{"id":2112739,"date":"2023-11-30T19:50:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T00:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shellenberger-tells-weaponization-subcommittee-us-and-uk-turned-psychological-operations-against-americans\/"},"modified":"2023-11-30T19:54:12","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T00:54:12","slug":"shellenberger-tells-weaponization-subcommittee-us-and-uk-turned-psychological-operations-against-americans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shellenberger-tells-weaponization-subcommittee-us-and-uk-turned-psychological-operations-against-americans\/","title":{"rendered":"Shellenberger informs subcommittee: US and UK employ &#8216;psychological operations&#8217; on Americans"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fshellenberger-tells-weaponization-subcommittee-us-and-uk-turned-psychological-operations-against-americans%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2112739&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Journalist Exposes Military Contractors&#8217; Disinformation Tactics Against Americans<\/h2>\n<p>Renowned journalist Michael Shellenberger delivered a captivating \u200ctestimony before a House \u200cJudiciary subcommittee, revealing shocking revelations about\u2062 the use of disinformation tactics by military contractors from the United States and the United Kingdom. In a\u200c surprising twist, Shellenberger claimed that the tactics employed and the suppression of\u2062 dissenting voices were even worse \u2064than he had\u200b previously predicted during his earlier appearance before Congress in March. The alleged silencing included \u200binstances of censorship on major\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-new-acting-attorney-general-jeff-rosen-recently-wrote-an-essay-on-foreign-influence-in-us-elections-this-tells-us-a-little-about-his-knowledge-of-whats-going-on-today\/\" title=\"The New Acting Attorney General Jeff Rosen Recently Wrote an Essay on Foreign Influence in US Elections \u2013 This Tells Us A Little About His Knowledge of What\u2019s Going On Today\">social media platforms<\/a> during the 2020 presidential election.<\/p>\n<h3>Unveiling the Truth: The Cyber Threat Intelligence League<\/h3>\n<p>During \u2062his testimony before the House Select Subcommittee on\u2064 the Weaponization \u200cof the Federal Government, Shellenberger dropped a bombshell. He and his colleagues had recently published a series of internal files\u200b from &#8216;The Cyber Threat Intelligence\u200b League,&#8217; which exposed the collaboration between U.S. and U.K. \u2062military contractors. These contractors were\u2062 not only \u2064involved in censoring information but also in utilizing sophisticated \u2062psychological operations and disinformation tactics developed abroad against the American people.<\/p>\n<p>Shellenberger, who played a pivotal role\u200b in\u200d releasing the infamous\u2063 Twitter Files, further alleged that the federal government, including a department within the Department of Homeland Security, had violated the First Amendment by censoring individuals with differing political views.<\/p>\n<h3>The First Amendment and Government Overreach<\/h3>\n<p>Highlighting the significance of \u2062the First\u2062 Amendment, Shellenberger emphasized that it\u2062 prohibits the government from infringing upon freedom of speech. He cited a Supreme Court\u200b ruling that states the\u200d government cannot encourage private entities to achieve what it is constitutionally forbidden to do. However, Shellenberger argued\u200b that there\u200d is now substantial evidence proving that the government has done\u200d precisely that.<\/p>\n<p>One of \u2064the key pieces of evidence presented during the hearing was Twitter&#8217;s response to the January 6 riots and the subsequent ban of former President Donald Trump\u2062 from\u200c the platform. The Twitter Files, a collection of internal documents and communications, shed light on \u2063the decision-making process of top executives at the social media giant, \u2062revealing their efforts to suppress news stories about Hunter Biden&#8217;s laptop in 2020.<\/p>\n<h3>A Disturbing Abuse of Power<\/h3>\n<p>Shellenberger went on to expose what he described as an abuse of power that extended beyond censorship. He alleged that government officials and\u2062 contractors, including the FBI, had made deliberate attempts to label certain individuals as domestic terrorism threats based on their political \u200cbeliefs. \u200bHe passionately declared that \u200dsuch actions were profoundly un-American,\u2064 emphasizing that true commitment to free speech should extend to political adversaries\u2062 as well.<\/p>\n<h3>Call to Action: \u2062Protecting Freedom of Speech<\/h3>\n<p>Joined by fellow journalist Matt Taibbi, Shellenberger urged Congress to \u200dtake immediate \u2062action. He called for a ban on government officials requesting social media platforms to remove content and advocated for the defunding and dismantling of governmental organizations involved in censorship, including the Department of Homeland Security&#8217;s Cybersecurity and Information Security\u200b Agency.<\/p>\n<p>The groundbreaking Twitter Files report \u200cwas initially published on December\u200c 2, 2022, and has since expanded to include 19 installments across various \u200bsocial media platforms. These releases,\u2064 spanning from December\u200c 2022 to March 2023, have ignited a fierce debate surrounding moderation policies and the alleged targeting of conservative voices through censorship.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What impact do disinformation tactics have on public opinion and the foundations of a free and informed society?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Age or participate in \u200cspeech \u2062restrictions based on viewpoint. Shellenberger argued that the alleged actions of military contractors, in collaboration with government agencies, directly contradict this constitutional right and constitute a \u2064troubling infringement on American democracy.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Shellenberger asserted that the dissemination \u200bof disinformation tactics against the American public demonstrates a\u200c level of \u200bmanipulation\u2064 and control that is deeply concerning. These tactics, which aim to mold public opinion and suppress dissent, undermine the very \u200cfoundations of a free and informed society.<\/p>\n<h3>Implications for Democracy and National Security<\/h3>\n<p>The revelations presented \u2063by Shellenberger raise serious questions about the integrity\u2062 of democratic processes \u200cand national security. By utilizing disinformation tactics \u200bdeveloped abroad, military contractors and \u2062their government collaborators undermine public trust \u2062in political institutions\u200b and sow discord among citizens. Moreover, the alleged silencing of dissenting voices during a\u200b major election erodes democratic principles and the\u200d accountability of those in power.<\/p>\n<p>Shellenberger \u200demphasized \u200bthe need for transparency and\u200b accountability within both the military contractor industry and government\u200b agencies.\u2063 He called for thorough investigations into the collaboration between military contractors and government entities, as well as the suppression\u2063 of dissenting voices on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-democrats-celebrate-medicare-anniversary-with-attacks-on-republicans\/\" title=\"Senate Democrats mark Medicare anniversary by criticizing Republicans.\">social media\u200b platforms<\/a>. Shellenberger argued that only \u200cby exposing and addressing these disinformation tactics can the nation rebuild trust and ensure the preservation of democratic values.<\/p>\n<h3>The Path Forward<\/h3>\n<p>The expos\u00e9 by Michael Shellenberger sheds light on the disconcerting tactics employed by military contractors and their alleged collaboration with government agencies. It serves as a wake-up call to both lawmakers and the American public, \u200burging them to reevaluate the role of contractors and the need for\u200d robust safeguards to protect constitutional rights and democratic \u2064processes.<\/p>\n<p>The revelations also underscore the importance of\u2063 media literacy and critical thinking skills. \u200bIn an era of information overload and the proliferation of disinformation, individuals must remain vigilant and discerning when consuming news and engaging with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-compares-biden-admins-social-media-censorship-to-mafia-style-tactics-as-biden-lawyers-claim-no-proof-of-coercion\/\" title=\"Judge likens Biden administration's social media censorship to mafia tactics; Biden lawyers deny coercion evidence.\">social \u2063media platforms<\/a>. Strengthening media literacy\u2062 education and promoting digital citizenship can enable \u200dindividuals\u2062 to navigate the \u200bdigital landscape more effectively and resist manipulation.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the\u200c exposure of disinformation tactics by military contractors calls for a renewed \u200bcommitment to \u2064protecting democracy and upholding the principles enshrined in \u200cthe First Amendment. It is essential that \u2064the American \u2062people demand\u2063 accountability, transparency, and an unwavering commitment to truth and integrity from those in power. Only through collective action can the nation \u200dsafeguard its democratic institutions and ensure that disinformation \u200bcampaigns are unable to\u200b undermine the rights and freedoms of \u200dits citizens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Journalist Michael Shellenberger testified before a House Judiciary subcommittee, revealing that US and UK military contractors employed disinformation tactics against Americans. 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