Elon Musk Reinstates Alex Jones Amidst Social Media Turmoil
Shared By Peter Boykin – American Political Commentator / Citizen Journalist / Political Candidate
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Elon Musk Reinstates Alex Jones Amidst Social Media Turmoil
In a defiant move against conventional norms, Elon Musk, the visionary behind X (previously known as Twitter), has stirred the pot by reinstating controversial figure Alex Jones, the voice behind Infowars, following a decisive poll conducted among users.
Jones faced a permanent banishment from Twitter in 2018 due to a video where he vocally confronted CNN reporter Oliver Darcy.
The saga unfolded on Saturday when Musk took to X, conducting a poll seeking user input on whether Jones deserved reinstatement. The poll attracted a staggering 2 million votes, with a notable 70.1% voting “Yes” and 29.9% opting for “No.”
However, Musk’s bold decision comes amidst a battleground for X, embroiled in a heated conflict with left-leaning corporate giants like Disney and Apple, who have withdrawn their advertisements from the platform. The reinstatement of a polarizing figure such as Jones could potentially exacerbate efforts to woo back these advertisers.
In the pursuit of a platform championing free speech, Musk seems undeterred by the potential repercussions. Addressing concerns about the exodus of advertisers, Musk boldly stated, “If somebody’s gonna try to blackmail me with advertising, blackmail me with money, go f*** yourself. Go. F***. Yourself.”
This move by Musk signals a defiant stance against the corporate censure prevalent on social media platforms, asserting the right to an unrestricted exchange of ideas despite the ramifications it may yield in the ongoing battle for ad revenue.
[Source: The Post Millennial]
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