheMLGSnubs]

If Biden signs the tiktok ban into law, I will never vote for another democrat again. It's incredibly simple.

[@supersaiyanzero386]

Should have never voted in the first place.

[@midnight23333]

We’re so sick of paying billions our money to Israe/ and have Israe/ boss us around

[@fortheloveofnoise]

I wanted TikTok banned, now I don't.

[@supersaiyanzero386]

Basically every millenial leftist lol. Me 2

[@proudbrogressive315]

Honestly, the app is garbage. It's basically a poor man's instagram, but that's the least of my worries. If anything, ban data harvesting by corporations, including tiktok of course.

[@_Crush__]

Idk what is more upsetting. The lying about the reason, the violation of my 1st Amendment "rights", or the fact it passed the House within a couple days but bills that ARE ACTUALLY IMPORTANT AND HELP PEOPLE take weeks or months to get voted on and are watered down beyond belief.

[@ShadowstormProducts]

Go read the bill. It targets a lot more than just tiktok. It targets any app that is 20% owned by a 'foreign adversary'. This means video games, messaging apps, miscellaneous programs. This also means that if the US decides Canada is a foreign adversary Canadian apps are on the chopping block automatically.

[@mattr3337]

Ban TikTok, bring back Vine.

[@richardcrosby6682]

Aside from being a deeply fascistic policy, forcing ByteDance to sell TikTok would be putting billions of dollars into Chinese hands at the absolute bare minimum. And if ByteDance refuses to sell TikTok, banning TikTok would cost the American economy tens of billions of dollars in lost economic output and hundreds of thousands jobs, again at the bare minimum, and it would be small business and individual content creators who would be impacted the most. It would also serve as an admission of failure and defeat, because it basically says that American companies cannot compete with their Chinese counterparts in the free market, even though China is socialist country under communist leadership. It is essentially conceding that communism is more successful than capitalism in a global capitalist economy. Lastly, it is also important to point out that it is being pushed primarily by the Israel lobby, not by the American public, and that representatives and senators are being flooded with complaints over the legislation. They are listening to Israel, a foreign country, while ignoring their own constituents back at home. It shows that these politicians owe greater loyalty to a foreign power to their own country. In addition to the constraints it places on freedom of speech and self expression, I think it's important to point out that on every level this is a deeply authoritarian and anti-American policy. Even if you don't use or absolutely hate TikTok, supporting this law is taking a deeply anti-American stance.

[@flatvoltage8087]

It's also a middleman power grab by meta they're offering people to buy it to seem like "American heroes" meanwhile theyre billionaires subservient to meta

[@Don.M.]

It’s not a 1A issue if TikTok like content can still be made and shared elsewhere. No one has a legal right to just TikTok. If it’s banned today, there will be a dozen TikTok clones tomorrow with the same content.

[@supersaiyanzero386]

People said the same thing about KZbin after the demonetization thing and everyone is still here for the most part they will always be able to control what they will manufacture your consent they will make you use something you hate even if it literally kills you even if it's bad for you will take it and eventually you will shut up and accept it that's how it works in reality, not rhetoric

[@Riverfox2012]

Yep. I've been saying this for a week.

[@reniorjd]

So you were wrong for a week

[@RhytAwAyMistahJ]

This whole thing actually makes me want to download the app start a TikTok account.

[@proudbrogressive315]

Honestly, at this point, tiktok merely feels like chinese Instagram. Nothing particularly special, except there's a lot of content that'd get the banhammer on the meta platform.

[@nas84payne]

If TikTok was an Israeli company however… 😀

[@lota68]

Not that unexpected, propaganda must be protected

[@Pookie515]

Also on Facebook as someone that is vocal in my support of a ceasefire and pro-Palestinian I am bombarded with Israel or Jewish content now which was never the case before. From pages I have never followed or subscribed to. It seems that there is an active campaign to promote certain POV on Facebook.

[@thismissivemisfit]

Same. I had to block and report them repeatedly, and my country doesn't even acknowledge I$rahell as a legal state!

[@stormthrush37]

Great analysis about what's really going on with Tiktok!

[@kennyljs]

National security >>>>>>>>> tik tok.

[@TheCosmicViking]

Ohioians vote tomorrow and there is a push to leave the ballot blank in support of Palestine.

[@HartleySan]

In Ohio. Going "Uncommitted".

[@TheCosmicViking]

@@HartleySan Unfortunately we cannot. There isn't a space for write-ins on the Ohio ballots. So, we'll have to leave it blank

[@HartleySan]

@@TheCosmicViking Ah, I was unaware. I guess that's what I'll be doing tomorrow then. Thanks.

[@supersaiyanzero386]

Morons will still show up

[@RCX817]

Can we file a class action lawsuit against the government for violating our first amendment?

[@supersaiyanzero386]

Yes, but it will go nowhere because Americans are too subdued to take action

[@ArkhamKnight-n6s]

​@@supersaiyanzero386they just need to ban TikTok

[@billyboy1093]

Good catch Kyle, I should've known and yeah the bipartisan vote was the tip-off!

[@sawtooth808]

There is no way AIPAC is giving the woman who was babbling about Jewish space lasers money

[@m8s96]

Damn, just spreading conspiracies like this.

[@janebaghori]

Freedom and truth!

[@TJ-spirit]

Banning stuff always drove me crazy.

[@antonea808]

Talking to my younger friends (20s, im in my 30s) they know exactly why this ban is being proposed. They're not idiots. Theyre cynical as fuck. Which aligns so well with that happiness report. I used to think the system was broken. I now see the system is working just as intended and manipulated to control us.

[@NightfallGemini]

bingo. it's funny to see all the hasbara assholes in the comments feigning outrage at Kyle for just speaking the truth about the bill. everyone real knows what this bill is really about, and it's because tiktok has been used by young people to talk about subjects genocidaires don't want talked about.

[@zydian_]

Kyle, you should look into consumer right protection in the US vs the rest of the world.

[@arrowodd7695]

Government doesn’t have the right to do this

[@supersaiyanzero386]

That's irrelevant they may do this that's the problem it's not about thinking about the issue anymore that's been done to death it's about actually doing something about it and if you can't do anything about it don't wax philosophical as a shield

[@SundayTopper]

You were right about everything, Kyle save for one thing: this is exactly the reason I thought they were doing it.

[@theywouldnthavetocensormei9231]

I'm somewhere between conservative and libertarian, I think TikTok is cancer, but I don't like this bill, this is not the way. I don't think young people should be spending as much time as they do on social media, but I also don't want to give the government the green light to decide what's allowed online.

[@reniorjd]

Congrats they can’t bill simply says that China can own them.

[@Anonymous-th6mq]

The bill is also worded in such a way that ANY social media company considered a “foreign adversary” can be banned.

[@TheLateral18]

The idea that Isreal has that much power.. That's insane.. The government works for corporations and foreign nations This is awesome

[@SandyCheeks63564]

It's awesome? I think it's awful

[@eragon78]

@@SandyCheeks63564 Its sarcasm.

[@SandyCheeks63564]

@@eragon78 compared to the idiotic and arrogant comments from Israel supporters and IDF creeps it blends right in.

[@eragon78]

@@SandyCheeks63564 They generally use dog whistles so its a little easier to tell. They wont just come out and say something like "Corporations and Foreign governments controlling the US is a good thing!". A little too direct for them. Some things they dont use dog whistles on, but stuff like that they generally will, and will try to butter it up rather than saying it directly, even if the content of the message is the same.

[@niedermitdemhimmel8530]

“I reject your reality and substitute my own”.

[@wiseass2149]

Bruh you're doing a Kazama Kiryu cosplay. Awesome

[@PierreAllaire]

Kazuma*

[@sun1one1]

Talk about shutting the barn door after the horse has bolted.

[@AmateurHourProdu]

As an educator this might have unintended positive consequences in the classroom tbh

[@patrisshajones4121]

I like listening to and watching Kyle Kulinski. You -Tube Videos. Most of the Gen Z Generation is on Tik Tok. I agree with everything this man is saying. Because he's telling the truth.

[@kylecooper4620]

That's the actual reason it needs banned, not security reasons. Because Gen Z has mindrot from TikTok's aggressive algorithm that pushes echo chambers and rage bait content alternatingly to keep them engaged. While doing so with short form content that includes no sources or actual factual information. It is literal cancer to their minds.

[@kylecooper4620]

Said from the perspective of being in Gen Z and seeing this in my peers btw.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

My dad's parents are in their 80s and support Palestine.

[@tomkelly8827]

Free speech is key for sure. As a Canadian, I can tell you we are losing it left and right. Weather the ban is against Tic Toc, Russian information, Transgender issues, Islamophobia, or Anti Semitism, I do not support it. I want to hear all the different truths and lies from every direction. Censorship is always the bigger issue

[@margaretcox4456]

I figured it was about Israel. This country is so broken.

[@SandyCheeks63564]

We heard about this Tik Tok issue years ago. All of a Sudden they're mobilizing on it. What A Coincidence.

[@KAPTKRUNCHitize]

Lol "I am from the government and I'm here to help"

[@zenmaster9195]

I already have a mom and dad who drive me crazy sometimes, I don't need more government moms and dads telling me what's best for me. I'm 40 years old, get out of here.

[@Mrmedia046]

Is anyone else getting sick of Israel’s BS?!

[@proudbrogressive315]

I'm not just sick of their garbage. I'm on terminal phase.

[@Sundaiiz]

I feel like signing a bill with a single digit approval rating should be grounds for impeachment.

[@tombear2489]

How are there zero legal ramifications for politicians prioritizing the bidding of a foreign entity over their own constituents? Can anybody hold these people to account?

[@valeriewedel2775]

yes. We can. Vote them out!!!

[@yishnir]

Until a Progressive president appoints the AG, the ghouls won't actually charge each other for cor... or brib....

[@kylecooper4620]

​@@valeriewedel2775 That doesn't hold them accountable at all, that just means they get to retire with all the money they made on insider trading and bribes.

[@Bpinator]

What do you think man

[@Etherchannel]

It’s crazy to see Kyle turn to JQ conspiracy theories.

[@letthesunshinethru2355]

Oh but it's not because it's no theory. All you have to do is follow the money. And yall know it.

[@infinitedonuts]

For the algorithm

[@KaiserMattTygore927]

Speaking of "bloodbath" banning Tik Tok is going to cause a political one.

[@scytheegod]

Even MTG was opposed to this bill.

[@sawtooth808]

Well I don’t see AIPAC giving her campaign contributions, so there is that.

[@scytheegod]

@@sawtooth808 true!

[@JGARCIA2012FULL]

The real "threat" of Russia and China owning popular apps is that Big Brother does not have the final say in the "message", after obtaining ownership, their worried attitude will disappear faster than the speed of light.

[@kilyk21]

Never give, always take.

[@kalandraresan3890]

I have no love of TikTok but the government should not have the power to arbitrarily shut down a platform like this.

[@timtebone]

its cause they aren't censoring the truth

[@joyfullone3968]

Yes I have seen the immature, entitled and undisciplined videos the people in the Iiiiiiii Ddddddddd Fffffffffff have been posting. It’s disgraceful.

[@bluehero-96]

And that's why this is happening.

[@wasteddude]

NGL, I found it very hard to care about Tik Tok getting banned. This information just made it incredibly easy to care for Tik Tok now.

[@shereemcardell3352]

Kyle, I had just written to you that I agree and a light turned on in my head. I started texting things that I also thought may help others realize the truth. I was almost ready to send it when it was suddenly gone. I have had some small issues with this tablet lately doing weird stuff. Oh,well... Good job!!

[@7armedman]

The Jews can read everything liek that, they took it off. Watch your back.

[@Konous]

Did anyone else notice "Fit Romney" in the ads over there on Kyle's Screen Share?

[@SocialistIntrovert]

He up here looking like a Deer in the headlights buying Coca Cola

[@jedw8753]

The reasoning for tiktok ban is soo silly - look up how many companies have your data RIGHT NOW. If you think they aren't already selling to everyone they can - I have a bridge to sell you...

[@matthewpugh685]

If they were really worried about privacy, they'd have done something like the GDPR in the EU and not this.

[@camadams9149]

Tbh don't care what the real reason is. It was insane to allow a Chinese company access to US markets given there is no reciprocity

[@marcelbosman2997]

Bedankt

[@Ringer5]

If people can't have TicTok, then politicians can't be 60+ years old, and throw in some Congressional and Judicial term limits while we're at it.

[@arettalayne3635]

If they can do it to them they can do it to you. Keep being passive and see where that gets you.

[@whybenorman]

At this point Kyle seems unable to speak about ANYTHING else, other than Gaza. Biden got a new bike for his birthday. Kyle: What about the children in Gaza who will never ride a bike?! Huh Joe?! Talk about "when all you have is a hammer..."

[@jimmyhyun8546]

I'm staunchly Pro-Palestine and progressive and still support TikTok being banned.

[@letthesunshinethru2355]

Well, then, facebook and all the others, like Kyle said are next. If you really believe in free speech, it's a no brainer not to support a ban. Just get some regulations going within it.

[@ugatobekittenme]

I really like Ke$ha though :( why they gotta ban her hit song??

[@nathanjones5457]

You don't see much of Kesha anymore.

[@marisolcreative]

Not to mention so many rely on the app as an income stream, advertising for their small business, etc. imagine if they banned twitch or KZbin

[@bladerunner3314]

Not a fan of Tik Tok, I despise it, I think it gives you brain rot. BUT, as with weed, just because I don't do it doesn't mean I tell you you can't do it.

[@philmitchell91]

What are the chances Kyle hasn't read any of those books behind him and they're all Krystal's 😂

[@andrewbruce2607]

I’d argue that TikTok is a security threat simply because of the subliminal messaging promoted on its platform. Then again, Corps do the same thing here, so, I guess we have to ban almost all social media if we follow this standard. Personally, I think that’s a great idea, but y’know, corporate greed and al that

[@bobriquardo5317]

The propaganda is exactly it. European Union and Canada already banned RT News back in 2022 for this same reason. Its American branch got seized for being connected to the war. People didn't care about that. Not a peep. Somehow a media aggregator like TikTok is 'attacking free speech'? Any of the other 191 countries are free to participate in the American social media market. I'm not sure why we want to extend our freedoms to the CCP when they don't return the favor.

[@NobleWolf]

The more they squeeze, the more the narrative slips from their fingers

[@burntxela1258]

Hate to say it, it’s not about the privacy, it’s about the social control through algorithms

[@vmitchinson]

I am 81 yo and support palisntine. Mr Kylinsky stop blaming seniors for the mess created your two party system of government. In canada we have 5 parties in the house of commons(congress) and theoretically no party in the Senate.

[@59bettybay]

TikTok’s parent company ByteDance was founded by Chinese entrepreneurs. ByteDance is a privately-held global company, with roughly 60 percent owned by global institutional investors (such as Blackrock, General Atlantic, and Susquehanna International Group), 20 percent owned by the company’s founders, and 20 percent owned by its employees-including over 7,000 Americans. It is not owned or controlled by any government or state entity