MUST WATCH: Josh Hawley Gets Applauded Multiple Times Ruthlessly Grilling Mark Zuckerberg

At today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) grilled Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
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[@Karadjanov]

Why do they even bother making them swear oaths in front of these committees if there are no consequences when they break it?

[@twilightparanormalresearch186]

So it looks worse when they lie under oath

[@adajones8676]

Where'd he lie

[@marilynhoste3961]

​@@adajones8676He opened his mouth.

[@adajones8676]

@@marilynhoste3961 no clue what that means

[@ianbermingham9047]

​@@adajones8676every time he speaks

[@demonking86420]

Unfortunately this is not going to stop unless families start taking steps to educate their children about the dangers of social media

[@cryptosecrettutorial390]

why mark zuck need compensation the children ?, where the parent? where community? where goverment ? USA goverment so bankrupt cause jews central bank USA goverment sue/extort mark for get compensation money

[@demonking86420]

​@@blabla187 thats a double edged sword, big tech already sells personal data by the petabyte load and this will just incentivize the data harvesting industry to keep being more invasive this is a messy conundrum and any and all proposed solutions must be weighed very carefully

[@ericatalk4441]

You wish this was true.

[@buddyowens839]

No. Parents need to keep the kids off social media. It is enticing, fun, addictive kids will not limit themselves.

[@scottwilson1258]

and the Dangers of Education!

[@beenxwoke562]

At some point we also have to point a finger at the parents who let there kids do whatever they want online without any supervision.

[@sppj3140]

but some kids are stupid and immature and go behind their parents backs and make these accounts without parental consent

[@UGotHookah]

Yeah I mean it's not like it was when we were younger we had parents that actually cared for us unlike these parents they don't have time for their kids supposedly they work two jobs and obviously don't supervise their kids the way they're supposed to be supervised. This is disgusting and should not be allowed. Someone like Zuckerberg should be arrested for child pedophilia because he has that in his platform and he knows that his platform is dangerous but he's making money from it because it's addicting. And kids under I think 13 shouldn't be allowed on the platform anyway

[@sakibmir5360]

​@@sppj3140so what should we do ban youtube,ban instagram because of those kids

[@alokkumarmohanty2794]

At this generation you can't control them

[@juanramonsilva1067]

Yes. People think that the government is responsible for all the problems in society. No, that’s not how it works! Every citizen IS responsible. The fact united states has allowed so much degeneration to happen for this long and people haven’t done a thing speaks a lot about its citizens. Now, of course this doesn’t mean every american is indifferent, but the overwhelming majority are and unfortunately that’s how represents their country. THEM not their politicians.

[@MaimaiSerraest_18_12]

As a mother of two , we take a responsibility to our kids not to blame others .

[@malwynn9095]

Deleting Facebook was the best mentally wellbeing decision i could do. I don't even need to go into description about this topic. I've actually noticed how much everyone is on their phone. Crazy man! 😢😅

[@Monicablackbelt24]

Same

[@mainsmain]

Same, deleted it 4 years ago, felt much better

[@rstvanman1999]

I’ve never used it. If it’s causing you anxiety or mental health problems it’s up to you to fix that problem. Don’t blame the platform…I blame the users!

[@bordereau1]

I did so as well. There is bullying, lies, grifters, misuse of photos, nudity, sales fraud and FB does absolutely nothing. God forbid that pompous slug would part with a nickel. I know an 80 y.o. woman that was scammed out of money for a puppy....but wait! FB doesn't allow sales of animals. She reported it to protect other and got no response. FB is the modern day snake oil guy

[@davidacosta147]

Yea Facebook banned me for saying true things conspiracy theories that came true

[@malytv1796]

THE REPTILIAN WAS SHOOK😂

[@jameson343434]

They put a wig on it. Got some sunlamp time too.

[@RapidShotzZ]

I was thinking, isn’t this the dude who claimed not to be human 😂 🤜🏾

[@tfkdandsvkc]

You are very broke and he is a multi billionaire the joke is on you

[@hadror13]

Oh yes...conspiracies are propagated through this media. Willing to bet your broke a.s got this information through socials. You're being played with foolish stories and disinformation like you parrot above

[@boatburnerice7925]

just another jew that got busted...

[@braxxian]

A lot of grandstanding here. Politicians have far more blood on their hands than tech companies.

[@harshnaik6989]

exactly, its gov rules and regulations thats allows under 18 to be on socail media, so gov need to set up regulations first

[@yanovoyair5129]

Are your sure?

[@Regaidziveshiri]

100%! The question is what steps have the government take to these companies, There are countries, institutions and individuals that they give sanctions or trade penalties to control situations. Why is it different to these companies that the government only just potray as doing something about it when they are enjoying large revenue in tax through these companies? How hypocrytic can they get. "Just put a sign that says Parental Giudance, SNLV, R18 or PGA will be fine, its up to the parents now". Individuals are "blackballed" for being said are associated/supporting some individuals or institutions that have been declared anti-"something". Why cant the government put controls to these companies instead of parading some scripted public grilling? Lets not be fooled people! My take is they just want Tiktok out coz they dont have control of negetive economical/political content over it, FB, Insta, e.t.c they can control, but they were brought here so it doesnt look like they are after tiktok.

[@shiiswii4136]

yea hawley lost this one

[@Oparmy069]

I would say some politicians with the support of the rich elites have blood on their hands

[@calvinjones4480]

The US government needs to be regulated before social media.

[@adamx9793]

Good point. We have to regulate them at the ballot box

[@davidglahn8259]

Amen❤❤❤❤❤

[@davidglahn8259]

Call.fcc

[@user-pq5hq6rd2j]

You need to grow up

[@jasonkhanlar9520]

The BIS Bank for International Settlements that is a bank for the central banks of countries including Federal Reserve for USA is already insolvent, bankrupt, and all the financial systems are rigged with fake price discovery, fake simulated supply and demand. "Markets are efficient because of active managers setting the prices of securities, firms like Citadel, firms like Fidel.....lity (Fidelity) [...] trying to drive the value of companies towards where we think they should be valued." - Kenneth Cordelle Griffin, Citadel Securities, November 2023

[@iouturtle]

Thats crazy he actually got him to stand up and appollogize

[@Fr4nt1c91]

its a win/win for hawley. if he didnt apologize, he would have proven that he truely does not care about his users or their safety. if he did, thats a form of admission. zuckerberg lost either way, he made that choice on the fly knowing an apology might make him look atleast a tad human still.

[@owenriggs8518]

Wasn’t much of an apology by my standards. Sorry is typically a heartfelt admission of guilt. Instead this was dancing around the fire!

[@joeyjr4006]

😊😊😊😊

[@Alckee6904]

Hawley knew hooow to play his cards right. Had Elon refused to get up and apologize would oonly make him look more guilty

[@naynay2249]

A sorry a$$ apology, he couldn’t wait to turn around and sit back down so he didn’t have to face them anymore

[@lolcup]

A big problem is parents even letting kids on social media to begin with. Parents watch what you kids are doing

[@toscodav]

How do you prevent that??? LOL

[@christyamar]

why would they? theyre just happy to get them off thier backs...

[@le132]

Stop defending those billionaries! For God sake!!!

[@ganjahiwalker2641]

@@toscodavdon’t buy them a phone

[@howphancy]

Thank you for saying this. it's always good to be reminded!! In between dinner,.bills, laundry still gotta keep a watchful eye

[@prithviraj627]

This was more like personal attack on image of CEO of the company rather than hearing. This has not to go this way.

[@pretisia7]

Right...

[@Virtualsinner]

well it works

[@Maverickkk]

Every time I watch these CEOs in front of the senate, they aren't given a chance to speak. The senators are just testifying and driving the narrator completely unopposed. I'm not taking sides with the content of the "discussion", but this is not how it should be conducted at all. What a joke, all for show

[@Diana02400]

I agree. The senator is speaking with anger and constantly interrupting.

[@Alwayz1999]

@@Diana02400Because Zuckerberg and his cronies always filibuster and deny FACTS, spinning lies.

[@owenshroyer5233]

Honestly fair but the issue is nefarious and Zuckerberg allows it. You’d be mad too

[@azizdridah9467]

The true faces of the monsters piloting this world, and then you hear them accusing people of being conspiracy theorists!

[@patricklee5578]

The real problem is the 'misuse' of social media, faceless bullying, children spending too much time in front of a screen, thinking that having mindless 'likes' is a boost to their self esteem. KZbin & twitter remove conservative comments but leave porn alone. Put the blame on the bullys, sort them out and make them accountable.

[@jeremylefevre9828]

Ironically the people grilling him probably have greater power to affect the cause of the problem than the person being grilled. Mark Zuckerberg can't make sure people aren't posting dark web links on his website, at least not easily. The people who ARE supposed to be policing that kind of thing are US federal intelligence and law enforcement agencies, you know, the guys we gave way too much power to in the name of keeping us safe from terrorists and political extremists, only to find out a bunch of them were the ones assisting terrorists and political extremists in order to push political agendas, some of which are scientifically, politically, and socially bad ideas in the first place. You know, the guys who are supposed to be accountable to legislators (senators and members of congress), and probably aren't even accountable to them anymore.

[@flyboyadventures777]

I'm a Conspiracy Realist because it is NOT a Theory!!!😈😈😈

[@Puffball-ll1ly]

PLANET ZION 😮

[@deanjackson6778]

​@patricklee5578 like these people are not and no matter what you think about social media these people aren't to blame the bullies are to blame and the parents that held up their kids pictures are to blame these people simply offer a product and these kids parents allow their kids to partake in this product more than they should. And again we need to be honest with ourselves this is not about protecting children because that is always the decree of despots and dictators this is solely about controlling the narrative and controlling how people get the narrative and Congress both left and right know that in order to control the narrative to control what people hear we must control social media

[@davesmitg5505]

Parents shouldn't be relying on governments and companies to raise their children. Parents need to be held accountable for their children's actions

[@raulrios81]

100000000%

[@Viodoxy]

Your thought process is what makes 30 year old children. As well as make them as adults look to an authority figure to tell them how to live. Not to mention, social isolation is just a damaging to children. Be careful in thinking you solve a problem. You actually make it worse.

[@derp8575]

How is wanting to be independent from governments and corporations responsible for 30 year old children? I'll wait...@@Viodoxy

[@taylorspastpresent1014]

Correct plus these tech companies spent $69 million dollars last year on federal lobbying. This is all a show and fake. If meta was really causing an issue it would be shut down already. But they like this drama.

[@jimblack8027]

I understand the sentiment but we help parents by establishing minimum ages for drinking, driving, and sex (age of consent).

[@eddierosario7811]

As a regular person who can see whats going, I can definitely say the responsibility is solely on the PARENTS. POINT BLANK, PERIOD.

[@billybrightson]

I don't think anyone should be blamed for people's reckless and irresponsible behaviour on social media. It's a platform, do what you want with it and get the result that comes with it. Will you blame God for creating a world for terrorists to live in??? NO. YES regulations are important so these platforms can better serve individuals and businesses the right way. Kids these days are smarter than we all think. They know how to show up on the internet as adults and access all kinds of contents. Focus on proper regulations and stop the blame games it won't lead anywhere

[@kanjo4976]

This is definitely a meeting you want to attend while sober.

[@BiancaJadeNZ]

You don’t think Zukerburge is sober?

[@kanjo4976]

@@BiancaJadeNZ I don’t even know if he’s human half the time.

[@MayberryMafioso]

lmao

[@willisswenson3843]

Yeah, and unarmed.

[@paulmeredith4515]

Of course…are you saying that with one of them aren’t sober?

[@carlosdeno]

You only have to sit in a restaurant, bar, cafe, or even when you’re walking down the street. The amount of adults, children and almost babies who can’t do anything without their phone in their hand, is absolutely mind bending. Parents need to start parenting and stop passing a child a burner! Simply to keep them quiet.

[@mefilmmaking]

Agreed. It starts with good parenting.

[@mmamultiverse75]

We are designed to do the most convenient thing

[@AnglandAlamehnaSwedish]

Shocker parents do that but I'd be wasting my time explaining it to the replies

[@kenneth7239]

That's the result of apps MADE to be as addictive as possible.

[@rticle15]

Things arent like they were when i was a kid and that upsets me. Nothing should ever change.

[@J-3-J-3]

parents have responsibility in what their children do online, while there is compassion for these families, ultimately they failed their children

[@zahid7006]

Social media only amplifies how people are. Should there be more safe guards for inappropriate content or threats? Yes. But that doesn’t change the fact that bullies are always bullies online or offline.

[@primenumberbuster404]

This is the correct take.

[@Kdidit]

Antisocial behaviour is significantly increased when online anonymity is introduced. Anyone anywhere can create any account at any time. Such access increases the probability that people act in a distasteful manner online.

[@user-sk8zq3fj1x]

Parents should also take some responsibility.

[@btc1337]

you cant watch your child 24/7 and thats the truth so these products should have these thing in place to protect children simple as that

[@dd1862]

@@btc1337 Amazing how the Radical Right is suddenly in favor of Big Brother nanny state when it's someone you don't like. Parents can put restrictions on the availability of devices their children have. But that takes effort, and many parents want to be their child's "best friend" rather than their parent.

[@btc1337]

@@dd1862 restrictions dont mean shit you clearly dont use the internet enough to see how easy this shit is to access regardless what you do to the devices you also forget most these kids are more tech advanced than most of the parents since they are using this stuff 24/7 i can easily say when i was younger i was way ahead of my parents when it came to tech and internet

[@Sean-Green]

What parents? The self destructive brainwashing started long before the internet, there's no real parents left...

[@Sean-Green]

@@dd1862Imagine believing that a member of "ThE rAdiCal RiGhT" could possibly be a senator 😂 you're hopeless

[@MysticJewel43]

I left face book and other sites, because I got sick and tired of reporting smut , disgusting content, pictures , video's of people harming animals and the elderly...... The reports I got back would always say that the content didn't go against their regulations!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Sa.d.bo26]

Theres lots of disgusting things on facebook it makes the darkweb look family friendly

[@thelastmarketbender8656]

why is your gripe with the platform and not the smut poster? I also get a lot of wholesome content on socials I also run my business on socials I see bad shit on socials, I also see bad shit in the street people tryna make Big Tech responsible for yalll immoral actions

[@crazyasalways9272]

​@@thelastmarketbender8656When the system is refusing to take action against things are clearly against their guidelines, they do become responsible for the continuous action of it. Such as the selling of children on Facebook, but they do not allow the selling of animals. And we'll always take those down almost always but not the kids.

[@thelastmarketbender8656]

@@crazyasalways9272 you are 1000% correct, my corner of the internet doesnt have all that I really dont see any of that but I will take your word it I

[@timmytee734]

Same here!

[@aman-sood]

Senator, it's whom did you fire, not who

[@RubyJrny]

it is who though (although english isnt my 1st language) I believe he said it right. "Whom" is used as for example "to whom was this action taken towards" etc, here in this situation it was the question WHO was the one that was fired? WHO did he fire? not "to whom" did he fire. Just my two cents

[@aman-sood]

@@RubyJrny Hmm, actually whom is used whenever the person being talked about is the object of the verb. So, whom did you fire if answered would be, I (the subject) fired X (the object). Who would be used in cases when the person is the subject (which usually means the doer of the action) so for example, Who fired you? If answered, X (doer) fired me (receiver)

[@shay9242]

I don’t believe any kid should be on any social media until they are at least 17

[@TheManDownstairs13]

Months?

[@thrwwccnt5845]

@@TheManDownstairs13 decades

[@derp8575]

Shay? Tell me that you date black men without telling me that you date black men.

[@Fuzzywuzzywasawoman]

I agree 💯 percent

[@voteyourconscience5080]

My son is 18. I had to tell him to take Instagram off his ph. Yes in the eyes of the law he's an adult but under my roof and under my care. The amount of sexual solicitation on there is crazy

[@52BLADE1]

JOSH HAWLEY - - MY MAN. You are a HAMMER !!!!!

[@AdamReale]

He’s an animal ay love the guy

[@trappedcat3615]

I dont like Facebook, but he's just political grand standing. The fact is most of the internet is not healthy for anynone. It's not just social platforms. Why no one is talking about Reddit and Google??? It's all political theater. Dont be fooled into thinking they actually care.

[@billbillson5082]

And that’s why i vote for hawley every chance i get.

[@cw9282]

Did you watch the full video? The guy has hearing impaired. He kept asking the same question again and again, even though it was already answered clearly. I think his family likes to use cotton swabs but they insert it too deeply into their ears causing brain damage.

[@stevenvalenti3722]

That was really awesome! He got a multi billionaire elite to stand up and apologize. Boy he was so embarrassed.😂🤣😂👍

[@netihicks8539]

It doesn't matter what platform is created, people will always find a loop hole to do weird things.

[@mrbp3351]

I mean lets be honest, parents should also be held accountable...

[@shr00mhead]

Only the parents, really.

[@truthhurtsdontit]

@@shr00mheadyou might want to read the post again. He said “should also”.

[@BeyondTilted]

@@shr00mheadok so if a creep lures your child into a sex shop, and exposes them to adult content, should ONLY you be held accountable because you weren’t keeping an eye on your kid?

[@peterfamous8794]

Ppl can choose not to use the platform

[@chrisv384]

why.. its easier to blame zuckerberg.

[@carlcarlson1369]

Talk talk talk talk nobody's held responsible😮😮

[@AdderTude]

Because Democrats protect their allies from serious repercussions.

[@francissteger1636]

Nothing will be done, all talk no action

[@kennethpace9887]

Congress could make Zuckerberg dress as clowns and give away money to every user of instagram. Any law passed? None

[@rstvanman1999]

Parents and the users of the platform are at fault. Zero accountability on the users end.

[@sagittariusa7662]

Welcome to America and Earth and the Entire Human Race and Species. No one will ever elect or appoint Tumahab to take care of these issues and thus no one is being responsible at all. I wish wasn't a beyond eternal being but alas I must suffer this crap forever. *UGH*

[@trasex8572]

This was the biggest waste of time for government officials thinking their doing something literally if a kid can access ig they can get on the internet and watch anything

[@charleskhenry]

Love to see both sides slamming Facebook/ Meta.

[@Frodonar]

Sorry if I'm not aware of something, but aren't pedop####, harassment and that kind of stuff fault of the people themselves rather than a social media who offers the communication service? The congress blame social media like if they caused it, when the reality is: it's the society we're currently living in. And the thing is that if you try to hide it, it gives you power to censure a lot of people with good intentions

[@georgefaulk2528]

both sides, hogwash.

[@choccolate4642]

@@georgefaulk2528 there's only one side... the right.

[@user-mb3dw5it6o]

Everyone as choices .

[@kimreiling2805]

I find it crazy you are not supposed to be able to have a Facebook page or Instagram account if you're under 18 but there is nothing preventing kids from doing it.

[@zwriter3658]

Attorneys are salivating at the opportunity to sue all these platforms ..

[@GD-bh2on]

Exactly!!

[@grey8303]

and rightfully so

[@stevejacobs9320]

They need to get a move on and get started, the sooner zuckerburg feels the pain the better!

[@Physics072]

Just as many want to represent them. Its a win win for attorneys. They get paid either way.

[@NaturalWay996]

😂

[@bellabear653]

These tech leaders don't let their own children on social media that should tell you all you need to know.

[@sid8323]

Yeah no shit, they are good parents. Not like the parents who let their kid on iPad and social media 😂 then blame the company for their terrible parenting

[@bellabear653]

@@sid8323 So by your logic the drug dealer that gets all the neighbourhood kids addicted to drugs but not his own is a good parent?

[@trishlee6529]

@@sid8323parents are bad for allow kids playing those social media but whoever created those media even worse for not protecting their underage users 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Freestyle80]

@@trishlee6529you are 1000 times worse for ignoring your responsibilities as a parent, like really, take a look at the mirror and apologise to your kid for being so bad

[@trishlee6529]

@@Freestyle80 let your kids reading a book which advertised useful and helpful for kids but inside the book contains nudity pictures. parents are bad for that, but exposed nudity pictures to kids are way worse than that. Only MONSTER would do that to innocent kids. 🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@DanielCardei]

the Government should be accountable too.

[@shellyscott4822]

No senator Hawley I can't afford it! I'm in the middle of building a bunker!!

[@DISOPtv]

Got all my money tied up in Hawaii real estate, senator.

[@moelarrycurly708]

Best comment award .🎯

[@lunaelriku]

Both parents and social media need to take responsibility! What is this?!

[@sabrinatai31]

I agree ! Family has to look at what they allow children to see

[@DiZZoLabs]

The parents are locked in the matrix with their kids.

[@bironjames9948]

A sham to keep you distracted

[@hehateme542]

Who do you think is responsible for the rise in social media???? Don't act dumb, just answer the question.

[@lunaelriku]

​@@hehateme542i dunno. You tell me..🤷🏻‍♀️

[@sond5271]

"To make money... to make money... " Sums it all up.

[@androow1983]

"What your services caused" wtf? His services did not cause this, the predators themselves did. There is only so much Mark can do, you can't get rid of every single predator on your platform. They keep coming back, and there are so many users that it's hard to single them out.

[@joshcantrell8397]

Haven’t had social media in over 5 years. I can tell you hands down how much better my mental health has been.

[@thelastmarketbender8656]

KZbin is an American online video sharing and social media platform owned by Google

[@nafemys3082]

Facts same w me

[@jaysant6958]

Some might see that as you couldn’t handle it. It’s possible to have social media AND great mental health you know.

[@stephenfortin9485]

yet here you are on a social media platform commenting LMFAO .. ok then

[@richardcoterie8091]

tf you doing here?

[@gconger83]

People behave like social media is something we HAVE to use. Users are choosing to use it.

[@derp8575]

Same with electricity and combustion engines. Somehow we managed to survive for thousands of years without.

[@astrovewlix5929]

You’ve lost the plot, amigo

[@gconger83]

@@astrovewlix5929 how so?

[@stehlik]

Not really. If your daughter or son is the only one in classroom that doesn’t have “the trendy thing” (whichever it is at the moment), you’re willingly painting a target on her or him. Free choice is not something bullies care about at all.

[@derp8575]

Most parent's care more about institutionalized conformity than the health of their children. @@stehlik

[@patipetals]

Social media should have the same warnings and restrictions as alcohol and Tobacco

[@DontWorryBouttaThing]

I don’t think what happens on the application is the fault of the application. It’s the parent’s job to be a parent. This is the dumbest thing Ive ever seen.

[@yeabsiraleblanc-cormier8177]

fax fr ong

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

When he asks if they’ve been compensated you can tell it’s completely outside of Zuck’s ability to consider other people. He’s totally baffled.

[@Biker65]

He can't even hide it. Doesn't give a damn about anyone else.

[@adamjutras7024]

This is a parenting issue not an online safety issue. How long before you people come after music with explicit lyrics like it's the 80s citing "it's for the children, it's for the greater good" as your reason? Also, the government doesn't care about these kids. This is about skirting privacy laws by making platforms accountable for what an individual does. All that accomplishes is give companies an insensitive to spy on EVERYONE just in case your actions could get them held liable.

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

@@adamjutras7024 This is different because these apps have features specifically designed to target children and harvest their data for profit. My Iron Maiden and Twisted Sister records didn’t track my location or seek out who my friends and family were so it could track them too.

[@tobyconoley5511]

He probably never even thought about it before

[@tobyconoley5511]

@@adamjutras7024 Kindly it's both a parenting issue and online safety issue

[@barricade1391]

Oooh the compensation question was fun

[@Zapotec-Tribe-Mexica]

Yeah, it was.😭

[@AntiMasonic93]

🤪😂🤪. I need compensation from Zuckerberg. He has $56 billion. Spread the wealth!

[@Zapotec-Tribe-Mexica]

@@AntiMasonic93 Yes, Please!😭

[@thelostfilm]

Let's fire Mark. He is so stupid.

[@GoldKool5]

Shouldn't the kids parents be responsible? Where's the accountability there?

[@toddplantz2815]

Remove and punish McConnell NOW!!!

[@heathercampese5421]

I left Facebook in 2020. I had been a member since 2009. It had become a predatory cesspool. I no longer saw value in the site. If I had underage kids, they would NOT be on any social media. These sites are a blight.

[@bkmc0340]

I did the same! Deactivated/ deleted my account and everything! I STILL get emails from that shitastik platform for all the things I’ve missed. WTF?????

[@KM-lu7nh]

The platform/company should be held accountable for harmful things that go on there BUT parents need to be responsible for what they allow their kids to consume/be on. Like you, if I had kids, they wouldn't be allowed on there.

[@eddyvideostar]

Dear Heather 5421: Exactly. Social media is like television -- there is an off button -- Let the kids use it.

[@davidmundy2906]

I've never been on these so called social media, except on screwtube and rumble making comments. That's as far as I will go.

[@Shineon83]

Good on you!!

[@giriarumbakkam8667]

This platfrom should be BANNED

[@xavierb9061]

Platform has created millionaires, changing communities giving opportunities

[@tfkdandsvkc]

It can't be banned,, platform has created millions of jobs and benefited society,,has created millionaires and is a source of survival for many

[@ultimatedean1]

“Should be BANNED” 🤓👆

[@hadror13]

All the platforms have been weaponized. Web 2.0 has failed

[@cosmos37060]

Not banned but needs to be changed

[@20saints6]

What is the point of these meetings??? They just debate for 2 hours about a criminal subject…. An yet no one ever goes to jail?? They’re back to what they do by Monday…..

[@insertanynameyouwant5311]

yeah right, everyone`s responsible for kids actions, but definitely not their parents

[@thejimmichanga2913]

Social media has been the number #1 cause for societies rapid downfall in the last 15 years, period.

[@Deutschtown]

If this is true ...why do not the parents control it?

[@kidzbop38isstraightfire92]

Lol not "period"..that's just a claim that you think is true, but there is no way to prove it

[@yourcrazybear]

"Social media has been the number #1 cause for societies rapid downfall in the last 15 years, period." Based on what? Your personal wish?

[@MarkRoberts-bj2me]

Actually that is incorrect although Social Media is roughly 95% a negative influence. The cause of the disintegration of The Empire, which we are all witnessing consciously or not, is “overextension”. The powers that be have allowed such a precariously indebted economy that the relationship between the petrodollar and the greenback will soon be disestablished. This will result in chaos and domestic existence as we have come to experience. The sad news is we may have only 5 or 6 years left when based on a thorough study of the incredible advances in Chinese scientific and economic achievements.

[@HindiRapGuru]

I have seen it, experienced it, I strongly agree and it will get worse!

[@user-ps8kp1eo9k]

This is what parents are supposed to do, NOT THE GOVERNMENT.

[@Ultrox007]

Fathers do.

[@aperson7510]

Government doesn't empower us to parent. We need a ban below age 18 on social media unless approved by a parent.

[@dharmaslife3361]

Generally speaking, I agree with you; however!, Zuckerberg’s platforms are constantly filtering, sensoring and flat out harassing adults under the premise of keeping the platform, safe and friendly for everyone… Yet he’s not doing this for kids.

[@Big-Papa-Smurf]

Parents won't do it, so you need the government.

[@damonfedorick]

if you think we live in a world were you can keep the internet away from your children....

[@user-cg3sl8zu5c]

Who force these teenager to use these😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@piercejacobs2652]

If a child is stealing the car keys and drive into a tree and dies, the car company should pay compensations to his family?

[@acer_triplex]

Why do the parents and kids take no responsibility

[@danieljones7843]

So instead of taking toxic material off social media, you instead want parents to hover over their children 24/7. Not possible, and if it was it would severely strain the relationship between parent and child since the parents will be showing absolutely no trust in their child’s independence. The mental damage that would do to a child is almost as bad as the garbage on social media. I get the impression that you value child porn since you are trying to stop it from being taken down. You’d rather go after parents instead to protect your precious kiddy porn. That is sick beyond comprehension.

[@parkerle78]

Double triple thumbs up! Classless what that senator did.

[@yourcrazybear]

"Why do the parents and kids take no responsibility" That's a good question. Playing the victim card is more attractive I guess.

[@yourcrazybear]

@@danieljones7843 "So instead of taking toxic material off social media, you instead want parents to hover over their children 24/7. " They don't have to. Just teach your children how the world works.

[@10base-teaparty97]

What would that look like? All those parents in the background in this video, isn't that an example of parents taking responsibility? Josh Hawley has three kids . . .

[@mrsvan001]

It is not just the platform/company, it is also parents and their relationship with their children.

[@haydonlee]

seriuosly why are they blaming meta. If anything you should blame the families.

[@kvk3315]

@@haydonlee dude I said the same shit.. the ones criticizing Zuckerberg are the same ones with the “play stupid games, win stupid prizes” “narcan shouldn’t be free; should have never done the drug in the first place if you didn’t wanna get addicted” “Trump being band from social media is unconstitutional” shit is crazy how hypocritical they are when their same criticisms of the left are being used against them

[@rxpsycho7326]

1000% Parents need to be engaged more than ever. These platforms cannot be blamed solely for these issues. The responsibility falls squarely on the parents.

[@notheorytrue]

Yes.

[@slayermill8621]

I was thinking the same thing. Where were the parents when all of this harm was being done to their children?

[@Christ-SAVES-SIMPLY-BELIEVE]

I love senator Josh Howley!

[@StanStanoi]

That's why all should call or refer to him as "Crooked Trump" . Call him out , call him crooked. And call him also a LOOSER , "Dictator wanna be"

[@leejace]

There’s no simple solution. Parenting is getting more challenging. Parents just have to take it up 10 notches

[@derp8575]

Why are modern parents expected to be 10x above the current notch? Imagine applying that logic towards income...

[@leejace]

@@derp8575because world is getting evil bro. Don’t act like these hearings change anything.

[@DerStammtischphilosoph]

With 1/10 of the parental rights.

[@expo1706]

So true.

[@eveningstar8581]

@@DerStammtischphilosophthat's it! Right there! Parents have no rights left!

[@andresschiavo5483]

This means nothing if nobody go to jail. Simple.

[@Ruzzky_Bly4t]

You think Zuckerberg should go to jail for this? Shouldn't every company's employees who allow the distribution of information through the internet by users be in jail then? Parents could say "My child went on platform X and saw Y, leading to them committing suicide."

[@ss4e982]

@@Ruzzky_Bly4t He call the shots ffs. He should have set up his app better in first place to prevent children from seeing nudity. Its not a porn site.

[@beavis408]

Go to jail? For what? He writes code for an app. Where the fuck were these parents?

[@Deargodwhat]

It would be pretty harsh to send parents to jail after their failures as a parent. Make better policy to allow these companies to make better policy on their end. Also are people just conveniently political? Don't forget we have a Google Sign in for Both FB and truly sensitive information websites. Look at Google, not FB. Look at yourselves, not FB. We need better policy for better verification models for these companies. It's not intentional, take the tinfoil hats off.

[@tiftyme]

So do they want the government in their houses or not? I thought it was common knowledge to keep the government out of what goes on in these homes?

[@CD-lx6sc]

I gave up Facebook in 2010 and I've never looked back, that shit is poison.

[@Asskicker14]

oh wow. very addictive true

[@CD-lx6sc]

@ankurghosh79 yes it is, and it ruins lives, everyday.

[@Asskicker14]

@@CD-lx6sc ruins lives by wasting time

[@oak7OO5]

Yes. It's your job to maintain stuffs that's under your control. Not billionaire's.

[@Theanhdy]

As a father of four, it’s not the companies’ responsibility completely, it’s parenting responsibility as well. Take some accountability parents

[@eddiealmaraz292]

If thats your mentality then you’re part of the problem. you obviously don’t understand how powerful these companies are and how much influence they have. you act like parents can be with their children’s at all times. The companies are absolutely the problem. Parents share some blame but it mostly comes down to the lack of action these companies are taking on this matter .

[@josephcollazo9864]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!! Look at my comment . This is ridiculous. If it harms your mental health then get off the app! That ez

[@HulkVahkiin]

​@@eddiealmaraz292 He is a part of the problem that you people are making up? These tech companies are not responsible for the stupid stuff people do or put on social media - plain and simple. There is only so much responsibility you can put on someone for having their platform ''abused''. Parents can't be with children all the time, but they can still teach them how to internalize the things they see; how they take in and/or approach social media. With that in mind, Parents only sharing 'some of the blame' is ridiculous considering it's literally their one job as parents to guide their children. Do you know who is not responsible for your kids? Other people, let alone a tech company.

[@jinx20001]

@@eddiealmaraz292 no its 100 percent the parents responsibility, its very clear social media makes it all too easy for kids to see harmful material and to be exposed easily to people out there that may want to harm them. Thats the way of the world today, before social media the world was different, the dangers were all outside your home and what did parents do, they didnt let them out alone at night unsupervised at a young age. Today the danger has expanded and parents are still in full control of their children or should be!. Facebook and tiktok wont ever go away and its practically impossible to monitor millions if not billions of accounts, conversations, posts etc and thats why they use AI to monitor it, there simply isn't enough time or man power to manually catch every offense committed online. Guess what, there is so much smut posted online even the AI cant catch it all. With that in mind, all these parents holding up pictures of kids who may not be here any more for reasons that may be related to social media, where were those parents, every time you as a parent are away from your child who is on social media is a time they are exposed and you allow that to happen. I have a 13 year old, 10 year old and 6 year old, neither one of them are aware facebook exists, i didn't create an account for them which i bet many of these parents holding up pictures did for their children... my 13 year old has his own pc and mobile phone and they are used to speak to those they know, school friends and family, play games and use tools like google for education. My kids dont miss what they were never exposed to to begin with. I struggle to understand why anybody else is to blame besides the parents to be brutally honest, your children are only exposed to what you allow them to be exposed to and its not cruel to keep them away from online dangers until they are old enough to understand how to avoid those dangers on their own. Some of ya'll got your kids dressed up like barbie dolls at the age of 8 and create profiles on facebook for them and then blame facebook for enabling disgusting animals to use their profiles for what they wish. Its time to get real. ''Oh but you cant watch over your kids 100 percent of the time'' WRONG, you as a parent have complete control of what your children have access to and when they have access to it, ofcourse as they get older that becomes more difficult to control but one would think at 16 plus they have the mindset to know the dangers of being online and how to avoid or skip past the harm but we got kids on there at 10 years old or less, parents that even create the profiles for them and then simply cant be bothered to monitor what they do on it, you do not need to be watching over them every minute of the day, but how many parents check at the end of the day who they have been talking to, what they have posted, are the pictures posted appropriate? parents are too lazy to do that is the problem. Parents are allowing their children to become addicted to social media because they themselves are addicted to social media.

[@BananaExpress-er8sm]

It’s both. He’s well aware of what he’s doing to shape society.

[@regularrory4692]

Sending hate to Zuckerberg from Florida.

[@mike9387]

It’s funny that they claim social media takes responsibility When our government does not lol ….mind blowing

[@mike9387]

Everyone like to point fingers but no one takes responsibility or blame

[@user-yn9rc8dz4k]

Mark must take action on this

[@MikeBurns-bi5xj]

Its not just child exploitation, it's the SCAMMING

[@cc-qu7gz]

Scamming.... He is not honest. He has no sense of true compassion or doing what is the right thing...its all about power and money no matter the cost to others.

[@SedriqMiers]

its brainwashing and self-harming kids today are getting psyop'd by silly con valley.

[@tonytony4260]

Social media is the devils playground.

[@colinmorgan2660]

Amazing saying

[@tb2957]

And here u are.. choosing to be on social media

[@KarmaKahn]

You enjoy playing with the devil then?

[@meowkie8549]

😈

[@jeanee6438]

I think It's not believe me! It's just some shitty people try destroy someone income or jealousy with what this young guy have that he had been established for years. That's shouldn't be any apologize needed in this court. Grow up people!

[@patricklee5578]

Sorry Sen Hawley, grandstanding in front of TV. Bully's were using the product-social media-of Mr Zucherburg. Parents have a duty to know what their chdren are doing on social media. There are apps to limit time, Blaming him for the misuse of his product is akin to blaming Ford for their vehicles involved in drunk driving.

[@niclask8194]

This is so stupid. As if i was walking out on the streets and got hit by a car and then blame it all on the country for building roads.

[@thomasdunn544]

He tore him a new a hole!

[@f.prince6642]

If only politicians were this animated about getting actual policies done.Roman Circus.

[@jacquidraheim6930]

Parents are also responsible to what their children are seeing, also the blame is with the company .. that lets this happen. Companies should work with families.

[@user-mo2sg8mf5k]

If someone punches my kid in the face I’m responsible as a parent? What a joke. The one doing the punching is guilty, just like zuk is guilty here and must go to jail

[@SevenDeMagnus]

I hope this works. God bless.

[@dennisgeyer8250]

As an American, I'm truly embarrassed by what is happening here. We now have both sides telling us that Government regulation is necessary because we are either too stupid or too weak to weather the impacts of social media. Last time I checked, it is the responsibility of parents to monitor their children and to place appropriate boundaries on their use of social media.

[@ronnywong4343]

the world need more american like you sir

[@aldonisenberg537]

Agreed. Hawley wanted so bad for someone to be fired. lol I wouldn’t want to work for that guy, especially if he’s a politician. I could do everything right and he would still throw me under the bus to promote himself

[@StringBanger]

The issue is that parents can only monitor their children's online activities to a certain extent. Teens can easily access phones from friends or other devices at school. Platforms like Facebook and Instagram should be shut down. True friendships can be maintained without the need for social media. The obsession with watching others' lives online or posting about one's own activities is perplexing. It's important for people to refrain from sharing personal information and pictures of their children online for everyone to see. Funny how Mark runs around the question about compensation.

[@aldonisenberg537]

@@StringBanger yeah it’s the parents job to monitor their children, not Mark Zuckerberg…and what does taking his money solve? It’s not going to reverse anything. Some people are just bitter of others success so they cry and shout to tear others down

[@jerrydelatorre5977]

I was about to post the same question…. Where are the parents in all these. We as parents are responsible for the well being of our children. This is ridiculous … then this committee is a joke, they ask a questing and then doesn’t allowed them to answer. This senator is a bully and putting on a show. Blame the parents. It’s their fault for neglecting their children….. given access to these platforms at a young age so they can keep them entertained so the parents can have free time. Come one… parents this is your fault! I got on my sister case because she gave my 8 year nephew a cell with access to the internet… and she doesn’t even ask or monitor what’s he’s watching on it. Parents should be sitting in those chairs being question by that circus of a committee…. Ridiculous….

[@BloodnightStudios]

I agree with comments that parents are responsible; that’s true, but zuck is also a monster and social media in general is mostly bad for all ages. Both can be true.

[@OneWithinn]

Just stop using social media, both sides are guilty, the parents of the children and the social media's existence, it's a result of human evolution, it's not a simple issue, it's like saying cars are evil because they are reason car accidents happen. Social media is a tool that can be good or bad depends on how you use it, the thing is most people suck themselves and don't control themselves in what they watch.

[@user-is3yn7xr4c]

You're agreeing to something that doesn't even entirely true? It's not actually the parents' responsibility. It's the real monsters on Instagram are responsible for those young girls' horrible incident. Those perpetrators who committed those crimes must not be BLAKEDDJ, but that's what the senator is doing, he's literally letting the sexual predators on social media... *BLAMELESS!*

[@griexdast]

@@user-is3yn7xr4c parents and social media are to blame! and c'mon these social media platforms for sure don't want your kids to experience horrible things on social media, it's bad for their business and image but to prevent billions of users at the same time from accessing certain thing or bad things with current technology do you think that's not difficult? it's like searching a needle in the football field.

[@frenzy7921]

First thing don’t allow the phone , everything is clear 😂😂

[@FirstNameLastName-io5co]

The first thing Zuckerberg should've asked is "Who got fired on January 6?"

[@bridogman3256]

The CEOs don’t care. They want to make money and do not care. Look no further than all these platforms for the way kids are lazy, unmotivated, without direction, and dumbed down by all the crap they all put out. Don’t tell me kids now a days are better than say kids in the 70s and 80s. We played sports, went to the park, and could actually carry conversations and had friends.

[@patrickfarrell4751]

These people are too well connected, too rich and thus too powerful to be held accountable There simply are no consequences for these people anymore

[@dh2032]

we all seen the film "wolf of wall street" and "catch me if you can" at assertion level, where this lot are, even if going jail the only option left, it not jail you or me would get, its holiday camp window bars, good 24 security guards

[@sketchartist1964]

That's right. You can tell by the way Zuckerberg arrogantly denies the accusations. Doesn't even care about how Instagram is harming kids.

[@leighterry943]

There never were consequences 4 these reptilian oligarchs, just the illusion of punishment! Let's pray that they are losing their power, as it seems to be so, and the whole system falls apart, and it is on the precipice of that now, so, the New World order is NOT going to be the enslavement of humanity, but rather the liberation of humanity and all, of these monsters/gin, are going to be held accountable & no longer in power!

[@chrisbarbera4121]

​@@dh2032mark Zuckerberg is not legally responsible for what billions of people do on his platform.

[@chrisbarbera4121]

Mr Zuckerberg is not legally responsible for what billions of people do on his platform.

[@optimidtic1]

Damn great facts and handling this one hundred percent

[@TalkswithJinesh]

Its important to have people like Josh Hawley, keeps the top 1% on their toes.

[@MrBheed612]

I HAVE BEEN BANNED IN THE LAST 3 YEARS 200 TIMES WITH 30 DAY BANS.

[@Ace-11_PR]

Look at the Science 🧪🧫🧬 WTF 🤬

[@dsquared341]

Yeah not sure what science has to do with social media lol.

[@ph8632]

@@dsquared341 LOL...... The Soyance clearly does. The problem is, you dont understand what impact it has.

[@johnpreston230]

Either the government makes the rules, or the companies do. Those hearings don't bring anything.

[@gregorygant4242]

Yep, useless drilling of guys like Zuckerberg. You think these ultra rich monsters give a crap about the mental health of those on their platforms ? Nope! They just care for the millions, billions , they are raking in and themselves. They depend on teens, people, getting hooked on their platforms and suffering mental health issues to get filthy rich , period ! Utter waste of time this !

[@Search3232]

should get rid of social media entirely and go back to 2003

[@fighting4freedomis4thepoor]

These people know the damage that these products cause. Our childern are most important assets.

[@dakotatotten5355]

Get them addicted to consumerism and propaganda young . Billionaires love sex driven young people willing to buy or do anything to be cool and use/wear their merchandise. It keeps them rich and the kids hungry for more of their stuff

[@aaronlewis2150]

If the children are so important, why do the parents buy them the devices to get on these social media platforms to occupy their children's time. They figure if their children are busy, then they don't have to watch them .

[@daveyjones1414]

The Ghislaine Maxwell of the Internet

[@SedriqMiers]

indeed probably has her defence team too.

[@20saints6]

They don’t doooooo shiiiiiii they just debate each other an go back to what they do the same next week….. hey congress what difference do you do!!!!! What changes do you make!!!! Because I see you talk more then act!!!

[@matiasaguirre2219]

I love how the people creating the issues on the platform ( bullies, predators etc ) are not the ones to blame. Someone gets molested or sexually assaulted in a shopping centre or on the street. The government is not taken to court for lack of secruity or for it being an unsafe area. Educate your children and do no let them use these platforms in the first place. Encourage them to play outside and kick a ball rather than create a profile that is instantly viewable by the world.

[@okeydokey2337]

Wow, its been awhile since I have seen a roasting of that magnitude. Thank you Senator Hawley and a big thank you to the people of MO that voted for him.

[@boncreationsza]

I hate Mark but this is like suing a knife company because the parents gave the knife to the kid.

[@highgamelife]

A knife is sold saying it’s harmful. If Mr. Zuckerberg starts putting out disclaimer just like porn websites that this is harmful app and you shouldn’t use it unless you are an adult and understand the consequences of using their platform - that it can take your life, lead you to depression, gives you anxiety and mental agony. Then it’s all good. Otherwise - it is not and he is responsible for the consequences.

[@mikahist4155]

The comparison doesn't really Work- cause it would rather be like that: would you allow knife commercials on a children's tv channel? Who's going to allow that: the parents, the media company?!!!

[@itachisharingan9736]

​@@mikahist4155 i could not understand ur comparison could u detail it

[@tanmayll]

​@@mikahist4155there is parent control in every apps but parents don't use it before giving it to their children

[@KanekiKun-dt1of]

​@@itachisharingan9736it's meants to say in a way same as Beers,Ciggerates, People use to Enjoy Moments and parties,but it have serious Effects on Health on Over consumption.

[@ericdurae5085]

DO NOT GIVE YOURE CHILDREN A PHONE!!!!

[@aakash9706]

Well-done from india

[@TheMufcmark]

Social media shouldn't be available to anyone under 21. The legislators are equally responsible for not defending children!

[@White000Crow]

So the legislators should hold them accountable and they should fine them on a per case basis until they no longer exist.

[@AaronCatling]

Great healthy policy

[@rageagainsttheanalbeads6044]

Not to mention parents

[@ryanboutr7756]

*18 and up....at 18 you're an adult. You can go to prison, vote and probably have a job. Kids 16 and under shouldn't have social media

[@tokajileo5928]

yes it is the parent's responsibility

[@rawbacon]

And the Government should compensate me for all the harm they've done.

[@ekinwong]

According to his point of view. If someone got robbed or killed on the street. Can people sue government for not doing their job to keep criminal off the street? Do government compensate victims family?

[@Dubaijose_dj]

Parents should be blamed 😂 not Mark

[@pakalologirl420]

Love watching the snakey snake squirm 😂😂😂😂

[@ethandeuel4313]

Awesome 👏 made me proud to be an American citizen again

[@paulharbron8439]

Look up "False Dilemma" under logical fallacies. Don't buy this "Bipartisan" bs. We are about to lose freedom of speech on the Internet. We need to read the bill they are putting forward. And I like Hawley.

[@valuablememories5603]

You mean the drama show? Nothing happened here other than talk. Yes, let your kids try out guns at age 8-9 but God forbid social media... very logical people.