“This is how free speech is actually chilled—vengeful dipshit billionaires,” said one media executive, after more than a dozen staffers let go from nonprofit watchdog whose mission is to combat right-wing disinformation and propaganda.

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        It does seem like there’s been a shift, and people are actually walking away from the corporate internet.

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        The sad reality is that most people don’t know what is going on, and don’t care.

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    “This is how free speech is actually chilled—vengeful dipshit billionaires,” said one media executive, after more than a dozen staffers let go from nonprofit watchdog whose mission is to combat right-wing disinformation and propaganda.

    Oh sorry, is there an echo? My bad, I was gobsmacked by the glory of the subhead.

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      I’ve read your line 5 times now and have no idea what you’re on about.

      Ohhhh the subheader in the article

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        The quoted section is the articles subhead, under the headline. I came to quote it because it’s excellent, but OP did in the post.

        I echoed it because it’s good.