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@mmasnick I’m saying they should remove the violent speech. And ideally we should have mechanism to get a court order to remove that speech. A temporary suspension if they don’t given the threat of real violence on Jan 20 seems reasonable. — PolitiTweet.org

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@mala As you know the First Amendment under Brandenburg does not protect speech that is an imminent incitement of violence, and private companies also can have their own guidelines. — PolitiTweet.org

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@mmasnick Under Brandenburg, speech that incites an imminent threat of violence or that is a true threat is illegal. So we should have a court order ideally. But given the time involved temporary suspension if they don’t take this down seems reasonable. — PolitiTweet.org

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@Markfrankbio It’s a fair point. But under Brandenburg speech that incites imminent violence is illegal. So we should be able to get a court order to remove. But I see no problem with Amazon requiring Parler to remove such speech that isn’t even protected by the 1st Amendment. — PolitiTweet.org

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Parler is hosted by Amazon Web services (AWS). Amazon should deny Parler services until Jan 21 unless they commit to removing all posts related to incitement of violence concerning inauguration. This will help prevent further violence and save lives. — PolitiTweet.org

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.@EvelynAswad has a brilliant law review article on this point about what legal reforms we need to curb this kind of toxicity and extremism. Her piece Freedom to Be Human should be required reading for lawmakers. — PolitiTweet.org

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@JamesRomm Did the analogy not work? Appreciate your honest feedback! Obviously it lacks the rhetorical genius. — PolitiTweet.org

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Republican lawmakers who voted for certification should be leading the call for Trump’s removal since Donald Trump Jr. made it clear that the incitement “we’re coming for you” was targeted first and foremost at Republican lawmakers who weren’t voting to overturn the election. — PolitiTweet.org

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A video belatedly calling for a transition does not change these facts. 1. Trump invited violence telling people to storm the Capitol & fight. 2. He tweeted support for the rioters 3. He showed a dereliction of duty by failing to call the National Guard. He needs to go. — PolitiTweet.org

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Maybe they cancelled your contract because there isn’t a market for politicians who give fist pumps to rioters attacking the Capitol. Your reasoning wouldn’t pass a first year law exam. Simon & Schuster is not a state actor. The 1st amendment doesn’t apply. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @abc7newsbayarea: "The president failed to safeguard the American democracy yesterday." Bay Area Rep. @RoKhanna explains why he supports… — PolitiTweet.org

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This is a thoughtful thread by @ezraklein. You don’t have to agree with all of it. But Maya Angelou once said in times or crisis, the nation needs thinkers. Rather than just screaming at each other, thoughtful reflection like this will make us a better democracy. — PolitiTweet.org

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If DC had been a state & been able to have a public safety plan with a national guard, the rioters would probably never have gotten through the door. Another reason we need DC statehood. — PolitiTweet.org

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My appreciation is for individual responders yesterday who I saw help. I have called for an official investigation and concrete action into why US Capitol Police failed to plan for the widely publicized riot and why barriers were opened. — PolitiTweet.org

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After a day of evacuation from a bomb threat & lockdown, I am honored that I am now going to vote NO on the R objections to overturn state election results. This is my way of honoring the police, national guard, & responders who risked their life today to protect our democracy. — PolitiTweet.org

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Sheltering in Cannon: Trump was rejected in courts by people his party appointed, rejected by states where his party was in power & now by his party’s Senate leader & VP. Democracy is still sacred for Americans. That spirit will overcome today’s violence. Prayers for the injured. — PolitiTweet.org

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I have never praised @senatemajldr. But his speech today makes me proud to be an American. Yes it’s late. But still. He is speaking about having common facts & a common reality and not striking a fatal blow to American institutions or democracy. It is arguably his finest speech. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @TimRyan: This didn't happen by accident. Democrats — and notably leaders like @staceyabrams and organizations like @fairfightaction — h… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @TimRyan: I want to congratulate @ReverendWarnock and @ossoff on their historic wins last night in Georgia. These victories wouldn't hav… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @TimRyan: But now that we're here, I know we can build back better. The Biden-Harris administration has a mandate. And they should seize… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @saikatc: Would be a good start. And build new clean steel plants, build electric car factories, build PPE factories, build solar panel… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @TerriGerstein: @RoKhanna @staceyabrams PRO Act too! — PolitiTweet.org

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Thank you activists & grassroots orgs. Thank you @staceyabrams! Now we must deliver. $15 wage, Medicare expansion, $2000 monthly checks, student loan forgiveness, free college, real start on GND, end to Afghan & Yemen war, $2 trillion infrastructure, tax millionaires on cap gains — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @AdamGreen: THREAD: Let's be clear... In #GAsen, Democrats united around the @StaceyAbrams PROGRESSIVE THEORY OF THE CASE for winning:… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Robillard: If Warnock pulls this out, the historical nature of his victory can’t be understated: He’ll be just the second Black person… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @cmclymer: When Stacey Abrams declined to run for the Senate and focus on voting reform and mobilization, there was a LOT of skepticism… — PolitiTweet.org

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One of the great contributions @aoc makes on our committee behind the scenes and when the TV cameras are off is giving some of her best questions to fellow members. She has given quite a few good ones to me! Excited about the force this committee will be for progressive change. — PolitiTweet.org

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Jacob Blake was shot 7 times in the back, and is now partially paralyzed. How is such an excessive use of force not criminal? — PolitiTweet.org

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With our ICUs full, our vaccine rollout going slower than expected, and a new strain of Covid in the mix, it's more important than ever to follow CDC guidelines. Please mask up and keep socially distant. https://t.co/tQDe1UqjaA — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @RexChapman: BODYBAGS. Georgia’s Republican senators invested in BODYBAGS after a January COVID briefing. Please help spread the wor… — PolitiTweet.org