The FCC gets to determine what is in the “public interest.”
Lying about the political leanings of the murderer is not in the public interest, Anchovies.
Jimmy Kimmel's Political Hackery : He isn't just a comedian
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Lying about the political leanings of the murderer is not in the public interest, Anchovies.
I hear you.
A....Hey Lurch, what do you think about the war in Ukraine ?
Lurch......Chicken fajita's!
. That's what its like,....he's gone deep end.
Scott
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Definitely. Tucker Carlson's interview with Putin in February 2024 was perhaps his best moment on that front. I'm not saying that Carlson is the most intellectual journalist out there, but he's certainly quite popular and just going to Russia to interview Putin brought a lot of attention to the true causes of the conflict in Ukraine as well as other matters as expressed by Russia's President, which in turn reflects a lot of Russia's views in general. I think that Cynthia Chung, who -does- have a lot of intellectual acumin, did an excellent analysis of said interview. It can be seen here:
On President Putin's Interview with Tucker Carlson...
Something somewhat historical happened just two days ago, though it is unclear how many Americans will understand its significance...
substack.com
Scott
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We have very different views regarding Carlson. I may not watch him that much, but I definitely respect his penchant for defending free speech, even if I have some doubts as to at least some of his conclusions if more free speech is censored. He's on the right, yet he's currently going -against- Trump's Republican party due to its stance. That's what I'd call dedication to the cause of free speech. An article on Tucker's stance here for anyone who hasn't read about it yet:
Tucker Carlson urges "civil disobedience" if Trump DOJ targets hate speech
"You hope Charlie Kirk's death won't be used by...bad actors to create a society that was the opposite of the one he worked to build," Carlson said.
www.newsweek.com
You think Putin told Tucker "the truth"? The Ukraine offensive is not a "war" it was a Russia invasion followed by the kidnapping and rape of Ukrainian men, women and children. You are delusional if you think Putin "told the truth" in the first place.Definitely. Tucker Carlson's interview with Putin in February 2024 was perhaps his best moment on that front. I'm not saying that Carlson is the most intellectual journalist out there, but he's certainly quite popular and just going to Russia to interview Putin brought a lot of attention to the true causes of the conflict in Ukraine as well as other matters as expressed by Russia's President, which in turn reflects a lot of Russia's views in general. I think that Cynthia Chung, who -does- have a lot of intellectual acumin, did an excellent analysis of said interview. It can be seen here:
On President Putin's Interview with Tucker Carlson...
Something somewhat historical happened just two days ago, though it is unclear how many Americans will understand its significance...
Carlson is a hate-merchant and propagandist. He argues intellectually dishonestly and is a coward.We have very different views regarding Carlson. I may not watch him that much, but I definitely respect his penchant for defending free speech, even if I have some doubts as to at least some of his conclusions if more free speech is censored. He's on the right, yet he's currently going -against- Trump's Republican party due to its stance. That's what I'd call dedication to the cause of free speech. An article on Tucker's stance here for anyone who hasn't read about it yet:
Tucker Carlson urges "civil disobedience" if Trump DOJ targets hate speech
"You hope Charlie Kirk's death won't be used by...bad actors to create a society that was the opposite of the one he worked to build," Carlson said.
But they do not get to make that decision, nor enact that decision, with the end of censoring speech, that is unconstitutional, though you MAGA said you knew what is in the Constitution
Show us where in Kimmel’s line did he “lie:”
“We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it, In between the finger-pointing, there was grieving.”
Go ahead, point out the lie
Scott
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Yes, I am an anti-vaxxer in the true sense of the term- I think that all vaccines provide no benefits and only do harm. As to your "heroin attacks" statement, I imagine you meant to say "heroin addicts" and that it was a reference to RFK Jr's former addiction issues. As I imagine you know, RFK Jr.'s father was assassinated shortly after his uncle JFK was assassinated. From what I've read, it looks like it was the same cabal that did it. Regardless, having one's uncle and father assassinated in quick succession is bound to cause trauma and I suspect that RFK Jr.'s addiction issues may have had at least part of their genesis from that.
Since then, RFK Jr. has done many great things, including a great book revealing the corruption that had taken over a large part of government in relation to the pharmaceutical industry. It can be seen here if you're interested:
Amazon.com: The Real Anthony Fauci: Bill Gates, Big Pharma, and the Global War on Democracy and Public Health (Children’s Health Defense) eBook : Kennedy Jr., Robert F.: Kindle Store
The Real Anthony Fauci: Bill Gates, Big Pharma, and the Global War on Democracy and Public Health (Children’s Health Defense) - Kindle edition by Kennedy Jr., Robert F.. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and...
www.amazon.com
I'd also like to point out that RFK Jr. has never said he is an anti vaxxer himself.
Anyway, America is in DEEP trouble with RFJ Jr. and the other moonbats he's recruited for the vax committee.
Scott
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I like some of John Oliver and Stephen Colbert too- I suspect this may be because I may be more left than you on some issues.
TOP
Retired Teacher
That's it exactly....I hear you.
A....Hey Lurch, what do you think about the war in Ukraine ?
Lurch......Chicken fajita's!
Scott
Verified User
Carr was singing a rather different tune back in 2019:
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, Who Threatened ABC Over Jimmy Kimmel Comments, Once Railed Against Policing Speech “In The Name Of The Public Interest”
Brendan Carr wrote in 2019 that the "FCC does not have a roving mandate to police speech in the name of the 'public interest.'"
deadline.com
The article also notes what the sole democrat on the FCC had to say:
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Preston Padden, who formerly led government relations for The Walt Disney Co., praised Anna Gomez, the sole Democrat on the FCC, for speaking out against Carr’s threats. Gomez appeared on CNN.
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Scott
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Come on Ross, tell us how you -really- feel
. As you may know, I'm no fan of Trump and like many, I don't think Carr's threat to Disney regarding Kimmel's remarks was a good thing. That being said, I am certainly someone who thinks that some of the things Kimmel's said in the past merit condemnation.
Okay...let me assume that some of the things Kimmel has said merits condemnation.Come on Ross, tell us how you -really- feel
Fine. Condemn him.
But if the president of the United States or any member of his administration is going to exact punishment for the things he said...it is THEY who should be condemned. And jailed!
So...we are in agreement, right?