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bmichaelh

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129. Who is next?

Wed Sep 17, 2025, 11:06 PM

Sep 2025

Trump wants Fallon and Meyers to be off the air next.

As Lawrence O'Donnell points out tonight, Trump is worse than Nixon.

Nixon never called for Johnny Carson to be fired.

This is part of authoritarian playbook.

Trump does not want to be ridiculed.

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ABC Pulls 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Indefinitely After Host's Charlie Kirk Comments [View all] BumRushDaShow Sep 2025 OP

spineless mikeysnot Sep 2025 #1

Owned by spineless elites pbmus Sep 2025 #3

Self serving assholes mikeysnot Sep 2025 #178

My gawd... PittBlue Sep 2025 #2

silencing the jesters worries me more than the attacks on the regular press Kali Sep 2025 #4

Its late in the transition quakerboy Sep 2025 #43

Yes, the role played by the jesters is crucial at this time, and the administration understands that. dedl67 Sep 2025 #142

Media are chopping off their own heads to placate Trump. GreenWave Sep 2025 #5

They have no choice. They are being told their licences will be taken away if they don't comply. Doodley Sep 2025 #27

Bullshit, they kacekwl Sep 2025 #51

They played the same game with the law firms, and the law firms that caved to the little hitler in the WH lostincalifornia Sep 2025 #94

If they let the camel get its nose into the tent, they soon find that everything is covered in camel snot. tblue37 Sep 2025 #119

Well said. lostincalifornia Sep 2025 #120

+1000000 Bengus81 Sep 2025 #148

Bullshit. The FCC doesn't license networks. Wiz Imp Sep 2025 #55

This is TRUE people. They only license the local affiliates in your City Bengus81 Sep 2025 #153

These fuckers will learn the hard way, this never works n/t Cheezoholic Sep 2025 #6

Begs the question, just what show is ABC/Disney going to run in it's place Bengus81 Sep 2025 #149

I think that the entire main stream media popsdenver Sep 2025 #163

maybe they can find some old Amos an Andy to run in that time slot rurallib Sep 2025 #7

I'm thinking Father Robert Coughlin and George Lincoln Rockwell might be a better fit. n/t AdamGG Sep 2025 #139

What Kimmel said isn't even a reason to pull the show. Shame on ABC.... ificandream Sep 2025 #8

Miller probably called ABC and let them know what he thought LiberalArkie Sep 2025 #16

Did CBS learn? I beg to differ. They caved into trump over the 60 minuutes interview they had with VP Harris, because lostincalifornia Sep 2025 #136

They aren't funny & they have no alternative WiVoter Sep 2025 #9

I'll guarantee he's already booked. The ratings will be huge... Bengus81 Sep 2025 #152

I give up. Hayabusa Sep 2025 #10

Just don't watch anything from ABC. NT Trueblue Texan Sep 2025 #21

Or CBS for cancelling Colbert Grim Chieftain Sep 2025 #49

I won't And I just took abc news off my list. riversedge Sep 2025 #62

Soon, there will be no channels left to boycott n/t Polybius Sep 2025 #89

Trump owns the airways Grim Chieftain Sep 2025 #99

They also own ESPN--80% which is enough in my books..... Bengus81 Sep 2025 #150

Borked is the right word. ReRe Sep 2025 #130

Everyone need to blow up ABC's mailbox mdbl Sep 2025 #11

Thanks for this.... ificandream Sep 2025 #19

Irate feedback has been sent. groundloop Sep 2025 #24

Same here. nt Trueblue Texan Sep 2025 #104

Sent one, too. Used several adjectives that were lacking in civility. Tess49 Sep 2025 #108

stop paying them North Coast Lawyer Sep 2025 #26

You need to include ESPN and all of their offshoots: ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN+, etc. Wiz Imp Sep 2025 #57

also disney+, HULU mdbl Sep 2025 #76

Do they own Hulu as well? BlueKota Sep 2025 #86

They now own HULU as of June of 2025...FUCK that streaming service too! Bengus81 Sep 2025 #154

Damn this sucks BlueKota Sep 2025 #164

Done Nittersing Sep 2025 #33

Done orangecrush Sep 2025 #70

Just sent! TY for Contact Link! electric_blue68 Sep 2025 #74

The only reason I stayed on X was so I can send fascist poodles like ABC a nasty tweet. nt ImNotGod Sep 2025 #78

Could not stomach Twatter after that big twit bought it. mdbl Sep 2025 #80

I don't blame you. And to make things worse about this news I find out that today is National Constitution and ImNotGod Sep 2025 #101

Done! IzzaNuDay Sep 2025 #131

I just sent them one in the nicest language I could muster Bengus81 Sep 2025 #151

Thank you for providing this link. Collimator Sep 2025 #155

Maybe we need large crowds of people to shout the truth Wicked Blue Sep 2025 #12

Let me see, state run television, check. Buddyzbuddy Sep 2025 #13

I'm not watching ABC no more...... Lovie777 Sep 2025 #14

This is what trump and maga want - badhair77 Sep 2025 #15

NexStar also owns NewsNation Wiz Imp Sep 2025 #58

True. badhair77 Sep 2025 #64

NewsNation says it's a centrist news station. mwooldri Sep 2025 #73

Yeah, and Fox News claimed for years to be "fair and balanced" Wiz Imp Sep 2025 #96

Nexstar is about to acquire Tegna and they need badhair77 Sep 2025 #68

Stop going to f.cking Disney properties! Buddyzbuddy Sep 2025 #17

I think Disney is going to have double the problem BlueKota Sep 2025 #82

I sure hope so. Buddyzbuddy Sep 2025 #137

Link to a list of Nexstar stations - the group that told ABC they wouldn't show Kimmel anymore mdbl Sep 2025 #18

They have no choice. They are being told their licences will be taken away if they don't comply. Doodley Sep 2025 #30

Bullshit. The FCC doesn't license networks. Wiz Imp Sep 2025 #59

No need to be rude. They license the affiliates. Doodley Sep 2025 #97

That is a distinction without a difference. SunSeeker Sep 2025 #167

No it isn't anywhere close to the same Wiz Imp Sep 2025 #169

NexStar owns 33 ABC stations. That is significant, and certainly impacts ABC. SunSeeker Sep 2025 #170

I don't trust that number. I've seen like 5 different numbers Wiz Imp Sep 2025 #172

ABC thought it was significant. SunSeeker Sep 2025 #173

ABC apparently had other non-Nexstar stations say they would pull the show at least temporarily. Wiz Imp Sep 2025 #176

They are all owned by Nexstar. There is no local stations. mdbl Sep 2025 #69

FCC Chair, Brenden Carr: We can do this the easy way or the hard way. Doodley Sep 2025 #113

ABC nor its owners need a broadcast license though individual stations can be threatened by the nazi fcc. nt ImNotGod Sep 2025 #83

Brenden Carr: This is a very, very serious issue right now for Disney, We can do this the easy way or the hard way. Doodley Sep 2025 #102

And every body knows the TSF administration thinks the 1st Amendment is not in the public interest. nt Trueblue Texan Sep 2025 #110

The ABC affiliated stations need broadcast licences. If ABC affiliates can't air what ABC produces, ABC is done. SunSeeker Sep 2025 #168

Well, if they're going to give up all integrity for fascism, they don't deserve a license. nt Trueblue Texan Sep 2025 #107

Also they deserve to lose their viewers FakeNoose Sep 2025 #124

Nexstar is taking over Denver's NBC affiliate. That includes the news that Kyle Clark reports nt Nittersing Sep 2025 #35

I am sick... littlemissmartypants Sep 2025 #20

ABC is spineless slim North Coast Lawyer Sep 2025 #22

Peter Jennings is spinning in his grave. MLWR Sep 2025 #39

Pretty sure that Walter Cronkite and Edward R. Murrow are spinning along. Dave Bowman Sep 2025 #72

Johnny Carson is too. ReRe Sep 2025 #134

Did Nazi that coming Smilo Sep 2025 #23

Damn! I'm speechless, but not surprised. PatSeg Sep 2025 #25

Canceled Disney plus Dr. Shepper Sep 2025 #28

most people don't give a fuck Skittles Sep 2025 #37

It does matter that people cancel. MONEY is the ONLY thing these fuckers understand Bengus81 Sep 2025 #156

Colbert's opening monologue should be interesting tonight. yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #29

Colbert will probably be next I am afraid to say. totodeinhere Sep 2025 #48

He has a contract worth millions$$$. Again MONEY is all they understand...... Bengus81 Sep 2025 #157

Two networks down, one to go Karma13612 Sep 2025 #31

Well of course they did. milestogo Sep 2025 #32

That is so bs ! kimbutgar Sep 2025 #34

I think the free channels.. .. Lovie777 Sep 2025 #36

In this country the almighty buck conquers all. MLWR Sep 2025 #38

Email ABC -Here's the Link MrWowWow Sep 2025 #40

Thanks. I wll do that. riversedge Sep 2025 #42

It never works The Grand Illuminist Sep 2025 #47

This is the Nazification of America iemanja Sep 2025 #41

Is that it? Is that all he said? It's obvious that was a correct observation snd he didn't say anything negative about surfered Sep 2025 #44

Kimmel should sue the FCC for violating his 1st Am rights. The FCC got him taken off the air SunSeeker Sep 2025 #45

Exactly use Trump's numbers $15B sounds good n/t jgmiller Sep 2025 #135

WE NOW OFFICIALLY LIVE IN COMMUNIST SOVIET UNION AZ8theist Sep 2025 #46

Remember when we all fell in love with Disney because they were fighting DeSantis progressoid Sep 2025 #50

I do...and how the worm has turned to help out their Fuhrer Bengus81 Sep 2025 #146

fuck Codifer Sep 2025 #52

Disney+ cancelled LostinRed Sep 2025 #53

What the HELL is going on in this country??? Beacool Sep 2025 #54

YouTube will welcome him. QueerDuck Sep 2025 #56

A new South Park tonight. rubbersole Sep 2025 #60

Word I saw TommyT139 Sep 2025 #114

Now it's supposed to be delayed a week. rubbersole Sep 2025 #122

So now we know. The first amendment is only for racists , liars, and violence instigators Bread and Circuses Sep 2025 #61

Only solution! Total boycott on all ABC/Disney etc products 3825-87867 Sep 2025 #63

Fuck fuck fuck! rhiannon55 Sep 2025 #65

Post removed Post removed Sep 2025 #118

Really? And why do you say that? One white gang member killed the member of a different gang. GoneOffShore Sep 2025 #138

That is not actually what he said Kali Sep 2025 #147

Fascist Walt would be proud. Dave Bowman Sep 2025 #66

Corporate media. Useless, spineless cowards. Queso Delicioso Sep 2025 #67

Nexstar is about to acquire Tegna and they need badhair77 Sep 2025 #71

Fuck Dr. Phil Sober Retiree Sep 2025 #75

15 years behind? Try 40 mdbl Sep 2025 #77

15 years behind? Try 40 Sober Retiree Sep 2025 #84

I agree, but what does this have to do with Dr. Phil? Wiz Imp Sep 2025 #85

ABC bromeando Sep 2025 #79

Brian Kilmeade says the government should kill the homeless. Consequence? Nothing. Wiz Imp Sep 2025 #81

It is time we show up! sabrams Sep 2025 #87

TRUMP SAID JIMMY KIMMEL IS NEXT YoshidaYui Sep 2025 #88

If people actually are upset by this and want to do something that is actually doable, Boycott ABC and lostincalifornia Sep 2025 #90

And ESPN and HULU and...... Bengus81 Sep 2025 #158

Yes, absolutely. lostincalifornia Sep 2025 #159

ABC Stands For... MrWowWow Sep 2025 #91

This country is dead, bagimin Sep 2025 #92

Who's gonna replace him? Polybius Sep 2025 #93

Wrong idea! Doesn't matter who replaces him... 3825-87867 Sep 2025 #98

It never should have been taken from Conan to begin with Polybius Sep 2025 #103

This message was self-deleted by its author live love laugh Sep 2025 #116

My Governor Gavin Newsom is. OneCrazyDiamond Sep 2025 #105

Kewl Polybius Sep 2025 #111

MAGAs can't handle the truth Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 2025 #95

Un-fkn-believable. I'm so sad to see what my country has become under the MAGAts. n/t iluvtennis Sep 2025 #100

If you have a Hulu Subscription - consider canceling it now. ruth diamond Sep 2025 #106

He suggested tipped off about Tyler being a Groyper underpants Sep 2025 #109

They did the same thing to bill maher, caved because the sociopath didn't like what lostincalifornia Sep 2025 #112

Complicit BASTARDS !!! proud patriot Sep 2025 #115

Boycott all corporate media Tadams01KC Sep 2025 #117

Trump got his fee fees hurt. LudwigPastorius Sep 2025 #121

Let there be some JUSTICE... ellise Sep 2025 #123

We cut our ties to tv on 9 Nov 2016. Gimpyknee Sep 2025 #125

We quit in January 2012. hunter Sep 2025 #133

Fucking spineless cowards. BigDemVoter Sep 2025 #126

Spineless yes but it's all about the billionaire class ramapo Sep 2025 #127

The lawsuit is gonna be epic. n/t TygrBright Sep 2025 #128

Who is next? bmichaelh Sep 2025 #129

Cue up the Lee Greenwood red white & blue happy hour. JohnnyRingo Sep 2025 #132

Kimmel didn't even criticize the martyred douchebag AdamGG Sep 2025 #140

Exactly right but all they wanted was something from Kimmel to pull this NAZI stunt Bengus81 Sep 2025 #145

In fact on social media he expressed condolences to the Kirk family. n/t totodeinhere Sep 2025 #171

I'm at the bottom of a ton of posts. BidenRocks Sep 2025 #141

I can't believe this is happening so fast in America Johnny2X2X Sep 2025 #143

I went to ABC's feedback form and gave them my opinion of their actions infullview Sep 2025 #144

DU needs to sticky the ABC feedback form at the top Bengus81 Sep 2025 #161

Perhaps a 'contact' page. BidenRocks Sep 2025 #177

Fascism. yardwork Sep 2025 #160

We need pirate radio infullview Sep 2025 #162

He didn't even really talk about Charlie Kirk. Mblaze Sep 2025 #165

And now the MAGA psycho fuckhead in charge of the FCC was just on Fox threatening to pull broadcast licenses. Initech Sep 2025 #166

It felt great to cancel Disney today! nilram Sep 2025 #174

It is obvious dwilso40641 Sep 2025 #175