European Tech Regulator Threatens to Punish
Elon Musk, X for Airing Trump Interview
National Review,
by
James Lynch
Original Article
Posted By: Dreadnought,
8/12/2024 4:15:33 PM
The European Commission is threatening X owner Elon Musk with possible legal consequences for his plans to air an uncensored interview with former president Donald Trump, and calling for Musk to balance the importance of free expression with the need to suppress “harmful” content.
European Commissioner for the internal market Thierry Breton, one of the world’s most aggressive tech regulators, warned Musk that his planned Monday night interview with Trump could violate the Digital Services Act, or DSA, if X does not limit the spread of certain forms of online speech connected to the interview.
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Reply 1 - Posted by:
Safari Man 8/12/2024 4:30:08 PM (No. 1776983)
Big Brother is watching. I did Notsee that coming.
47 people like this.
Reply 2 - Posted by:
ladydawgfan 8/12/2024 4:37:03 PM (No. 1776985)
Elon Musk should tell them where to stuff their DSA and suggest some tools to use in the task!!
43 people like this.
Reply 3 - Posted by:
MindMadeUp 8/12/2024 4:39:35 PM (No. 1776986)
After Hitler's failure taking over the world using warfare, the Fascist types have decided to use lawfare instead. And it's even more insidious.
58 people like this.
Reply 4 - Posted by:
mc squared 8/12/2024 4:43:18 PM (No. 1776987)
By claiming your opponents are disseminating false news and having the power to censor it, there is no need for voting.
Musk should give Breton a big American finger. Let Bretan shut down UK's internet.
42 people like this.
Reply 5 - Posted by:
Jesuslover54 8/12/2024 4:56:56 PM (No. 1776992)
They fear Trump. He made them pay up.
46 people like this.
Reply 6 - Posted by:
WV.Hillbilly 8/12/2024 5:03:33 PM (No. 1776995)
If you don't want it in your country, block it.
China does it.
42 people like this.
Reply 7 - Posted by:
Kate318 8/12/2024 5:04:02 PM (No. 1776996)
I’m sure Mr. Musk will tell the commission just where they can put their warning,
37 people like this.
Reply 8 - Posted by:
Strike3 8/12/2024 5:23:16 PM (No. 1777008)
You are f*****g with a guy who builds his own rockets. Are you sure you want to continue?
45 people like this.
Reply 9 - Posted by:
danu 8/12/2024 5:38:46 PM (No. 1777013)
theeeey're baaaaack, in red and blaaaaaaack. revealing themselves so boldly may not be their best strategy.
but it's charming, nonetheless. it's easier to calculate how much rotten produce is needed.
merci, mes petits lapins.
18 people like this.
Reply 10 - Posted by:
voxpopuli 8/12/2024 5:43:08 PM (No. 1777014)
now..
we see who has been running the democrat party
since 2000 and ESPECIALLY since 2008
20 people like this.
Reply 11 - Posted by:
Highlander 8/12/2024 5:45:30 PM (No. 1777018)
What’s a polite way to tell those Euros to blow it out their ___?
21 people like this.
Reply 12 - Posted by:
D S Craft 8/12/2024 5:49:07 PM (No. 1777020)
I don't know why Elon doesn't tell people like this who are trying to muzzle him that his site is in compliance with US law with regards to free speech. If they don't like his rules for speech on his platform then they're saying they don't like US law and our 1st Amendment. Do they really want to go down that path? I think that could be a very powerful rebuttal for him.
17 people like this.
Reply 13 - Posted by:
SALady 8/12/2024 6:59:53 PM (No. 1777048)
I'm already guessing that Musk will tell Thierry Breton to "F" off, and then challenge him to a fight to settle this like men!!!!!
11 people like this.
Reply 14 - Posted by:
Starboard_side 8/12/2024 7:38:31 PM (No. 1777063)
Wow, now it's the possibility of "harmful" language they might hear?
Based on that word, nearly anything you personally don't like or agree with could be considered "harmful" to the particular individual who has heard such words.
15 people like this.
Reply 15 - Posted by:
red1066 8/12/2024 7:50:44 PM (No. 1777069)
To a certain extent, this is just Marxist censorship. However, it really doesn't need to be to aired in Europe any more than an interview with a candidate running for office in Europe needs to be seen in the U.S.
10 people like this.
Reply 16 - Posted by:
BarryNo 8/12/2024 8:22:20 PM (No. 1777080)
Accept a HUGE middle finger from me, dude!
14 people like this.
Reply 17 - Posted by:
downnout 8/12/2024 8:58:40 PM (No. 1777096)
Who does this pusillanimous twit think he is???
12 people like this.
Reply 18 - Posted by:
mifla 8/13/2024 6:36:28 AM (No. 1777233)
And why does the EU get to decide what is truth and what is fiction?
Trump should tell them to shut up or when Germany tries a third time, they are on their own.
9 people like this.
Reply 19 - Posted by:
Paperpuncher 8/13/2024 6:59:10 AM (No. 1777252)
Gee, it would be really sad if all the STARLINK satellites over Europe all of sudden were accidentally turned off. OK EU, think about that!
7 people like this.
Reply 20 - Posted by:
Rama41 8/13/2024 7:06:26 AM (No. 1777260)
Go on X to see Elon's immediate response to the European Commissioner. It's a version of the three-words we're all thinking, but even worse.
6 people like this.
Reply 21 - Posted by:
Dodge Boy 8/13/2024 8:14:35 AM (No. 1777310)
Commission, get lost.
6 people like this.
Reply 22 - Posted by:
janjan 8/13/2024 8:46:58 AM (No. 1777325)
Elon has no obligation to comply with EU law. He is an American citizen living in the US. I think he has demonstrated by now that he will not be intimidated by condescending rubes who see themselves as globalist overlords.
7 people like this.
Reply 23 - Posted by:
Marzipan4 8/13/2024 9:08:47 AM (No. 1777333)
My old boss used to say, give a fool enough rope and he’ll eventually Hang himself. Elon will run this interview and the globalists will shriek and run all around exposing more of their agenda. Sorry, but I do delight in Elon stirring the pot. Popcorn please.
10 people like this.
Reply 24 - Posted by:
Zigrid 8/13/2024 10:22:52 AM (No. 1777370)
Yeah...yeah...I'm sure Elon is scared to death of all the threats against him by Europe...so bring it on...Elon is twenty steps ahead of you and will always be....President Trump is in good company with Elon...they are a dynamic duo....will the left ever learn that good always trumps evil...pardon the pun....God is with US folks...I can feel it!!
5 people like this.
Reply 25 - Posted by:
Lawsy0 8/13/2024 10:50:33 AM (No. 1777385)
The European Commission is sooo jealous of out First Amendment! But not jealous enough to emulate it. They just wanna whine!
5 people like this.
Reply 26 - Posted by:
chagrined 8/13/2024 11:32:57 AM (No. 1777412)
You silly rabbit, the First Amendment to the Constitution is for Americans. Should be for everybody, but the fascists of the world will fight it tooth and nail. People like Thierry "The Fop" Breton.
2 people like this.
Reply 27 - Posted by:
PrayerWarrior 8/13/2024 12:21:15 PM (No. 1777440)
What arrogance! We know why this "Regulator" is threatening Elon. It's because the EU hates President Donald J. Trump. We hope Elon tells them to take their rules and regulations and puts them where the sun doesn't shine.
0 people like this.
Reply 28 - Posted by:
24tea@Mag 8/13/2024 2:29:51 PM (No. 1777483)
Tough! No harmful content - just the European Commission.
1 person likes this.
Reply 29 - Posted by:
crashnburn 8/13/2024 4:26:58 PM (No. 1777516)
WW II bomber pilots knew they were over the target when they started drawing FLAK. I’d say Elon is smack dab over the target.
1 person likes this.
Reply 30 - Posted by:
judy 8/14/2024 4:43:53 AM (No. 1777687)
Musk should have him charged with election interference….
0 people like this.
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