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Well yeah -- did you think it was somehow about consumer rights?

Democrats and Republicans alike want to use the threat of regulation and anti-trust action to force social media companies to adopt moderation policies favorable to them. They both recognize (IMO correctly) that they must make these threats; principled adherence to economic liberty leaves one without leverage and is likely to result in companies simply caving to one's opposition (c.f. the behavior of most companies with respect to China).

Credit bureaus don't influence elections, ergo there is little advantage to be gained by making threats against them.




I don't think it's a both sides issue. Regulating social media companies for a politically favorable environment is largely a Republican adventure.

https://www.texastribune.org/2021/12/01/texas-social-media-l...

https://www.flgov.com/2021/05/24/governor-ron-desantis-signs...




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