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[ResurrectedContrarian]

Ah yes,
"he was just a Reddit kid".

Well no shit.

All this sounds like maga to me

I'm not sure where you're going with the last part.

 

[The_Mike]

I'm not sure where you're going with the last part.

I'm sorry, it was huge sarcasm.
I forget that it's not always obvious.

A shrug on the media saynig they can't see he's radicalized by the left and you know he's crazy reddit boy

 

[ResurrectedContrarian]

I'm sorry, it was huge sarcasm.
I forget that it's not always obvious.

A shrug on the media saynig they can't see he's radicalized by the left and you know he's crazy reddit boy

got it, wasn't sure at first if you were referring to the crowd in the video

 

[Scrawnton]

Just to make sure I have this:
The evil FCC stepped in at the instructions of the president personally, and said to ban Jimmy or else, no other possible way the banning could have happened, no other mechanism.

And ABC here just tells the FCC to go fuck themselves and the FCC throws their hands up like aw shucks they got us

Because both things can't, and wouldn't, be correct. Evil government overstepping agencies trying to destroy the bill of rights don't just let things happen.

So can we admit that the first scenario for the banning likely wasn't correct? And it was exactly what the broadcaster company said right at the start, and for good reason.

Are you expecting people to admit they were wrong as to why Jimmy was suspended? Because those people will never admit it. To them, both conflicting truths are in fact true.

 

[MayauMiao]

I hope my American brothers are safe. I fear for their safety reading shit like this. (The comments)

I remember redditors

 

[Trilobit]

Businesses yes, but they have a board of directors, they have talent acquisition people etc and aren't reliant on personallity.

No, organisations too, like Greenpeace or the Red Cross. If Turning point has an enough robust structure and can get help from talented people then it can survive and thrive even with Kirk's passing. Considering how galvanizing the experience has been, I can't see them having any problem with acquiring talent or funds. The coming years will determine whether it fizzles out or becomes an institution though.

 

[Chuck Berry]

Also the biggest scandal of the decade was Clinton lying about getting a blowjob from his intern. Seems so quaint by today's standards.

I was a senior in high school at the time and I specifically remember everyone not giving a fuck and finding it hilarious

 

[Ishma3L]

Never knew Jesus is Latino.

 

[Kacho]

 

[adamsapple]

This might have had something to do with it too?

Would not surprise me at all.

 

[The_Mike]

I remember redditors

Sometimes the jokes writes themselves

 

[Topher]

Time to break out the knock, knock jokes, Jimmy

 

[ADiTAR]

no. a politician usually tries to lie in a way that makes most people believe them. he targets idiots, which is also what scammers do.
the "Nigerian prince" kinda scams seem absolutely hilarious to normal people, and that's exactly the goal. the scammers want the absolute numbnuts that fall for the dumbest shit.
scams that look like obvious scams to normal people are designed to filter out normal people, leaving only the dumbest of the dumb behind.

hence shit like this:


just imagine the IQ of people who fall for this... but he is deliberately catering to that crowd for his own gain. Trump coin, the trump phone... he's selling a low quality brand to idiots.

I don't think your post makes any sense. People believe what they are inclined to believe, doesn't make them idiots, they just view things differently.

Obama promised when he passed Obama Care that "if you like your doctor you can keep your doctor", people believe that. He lied. Were they dumb?

Bernie 2015 said "The millionaires and the billionaires", after he became a millionaire himself during that time he's started to leave out the millionaires part altogether. And people still believe (even here) that he's honest.

 

[Randall365]

Pleased that Kimmel is coming back. It seems kind of wild that the US of all countries has an issue with free speech, but then I suppose we all go a little crazy sometimes.

 

[violence]

Pleased that Kimmel is coming back. It seems kind of wild that the US of all countries has an issue with free speech, but then I suppose we all go a little crazy sometimes.

Jimmy was always free to say what he wants. His employer isn't obligated to pay him for it though.

 

[AJUMP23]

Pleased that Kimmel is coming back. It seems kind of wild that the US of all countries has an issue with free speech, but then I suppose we all go a little crazy sometimes.

Nobody has an issue with free speech. That is just trying to score political points. There was issue with the misinformation he said about the shooter being maga. It wasn't that he said something it was that he blatantly lied.

Freedom of speech not freedom from consequence. That is what the left said when they were canceling people.

 

[Topher]

Pleased that Kimmel is coming back. It seems kind of wild that the US of all countries has an issue with free speech, but then I suppose we all go a little crazy sometimes.

Kimmel's freedom of speech was never taken away

 

[Hardensoul]

Pleased that Kimmel is coming back. It seems kind of wild that the US of all countries has an issue with free speech, but then I suppose we all go a little crazy sometimes.

No, it wasn't because of Trump or FCC! If it was they wouldn't have brought him back!

 

[violence]

I think the whole thing was because Jimmy was going to escalate the situation rather than de-escalate. He had his time out now.

 

[JayK47]

Double standard. They had their chance. Now they are stuck losing money on his show. How many sign back up for Disney+?

 

[Scrawnton]

remember when the Clinton administration gave us free trade, welfare reform, "don't ask don't tell", and a balanced budget? The fuck happened to this party?

Also the biggest scandal of the decade was Clinton lying about getting a blowjob from his intern. Seems so quaint by today's standards.

America approaches sex very differently than violence. No one would've cared if Clinton shot a guy in the Oval Office. As a society we are accepting of shooting loads, not blowing loads.....

... I'll see myself out.

 

[3liteDragon]

 

[kpopSuperstar]

this liberal is bit lost, and she can't even pronounce Jesus properly

I hope russia invades at some point, they will be begging for nationalism.

I dont think she understands what it is.

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

I was a senior in high school at the time and I specifically remember everyone not giving a fuck and finding it hilarious

Yeah it was hilarious, everyone had their own Clinton impressions. The late night shows got so much material from that.

Nowadays this kind of story would barely survive a 24 hour news cycle.

so like 250x Jimmy Kimmel's audience on an average night?

 

[Days like these...]

No, organisations too, like Greenpeace or the Red Cross. If Turning point has an enough robust structure and can get help from talented people then it can survive and thrive even with Kirk's passing. Considering how galvanizing the experience has been, I can't see them having any problem with acquiring talent or funds. The coming years will determine whether it fizzles out or becomes an institution though.

I have no idea who the heads of Greenpeace or Red Cross are. They don't rely on charismatic leaders but I see where you're coming from. I don't know anything about Erika other than she was in pageants and involved in some capacity with Romanian childrens charity

 

[pel1300]

It has to be way more than that. Charlie Kirk's official channel has 7.5 million views and had about 500k live viewers during the stream...but the Live Now on Fox channel's stream had even more live viewers. They took their stream down for whatever reason so I don't know how many total views it had.

Add to that, virtually every news channel was streaming it - plus every single right leaning political pundit was streaming it on their official youtube and/or rumble channels. Also many people watch streams on twitter/X now, which has only been a thing for about a year now.

It's gotta be way, way more than 20 million....like exponentially more. Turning Point is saying they believe 100 million.

 

[Unknown?]

remember when the Clinton administration gave us free trade, welfare reform, "don't ask don't tell", and a balanced budget? The fuck happened to this party?

Also the biggest scandal of the decade was Clinton lying about getting a blowjob from his intern. Seems so quaint by today's standards.

 

[Kilau]

Why? I don't live in the US. Our President is married to a woman 30 older that groomed him, the ex president was caught on a scooter (not even a motorcycle) going to visit his mistress, the one 30 years before had a child out of wedlock. Compared to what you guys have we are living a dream.

 

[squallheart]

Hmm ABC station gets shot up, others threaten, kimmil back coincidence?

 

[Unknown?]

Hmm ABC station gets shot up, others threaten, kimmil back coincidence?

Funny these FCC conspiracy theorists aren't here denouncing the reprehensible reason for reinstating Kimmel.

 

[MayauMiao]

Funny these FCC conspiracy theorists aren't here denouncing the reprehensible reason for reinstating Kimmel.

Typical their side can't admit their mistake. If anything, this conspiracy will just make them look more ridiculous and not taken seriously, like Destiny.

 

[MayauMiao]

Why? I don't live in the US. Our President is married to a woman 30 older that groomed him, the ex president was caught on a scooter (not even a motorcycle) going to visit his mistress, the one 30 years before had a child out of wedlock. Compared to what you guys have we are living a dream.

I remember that meme.

 

[Kacho]

Hmm ABC station gets shot up, others threaten, kimmil back coincidence?

That dude is facing state and federal charges btw. What an idiot lol

 

[The Pleasure]

I remember that meme.

 

[AJUMP23]

Hmm ABC station gets shot up, others threaten, kimmil back coincidence?

The guy that shot at that station yelled free Palestine.

 

[Toytown Assassin]

The guy that shot at that station yelled free Palestine.

So he was lost then?

 

[AJUMP23]

So he was lost then?

Lost hasn't been on abc in a while. I don't think that was it. Bad ending though.

 

[Toytown Assassin]

Lost hasn't been on abc in a while. I don't think that was it. Bad ending though.

I'm a brit so I had no idea it was on abc and I'm in the 1% who liked the ending. I'm weird I know.

 

[TDiddyLive]

The guy that shot at that station yelled free Palestine.

I thought you were mistaking him for the New Hampshire wedding shooter for second. That rally cry is everywhere now.

 

[MayauMiao]

Seems like a failure. ABC got shot at, Disney stocks drops, nobody cares about "We Are Jimmy Kimmel" movement, the left cancels D+.

 

[adamsapple]

Seems like a failure. ABC got shot at, Disney stocks drops, nobody cares about "We Are Jimmy Kimmel" movement, the left cancels D+.

What a load of hogwash.

No one made Jimmy a 'victim', both left and right were more talking about FCC's perceived over-reach and ABC's curtailing actions.

 

[MayauMiao]

What a load of hogwash.

No one made Jimmy a 'victim', both left and right were more talking about FCC's perceived over-reach and ABC's curtailing actions.

Commentary: Jimmy Kimmel is latest victim of Trump-era cancel culture as corporate media folds

Worried about a free-speech crackdown? As the cases involving host Jimmy Kimmel and fired writer Karen Attiah show, the private sector is stepping up to do that before the state even bothers.

www.latimes.com

 

[adamsapple]

Commentary: Jimmy Kimmel is latest victim of Trump-era cancel culture as corporate media folds

Worried about a free-speech crackdown? As the cases involving host Jimmy Kimmel and fired writer Karen Attiah show, the private sector is stepping up to do that before the state even bothers.

www.latimes.com

Fair enough, there's probably 2, 3 articles like that. I disagree with that article for the most part.

Most of the internet, political figures and commentators on both sides of the aisle, were primarily focused on Carr's scathing commentary and statements like how he'd revoke ABC's license if they didn't do something about Kimmel and threatening other channels similarly.

Sen. Rand Paul says FCC chair's comments threatening ABC over Jimmy Kimmel were 'absolutely inappropriate'

The Kentucky Republican said Brendan Carr had "no business weighing in" on Kimmel's comments.

www.nbcnews.com

First Tucker Carlson, now Ted Cruz: Conservatives are talking about an ‘unbelievably dangerous’ precedent being set by the FCC chair

“And it might feel good right now to threaten Jimmy Kimmel, but when it is used to silence every conservative in America, we will regret it.”

www.yahoo.com

etc etc

 

[FullMetalx117]

I have no idea who the heads of Greenpeace or Red Cross are. They don't rely on charismatic leaders but I see where you're coming from. I don't know anything about Erika other than she was in pageants and involved in some capacity with Romanian childrens charity

I'm with you, no one even knew about TPUSA until 2 weeks ago. CK was a podcaster first, he was known for his YouTube channel. TPUSA was just the LLC to get donor funds officially with some tax benefits, not like some Red Cross style organization

 

[AJUMP23]

Seems like a failure. ABC got shot at, Disney stocks drops, nobody cares about "We Are Jimmy Kimmel" movement, the left cancels D+.

A bit of a hot take. I think the fcc chaired played his hand to much. He didn't do anything he didn't call abc or remove him but he should have just said we will investigate. Then abc made a business decision to pull Kimmel off air after the affiliates did. He will have decent ratings tomorrow due to controversy and social engagement. But after a week or two ratings will drop to their previous levels.

 

[MayauMiao]

But after a week or two ratings will drop to their previous levels.

Made worse with affiliates not carrying his show anymore.

 

[FullMetalx117]

You'd be shocked by this if you've been following AB these last few years:

 

[Topher]

I'm with you, no one even knew about TPUSA until 2 weeks ago. CK was a podcaster first, he was known for his YouTube channel. TPUSA was just the LLC to get donor funds officially with some tax benefits, not like some Red Cross style organization

Plenty of people knew about Turning Point before two weeks ago.

 

[Themacabre]

A bit of a hot take. I think the fcc chaired played his hand to much. He didn't do anything he didn't call abc or remove him but he should have just said we will investigate. Then abc made a business decision to pull Kimmel off air after the affiliates did. He will have decent ratings tomorrow due to controversy and social engagement. But after a week or two ratings will drop to their previous levels.

Agreed, he didn't need to go on the podcast and say that, but likely it had no real effect and was going to happen anyway, both of the broadcasters seemed genuinely annoyed. Speaking of ratings, all of this needs to be compared against the ratings the show got, that's just the reality. If he got millions of views the show would have kept going with a slap on the wrist. At 120k or whatever he is getting well...

His ratings won't be good if people can't see the show

Sinclair Says Kimmel Suspension is Not Enough, Calls on FCC and ABC to Take Additional Action - Sinclair, Inc

Sinclair’s ABC stations to air a special in remembrance of Charlie Kirk during Jimmy Kimmel Live timeslot on Friday BALTIMORE – Sinclair, the nation’s largest ABC affiliate group, objects to recent comments made by Mr. Kimmel concerning the assassination of Charlie Kirk. As discussed with ABC...

sbgi.net

"Regardless of ABC's plans for the future of the program, Sinclair intends not to return "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to our air until we are confident that appropriate steps have been taken to uphold the standards expected of a national broadcast platform."

Nexstar ABC Affiliates To Preempt “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Indefinitely Beginning Tonight | Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

Company Objects to Talk Show Host’s Comments on Killing of Charlie Kirk IRVING, TX (Sept. 17, 2025)—Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today

www.nexstar.tv

"Continuing to give Mr. Kimmel a broadcast platform in the communities we serve is simply not in the public interest at the current time, and we have made the difficult decision to preempt his show in an effort to let cooler heads prevail as we move toward the resumption of respectful, constructive dialogue."

 

[GateofD]

For Kimmel's return night. Instead of him, Trump should step out instead and host the show for the nights. It be legendary