Virginia Republicans ban TikTok and

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We should ban TT completely.

-hard core D

We should require all Virginians to install TikTok to signal our desire to do business with China.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We should ban TT completely.

-hard core D

I’m another hardcore Democrat coming around to this, too. I think it was the only thing I agreed with Trump about.

+2 the risks far outweigh the good aspects.

Plenty of American social media companies that can use your data without the involvement of a not exactly friendly foreign government!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We should ban TT completely.

-hard core D

I’m another hardcore Democrat coming around to this, too. I think it was the only thing I agreed with Trump about.

+2 the risks far outweigh the good aspects.

Plenty of American social media companies that can use your data without the involvement of a not exactly friendly foreign government!

Exactly. The state of Virginia should not be putting its data security at risk. On top of that, why should they allow mobile devices to have entertainment? They are supposed to be provided for work purposes. Are Democrats going to be voting in favor of installing Minecraft on state devices next?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

While not exactly the very latest, this news is news to me:

https://www.wric.com/news/politics/capitol-connection/virginia-senate-passes-tiktok-ban-on-government-devices-with-tie-breaking-vote/amp/

Along mostly partisan lines, the Republicans relied on the tie breaking vote of republican lieutenant governor Winsome Sears, a woman of color.

Why do democrats want TikTok to remain on government issued devices in Virginia?

The vote here should have been unanimous.

The last time Republicans got all xenophobic about China, Michigan ended up with a new factory and a shit ton of jobs. So my guess is that since Democrats are better stewards of Virginia’s economy, their vote against this stupid legislation was intended to send a signal about it being a waste of time and a solution in search of a problem. Because I mean, really, how many employees were keeping TikTok on state-issued devices to begin with? I’m guessing next to none.

"Xenophobic about China"? I guess you've been living under a rock recently (or forever). Get a clue.
DP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Fine by me. In case you haven't noticed, China is not our friend. I support it even if there's no substance but only in gesture.

As we speak, China is meeting Russia to provide more war aid against Ukraine. Giving the Rusians micro chips, chemicals that can be made into ammunitions and cash in exchange for Russian gas.

+1
Exactly. Anyone who is somehow pro-China at this point needs to be kept at arm's length. And that goes for some of these posters. Wow.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hate that I agreed with Trump on this. TT does not have a place on government devices.

This applies to government networks which means it's effectively banned at Virginia colleges and universities. Seems like censorship to me

Oh, grow up. You can still get TikTok on your personal device. Why should the government allow a Chinese app on their devices?
DP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

While not exactly the very latest, this news is news to me:

https://www.wric.com/news/politics/capitol-connection/virginia-senate-passes-tiktok-ban-on-government-devices-with-tie-breaking-vote/amp/

Along mostly partisan lines, the Republicans relied on the tie breaking vote of republican lieutenant governor Winsome Sears, a woman of color.

Why do democrats want TikTok to remain on government issued devices in Virginia?

The vote here should have been unanimous.

The last time Republicans got all xenophobic about China, Michigan ended up with a new factory and a shit ton of jobs. So my guess is that since Democrats are better stewards of Virginia’s economy, their vote against this stupid legislation was intended to send a signal about it being a waste of time and a solution in search of a problem. Because I mean, really, how many employees were keeping TikTok on state-issued devices to begin with? I’m guessing next to none.

Higher Ed communications staff

Right. Next to none, except those who's jobs almost require it.

It's fine for them to ban TikTok, I don't use it because it probably is Chinese spyware ultimately, but Virginia republicans seem to be on some sort of anti china PR bender for votes that doesn't help the state. Hope Wisconsin enjoys their jobs.

I don’t care if the Chinese spy on me — they will be pretty bored.

Nothing to hide, right?

Precisely

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hate that I agreed with Trump on this. TT does not have a place on government devices.

This applies to government networks which means it's effectively banned at Virginia colleges and universities. Seems like censorship to me

Chinese Communists agree with you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We should ban TT completely.

-hard core D

Bipartisan agreement here.

- hard core R

[Anonymous]

Hard to believe Democrats voted against this. Do they not understand the treat of the CCP?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hard to believe Democrats voted against this. Do they not understand the treat of the CCP?

*threat

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hard to believe Democrats voted against this. Do they not understand the treat of the CCP?

Tell them Trump has a TikTok account.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hard to believe Democrats voted against this. Do they not understand the treat of the CCP?

*threat

+1
They also couldn't quite grasp why Youngkin said no to the Ford/CCP plant in SW VA. Duh.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hard to believe Democrats voted against this. Do they not understand the treat of the CCP?

Tell them Trump has a TikTok account.

Bingo.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hard to believe Democrats voted against this. Do they not understand the treat of the CCP?

What explanation have the Democrats given for voting against this?