Hillary Clinton Calls for Criminal Charges Against Americans Spreading "Misinformation"
Hillary Clinton, the former Secretary of State and a key figure in the 'Russia, Russia, Russia' propaganda narrative, has recently called for criminal charges against individuals spreading "misinformation". She believes this would serve as a "better deterrence" ahead of the upcoming election.
Hillary's Stance on Misinformation and Propaganda
In a conversation with MSNBC host Rachel Maddow, Clinton suggested that Americans involved in spreading "propaganda" similar to the kind that allegedly led to the Russians "boosting Trump" in 2016, should face criminal prosecution. She stated, "I think it's important to indict the Russians, just as Mueller indicted a lot of Russians who were engaged in direct election interference and boosting Trump back in 2016. But I also think there are Americans who are engaged in this kind of propaganda. And whether they should be civilly or even in some cases criminally charged is something that would be a better deterrence."
Clinton's Hypocrisy Called Out
Aaron Mate, a journalist, pointed out the hypocrisy in Clinton's statements. He noted that she was advocating against free speech while referencing the Russiagate scandal, which was a product of her own campaign's propaganda. The case she mentioned, where Mueller charged some Russians for social media activity, was dropped when the Russian company decided to contest the case in court.
Clinton's Conversation with Maddow
During the conversation with Maddow, Clinton expressed her concerns about the attempts of foreign entities, not just Russia, to interfere in the American election. She commended the actions taken by the Justice Department and the State Department, but emphasized that the U.S. is only at the beginning of uncovering the extent of foreign influence on its elections.
She also criticized the international news operation, Russia Today (RT), calling it an arm of the Russian government and its intelligence operation. According to her, RT is using Americans to spread Kremlin propaganda. She suggested that Americans involved in such activities should face legal consequences as a deterrent.
Reaction to Clinton's Statements
JD Vance, running mate of Trump, responded to Clinton's demands by criticizing her call for penalties against speech she disagrees with. He accused her of advocating for censorship and violence, and urged people to reject both.
Bottom Line
The debate around misinformation and propaganda, especially in the context of elections, is a contentious one. While some believe in stringent measures to curb the spread of false information, others see it as an infringement on free speech. What are your thoughts on this issue? Do you agree with Clinton's call for criminal charges against those spreading misinformation, or do you see it as a threat to free speech? Share your thoughts and this article with your friends. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is delivered every day at 6pm.
