CHRIS ROPER: The keys to power
Contrary to the perception of a democratic space, social media platforms stifle debate by amplifying particular voices and limiting others. The failure of Donald Trump's blog is an illustration of this
It was a ringing, passionate call to arms for the American alt-right, as well as for their fellow travellers, the pathetic SA alt-white who thrive on slavishly mimicking their much better-financed heroes in the US. "In a time of silence and lies, a beacon of freedom arises!" we were told. "A place to speak freely and safely. Straight from the desk of Donald J Trump!"
Yes, The Donald was going to spread that same wise compost he used to spray around on social media to feed the fascist flowering of Republicans. This time it was going to be on his own blog, safe from the interference of the enemies of free speech...
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