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Re:Parler is back online after a month of downtime by joshstrange on Tuesday February 16, 2021 @01:48PM (#26157304)
Not in 2008 but in 2014 yes it does. I don't disagree with the Overton Window moving. Obama informed us of his change of thought in 2012 [0] (still later than I would have liked). Eich never did that even in 2014 when he was called out for it.

I understand and respect that people's views can change and I'm more than willing to allow them to change their positions. Eich never changed, that is why he was "canceled". Also it's important to note this wasn't just an internet "mob" that "canceled" him, people who worked under him didn't want him in that position and spoke out about it.

[0] https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2012/may/11/barack-oba...

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Re:Parler is back online after a month of downtime by ConceptJunkie on Tuesday February 16, 2021 @02:03PM (#26157475)
So, in 2008, it was acceptable by the public to take 4 years to change your mind, but in 2014, that was no longer acceptable.

As long as I understand what you're saying.

I think the real difference is that when Obama said it in 2008, no one actually believed him.

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