Eliminate the Smith-Mundt Modernization Act of 2912. This allows the US government to be a target of US government funded information campaigns. Make it a felony with steep fines. The original Smith-Mundt Act of 1948 was established as a prohibition on domestic dissemination of materials intended for foreign audiences by the state department, also known as propaganda. It was established as a barrier between government agencies and the media, and for 65 years the act stood unchallenged, given the role propaganda is generally reserved for empowering dictatorial governments.
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This comes in as one of the most important policies listed. Thank-you for adding it.
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I want to focus on the NEWS SINCE it hold a TON of weight in America, much more than social media. So I would prefer for this to only be utilized for actual NEWS outlets that have all their licensing etc. Once we have the NEWS being TRUTHFUL and reporting with integrity then they can report on Harry Sisson being a liar on TIK TOK, for example lol. This preserves free speech on social platforms, but will also ensure the NEWS is a clean , truthful, honest platform that can debunk social media, AND NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND! So with that being said…
The media does not hold their reports accountable nor their hosts (like the show the View.) These CNN reports make 2 million a year for lying to us! There should be some sort of accountability ladder that increases the punishment.
For example: CNN - Dana bash says XYZ (it’s been 1 week and she repeated it 2-3 times) we need the Courts to send her a warning. She will be allowed a second warning, then on her third infraction - it’s in the court as her being flagged for spreading false information - and she will not be allowed to be on the air until an investigation is done for misinformation. So a through investigation will need to be done and SHE WILL HAVE TO PAY ALL THE COURT COSTS FOR THIS INVESTIGATION. If she wins, then she will not have to pay for the investigation. (This is to ensure the truth will always prevail in case democrats try slapping reports with this method.)
THIS ALL WILL ONLY WORK if we have actual non-biased investigators of course.
But it’s a concept! Let me know what you would like to include or remove or any other information that I am not aware of knowledge on when it comes to news and reporting.
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