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Robert Reich claims Elon Musk 'out of control,' says regulators should arrest him
Posted on 9/1/24 at 5:29 pm
Posted on 9/1/24 at 5:29 pm
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Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich, who served during Bill Clinton's presidency, wrote in a column published Friday that Elon Musk was "out of control," and argued he needed to be reined in.
"He may be the richest man in the world. He may own one of the world’s most influential social media platforms. But that doesn’t mean we’re powerless to stop him," Reich wrote, including a list of six things people could do to rein in Musk.
After Musk purchased Twitter in 2022, now known as X, Reich deemed the purchase "dangerous nonsense." He argued Musk's purchase was "just about power," rather than free speech.
Reich called on people to boycott Tesla and X and added, "Regulators around the world should threaten Musk with arrest if he doesn’t stop disseminating lies and hate on X."
Reich argued that global regulators might already be considering threatening Musk with an arrest, citing France's arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov.
Durov was arrested at Le Bourget airport outside Paris last week as part of a sweeping investigation opened earlier this year. French prosecutors alleged that he allowed criminal activity on the messaging app, and judges ordered him to pay 5 million euros bail. Allegations against Durov include that his platform is being used for child sexual abuse material and drug trafficking, and that Telegram refused to share information or documents with investigators when required by law.
"In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission should demand that Musk take down lies that are likely to endanger individuals – and if he does not, sue him under Section Five of the FTC Act," Reich argued. "Musk’s free-speech rights under the first amendment don’t take precedence over the public interest."
The former labor secretary also suggested the U.S. government terminate its contracts with Musk's Space X.
Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich, who served during Bill Clinton's presidency, wrote in a column published Friday that Elon Musk was "out of control," and argued he needed to be reined in.
"He may be the richest man in the world. He may own one of the world’s most influential social media platforms. But that doesn’t mean we’re powerless to stop him," Reich wrote, including a list of six things people could do to rein in Musk.
After Musk purchased Twitter in 2022, now known as X, Reich deemed the purchase "dangerous nonsense." He argued Musk's purchase was "just about power," rather than free speech.
Reich called on people to boycott Tesla and X and added, "Regulators around the world should threaten Musk with arrest if he doesn’t stop disseminating lies and hate on X."
Reich argued that global regulators might already be considering threatening Musk with an arrest, citing France's arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov.
Durov was arrested at Le Bourget airport outside Paris last week as part of a sweeping investigation opened earlier this year. French prosecutors alleged that he allowed criminal activity on the messaging app, and judges ordered him to pay 5 million euros bail. Allegations against Durov include that his platform is being used for child sexual abuse material and drug trafficking, and that Telegram refused to share information or documents with investigators when required by law.
"In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission should demand that Musk take down lies that are likely to endanger individuals – and if he does not, sue him under Section Five of the FTC Act," Reich argued. "Musk’s free-speech rights under the first amendment don’t take precedence over the public interest."
The former labor secretary also suggested the U.S. government terminate its contracts with Musk's Space X.
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Posted on 9/1/24 at 5:31 pm to Placekicker
I advocate for all people like Robert Reich to be beaten about the head and neck until they regain their senses.
Posted on 9/1/24 at 5:32 pm to Placekicker
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Musk’s free-speech rights under the first amendment don’t take precedence over the public interest."
Sure they do.
Unless you are a Marxist looking to control speech.
We need to start punching these simps in the face. It's time they learn that lesson.
Posted on 9/1/24 at 5:34 pm to Placekicker
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Musk’s free-speech rights under the first amendment don’t take precedence over the public interest.
May God help us.
Posted on 9/1/24 at 5:35 pm to Placekicker
quote:sure they do. It is God given right.
Musk’s free-speech rights under the first amendment don’t take precedence over the public interest."
Posted on 9/1/24 at 5:35 pm to Placekicker
Robert Reich is a retard.
Posted on 9/1/24 at 5:36 pm to Robin Masters
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Robert Reich is a retard
And a sniveling little gnome.
Posted on 9/1/24 at 5:41 pm to Placekicker
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The former labor secretary also suggested the U.S. government terminate its contracts with Musk's Space X.
Then how would we get our astronauts back home?
Posted on 9/1/24 at 5:42 pm to Placekicker
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"Musk’s free-speech rights under the first amendment don’t take precedence over the public interest."
Free speech IS the public interest.
Posted on 9/1/24 at 5:44 pm to roadGator
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Musk’s free-speech rights under the first amendment don’t take precedence over the public interest."
If they think they can limit the free speech rights of the world’s richest man, then they certainly won’t hesitate to do the same to the rest of us. People like this Reich a-hole need to be put up against a wall. They’re the real threat to “democracy.”
Posted on 9/1/24 at 5:49 pm to Placekicker
Short man syndrome.
Posted on 9/1/24 at 5:52 pm to Placekicker
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Secretary Robert Reich
An excellent example of one of Hitler’s ministers in the third Reich.
Posted on 9/1/24 at 5:55 pm to Placekicker
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The former labor secretary also suggested the U.S. government terminate its contracts with Musk's Space X.
Idiot.
Posted on 9/1/24 at 5:55 pm to Placekicker
I remember the first time I heard Rush Limbaugh. He was eviscerating Robert Reich, and continued to do so for years.
Posted on 9/1/24 at 6:20 pm to Placekicker
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The former labor secretary also suggested the U.S. government terminate its contracts with Musk's Space X.
Musk does space better and cheaper than NASA(government) can ever do it.
Posted on 9/1/24 at 6:22 pm to Placekicker
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The former labor secretary also suggested the U.S. government terminate its contracts with Musk's Space X.
Yeah try getting to the IIS, moon and Mars without SpaceX, lmao. Robert is a clown.
Posted on 9/1/24 at 6:25 pm to Placekicker
Robert Reich would be one of the first creatures in my Reeducation Camp
Posted on 9/1/24 at 6:30 pm to Placekicker
Tell is you scared without telling us your scared…..
Posted on 9/1/24 at 6:36 pm to Placekicker
Look where we’re headed. How can anyone support these people?
Posted on 9/1/24 at 6:39 pm to Placekicker
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"Musk’s free-speech rights under the first amendment don’t take precedence over the public interest."
Actually, First Amendment rights ARE the public interest.
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