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flibbitygiblets

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16. So, we're just full-on authoritarian dictator mode now, is it?
Fri Jul 31, 2020, 11:49 PM
Jul 2020

Today Gym Jordan was trying to get Fauci to say that protesters should be stopped because of coronavirus

Yesterday Shitler floated postponing the elections.

Bone to Zuck Lithos Jul 2020 #1
No...Tik Tok are short videos LeftInTX Aug 2020 #30
But Zuck has a TikTok competitor coming out More_Cowbell Aug 2020 #47
Oh OK LeftInTX Aug 2020 #49
Zuck has a monopoly Lithos Aug 2020 #52
Well, there goes the youth vote jmowreader Jul 2020 #2
This will definitely Tik off the Tokkers Zambero Jul 2020 #9
I would bet he'll try to get Apple and Google to remove it from their app stores. Calista241 Aug 2020 #76
Sarah Cooper will still be on Youtube. klook Jul 2020 #3
I'm "of a certain age," Lefta Dissenter Jul 2020 #8
Hi, Lefta! Me too! She is all I know about Tik Tok AllyCat Aug 2020 #17
Heh, same here. klook Aug 2020 #55
Does this have anything to do with the role TikTok played in the Tulsa rally fiasco? NT Bleacher Creature Jul 2020 #4
Is there any doubt at all? n/t IllinoisBirdWatcher Jul 2020 #6
Don't you mean "roll"? I ask because we saw more tumbleweeds rolling than people cstanleytech Aug 2020 #23
Nicely Done! ProfessorGAC Aug 2020 #75
I'm sure it does LeftInTX Aug 2020 #31
OF COURSE! louzke9 Aug 2020 #58
Can anyone think of some other countries whose government AleksS Jul 2020 #5
NEXT: Trump bans non-Goya products from grocery shelves dalton99a Jul 2020 #7
His buddy in North Korea. IcyPeas Aug 2020 #22
Iran and China are the biggest. Turkey also censors. LeftInTX Aug 2020 #32
Gaina mahina Aug 2020 #35
India catsudon Aug 2020 #48
Of course they won't say a word Nexus2 Aug 2020 #68
Yeah, that's "leadership" in a time of crisis. Grokenstein Jul 2020 #10
I gotta say, this is one action I agree with. Coventina Jul 2020 #11
i agree catsudon Aug 2020 #26
Let me guess Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2020 #12
He probably thinks it's "Tic Tac", and he's still embarrassed about asking for a Tic Tac in the.... George II Jul 2020 #13
*snort* Zoonart Jul 2020 #14
This has everything to do with Tulsa. ForgoTheConsequence Jul 2020 #15
So, we're just full-on authoritarian dictator mode now, is it? flibbitygiblets Jul 2020 #16
Fuck Donnie. Tommymac Aug 2020 #18
Snowflake keithbvadu2 Aug 2020 #19
I love TikTok ismnotwasm Aug 2020 #20
Does the blockhead even understand that such a ban is pretty much futile on the internet? cstanleytech Aug 2020 #21
from india catsudon Aug 2020 #50
Might work as far as Apple since they are largely a closed app eco system but it will be weak cstanleytech Aug 2020 #51
And you think that'll stop em? vercetti2021 Aug 2020 #24
How is that going to work? Renew Deal Aug 2020 #25
It isn't going to work... Tommymac Aug 2020 #27
I really don't see a connection between Tik Tok and FB LeftInTX Aug 2020 #44
easily done catsudon Aug 2020 #28
Go read about Russia banning Telegram and come back. Renew Deal Aug 2020 #29
nothing is full proof catsudon Aug 2020 #36
I can't watch YouTube videos that are banned in the US LeftInTX Aug 2020 #37
use a vpn to get around catsudon Aug 2020 #40
Yeah I just watch something else. No use installing a VPN to watch a movie LeftInTX Aug 2020 #41
VPN. xmas74 Aug 2020 #71
But it's a hassle LeftInTX Aug 2020 #73
You don't have to get every single copy. Calista241 Aug 2020 #77
As much as I would discourage people from using TikTok, I think this is stupid. Sapient Donkey Aug 2020 #33
depends on a few things catsudon Aug 2020 #39
Way to go, tackling the real issues caraher Aug 2020 #34
I hope it's banned everywhere. catsudon Aug 2020 #45
Wow. ismnotwasm Aug 2020 #65
He can't do that kimbutgar Aug 2020 #38
I think he can LeftInTX Aug 2020 #42
By tomorrow TikTok will be full of clips making fun of him captain queeg Aug 2020 #43
India banned it but people there are still using it and those stupid dance clips JI7 Aug 2020 #46
He'll walk it back on Sunday.... nt EarthFirst Aug 2020 #53
Rump's focus should be on strong leadership with C-19. What a joke! Illumination Aug 2020 #54
This is his retribution for tulsa UpInArms Aug 2020 #56
Yep, he's never going to forgive the K-Pop fans for their role in the Tulsa fiasco. crickets Aug 2020 #61
"We will ban use of the word recession" said Alfred Kahn bucolic_frolic Aug 2020 #57
Once again....Donnie.... paleotn Aug 2020 #59
Hey, instead, let's ban the FOX news app instead Mr. Ected Aug 2020 #60
Hey! That means no more Moonpie Starbox and Buttercup! lonely bird Aug 2020 #62
Moon pie is adorable xmas74 Aug 2020 #72
When they introduced Buttercup I was all...aaawwwwww. lonely bird Aug 2020 #81
I know! xmas74 Aug 2020 #82
I think people need to be more aware of what it can do DVRacer Aug 2020 #63
OK, now please explain something as I have little knowledge in this area lonely bird Aug 2020 #64
That's not something I have experience with. DVRacer Aug 2020 #67
Your response re: clouds lonely bird Aug 2020 #79
Token Ring... My precious. Sapient Donkey Aug 2020 #80
He's butt hurt because they've been messing with his rallies. lark Aug 2020 #66
Take down RT first. marble falls Aug 2020 #69
I thought he was the job creator. xmas74 Aug 2020 #70
He thinks banning TikTok will decrease who can make fun of him??????? TNNurse Aug 2020 #74
Microsoft in advanced talks to buy TikTok's US business.... WePurrsevere Aug 2020 #78
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