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Trump Hits Facebook and Amazon with Anti-Trust Bombshell

  

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Via:  heartland-american  •  8 years ago  •  66 comments

Trump Hits Facebook and Amazon with Anti-Trust Bombshell
“Two-thirds (66%) of conservatives agreed they do not trust Facebook to treat its users equally regardless of their political beliefs,” the study added. “Another two-thirds (65%) of self-described conservatives believe social media companies like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube are purposely censoring conservatives and conservative ideas from their platforms,” the MRC concluded.

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In an interview with Bloomberg , President Donald Trump stated that Facebook, Amazon and Google may be in a “very antitrust situation.”

Trump added that he could not “comment on the breaking up” of the three companies but his willingness to call them out has still spoken volumes.

The president has been very outspoken recently in his opinions of these major technology firms, especially in light of their apparent censorship of conservative views.

“Conservatives have been treated very unfairly,” Trump said. “I tell you there are some moments where we say, ‘Wow that really is bad, what they’re doing.'”

Trump claimed in a tweet on Tuesday that Google is censoring search results related to the topic of “Trump News,” arguing that the results listed are rigged toward left-leaning news sites.

He also agreed that Google is “suppressing voices of Conservatives” and added “This is a very serious situation-will be addressed!”










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Google search results for “Trump News” shows only the viewing/reporting of Fake News Media. In other words, they have it RIGGED, for me & others, so that almost all stories & news is BAD. Fake CNN is prominent. Republican/Conservative & Fair Media is shut out. Illegal? 96% of....














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....results on “Trump News” are from National Left-Wing Media, very dangerous. Google & others are suppressing voices of Conservatives and hiding information and news that is good. They are controlling what we can & cannot see. This is a very serious situation-will be addressed!


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Trump’s statistic of “96%” appears to come from a study done by PJ Media analyst Paula Bolyard . When searching the word “Trump” on Google, she only came up with two conservative sites in the first 100 results that Google returned.

Google maintains its stance that it does not take political bias into account when ranking search results, but the data seems to speak otherwise — as Trump was quick to point out.

On Wednesday, Trump again called out the tech giant on Twitter, this time for promoting President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address each year on the Google homepage while allegedly ignoring Trump’s.


But Google is not the only tech company that is under the president’s scrutiny. Trump added that Facebook and Twitter, too, “are treading on very, very troubled territory.”

The Media Research Center released a poll on Wednesday that makes it pretty clear how fed up conservatives are becoming with Facebook’s alleged censorship.

According to the data, “one third (32%) of self-described conservative Facebook users have left or are considering leaving Facebook due to political censorship.”

“Two-thirds (66%) of conservatives agreed they do not trust Facebook to treat its users equally regardless of their political beliefs,” the study added.

“Another two-thirds (65%) of self-described conservatives believe social media companies like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube are purposely censoring conservatives and conservative ideas from their platforms,” the MRC concluded.

That is a lot of unhappy customers, and anyone who has even a speck of knowledge about good business practices knows that unhappy customers are a recipe for trouble — even for a social media giant as powerful as Facebook.

Brent Bozell, president of MRC, made a statement about the data:

“These trends should set off alarm bells at Facebook headquarters. They are bleeding a major customer base,” Bozell said. “The question Facebook and other social media companies need to ask themselves is this: Do you want to be seen as an open platform for all political beliefs or would you rather be considered a left-wing public interest group that censors free speech worldwide?”

“The latter will prove to be unbelievably costly. Censorship on social media is no longer a hypothetical; it’s reality. So too is the evidence that this censorship is pointing to a massive conservative exodus,” Bozell concluded.

Whether or not the government decides to get involved in this situation remains to be seen. But one thing is for sure: Trump is not a fan.

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321steve - realistically thinkin or Duu
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2  321steve - realistically thinkin or Duu     8 years ago

“Conservatives have been treated very unfairly,” Trump said. “I tell you there are some moments where we say, ‘Wow that really is bad, what they’re doing.'”

Trump claimed in a tweet on Tuesday that Google is censoring search results related to the topic of “Trump News,” arguing that the results listed are rigged toward left-leaning news sites.

IMO: It's best not to listen to much or to put too much stock in what trump says because when president trump talks you are really better served by watching what he does. He himself said " Words to me don't mean much, it's deeds that matter!" I believe he truly believes that and words don't really mater to him, he'll say whatever he wants as long as it moves him closer to what he wants.

sad !

 
 
 
It Is ME
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2.2  It Is ME  replied to  321steve - realistically thinkin or Duu @2    8 years ago

Folks just don't understand what's going on with Trump. He's a smart cookie for sure. Thumbs Up 2

He tweets, he blusters, he chastises …… While actually making "America Great Again" !

The tweets, blusters and chastising are all a ploy to get the left and the media to look in their hate driven direction ONLY, while he actually get's things done.

I find the Media and the left to be the STUPID ones, as they are shown one door while Trump goes through "another" door instead. laughing dude

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It Is ME
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2.2.2  It Is ME  replied to  Tessylo @2.2.1    8 years ago
What things would those be that the turd is getting done?

The media has done it's job. You don't know ?

 
 
 
It Is ME
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2.2.4  It Is ME  replied to  Tessylo @2.2.1    8 years ago

I'm making money.

What are you doing ?

 
 
 
It Is ME
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2.2.7  It Is ME  replied to  Tessylo @2.2.5    8 years ago
Yes by reporting the truth about the turd. 

which reporters have been FIRED again ?

 
 
 
It Is ME
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2.2.8  It Is ME  replied to  Tessylo @2.2.6    8 years ago

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321steve - realistically thinkin or Duu
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2.2.9  321steve - realistically thinkin or Duu   replied to  It Is ME @2.2    8 years ago
Folks just don't understand what's going on with Trump.

I’m going to respond in sections:

Folks just don't understand what's going on with Trump. He's a smart cookie for sure. 

Smart yes, well educated on what all he’s doing, Sometimes, many times … No. I’ve always thought if trump was stupid or dumb he wouldn’t be the potential threat I see him as though.

He tweets, he blusters, he chastises …… While actually making "America Great Again" !

Yes president trump does use many distractionary tactics. And yes he is doing a great number of things behind the scene and for all to see. The results of much of what the president is doing however have not fully materialized at this time, most is still a work in progress the outcome is still somewhat in question and ultimately what is really most important.

The tweets, blusters and chastising are all a ploy to get the left and the media to look in their hate driven direction ONLY, while he actually get's things done.

Kinda see my last two answers

I find the Media and the left to be the STUPID ones, as they are shown one door while Trump goes through "another" door instead. 

Removed for context

I remember a time not long ago it seemed the shoe was on the other foot. When the simple name Obama would drive some republicans to salivate and chop at the bit as well.

And thanks you for the opportunity to express my opinion about your opinion….lol

 
 
 
It Is ME
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2.2.10  It Is ME  replied to  321steve - realistically thinkin or Duu @2.2.9    8 years ago
And thanks you for the opportunity to express my opinion about your opinion….lol

Thumbs Up 2

Talking is soooo much better than being one of those mask wearing "Hiel Antifa" Shits !  winking

 
 
 
321steve - realistically thinkin or Duu
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2.2.11  321steve - realistically thinkin or Duu   replied to  It Is ME @2.2.10    8 years ago
Talking and listening is soooo much better than being one of those

radicals from either side IMO.

Later, Thanks again

 
 
 
epistte
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2.2.12  epistte  replied to  It Is ME @2.2    8 years ago
He tweets, he blusters, he chastises …… While actually making "America Great Again" !

Donald Trump is a fool and only gullible people think that he is doing anything positive for the country.  If a person has to rely on bluster to achieve anything then they don't have brains. 

 
 
 
Ozzwald
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2.2.13  Ozzwald  replied to  It Is ME @2.2    8 years ago
He tweets, he blusters, he chastises …… While actually making "America Great Again" !

If Trump does anything to help the common people, it is purely by accident.

 
 
 
321steve - realistically thinkin or Duu
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2.2.14  321steve - realistically thinkin or Duu   replied to  Ozzwald @2.2.13    8 years ago
If Trump does anything to help the common people, it is purely by accident.

If that's really the case dont ya think we'd be seeing president trump much more interested in doing shit that was lining his pockets instead of doing all this crap he thinks will make america great ?

I do.

While I do believe HE believes the wealthy are the answer thru employment (himself included) in his own screwed up mind and ways I do think HE Believes he is doing what is good for the country which includes the "common people". 

I dont like trump I dont agree with his ways or means but I dio think like I said in his own messed up ways (as we see them) he really does want America to be a better country,

To me, that's about his only "Saving Grace."

PS: I voted for hillary.

 
 
 
321steve - realistically thinkin or Duu
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2.2.15  321steve - realistically thinkin or Duu   replied to  epistte @2.2.12    8 years ago
anything positive for the country

Here's my take: I'd repost it but that looks gaudy so here I think this post would be a fair response to your post as well..

Thanks.

      2.2.14   321steve                                        

 
 
 
Paula Bartholomew
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2.2.16  Paula Bartholomew  replied to  Tessylo @2.2.1    8 years ago

Which door would that be?  ????????

The door to the ladies room. too much pussy to grab, so little time.

 
 
 
It Is ME
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2.2.17  It Is ME  replied to  epistte @2.2.12    8 years ago

Only foolish people haven't been able to make something better of themselves since Trump took office.

 
 
 
It Is ME
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2.2.18  It Is ME  replied to  321steve - realistically thinkin or Duu @2.2.11    8 years ago
radicals from either side IMO.

Some are more radical than others. Makes No Sense

thumbs up

 
 
 
Galen Marvin Ross
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2.2.19  Galen Marvin Ross  replied to  It Is ME @2.2.17    8 years ago
Only foolish people haven't been able to make something better of themselves since Trump took office.

You mean like these guys?

Republicans.jpg

 
 
 
It Is ME
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2.2.20  It Is ME  replied to  Galen Marvin Ross @2.2.19    8 years ago

Hell....even "Stupid?chuckle Trump can make something bigger of himself. He's PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. laughing dude

Huuuuuuuge !

 
 
 
Galen Marvin Ross
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2.2.21  Galen Marvin Ross  replied to  It Is ME @2.2.20    8 years ago
Hell....even "Stupid? Trump can make something bigger of himself. He's PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.  Huuuuuuuge !

A title doesn't make someone better, it only, in Trumps case, shows that some people didn't see what everyone else saw, that he is a small man with a small mind and, people smaller than him put him in office.

 
 
 
It Is ME
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2.2.22  It Is ME  replied to  Galen Marvin Ross @2.2.21    8 years ago

Accomplishment is so over rated these days huh.

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Promise you'll teach them how to fish for themselves...…… EVIL !

 
 
 
Galen Marvin Ross
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2.2.23  Galen Marvin Ross  replied to  It Is ME @2.2.22    8 years ago
Accomplishment is so over rated these days huh.

Tell me, what did Trump accomplish? He was given money from his dad to start his first business and, failed at that, then he borrowed so much and, went bankrupt so much that he had to go overseas to find new lenders and, even now there are questions rising as to how he actually stays afloat, there are rumors of laundering money for the Russians, hidden bank accounts and, his "personal lawyer" is now working with the government to get a liter sentence, what secrets is he revealing about Trump?

 
 
 
It Is ME
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2.2.24  It Is ME  replied to  Galen Marvin Ross @2.2.23    8 years ago
Tell me, what did Trump accomplish?

I already did that. Did you "Misread" ?

"there are rumors of laundering money for the Russians".

Why would you want to be like the MSM. They are on the skids with their crap news. You have a need to "Skid" yourself ?

 
 
 
Galen Marvin Ross
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2.2.25  Galen Marvin Ross  replied to  It Is ME @2.2.24    8 years ago
Why would you want to be like the MSM. They are on the skids with their crap news.

Really? You think they're "on the skids" they've gotten everything right so far, the only ones denying this are the ones who support the traitor-in-chief currently occupying the White House, holding the place hostage until American gets a backbone again.

 
 
 
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2.2.26  Skrekk  replied to  321steve - realistically thinkin or Duu @2.2.14    8 years ago
While I do believe HE believes the wealthy are the answer thru employment (himself included) in his own screwed up mind and ways I do think HE Believes he is doing what is good for the country which includes the "common people". 

I like how he thinks tax cuts for the rich are far more important than a small pay bump for federal workers.    Or to put it another way, he's using money that was intended for that pay bump to pay himself and his cronies.

 
 
 
Krishna
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2.2.27  Krishna  replied to  It Is ME @2.2.17    8 years ago
Only foolish people haven't been able to make something better of themselves since Trump took office.

Are you possible referring to foolish people(who haven't been able to make something of themselves) such as these?

Paul Manafort? (Found guilty of 8 felonies)

Or perhaps Michael Flynn? (Pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI, now cooperating with the Special Counsel)

George Pappadopoulos? ( Pleaded guilty of lying to the FBI, also now cooperating)

Richard Gates? (Pleaded guilty of lying to the FBI, also pleaded guilty to conspiracy' now cooperating).

Alex van der Zwaan?   (He became the first person to serve prison time in Mueller’s Russia investigation, spending 30 days in jail before being deported to the Netherlands, where he is a citizen, in June). 

Duncan Hunter? (He's the second member of Congress to endorse Trump during his presidential campaign.  Hunter and his wife were indicted on 60 counts by a federal grand jury on charges that they spent more than $250,000 in campaign funds on family vacations, school tuition and dental work and tried to conceal it)

Chris Collins? (The first member of Congress to endorse Trump for president.  Indicted in August on charges of insider trading and lying to federal agents. Collins was accused of receiving inside information about negative clinical trial tests conducted by Innate Immunotherapeutics, a company with which he had long been associated. Arrested Aug 8th).

Those are some of the"Witches" uncovered by the so-called "Witch-hunt.

witchesflying.png

I assume that some or all of these people are the ones you are referring to... (or do you think their actions listed above actually are"making something better of themselves"?

 
 
 
It Is ME
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2.2.28  It Is ME  replied to  Krishna @2.2.27    8 years ago

Since we were speaking of the "Working Class", your list is only meaningful to those that want something to vote up.

 
 
 
Paula Bartholomew
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2.2.29  Paula Bartholomew  replied to  It Is ME @2.2.20    8 years ago

The only thing bigger than his waist is his ego now that he can add POTUS to his resume.

 
 
 
lib50
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3  lib50    8 years ago

Source: Donald Trump's ass.   That's where the fake news comes from.  Guy lies so much it's not even news.  Why you think this is anything except desperate Trump attempts to deal with what's coming up the pike is beyond me.  He is a liar, and anything he says is bullshit until proven otherwise.

 
 
 
321steve - realistically thinkin or Duu
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3.1  321steve - realistically thinkin or Duu   replied to  lib50 @3    8 years ago
Source: Donald Trump's ass.   That's where the fake news comes from.

Straight to the point, I like it. 

lol

 
 
 
lady in black
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5  lady in black    8 years ago

Poor wittle snowflake orange conman traitor in chief needs a blankie, safe space and pacifier from big bad fb and amazon.  Suck it up butter cup cupcake.

 
 
 
MrFrost
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6  MrFrost    8 years ago

So trump is once again attacking free speech... How shocking... /yawn

 
 
 
Krishna
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7  Krishna    8 years ago

In an interview with  Bloomberg , President Donald Trump stated that Facebook, Amazon and Google may be in a “very antitrust situation.”

Trump added that he could not “comment on the breaking up” of the three companies but his willingness to call them out has still spoken volumes.

Of course Trump regularly says things which he later totally contradicts-- so this may just be all be talk to stir up "his base" for the upcoming mid-terms.

However is he does actually do anything significant against these companies, their stock price will fall. And given their YUGE size, that would call the stock market to "correct" (i.e. decline in value). 

(Full Disclosure: I happily own shares of Amazon stock :-).

 
 
 
Krishna
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8  Krishna    8 years ago

When Trump speaks of "Fake News", is he also including news media such as Fox. Stormfront, etc?

Or...does he only use that label for any media out that has a different opinion than he does, and/or does not suppress negative stories about him? 

 
 
 
pat wilson
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9  pat wilson    8 years ago

"anti-trust bombshell"

The article title is misleading, there are no charges against these entities of "anti-trust". There is no "bombshell". What a crock of shit !

By the way HA, your hero Peter Theil is on the board of Facebook and is a major stockholder. 

 
 
 
TᵢG
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10  TᵢG    8 years ago

I almost never use Facebook, but if they are indeed censoring people for ideological reasons then they deserve the fallout.

 
 
 
Krishna
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10.1  Krishna  replied to  TᵢG @10    8 years ago

I almost never use Facebook, but if they are indeed censoring people for ideological reasons then they deserve the fallout.

If . . . !!!

 
 
 
sandy-2021492
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10.2  sandy-2021492  replied to  TᵢG @10    8 years ago

They aren't.

I still see political posts from my friends and family.  Even the flat-out fake ones from each side of the aisle.

 
 
 
lady in black
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11  lady in black    8 years ago

Much to do about nothing...more empty bs spewing forth from the POS in the white house.

 
 
 
devangelical
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12  devangelical    8 years ago

Empty threats is what the teavangelical messiah has left.

 
 
 
bbl-1
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13  bbl-1    8 years ago

The only 'fulcrum' of this seed is, "Trump Hits."

Another day another hit by 'the Trump.'  Adnauseam. 

Yeah well, with laundered money 'the Trump' is broke arse.  Putin has him right where he's always had him.  And the little tidbits locked away somewhere.  The Trump is broke arse. 

 
 
 
Thrawn 31
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14  Thrawn 31    8 years ago
Trump Hits Facebook And Amazon With Anti-Trust Bombshell

No he didn't. Pretty sure he doesn't even know what the term means. If you want to prove the are monopolies then you must show that they are actively shutting down their opposition. Not even close to possible to do with Google, since there are multiple search engines, Google is just the most popular. And good luck with Facebook since all they have to say is that no one, inside the US, has even really tried to compete (and they are right). 

He was speaking purely out of his ass, and both companies know it, hence why they haven't even bothered to say much of anything about it. Trump is completely toothless here and every but him and his supporters know it. 

 
 
 
Skrekk
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14.2  Skrekk  replied to  Thrawn 31 @14    8 years ago
No he didn't. Pretty sure he doesn't even know what the term means.

Trump also knows that the vast majority of his supporters are too dumb to understand what the term means and much too dumb to understand that it doesn't even apply to the issue anyway.    That's really why Trump loves the uneducated....because they're incredibly gullible and so easily manipulated.

 
 

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