If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties‚ subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Offering a fresh perspective on the fallout of a recent Sydney stabbing attack‚ residents have expressed their anger and mistrust toward the police who have insisted they alone should be the arbiter of truth in this incident. These sentiments stem from a press briefing given by New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb last Thursday. Webb‚ who was sharing information about a 16-year-old male being accused of terrorism following the stabbing of Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel of Christ The Good Shepherd Church‚ asserted that the police will be the utterly reliable source of updates. She warned against “misinformation‚” but decided not to elaborate on what she was alluding to. Display content from Twitter Click here to display content from Twitter. Learn more in Twitter’s privacy policy. Always display content from Twitter Open content directly “I also want to stress that there is misinformation being communicated across social media‚ and people should not share any of that information‚” Webb said. “The source of information should be from police and law enforcement authorities. And if people have concerns they should check our websites‚ our socials‚ and any other direct news from law enforcement about current information. If we have current credible information about any risk or threat to the community‚ we will let them know‚ we will share that with the community. But please be assured that police will be the source of truth and not social media and misinformation.” This attempt by the Australian police to monopolize control over the narrative of the incident has raised concerns among the online community about censorship‚ especially as the government has been pressuring online platforms to censor in recent days. The government has even gone as far as telling people to report their fellow citizens’ speech to the country’s chief censor. The post Orwellian Sydney Police: We Will Be the “Source of Truth” appeared first on Reclaim The Net.

If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties‚ subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Elon Musk’s social media platform X is clashing with Australia’s online safety watchdog over a directive to remove content connected to an alleged church stabbing in Sydney. The incident‚ where a bishop was attacked during a live-streamed service‚ has raised concerns about censorship and freedom of speech. The pro-censorship eSafety Commissioner‚ Julie Inman Grant‚ issued notices to both X and Meta‚ the parent company of Facebook‚ requesting the removal of some posts about the violent attack. In response‚ Musk’s platform has indicated its intent to resist these orders‚ citing a commitment to free speech. Musk posted on Friday‚ highlighting his disapproval of what he termed “global content bans” enforced by Australia’s censorship authorities. Despite the threat of fines for non-compliance‚ X’s legal team maintains that the flagged posts do not violate the platform’s policies on violent content. X released a statement‚ shared by Musk‚ criticizing the order and describing the attack as a “horrific assault on free society.” The platform stated that it complied with the directive while challenging it legally‚ emphasizing that the eSafety Commission’s scope should be limited to Australian jurisdiction. According to X‚ demands for global take-downs represent an overreach of authority that undermines the principles of a free and open internet. The platform pointed out that while it doesn’t allow content praising violence or inciting further attacks‚ there is an ongoing public discourse about the event. They argue that attempts to suppress global conversations set a dangerous precedent‚ with broader implications for free speech. Local authorities‚ however‚ have taken a different stance. NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb urged social media platforms to do more to prevent the spread of violent content‚ criticizing platforms for leaving harmful images online. Similarly‚ NSW Premier Chris Minns called for stricter penalties for social media companies that fail to act promptly on harmful content. Despite these concerns‚ X’s position reflects Musk’s broader commitment to preserving freedom of speech on social media platforms. This outlook has previously led to confrontations with various governments‚ including a recent conflict with a Brazilian Supreme Court judge over banned accounts. The post Australia Demands X Delete Content Surrounding Sydney Attack appeared first on Reclaim The Net.

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John Cleese is the master of both silly walks and sublime comedy takes. The Monty Python veteran is as feisty as ever at 84‚ slashing those attempting to crush comedy that breaks any kind of so-called rule. Cleese opened up to FIRE’s Greg Lukianoff about free speech‚ “The Life of Brian” and much more in a revealing chat. FIRE stands for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression‚ a group that often does what the ACLU once did – stands up for free speech. The comic legend recalled the reaction his 1979 film “The Life of Brian” and today’s Cancel Culture movement.      The former expressed itself in walkouts and furious letters tied to the rebellious comedy. Now&;#63; “It’s not just protest. It’s trying to get people fired‚” Cleese said‚ calling the Cancel Culture movement both “organized” and “totalitarian” in nature. It also stifles debate. To prove it‚ he brought up how he tried‚ in vain‚ to invite 14 “extreme woke” experts to expound on Lukianoff’s book‚ “The Coddling of the American Mind‚” on Cleese’s “The Dinosaur Show” program. All 14 refused. “One said‚ ‘the very fact that you’re going to discuss it is the problem‚'” Cleese recalled. “In other words‚ ‘we have a set of ideas and if you don’t agree with us on everything you hate us and we’re gonna try to get you fired. Crazy.”     Cancel Culture doesn’t just get innocent people fired. It makes them less funny. The same applies to any artistic endeavor. “The enemy of creativity is interruption‚” Cleese told Lukianoff. “And interruptions can come from inside as well as outside. And if the moment you think of something you think‚ ‘ooh will that offend someone‚’ you’ve interrupted yourself and it will stop the creative flow.” Cleese shared a personal perspective on free speech and how it opened up his world over the decades. “All moments in my life that have been important in forming my personality came when I suddenly had a realization that something I believed wasn’t the case‚” he said. “You can’t do that if the people around you are saying you can’t think like that.” Cleese holds out hope that Cancel Culture and the efforts to squelch speech won’t win in the end. He’s still not sure we’ve turned any corner on the woke movement‚ though. “A lot of people are very frightened of getting fired‚ and that’s awful‚ getting fired‚” he said. “There’s good and bad in all of us‚ and the moment you think you’re more perfect than you are‚ then that’s trouble … That’s why all this virtue signaling is so foolish now … they also need to know they have a nasty streak too.”

As the presidential election kicks into high gear‚ CBS Saturday Morning hit the road to seek the opinions of a group of people who will have zero impact on the results: the British‚ and more specifically‚ Brits who think Donald Trump is a racist and a misogynist. Michelle Miller kicked off the segment by reporting that “as Donald Trump has emerged as the likely Republican presidential nominee‚ Europe is increasingly watching with trepidation. The head of NATO says Trump is weakening the alliance‚ as president‚ Trump bristled at NATO allies‚ and now as a candidate has said he'd encourage Russia to do what it wants to a NATO country that isn't meeting its defense spending benchmarks. Holly Williams looks at how Europe and the U.K. are preparing for the possibility of a second Trump presidency.”     Miller was probably referring to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s February remarks where he warned that not explicitly promising to come to a NATO member’s aid weakens the alliance‚ but Miller was also cherry-picking. Stoltenberg has also repeatedly praised Trump’s ability to get the Europeans to increase their defense budgets while rebutting the hysterical claims from Trump’s critics that his election would be catastrophic for NATO. As for Williams’s pre-recorded man on the street segment‚ it began with a woman claiming that “he needs to be civilized. You know‚ you don’t‚ mob rule shouldn't be allowed to do things like that.” In a voiceover‚ Williams claimed that “in Europe‚ a second Trump presidency is viewed by many with fear and loathing.” A second woman claimed of a second Trump term‚ “I think it will be absolutely horrendous. I think it will be dreadful‚” while a third asked‚ “Why would anybody else vote for him again&;#63;” Meanwhile‚ a man asserted‚ “He just seems to be relatively misogynistic‚ racist‚ and anti-immigration on the whole‚ which isn't great.” Williams replied‚ “So‚ not a fan&;#63;” and the man affirmed that he was “not a fan.” Williams also recalled that “according to a recent poll‚ over 70 percent of people in the U.K. have an unfavorable view of Donald Trump.” If viewers were hoping for a similar segment full of Israeli men and women on the street discussing their U.S. presidential preferences‚ CBS was not going to give it to them. Here is a transcript for the April 20 show: CBS Saturday Morning 4/20/2024 8:17 AM ET MICHELLE MILLER: As Donald Trump has emerged as the likely Republican presidential nominee‚ Europe is increasingly watching with trepidation. The head of NATO says Trump is weakening the alliance‚ as president‚ Trump bristled at NATO allies‚ and now as a candidate has said he'd encourage Russia to do what it wants to a NATO country that isn't meeting its defense spending benchmarks. Holly Williams looks at how Europe and the U.K. are preparing for the possibility of a second Trump presidency. WOMAN: He needs to be civilized. You know‚ you don’t‚ mob rule shouldn't be allowed to do things like that. HOLLY WILLIAMS: In Europe a second Trump presidency is viewed by many with fear and loathing. WOMAN 2: I think it will be absolutely horrendous. I think it will be dreadful. WOMAN 3: With money‚ [unintelligible]‚ everything‚ just‚ why would anybody else vote for him again&;#63; MAN: He just seems to be relatively misogynistic‚ racist‚ and anti-immigration on the whole‚ which isn't great. WILLIAMS: So‚ not a fan&;#63; MAN: Not a fan. WILLIAMS: According to a recent poll‚ over 70 percent of people in the U.K. have an unfavorable view of Donald Trump.

Officials have warned that the increase in Adderall prescriptions could signal an opioid-like epidemic in the future‚ according to the Daily Mail. The Drug Enforcement Administration chief said that the sudden rise in new prescriptions could bring about high risk of abuse‚ similar to the opioid crisis.The drugs have a long list of serious side effects‚ including anxiety‚ seizures‚ insomnia‚ hallucinations‚ and psychosis. There have also been reports that the drugs could contribute to an increased risk of heart disease.&;quot;I'm not trying to be a doomsday here... It makes me feel like we're at the precipice of our next drug crisis in the United States‚&;quot; Matthew Strait said‚ who is the deputy assistant administrator in the diversion control division at the DEA.The Daily Mail reported that Adderall prescriptions went up during the pandemic‚ which could be caused by telehealth firms. Prescriptions for the drug jumped from 35.5 million in 2019 to 45 million in 2024.The DEA is reportedly working to stem how much of the drug is manufactured and how many people can access it. But this still does not address those who already have a valid prescription for the drug and still cannot obtain the medication.&;quot;DEA determined that the proposed APQs for amphetamine‚ lisdexamfetamine and methylphenidate are sufficient to supply legitimate medical needs‚ reserve stocks‚ and export requirements for 2024‚&;quot; the agency wrote in a March filing. However‚ CBS News reported that drugmakers have blamed the DEA's quotas for inhibiting their ability to manufacture the drugs to meet demand.&;quot;The production limit on the drug's active ingredient is one of the main drivers for our inability to fully supply the market‚&;quot; a spokesperson for Apotex said‚ a drugmaker for a Vyvanse generic.The report mentioned that while generic versions of Vyvanse received FDA approval for the first time year‚ almost all of the recently approved manufacturers said they are now facing shortages of lisdexamfetamine as they have tried to increase production.&;quot;We have not been able to obtain enough raw material to commercialize the product at full commercial scale‚ and we have used our full quota for calendar year 2023‚&;quot; the Apotex spokesperson said.It's been estimated that one in four American teens are abusing some form of prescription stimulants such as Adderall. The CDC has also reported that the percentage of children who have parent-reported ADHD has steadily increase over time.Like Blaze News&;#63; Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here&;#33;

Bill Maher delivered a scathing rebuke of the sexualization of children – whether it happens in Hollywood‚ at Disney‚ or during a drag queen storytime. The powerful monologue by the liberal talk show host is being heralded as his best takedown ever. During this week's &;quot;New Rule&;quot; segment‚ Maher delved into the &;quot;Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids&;quot; TV docuseries that explores the working conditions of child actors at Nickelodeon in the 1990s and 2000s. Producer Dan Schneider was accused of misconduct and placing children in sexualized scenes on television shows. Schneider has denied all of the allegations. Maher prefaced his diatribe by admitting that he &;quot;doesn't like kids‚&;quot; but believes that it is &;quot;every adult's job to protect them.&;quot; After watching &;quot;Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids‚&;quot; Maher noted‚ &;quot;Nickelodeon — it wasn’t a studio‚ it was Neverland Ranch with craft services.&;quot;&;quot;It is just scene after scene‚ clip after clip of the child stars of their day being subjected to obviously inappropriate‚ highly sexualized degradation‚” Maher stated. Maher said the docuseries is the &;quot;talk of the town&;quot; in Los Angeles because it not only exposed a &;quot;dangerous workplace‚&;quot; but also highlighted &;quot;hypocrisy.&;quot;Maher pointed out that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis accused Disney of promoting the sexualization of children due to the company's stance against parental rights in education legislation.The &;quot;Real Time with Bill Maher&;quot; host said DeSantis was &;quot;dismissed as a hick and a bigot&;quot; for calling out Disney for the sexualization of children. Maher asked‚ &;quot;But why would a kids’ content factory like Disney be all that different than the one at Nickelodeon&;#63;&;quot;He cited a a 2014 report from CNN that found that at least 35 employees of Disney had been arrested for child sex crimes.Maher spoke about former Disney child star Alyson Stoner – who &;quot;narrowly survived the toddler to trainwreck pipeline.&;quot;Maher added that former child star Cole Sprouse told the New York Times in 2022 that the Disney Channel heavily sexualized female actresses from an early age.He highlighted how Brian Peck — who was convicted of sexually assaulting a Nickelodeon child actor in 2004 – was hired by Disney to work on a children’s show after serving his time in prison for child sex crimes. &;quot;For pedophiles in Hollywood‚ it’s a small world after all‚&;quot; he said. Maher then complimented Florida's Republican governor‚ &;quot;DeSantis wasn’t wrong. We’re so tribal now‚ the left will support child f***ing if the wrong party calls it out.&;quot;Earlier this month‚ DeSantis signed five bills into law enhancing criminal penalties for child-related sexual offenses and cracking down on online grooming of children.Maher blasted Instagram moms who are &;quot;practically OnlyFans-ing&;quot; their young daughters to &;quot;build social stardom.&;quot;He then stated that drag queen storytime might not be the best thing for children. &;quot;Not that there’s anything wrong with being a drag queen‚ but maybe it’s time to admit that sometimes drag queen story hour is more for the queen than the kids‚&;quot; he stated. Maher brought up the time a Texas gay bar hosted a &;quot;Drag the Kids to Pride&;quot; event where drag queen dancers provocatively gyrated in front of children as young as toddlers. As Blaze News previously reported‚ &;quot;There are neon signs at the gay bar that read 'It's not gonna lick itself' and 'I licked it so it's mine.'&;quot;He continued‚ “When I see a 5-year-old tipping at a bar under a sign that says 'It’s not going to lick itself‚' do I have to pretend that’s cool in order to keep my liberal ID card&;#63; Sorry‚ I can’t do that.&;quot;Maher declared‚ &;quot;I've said it before‚ wokeness is not an extension of liberalism anymore. It’s more often taking something so far that it becomes the opposite.&;quot;He proclaimed‚ &;quot;At a certain point‚ inclusion becomes promotion. And contrary to current progressive dogma‚ children aren’t miniature adults wise beyond their years — they’re morons.&;quot;Maher asserted that children are “gullible&;quot; and only want to please grownups. &;quot;That’s why endlessly talking about gender to 6-year-olds isn’t just inappropriate‚” Maher added. &;quot;It's what the law would call ‘entrapment‚’ which means enticing people into doing something they wouldn’t ordinarily do.&;quot;He pointed out that LGBTQ activists are pushing gender identity politics to children in school. The host aired a clip of a Walt Disney Company executive producer boasting about implementing a &;quot;gay agenda&;quot; in children's content. Maher's impactful monologue was applauded by conservatives‚ some saying it was his best diatribe ever. BlazeTV host Steve Deace: &;quot;A week ago‚ Maher admitted abortion was murder and he was fine killing kids. A week later‚ he delivers one of the best takedowns of grooming kids ever seen.&;quot;Women's rights activist Riley Gaines: &;quot;'But at a certain point‚ inclusion becomes promotion.' One of the most powerful monologues we've seen. Watch as liberal media &; progressives come after Bill Maher for daring to say this out loud.&;quot;Editor Curtis Houck: &;quot;Oh my goodness. Bill Maher has had some incredible final New Rules in recent years‚ but this might be his best and most important. A must listen and then one of those share with ten friends.&;quot;Gun advocate John R Lott Jr.: &;quot;Bill Maher correctly describes what is happening today with the sexualization of children as entrapment. This is a powerful discussion by Maher.&;quot;Country music singer John Rich: &;quot;Never thought I'd repost Bill Maher but this is worth watching. When a lifelong liberal is now calling out the perverse war on children‚ we are making some progress.&;quot;Tesla CEO Elon Musk: &;quot;Wow‚ Bill Maher hits the bullseye.&;quot;Legal expert Brett L. Tolman: &;quot;This is incredibly powerful. It took courage for Bill Maher to say what so many on the right have been warning about the 'woke' agenda and the harm to our children it is causing.&;quot;Radio host Chris Stigall: &;quot;Perhaps the most important monologue you’ll watch Bill Maher deliver.&;quot;Director Robby Starbuck: &;quot;This is the single most impactful‚ honest monologue Bill Maher has ever done. I give him a lot of credit because this is considered sacrilegious to talk about in his party now.&;quot;(WARNING: Explicit language) New Rule: Quiet on Set | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) www.youtube.com Like Blaze News&;#63; Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here&;#33;

Johnson’s decision to advance the bill could have consequences as several Republicans have threatened to support a motion to vacate the speaker.

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