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Irish Authorities Probe Conor McGregor for ‘Online Hate Speech’ as Proposed Law Threatens Jail for Memes
Citizen Watch Report ^

Posted on 11/27/2023 11:57:35 AM PST by davikkm

In a surprising turn of events, Irish authorities have launched an investigation into renowned mixed martial artist Conor McGregor for alleged ‘online hate speech.’ The controversy stems from McGregor expressing his discontent over a tragic incident involving children stabbed by a Muslim immigrant. While the investigation unfolds, this development has sparked a broader conversation about the balance between free speech and government intervention.

McGregor’s supporters argue that this move by Irish authorities validates his concerns about what he perceives as weak and ineffectual governance. They claim that McGregor’s outspokenness on the matter highlights the broader issue of government overreach, painting a picture of a nation teetering on the edge of a woke totalitarian state.

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TOPICS: Government; Politics
KEYWORDS: blogpimp; conormcgregor; fartyshadesofgreen; gaza; hamas; ireland; memes; searchworks

1 posted on 11/27/2023 11:57:35 AM PST by davikkm
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To: davikkm

When you speak the truth they try and cancel you.


2 posted on 11/27/2023 11:59:55 AM PST by MrRelevant
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To: davikkm

What the British couldn’t achieve in 300 years of occupation - namely, the destruction of Irish Nationhood - the WEF/Davos types will achieve in 30.


3 posted on 11/27/2023 12:07:10 PM PST by PGR88
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To: davikkm

Just like the US.

I still cannot fathom that so many people are perfectly fine with this type of iron-fisted government action. Whether it’s trying to put the boot on McGregor in Ireland, crush the truckers in Canada, or lock away the J6 protestors, the world has not seen this dictatorial governing in generations. And all those lovely, tolerant, peaceful, caring liberals seem to just love the jack-booted government thugs.


4 posted on 11/27/2023 12:12:06 PM PST by Obadiah
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To: davikkm

Some Muslim guy stabs a bunch of kids, killing a few and the government.....cracks down on people condemning the attacks??????


5 posted on 11/27/2023 12:12:18 PM PST by Tzimisce ( )
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To: davikkm
In a surprising turn of events, Irish authorities have launched an investigation into renowned mixed martial artist Conor McGregor for alleged ‘online hate speech.’

What's surprising about that?

6 posted on 11/27/2023 12:16:18 PM PST by libertylover (Our biggest problem, by far, is that almost all of big media is AGENDA-DRIVEN, not-truth driven.)
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To: davikkm

And now it’s time for a little Q and A.

Q. What is “hate speech”?
A. It’s whatever the government wants it to be.

Q. Won’t the First Amendment protect Americans from this sort of thing?
A. Don’t be silly. We have “hate crime” laws now. It’s only a small jump from hate crime laws to hate speech laws.


7 posted on 11/27/2023 12:30:54 PM PST by Leaning Right (The steal is real.)
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To: davikkm

BUT calling for the extermination of the Jews by violent radical muslims is just fine.


8 posted on 11/27/2023 12:47:06 PM PST by Organic Panic (Democrats. Memories as short as Joe Biden's eye)
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To: Obadiah; davikkm
And all those lovely, tolerant, peaceful, caring liberals seem to just love the jack-booted government thugs.

All those lovely, tolerant, peaceful, caring liberals ARE those jack-booted government thugs.

9 posted on 11/27/2023 1:08:25 PM PST by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: davikkm

The government would do well to just leave him alone. He is much more popular than the government and if they manage to really piss him off he will run against them and win.

I hope they piss him off.


10 posted on 11/27/2023 1:11:49 PM PST by usurper (AI was born with a birth defect.)
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To: davikkm

Erin go Bragh!

5.56mm


11 posted on 11/27/2023 1:29:22 PM PST by M Kehoe (Quid Pro Joe and the Ho have got to go)
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To: davikkm

Investigated for hate speech and the law does not exist yet.


12 posted on 11/27/2023 1:41:19 PM PST by odawg
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To: davikkm

Fascists doing what fascists do.


13 posted on 11/27/2023 2:11:22 PM PST by RetiredTexasVet (Biden not only suffers fools and criminals, he appoints them to positions of responsibility. )
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To: Navy Patriot

Upon reflection, I stand corrected.


14 posted on 11/27/2023 2:15:49 PM PST by Obadiah
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