We all saw the video of the FCC chairman threatening ABC’s broadcast license. Do you not grasp that in the American system of government the various executive agencies and their appointed heads fall under the direct command of the executive? No, of course you do. You’re just playing games rather than acknowledging- as many conservatives have in response to this - that the current occupant of the WH is an existential threat to the most bedrock of our civil rights, the one which enshrines all the rest. |
No, I said appeared to. Not that the FCC issued a violation. In fact the lack of FCC action on this would suggest that the democrat belief that FCC action led to his firing is wrong. If they took action, or developed a position, that would be public record. The alternative is that the FCC had nothing to do with this at all. But the democrats need the FCC to be involved in order to further the censorship narrative. |
Congratulations, the Democrats will absolutely end up using the FCC in a more aggressive way. Keep giving them justifications to get rid of your propaganda MAGA propaganda outlets and they will use them. |
The FCC chairman can't unilaterally yank a license. What I saw was a political appointee going off about an issue. To yank a license, there would need to be a commission vote. Yet the matter isnt even before the commission- if it were, it would be public record. And even then, there would be administrative processes and finally, most likely, a challenge in court. So I think your reaction is hysterical. All that happened was that a guy popped off on a podcast. |
| You know this is going really badly for MAGA when they start denying Trump had anything to do with it. |
Relax. The FCC has only revoked broadcast licenses for failure to pay fees. This is all just sound and fury, signifying nothing. Total click bait nothingness. JK got fired bc he sucks and per usual it's Trump's fault. |
No, maga is pretty consistent that Trump isnt actually an omnipresent force, firing failed comedians and causing earthquakes. That superhuman caricature is a left creation. |
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"I do think that again, we are in the midst of a massive shift in dynamics in the media ecosystem for lots of reasons, again, including the permission structure that President Trump’s election has provided. And I would simply say we’re not done yet with seeing the consequences of that." Quote from Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr.
Also said by Carr, after Kimmel's show was aired: "This is a very, very serious issue right now for Disney. We can do this the easy way or the hard way. These companies can find ways to take action on Kimmel, or there is going to be additional work for the FCC ahead." To break it down in simple terms: The FCC threatened Disney and ABC over Jimmy Kimmel. Kimmel's show was thereafter pulled. The FCC controls mergers and thus can prevent companies from making deals they want to make. That is government pressure on indepenedent media corporations to remove programming they don't like. When the government represses free speech, that is a violation of the First Amendment. |
Yes. It’s only a matter of time before a conservative news anchor or late night comedian gets removed. Oh, wait… |
So do you also rant about Biden “censoring” Facebook on other threads? |
Yes. The DHS inappropriately censored conservatives on Twitter, FB. Etc. This was upheld by SCOTUS as not being unconstitutional. Surely any of the discussed FCC action would also be upheld, if enacted. |
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This was reported by 1440 and beyond revolting. I insist the felon apologize to me and give me back my federal tax dollars he’s abusing. Sickening. Nobody should be forced to make a political contribution to keep their job. So much grift.
“Sinclair said the comments crossed its expected professional standards and called for Kimmel to directly apologize to Kirk’s family and contribute financially to both the family and Turning Point USA, the group Kirk founded. Sinclair also requested formal talks with ABC executives about ensuring accountability in network programming.” |
Yup, they are backtracking furiously. The wall to wall headlines about Trump censoring free speech are not playing well. But the funniest part is Trump himself doesn’t seem to get it yet. He’s still out there taking credit for getting Kimmel fired and now he’s trying to get Fallon fired too. He’s got such a thin skin he just can’t stand any criticism at all. |
Is this a joke? It’s been widely reported this admin isn’t following proper documentation procedures. He’s fired staffers who handled FOIA requests. Signal chat, anyone? |
Perfect for Kimmel’s defense when he sues. |