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by zmmmmm 2100 days ago
> Either way, the US could order ISPs to block TikTok servers

Do you think there is any legal mechanism by which they can actually order ISPs to block a server? While blocking financial transactions has plenty of precedent, I'm not sure there is any for straight up blocking communication which looks a lot more like free speech. Especially with no basis in evidence to support actual wrong-doing.
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lotsofpulp 2100 days ago
Based on what I've seen in the past few decades, all you need to say are the magic words "national security" to justify anything and everything.
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patrickaljord 2100 days ago
I wouldn't say "national security" are the magic words. When Trump tried the Muslim ban it was overturned, same for building the wall which was justified by "national security".

I think the magic happens when the issue is bipartisan, which is the case here as both parties are anti-China. When an issue is supported by both parties then it will pass 100% with no obstacles from the constitution or any laws.

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