My concern is the unlimited junk being promoted on the internet as being "facts". In the supposed interests of "free speech" Vance and his allies are basically advocating mayhem. We are witnessing the decline of the American empire with their leader's emphasis on individualism and turning their backs on a decent society with room, and care, for all.
'My concern is the unlimited junk being promoted on the internet as being "facts". ' You mean the stuff they promote on TVNZ, RNZ, the newspapers is not also been promoted as 'facts'? Grow up - it's up to the reader to assess the validity of the claims that are being made. That is what the human mind is made for from birth - although there are plenty of ways to trip up along the way and we all do. It's a journey in search of truth not an edict from God.
It's not just the decline of the American empire - it's the whole western system (since that is the US empire)
Vance thinks "free speech" is a bigger issue than an expansionist Russia which has already invaded Ukraine unprovoked? Breathtaking. And he wants Germany to just forget its history (just like Musk). Forget the 20th century happened. Apparently, refraining from invading your neighbours is not a "fundamental value" in Vance's estimation. Is AfD being suppressed? Is it unable to compete in the coming election? Last I looked, AfD was both able to broadcast its messages and is also contesting the election. I seem to remember a major NZ political party in the past saying it would refuse to negotiate with NZ First. How is making it clear Germany's other major parties will refuse to negotiate with AfD AHEAD of Germany's election any different? Was our major party "running in fear of your own voters," as Vance put it? This looks like democracy to me.
You need to listen less to MSM and start searching for more nuanced and intelligent analysis of the history and state of play in the Ukraine. Applying some critical analysis to the claim "Ukraine unprovoked" would be a good start
My concern is the unlimited junk being promoted on the internet as being "facts". In the supposed interests of "free speech" Vance and his allies are basically advocating mayhem. We are witnessing the decline of the American empire with their leader's emphasis on individualism and turning their backs on a decent society with room, and care, for all.
'My concern is the unlimited junk being promoted on the internet as being "facts". ' You mean the stuff they promote on TVNZ, RNZ, the newspapers is not also been promoted as 'facts'? Grow up - it's up to the reader to assess the validity of the claims that are being made. That is what the human mind is made for from birth - although there are plenty of ways to trip up along the way and we all do. It's a journey in search of truth not an edict from God.
It's not just the decline of the American empire - it's the whole western system (since that is the US empire)
Vance thinks "free speech" is a bigger issue than an expansionist Russia which has already invaded Ukraine unprovoked? Breathtaking. And he wants Germany to just forget its history (just like Musk). Forget the 20th century happened. Apparently, refraining from invading your neighbours is not a "fundamental value" in Vance's estimation. Is AfD being suppressed? Is it unable to compete in the coming election? Last I looked, AfD was both able to broadcast its messages and is also contesting the election. I seem to remember a major NZ political party in the past saying it would refuse to negotiate with NZ First. How is making it clear Germany's other major parties will refuse to negotiate with AfD AHEAD of Germany's election any different? Was our major party "running in fear of your own voters," as Vance put it? This looks like democracy to me.
You need to listen less to MSM and start searching for more nuanced and intelligent analysis of the history and state of play in the Ukraine. Applying some critical analysis to the claim "Ukraine unprovoked" would be a good start