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It has come to our understanding that some of you consider /c/fakenews to be misleading and unfunny. It is for this reason that we are deleting the comm forever because it sucks.

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tory uh oh, stinky!

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An elite group of ex call of duty snipers known as "da free speech boiz" has taken credit for the heroic action.

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https://www.theguardian.com/china-news/2025/sep/15/charlie-kirk-death-china-firing-li-qianq

The fallout from "inappropriate" public comments made by Chinese Premier Li Qianq following the death of Charlie Kirk has triggered a wave of political consequences, culminating in Li's expulsion from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and a broader crackdown on officials deemed to have publicly expressed controversial views.

While the initial reaction was limited to a few public figures on the far-right, the controversy escalated after comments made by Li Qianq, who had shared a series of posts critical of Kirk’s political views, in which he subtly mocked the late right-wing activist’s stances on race, LGBT+ rights, and free speech. Critics on weibo were quick to call these comments "insensitive" and "inappropriate" in the wake of Kirk’s death, a tragedy that many saw as a moment for reflection, rather than political division.

As a result, prominent CCP officials quickly distanced themselves from Li, and accusations of undermining national unity mounted. Li’s posts were initially seen as an isolated incident, but the subsequent backlash snowballed, with multiple government agencies and media outlets criticizing his remarks.

The CCP’s Central Committee convened for an emergency meeting, with several key leaders voicing concerns over Li’s failure to uphold party discipline and the negative impact his comments could have on China’s international image. The decision was made swiftly: Li was removed from his position as Premier and expelled from the party for violating the principle of maintaining stability and unity in a politically sensitive environment.

Reports soon emerged of other government officials and public figures facing similar discipline for sharing their views on Kirk’s death or political ideology, some of which were seen as controversial or politically damaging. The fallout reached even further, as some officials were investigated for alleged “subversive” content shared on social media, with disciplinary actions being meted out based on the severity of their comments.

The campaign against Li and others was spearheaded by factions within the CCP who saw this as an opportunity to reinforce loyalty and ensure that all public figures align with the official narrative. Critics of this approach argue that the crackdown is more about silencing dissent than protecting the national interest, with some calling it an overreaction to a mere expression of political disagreement.

Chinese officials who had previously been vocal on issues of free speech and political expression began to walk back their support for these freedoms, especially in light of the mounting pressure from both domestic and international actors. Li's expulsion was seen as an example of how the Chinese government now approaches public dissent with greater severity. especially in cases where foreign political events and figures are involved.

For their part, free speech advocates in China have raised alarms about the chilling effects such actions could have on open discourse, calling the moves an example of political overreach. While the Chinese government has maintained that such measures are necessary to maintain stability, some argue that this crackdown risks turning into an outright culture of fear, where even well-meaning criticisms could result in career-ending consequences.

Li Qianq’s removal also sparked a debate about the role of social media in shaping political discourse. Much of the controversy surrounding Li began with posts shared on Chinese social media platforms, which were quickly picked up and amplified by both state and independent news outlets. As calls for accountability grew louder, figures like Li were caught in a delicate web of political maneuvering, where even a single post could lead to personal and professional ruin.

Li's defenders argue that the CCP's response is overly harsh, with some noting that it is an example of how political power is wielded to suppress free expression under the guise of "national stability." Others, however, maintain that any remarks that could incite division, especially about a foreign figure like Kirk, should be punished to preserve order.

Critics of the CCP’s actions point to hypocrisy in the party’s stance on free speech—suggesting that Li, who had long advocated for strong government control over the media, may have been singled out because his comments appeared to undermine that very control. His own rhetoric about freedom of expression now seemed ironic in light of his sudden downfall.

Many believe the fallout from Li Qianq’s expulsion will set a precedent for how China handles politically sensitive topics in the future. It remains to be seen whether this will mark a turning point in the country’s approach to the balance between free speech and political control.

For now, Chinese citizens, especially those in the public sphere, are left to grapple with a new reality: expressing dissent, particularly on sensitive political topics involving foreign figures or controversial events, may come at the cost of their careers or even their freedom.

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Trump told Fox and Friends this morning that he's looking into jailing and possibly the death penalty for citizens not crying hard enough throughout the day.

"People should be crying, 5, maybe 6 times through the day, just bawling, like no one has ever seen before, quite frankly. So if your neighbor isn't crying, use the app and we'll send ICE right over".

Chuck "The Cuck" Schumer slammed the idea but at the time of this writing is planning to do nothing about it.

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(WASHINGSTON) Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was accompanied by a unique guest in the situation room. Enter Emeril Legasse. The newest showman in Trump's circle of performers. When Mrs. Leavitt proclaimed to the press that, "Mr. Trump is the greatest human to ever live", Legasse fired out his signature "BAM" and threw salt at the press. Leavitt also added the salt will cast out the demons that live in their souls, CNN's Kaitlan Collins burst into flames when the demon "Morloc The Defiler" was cast out of her bodily temple.

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Full article quoted below

Microsoft is using the power of AI to enter new industries over the air with no human input.

The latest Windows 11 update has already turn hundreds of hard drives across the world into bricks, the primative building material still commonplace in construction today.

"With a simple over-the-air update we've been able to enter the brick manufacturing space with no need to buy equipment, set up logistics, or worry about storage." A representative from Microsoft said.

"This new approach is completely decentralised and user driven. Through the power of AI you might have a computer one day, and a brick the next."

But what are these bricks bring used to build? "Capability." Microsoft says. "As we use AI to write mode of our code and push it onto users, we will build the capability to build more and more products from user devices."

Doorstops, window jams, and paperweights were just a few of the potential new products listed that future Windows updates could create.

"There has never been a more exciting time to own a personal computer." Microsoft says. "As our TTB (Time To Brick) algorithms come into place, you never know what you're going to get with the next update.

Microsoft also wants to remind people that although this seems like an unexpected venture, the Redmond colossus is not new to the brick space. "The first generation Xbox 360, Windows phones, those first Windows 8 app store only tablets, Microsoft has been in the brick game for a long time."

Although there have been concerns about this approach, the Washington fixture is not concerned about the potential e-waste this could create. "This will only affect devices already running Windows."

Microsoft has recommended users keep the funds for a new computer in their bank accounts at all times.

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"It's time to restore sanity to the American Media" HBO CEO Richard Plepler said at a press conference. "Democracy Dies in Darkness, and these are truly dark days."

"With the Liberal Media attacking our good President, we need to wake up the American People and remind them that calmer heads always prevail."

The show will feature returning star Jeff Daniels alongside costars Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr., and Olivia Munn.

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Team Cherry revealed at Gamescom this Thursday that Hollow Knight: Silksong is one giant "silkpost". They said that they had instead been working on a new game that they would announce later at Gamescom.

I can't write anything better.

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Source: Atlas Intel, the most accurate pollster of 2024

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The president was spotted surprisingly without his security detail on Tuesday, just hours after he was photographed on the roof of the white house appearing to yell at the press who could not make out what he was saying.

"It was amazing, I was at my usual spot and bam! There's the president like [expletive]" said local D.C. man Dan Bongos to CNN, "everyone knows me, I'm the 7/11 guy but when the [expletive] president shows up, oh man!"

Mr. Bongos told Jake Tapper how him and Mr. Trump talked for 10 minutes about range of subjects but the president kept coming back to asking Bongos for $5 so he could buy some "chips".

"I was like yeah sure Mr. President I'll buy you some chips, hell yeah!"

Trump was then spotted walking away southbound from the 7/11 toward the national mall. The FBI has opened a tip line for any information leading to why Mr. Trump did what he did today.

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Trump debriefed the press with a sly grin, "folks, we got 'em". The South Park pair are formally charged with domestic terrorism and openly practicing satanism. They are set to be deported to CECOT on the 1st of August.

The president had a front row seat to the livestream of SEAL Six kicking down their door and pointing rifles at their faces in their sleep. Trump spoke over an intercom in the situation room being broadcasted through one of the soldier's phones, "you are very nasty people, very rude, you'll see how funny it is in Mexico [an aid chimed in that it's actually El Salvador] uh yeah Salvador, whatever, take them away!"

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