The legislation received wide bipartisan support, with both Republicans and Democrats showing an eagerness to appear tough on China.

The House on Wednesday passed a bill with broad bipartisan support that would force TikTok’s Chinese owner to either sell the hugely popular video app or be banned in the United States.

Republican leaders fast-tracked the bill through the House with limited debate, and it passed on a lopsided vote of 352-65, reflecting widespread backing for legislation that would take direct aim at China in an election year.

  • zelifcam@lemmy.worldEnglish
    72·
    8 months ago

    I was referring to the social media platforms like Meta and TikTok. But you know this, you just want to be an asshat.

    So you don’t agree with me? You think making sarcastic comments is the path forward? You seriously take time out of your day to start shit with a stranger on the internet who simply suggests we have the ability to try to change things for the better in this country?

    Well I don’t have the time. Take care buddy.

    • EdibleFriend@lemmy.worldEnglish
      23·
      8 months ago

      You’re an angry little thing, you know that? I was discussing how the US government is spying on us at all times and you came along and said ‘just stop using the things they spy on you with.’ How was I supposed to know you didn’t actually mean all spying? Just the tiny fraction of spying that is done through facebook?

      Why are you so angry and defensive?

      • zelifcam@lemmy.worldEnglish
        41·
        8 months ago

        How was I supposed to know you didn’t actually mean all spying?

        Sure bud. Take care.

        • EdibleFriend@lemmy.worldEnglish
          23·
          8 months ago

          You simply don’t like when people question what you have to say, huh? Thats why you have been so angry and insulting?

          • zelifcam@lemmy.worldEnglish
            41·
            8 months ago

            It’s fine if you don’t like my tone. I don’t have any issue with that.

            What I have a problem with is someone being an ass then playing the innocent game like you have.

            Are you going to keep deflecting the conversation and asking me about my feelings or add to the actual discussion?

            • EdibleFriend@lemmy.worldEnglish
              24·
              8 months ago

              You were the one being an ass with your ‘lol just stop letting the us government spy on you’ attitude.

    • EdibleFriend@lemmy.worldEnglish
      23·
      8 months ago

      So you don’t agree with me? You think making sarcastic comments is the path forward? You seriously take time out of your day to start shit with a stranger on the internet who simply suggests we have the ability to try to change things for the better in this country?

      Responding to the edit you made after I replied. I asked you for further information on how to do this and its lead to quite a bit of anger and hostility from you dude. I haven’t insulted you. I have shown no anger. But you say I’m the one starting shit?