In the true Orwellian fashion now typifying 2016, a bill to implement the U.S.’ very own de facto Ministry of Truth has been quietly introduced in Congress — its lack of fanfare appropriate given the bill’s equally subtle language. As with any legislation attempting to dodge the public spotlight, however, the Countering Foreign Propaganda and Disinformation Act of 2016 marks a further curtailment of press freedom and another avenue to stultify avenues of accurate information.
Introduced by Congressmen Adam Kinzinger and Ted Lieu, H.R. 5181 seeks a “whole-government approach without the bureaucratic restrictions” to counter “foreign disinformation and manipulation,” which they believe threaten the world’s “security and stability.”
“As Russia continues to spew its disinformation and false narratives, they undermine the United States and its interests in places like Ukraine, while also breeding further instability in these countries,” Kinzinger explained in a statement.“The United States has a role in countering these destabilizing acts of propaganda, which is why I’m proud to introduce [the aforementioned bill]. This important legislation develops a comprehensive U.S. strategy to counter disinformation campaigns through interagency cooperation and on-the-ground partnerships with outside organizations that have experience in countering foreign propaganda.”
h/t Zerohedge
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In case you were wondering, Mr. Kinzinger is a Republican. Mr. Lieu is a Democrat with the following mission statement:
“I have spent my career in public office working to protect equal access to reproductive health care for all Americans. Reproductive health providers such as Planned Parenthood offer a number of critical services to both men and women, including birth control, screening for deadly cancers, and testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases. Almost three million Americans visit Planned Parenthood clinics each year. Despite this, congressional Republicans have continued to attack Planned Parenthood, wasting taxpayer dollars on farcical committee proceedings and even threatening to shut down the federal government.
I have a riddle for y’all: what is the difference between a Republican Congressman from Illinois and a Democrat Congressman from California?
David DeGerolamo
None, they both swing from the noose the same. Traitors one and all
Didn’t you mean, I have a riddle for y’all: what is the difference between a Republican and a Democrat?
RIDDLE: I have a riddle for y’all: what is the difference between a Republican Congressman from Illinois and a Democrat Congressman from California?
ANSWER: The Californian Democrat: AKA the Mojave rattlesnake is the most dangerous snake in the United States. Left Coast specimens possess highly neurotoxic venom.
The Illinois Republican: AKA the gray-yellow timber rattlesnake with jagged cross marks on its back is one of the most dangerous snakes in this bright blue state.
They are both deceptive forked tongue lying serpents descended from their father…the father of lies. There is no difference in their poisonous bits.
Illinois is also know for the Obamaviper, a dangerous narcissistic serpent known for its ability to hide inside Trojan Horses while evolving into a fanged traitor often taking the shape of a hammer and scyle while hissing Allāhu Akbar under its breath.
No reason to fear any of them…HE will crush all their heads.
each day I am more suprised at the lack of reaction from anyone . when we gona do something about this ? and no I dont mean calling raising hell on the phone .there is no political solution …..time to raise the old Gadson and march