At Connecticut Forum, Barack Obama Endorses Government Regulation of Online Speech

By The Blogging Hounds Former President Barack Obama used a recent appearance at The Connecticut Forum to openly endorse the idea of government-imposed regulations on online speech, warning that “free speech in the digital age has consequences” and must be “reined in for the good of democracy.” The comments, made in front of a carefully…

By The Blogging Hounds

Former President Barack Obama used a recent appearance at The Connecticut Forum to openly endorse the idea of government-imposed regulations on online speech, warning that “free speech in the digital age has consequences” and must be “reined in for the good of democracy.”

The comments, made in front of a carefully selected audience and corporate media representatives, signal a growing campaign among the political elite to redefine the First Amendment in the age of Big Tech—and to justify sweeping federal oversight of digital platforms under the pretense of “protecting the truth.”

Obama Pushes for “Guardrails” on What Americans Can Say

In his remarks, Obama said:

“Democracy doesn’t mean everyone gets to say whatever they want without consequence. There need to be guardrails—especially online—where misinformation can spread faster than facts.”

While he stopped short of calling for criminal penalties, the implication was clear: online expression should be regulated, monitored, and ultimately filtered through a government-approved framework.

To supporters of the Constitution, the statement is not just tone-deaf—it’s tyrannical.

The New Censorship Class: Unelected, Unchecked, and Unconstitutional

Obama’s remarks echo previous comments in which he praised “independent fact-checkers” and AI content moderation tools that silence dissent and throttle speech critical of globalist narratives—on topics ranging from vaccines and elections to gender ideology and climate change.

Critics say the former president is laying the groundwork for a state-corporate alliance to control information—a soft dictatorship built not with guns, but algorithms and speech codes.

“This isn’t about stopping lies—it’s about stopping opposition,” said digital rights activist Mindy Jensen. “Obama wants government control of platforms that are supposed to empower individuals. That’s not democracy—it’s digital authoritarianism.”

Global Blueprint: U.S. Following the WEF Playbook

Obama’s Connecticut comments mirror the language found in globalist circles like the World Economic Forum, the United Nations, and the EU Commission, all of which are promoting “speech governance frameworks” to combat so-called “disinformation.”

Many of these initiatives call for:

Government-approved digital ID systems
Real-time surveillance of social media
Criminal penalties for “hate” or “misinformation”
AI-moderated internet platforms
Centralized fact-checking boards with enforcement power

Obama isn’t leading this movement—he’s executing its domestic branch.

Biblical Parallels: The Days When Truth Is Illegal

Isaiah 59:14 declares, “Truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter.” We are now watching that prophecy unfold, as truth becomes subject to regulation, and freedom of thought is treated as a threat to the system.

What happens when the only permissible speech is what the regime approves?

The Next Step: Silence as Policy

Algorithms flagging “problematic” posts
Labels warning users against alternative views
Users shadow-banned or suspended for challenging mainstream narratives
Proposed legislation that makes “misinformation” a criminal offense
Obama leading the rhetorical charge for total digital compliance

What once made America unique—its marketplace of ideas—is being replaced with a technocratic ministry of truth.

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